What task in a Level B QA Program requires continuous inspection? » Observing test specimen preperation > Verifying cold weather construction procedures: © Inspecting rebar welding: ‘Checking grout space ANSWER EXPLANATION Nie en ey ‘Which minimum QA program must be implementad for a Risk Category IV structure that uses the strength design method? PRO ocean E Brera See ee ennaAbuilding in Risk Category __would have the highest life safety risk. GET Ee inthe 7 em What does mmean? Compressive strength of masonry ”_¥ Specified compressive strength of masonry > Asolid grouted masonry wall > Apartially grouted masonry wall EO a aero) SeetheDe Tee NtGrout does not need to be tested for compressive strength unless: » Compressive strength does not meet specifications using the unit testmethod Compressive strength does not meet specifications using the prism test method » Construction is going on during cold weather conditions v The specified compressive strength of masonry exceeds 2,000 psi ANSWER EXPLANATION See Article 2.2.Bof the MSJC Specification. Irmasonry compresshe strength aisto meet spect minimum strength wth bot he unit strength and ris test athods. what shouldhappen? ‘v Sawcut prisms outof the constructed wal and testa set of 3 for compressive strength Remove andrepiace the section of al hat fae ‘Testa sample ofarout it meets at ast 125% of thespeciiedcomoressivestrensththenthe wallisacented ‘As categoryillstracture uses theallovable stress desion method, Whats the minimum QA program it must use? Level v tesla Level LeveltWhat type of inspection is performed for reinforcing steel placementin the Level C QA Program? > ¥ Continuous > Periodic > Level Ill Level I NOU Ur Ue) SAL CRT geen ‘What is the testing frequency for determining masonry compressive strength in the Level B QA Program? »-¥ Once, prior to construction Every 5,000 sf of masonry (Once prior to construction, and every 5,000sf thereafter Every 50 cy of grout placed Vater ol)