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Concrete Reinforcement and Post Tensioning Exam (2026-03-01)

25 Questions
70% Minimum Passing Score
120 Minutes Time Allowed

The reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination.  The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available.  For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.

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    Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition

    $90.00

    This unique and popular publication presents the best accepted current practices in placing reinforcing bars in structures and pavement. It is written for apprentices, journeymen ironworkers, and inspectors. A definitive resource for preparing provisions in project specifications. Eighteen heavily illustrated chapters cover topics including types of materials, handling of bars at the jobsite, general principles for bar placing, splicing, and tying, bar placement in footings, walls, columns, floors, roofs, pavement and transportation structures. Also includes a chapter on epoxy and other coated reinforcement.

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    Manual of Standard Practice

    28th Edition

    $75.02

    The 28th edition of the Manual of Standard Practice contains information on recommended industry practices for estimating, detailing, fabricating, and placing reinforcing steel for reinforced concrete construction. Includes suggested specifications for reinforcing steel.Chapter 3 on bar supports is commonly referenced in project specifications. New material includes a list of specific information on structural drawings that is required by the ACI 318 Building Code and updated illustrations of the markings on Grade 60 and Grade 75 reinforcing bars. Every design firm, construction company and inspection office that is involved with reinforced concrete needs to own a copy.

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    Concrete Manual 2021

    Publication Year: 2021

    $105.00

    The Concrete Manual, now updated to the 2021 IBC and ACI 318-19, provides the guidance and information that inspectors and other construction professionals need to become more proficient in concrete field practices and inspection.

    The Concrete Manual will:

    • Introduce concrete and explain what it is and why it behaves as it does
    • Explain conventional concrete construction procedures
    • Discuss control and inspection procedures
    • Detail proper field testing procedures
    • Detail proper placement of reinforcement

    A Resource Reference section includes a list of the concrete industry and technical organizations to contact for additional information. Your purchase of the Concrete Manual includes exclusive online access to the Concrete Manual Workbook to help you master concrete inspection and field practices. The workbook contains learning objectives, lesson notes, key points for studying, and quizzes for each chapter. The answer key includes references to the applicable sections in the Concrete Manual.

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    Blank Quick Reference Tabs

    $15.00