ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting study plan

Label the parts of a bolted connection (bolt, nut, hardened washer, hole) and state the function of each in load transfer.

Distinguish snug-tight, pretensioned, and slip-critical connections, and state the conditions under which each is permitted.

Identify bolt grade markings and state the minimum required bolt tension for common high-strength grades used in structural work.

Explain the turn-of-nut, calibrated-wrench, twist-off tension-control, and direct-tension-indicator methods, including required nut rotation by bolt length and diameter.

Build a 40-term flashcard deck covering bolt, nut, washer, and hole terminology.

Sequence the inspection steps for verifying a pretensioned bolt installation, including DTI gap feeler-gauge checks and tension-control bolt tip verification.

Compare standard, oversize, short-slotted, and long-slotted holes and state the washer requirements and allowable use for each.

Describe proper storage, handling, and field touch-up requirements for high-strength bolts and galvanized fasteners, including conditions that prohibit reuse.

Trace a heat of steel from mill certificate to installed member using heat numbers, and list the physical and chemical properties verified on a mill test report.

Match common ASTM structural steel and bolt specifications to their intended applications.

Compare shielded metal arc, flux-cored arc, gas metal arc, and submerged arc welding on equipment, electrode handling, position capability, and typical structural applications.

Decode an electrode classification number and state the position, coating, current, and strength each designation implies.

Explain the relationship among a welding procedure specification, a procedure qualification record, and welder performance qualification, and state who may approve each.

List the prequalified joint details and the essential variables that require requalification when changed.

Diagram the weld joint types and positions commonly detailed on structural drawings.

Differentiate visual inspection from ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, and penetrant testing by what each detects and when each is specified.

Classify common weld discontinuities (porosity, slag inclusion, incomplete fusion, undercut, cracks) and state the general acceptance disposition of each.

Explain the inspector's role in verifying preheat, interpass temperature, heat input, and distortion control before and during welding.

Describe the inspection sequence for welded shear studs, including bend testing and ring-gauge checks.

Assemble a weld inspection checklist an inspector would carry to a fabrication shop.

Outline the contents of an erection plan and identify the stability provisions (temporary bracing, guying, shoring) required before releasing crane loads.

Sequence the erection of a multi-story braced frame from anchor-rod survey through final bolting.

Explain how anchor rod placement, shimming, grouting, and base plate details affect column alignment.

Reproduce the plumbness and alignment tolerance limits for columns and members and state how out-of-tolerance conditions are corrected.

Identify when field modification, reaming, or cutting requires engineer approval and documentation.

Draft an inspection and test plan that assigns hold points, witness points, and surveillance points across fabrication and erection activities.

Specify sampling frequencies and verification methods for bolt tensioning, weld inspection, and structural steel material verification.

Write a nonconformance report for a simulated failed bolt tension check and route it through disposition and closure.

Explain the difference between shop and field quality control responsibilities and the role of third-party inspection.

Distinguish destructive from nondestructive verification testing and state when each is warranted.

Map the responsibilities of the owner, engineer of record, fabricator, erector, and inspector as assigned by the code of standard practice.

Assemble a plan-review checklist covering connection details, bolting notes, welding symbols, and inspection requirements, and apply it to a sample drawing set.

Trace how the building code chapter on special inspections triggers structural steel special inspection and what the statement of special inspections must contain.

Identify the submittals and approvals required before fabrication (shop drawings, erection drawings, procedure specifications, welder qualifications).

List the elements of a daily inspection report and a final special inspection report, including documents that must be retained.

Write three simulated daily reports that capture location, activity, crew, verification performed, and deficiencies observed.

Trace a documentation package from pre-construction submittals through final report and identify gaps that would fail an audit.

Re-test the two lowest-scoring domains from earlier weeks and log the specific errors corrected.

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under exam conditions.

Consolidate all corrected notes into a single pre-exam review sheet of no more than four pages.