Construction Technology 6.01

A low-height form placed at the perimeter of a slab is called a/an:
1. Edge form.
2. Foundation form.
3. Grade form.
4. Slab form.
A piece of material nailed across a splice to strengthen the joint is called a:
1. Cripple.
2. Scab.
3. Splice.
4. Tie block.
What is done to a concrete form to keep the cement from sticking?
1. Cement is mixed wet.
2. Cement is only poured on shady days.
3. Form is tapped with a hammer regularly.
4. Mixture is sprayed to the inside of a form.
In form construction, what is typically used to form long-radius curves?
1. 1/8" plyform
2. 1/4" to 1/2" plyform
3. 1" to 2" boards
4. Soft, plastic-edge form material
What keeps footing forms from bursting out when the weight of concrete hits?
1. Batter boards
2. Corner stakes
3. Grade stakes
4. Spreader boards
What is applied to the footing form so that concrete will not stick when the form is removed?
1. Form oil
2. Form stakes
3. Plumb bob
4. Precut spreaders
What type footing is used at level sites where unstable soil conditions exist?
1. Continuous footing
2. Grade beam
3. Pier
4. Stepped continuous footing
A slab and footing poured as a single unit of concrete is called a/an:
1. Above grade slab.
2. Monolithic slab.
3. Slab unit.
4. Slab with a foundation.