Concrete
Field Density
Asphalt
Safety
SME 101
100

The number of lifts for a standard 4X8 concrete cylinder

What is 2

100

This many locks are used to secure the nuke in the back of the truck

What is 3

100

You set the nuke gauge to this depth

What is Backscatter

100

You put this out after you park your truck

What is your safety cone

100

Where reports should be completed

What is on site

200

This diameter rod is used for slump tests, air tests, and molding 6X12 cylinders

What is 5/8"

200

The maximum test depth of a nuke gauge

What is 12"

200

The Marshall value is 1 method for determining asphalt density, this is the other

What is TMD

200

Safety glasses should be worn on these sites

What is all of them

200

Billed hours are rounded to the nearest 

What is quarter hour

300

Air entraining agent is used in concrete exposed to this natural occurring cycle

Freeze/Thaw

300

You can change the nuke gauge test depth by this increment

What is 2"

300

This should be applied to the previously placed asphalt layers prior to placing the next layer

What is a tack coat
300

This type of safety vest is worn during road construction on roads with vehicle speeds 55 or over

What is Class III

300

SME's current CEO

Mark Kramer

400

The number of times you tap your slump cone to consolidate each lift

What is zero

400

Crushed limestone underneath pavement is considered this layer type

What is aggregate base

400
The name of the top layer of asphalt

What is wearing 

400

This type of glove should be worn when using the DCP

What is impact gloves

400

This person is the CMS group leader

Dustin Kern

500

These are the 4 main components of concrete 

What is cement, water, coarse aggregate, and fine aggregate 

500

You should standardize your nuke gauge this often

What is every day

500

The first pass with the roller should be made before the asphalt reaches this temperature

What is 220 degrees 

500

Safety matters these days

What is everyday

500

 The Louisville office is located in this state

What is Indiana