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ACI 530 Masonry Design Questions

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about requirements and specifications for masonry structures according to TMS 402/ACI 530. Each question is followed by the correct answer and a reference to the relevant section in TMS 402/ACI 530. The questions cover topics such as what must be shown on project drawings, definitions of beam types, material properties of masonry units, reinforcement requirements, allowable stresses, and maximum reinforcement spacings.

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ACI 530 Masonry Design Questions

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about requirements and specifications for masonry structures according to TMS 402/ACI 530. Each question is followed by the correct answer and a reference to the relevant section in TMS 402/ACI 530. The questions cover topics such as what must be shown on project drawings, definitions of beam types, material properties of masonry units, reinforcement requirements, allowable stresses, and maximum reinforcement spacings.

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ACI 530 Questions

1. According to TMS 402/ACI 530, which of the following must be shown on the project drawings?
a. Specified compressive strength of masonry
b. Size of penetrating conduits
c. Loads used to design masonry structures
d. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 1.2.1

2. According to TMS 402/ACI 530, a beam that has an effective span-to depth ratio of less than 3
for a continuous span is called a ______.
a. Simple beam
b. Determinate beam
c. Indeterminate beam
d. Deep beam

Answer: Deep beam

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 2.2

3. According to TMS 402/ACI 530, the modulus of elasticity of a concrete masonry unit is most
nearly:
a. 700 f’m
b. 800 f’m
c. 900 f’m
d. 1200 f’m

Answer: 900 f’m

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 [Link].1


4. According to TMS 402/ACI 530, the maximum spacing (feet) of compression face lateral
supports for an 8x16 masonry beam is most nearly:
a. 21.3
b. 24.0
c. 32.0
d. 40.0

Answer: 21.3

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 [Link]

5. According to TMS 402/ACI 530, the minimum clear distance (in) between parallel No. 4 bars in a
CMU wall is most nearly:
a. 0.375
b. 0.500
c. 1.000
d. 2.000

Answer: 0.500

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 [Link]

6. According to TMS 402/ACI 530 allowable stress design, bearing stresses on masonry shall not
exceed ______.
a. 0.25 f'm
b. 0.33 f'm
c. 0.65 f'm
d. 0.80 f'm

Answer: 0.33 f'm

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 8.1.5

7. According to TMS 402/ACI 530, mechanical splices shall have the bars connected to develop in
tension or compression, as required, at least ____ percent of the specified yield strength of the
bar.
a. 110
b. 120
c. 125
d. 150
Answer: 125

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 [Link].3

8. According to TMS 402/ACI 530 allowable stress design, the allowable tensile stress (psi) of Grade
60 reinforcement is most nearly:
a. 20,000
b. 32,000
c. 50,000
d. 60,000

Answer: 32,000

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 [Link]

9. According to TMS 402/ACI 530 allowable stress design, the compressive stress in masonry due
to flexure or due to flexure in combination with axial load shall not exceed ______.
a. 0.45 f'm
b. 0.65 f'm
c. 0.85 f'm
d. 0.95 f'm

Answer: 0.45 f'm

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 [Link].2

10. According to TMS 402/ACI 530 allowable stress design, the maximum spacing (in) of shear
reinforcement for an 8x24 masonry beam is most nearly:
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 40

Answer: 12

Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 [Link].1

ACI 530 Questions 1. According to TMS 402/ACI 530, which of the following must be shown on the project drawings? a. Speci
4. According to TMS 402/ACI 530, the maximum spacing (feet) of compression face lateral supports for an 8x16 masonry beam is
Answer: 125 Refer to TMS 402/ACI 530 8.1.6.7.3 8. According to TMS 402/ACI 530 allowable stress design, the allowable ten

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