QAQC Testing Training Course Pre-Course Assessment

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1a What are two (2) factors in scoping for SI works?

(4 m)

b Name three (3) of the basic work activity carried out during SI works.

(3 m)

c How is SPT value being calculated during SI work ?

(3 m)

2a What are two(2) purposes of conducting soil test in civil engineering?

(3 m)

b State two (2) ways of differentiating soil types.

(4 m)

c Name three (3) of the basic tools/instruments used in Particle Density Test
for soil.

(3 m)

3a Name three (3) types of equipment used in conducting Plastic Limit test.

(3 m)

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b Describe the steps in determining the Liquid Limit of soil in the laboratory.

(4 m)

C Write the formula used to calculate Plastic Index

(3 m)

4a Describe the steps in conducting Field Density Test.

(4 m)

b What are the two (2) values determined in lab compaction test?

(3 m)

c What will happen to the soil during compaction if the moisture content
exceed the optimal value?

(3 m)

5a Describe four (4) steps in conducting California Bearing Ratio (CBR).

(4 m)

b Explain the main difference in lab CBR and in-situ CBR testing procedures.

(3 m)

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c Given the following results in CBR for a fill material. Can this material be
accepted for subgrade according to SSRW? Why?

Top Bottom
2.5mm 12 32
5.0mm 10 25
(3 m)

6a What are two (2) limitations in carrying out Rebound Hammer alone on
concrete structure?

(4 m)

b State two (2) considerations in determining positions for coring concrete

structures.

(4 m)

c What is the purpose of carrying out Carbonation Test?

(2 m)

7a Describe four (4) steps in conducting Mackintosh Probe

(4 m)

b Name three (3) information recorded in a Bore Hole log.

(3 m)

c What is the weakness in using Mackintosh Probe to determine soil

strength?

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(3 m)

8a State four (4) factors which influence QC test results.

(4 m)

b What is the purpose of calibrating measuring equipment?

(3 m)

c What are two (2) consequences of an inaccurate QC test results?

(3 m)

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