Trench
Ropes
Paratechs
Swiftwater
Shoring
100

A narrow underground excavation that is deeper than it is wide. 


A trench

100

In a 4:1 or 5:1 configuration, how far can an Aztec extend?

12 feet

100

If you use air to extend a gold series paratech, what is the max PSI used?

50 psi

100

What is the term used to describe the calm water behind an obstacle?

Eddy

100

How much does normal reinforced concrete weigh in pcf?

150 lbs 
200

The final pressure to strut should be between what PSI?

204-250PSI
200

How much is a wrap 3 pull 2 rated for in pounds?

8,000 lbs 

200

How many pounds of lift capacity do HydraFusion struts have?

20,000 lbs 

200

What is the hand signal for "Are you okay?" and the answer for "yes I am okay". Please demonstrate. 

HEAD PAT/HEAD PAT.

 GOOD BOY

200

what is the design load of a 4x4 post 8 foot long No.1 Douglas Fir?

8,000 lbs 

300

What are the three basic soil types?

Sand, Clay, and Silt

300

What is the percentage of retained strength in rope with a bowline?

70-75%

300

How much is a Paratech anchor ring rated for?

5,000 lbs 

300

What is the defining and deadly characteristic of a low head dam?

A recirculating hydraulic 
300

What wooden materials are required to build a T SPOT shore?

One wedge set, header and sole, one post, 2 full gussets, one half gusset 

400

How much does one cubic foot of dirt weigh?

120 lbs

400

Name a piece of hardware that is NOT rated for a two person load.


Petzl Rescucender

Petzl ASAP

Petzl Grillon

Petzl Ascension

Beam Clamp/Trolley

400

A Gantry Angle should never be less than _____ degrees from the ground?

45 degrees

400

What material is a typical throw rope made out of?

polypropylene 

400

What is the max height for a 4x4 post in a double t shore?

11'-3" 

(Total height of 12ft is also acceptable)

500

How far must a spoil pile be from the lip of the trench?

2 feet

500

What type of anchor has the least amount of rope strength reduction?

Tensionless Anchor 


500

What is the Hoist Ring in a monopod configuration rated for?

1,000 lbs 
500
What are the structural braces of a raft called?

thwarts

500
What is the design load of a 6x6 post with a height of 20 ft?

7500 lbs each post