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Sorry for the slow delay . It is in the state of Oregon. We found something that reference the National Department of Transportation. The contractor was pretty vague to start with . Thanks ...

Hello, Can anyone point me in the direction of gradation specifications for Grading " D " for the Department of Forestry ? I found limits pertaining to trails but wondered if there was anything else for forest roads and such . Thanks for the help !

So a contractor I am working with wants to place all of his concrete at the maximum water/cement ratio to control the consistency of the color in his concrete The cylinder test data at the water / cement maxed out, has met or exceeded the specification. Keeping the slump under the maximum...

Sorry Shaner 80 " hit me up " lol . The test is fairly straight forward with an emphasis towards soils classification on the test I had .

This is the ICC site that has the information you are looking for . http://www.iccsafe.org/Certification/Bulletins/National_Certification_EIB-CBT.pdf I have taken this test previously . If you have any other questions please feel free to hot me up .....

Hey there Drew , Sorry for the slow response but have not been on here in a while . Yes, we were in the same Tuesday evening class at VCC. I was the guy that was moving to the Portland area .We ended up moving and I took the test at a site over here and got through it . The plans they had here...

Thanks Guys ... Went in for the exam and as you mentioned reggeo , they did not scrutinize to bad . They kinda questioned the ACI Grade 1 book a little . I was using an older Special Inspector Model Program guide and they let that in . With a lot of the standards being printed electronically...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has taken that exam recently and how strict Pearson Vue is on what reference material they allow into the test. I realize the Icc Bulletin mentions what references the test is based on, but wondered if the test center will allow 3 ring binders in of the...

Thanks for the insight Hoaokapohaku ... Had barely figured out the old method and then the state revised it .. Thanks again for the help ....

After going back again and again I believe one formula will convert to modulus of rupture MPA and the other to modulus of rupture in PSI. I think my span link number might be off... Anyways , should have dug in a little deeper before I posted . The link is for CTM 523 which shows the actual...

Hello All, Was hoping for an explanation for a test beam calculation ... Have been beating my head against this for the last few hours and not coming up with the same number from a previous correct sheet . The formula is R = 1.05 Pl / bd^2 P = Maximum applied load - 350 l= span length in "...

Thanks for the replies.

Thanks for the replies... A check point was ran on the sand and results were noted about 6 pounds lower that the first max of 131 @11.5. In place results were noted to have d/d in the 113-116 range between 8.9 % and 12.4%. The requirements for the compaction was lowered to 90% which helped. It...

Have a situation where as a technician am not looking at the bottom of trench excavations full time . Have residual water from existing system draining into trench as new 8" pvc is being installed. Contractor has made some effort to pump water out and place 3/4" gravel in bottom in spots. Then...

I am assuming you mean a toe of slope keyway ? I believe the purpose if to reinforce the toe of slope as well as lock in the slope per say.