QAQC Testing Training Course Pre-Course Assessment

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

Risk of building, size of project, topography, geological profile
(4 m)

b Name three (3) of the basic work activity carried out during SI works.
Boring, washing, SPT, sampling, rock coring
(3 m)

c How is SPT value being calculated during SI work ?

Number of blows per 300mm penetration
(3 m)

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

To determine soil properties for design, to comply with specification
(3 m)

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

Lab test such as Atterberg, field test using water to rub
(4 m)

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

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

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b Describe the steps in determining the Liquid Limit of soil in the laboratory.
Refer to test method
(4 m)

C Write the formula used to calculate Plastic Index

PI = LL - PL
(3 m)

4a Describe the steps in conducting Field Density Test.

Refer to test method
(4 m)

b What are the two (2) values determined in lab compaction test?
OMC and MDD
(3 m)

c What will happen to the soil during compaction if the moisture content
exceed the optimal value?
Difficult to compact, soft and plastic like
(3 m)

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

Refer to test method
(4 m)

b Explain the main difference in lab CBR and in-situ CBR testing procedures.
Lab CBR soak 4 days, field CBR depend on site condition
(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
Yes, SSRW requires minimum CBR 5
(3 m)

6a What are two (2) limitations in carrying out Rebound Hammer alone on
concrete structure?
Hitting on aggregate only, no direct relationship with strength
(4 m)

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

structures.
Position of rebar, structural stability
(4 m)

c What is the purpose of carrying out Carbonation Test?

Determine the penetration of CO2 in the concrete
(2 m)

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

Refer to test method
(4 m)

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

Refer to test method
(3 m)

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

strength?

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Limit to 12m, subject to localized soil condition like existence of gravel

(3 m)

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

Equipment, personnel, test method, environment, traceability
(4 m)

b What is the purpose of calibrating measuring equipment?

To determine the error against known standard
(3 m)

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

Rejecting the test results unfairly, accepting the test results which didnt
comply
(3 m)

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