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During the pre-installation review, the field issue is that the project condition shows that movement is needed at a column. Which joint material is the best match?

Correct Answer

C) Use compressible preformed joint filler

compressible preformed joint filler best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Answer Options
A
Use nonshrink grout
B
Material choice: Use rigid fiberboard bonded both sides
C
Use compressible preformed joint filler
D
Use hard cement mortar

Why This Is the Correct Answer

compressible preformed joint filler best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Use nonshrink grout

Use nonshrink grout addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for isolation joint filler.

Option B: Material choice: Use rigid fiberboard bonded both sides

Material choice: Use rigid fiberboard bonded both sides addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for isolation joint filler.

Option D: Use hard cement mortar

Use hard cement mortar addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for isolation joint filler.

Memory Technique

Controlling is the clue; condition is the method check for Foreman Selecting Tie the cue to Isolation Foreman Selecting Tools.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Concrete joint materials; isolation joint filler selection; verify the construction method, material selection, equipment choice, or work sequence that fits the field condition.

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