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South Carolina Grading Contractor (2024-07-15)

There are 40 questions in this examination. You will need to answer 28 questions correctly in order to pass. You are allowed 2 hours to complete this examination. NOTE: All Grading -Commercial Contractor candidates are required to pass the Business Management and Law for Contractors Examination and the Grading Examination.

1. General Knowledge (15 Items)

2. Excavating and Grading (20 Items)

3. Safety - Code of Federal Regulations (5 Items)

The reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination.  The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available.  For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.

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    Standard Specifications for Highway Construction 2007

    Publication Year: 2007

    $0.00

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    Blank Quick Reference Tabs

    $15.00

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    Excavation and Grading Handbook, Revised Third Edition

    Publication Year: 2006
    3rd Edition

    $65.00

    This new trusted reference has been completely updated to keep excavation contractors, operating engineers, and those learning the trade current with state-of-the-art equipment usage and the most efficient excavating and grading techniques.You'll learn how to read topo maps, set crows feet, install water drain and sewer pipes, lay or remove asphalt concrete, use a laser level, cut drainage channels, and use GPS and sonar for absolute precision.Includes a CD-ROM with an interactive study center to help anyone brush up their skills or study for the license exam. Filled with hundreds of tips, pictures, and diagrams and tables every excavation contractor can use. You will need a computer with a CD-ROM drive running Microsoft Windows.

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    Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods 10th Edition

    10th Edition

    $175.00

    This extensively updated manual delves into the essential aspects of construction equipment, machinery utilization, and production estimation. It provides comprehensive insights into construction economics, earthwork, and the properties of soil and rock. Clear explanations are given for processes such as rock blasting, drilling, pile driving, water pumping, and concrete and asphalt construction. The book also delves into the technical intricacies of calculating machine production capability.

    The Tenth Edition of Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods outlines the latest technologies and demonstrates their practical application in real-world construction projects, with a focus on the advanced capabilities of cutting-edge machinery. The inclusion of examples and illustrations featuring the latest equipment models, along with chapter summaries and homework problems, reinforces key concepts. Presented in a logical and concise manner, this current edition introduces new chapters on trenches, trenchless technology, and virtual design.

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    Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) 2026

    Publication Year: 2026

    $37.00

    Our OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Regulations book gives you quick, easy access to essential safety guidance whenever you need it. It helps employers and workers identify hazards fast and stay compliant on any jobsite. The 2026 edition features a clear two-color layout, includes all 1926 regulations along with key 1903, 1904, and select 1910 rules, and highlights any regulation changes between editions. Icons make it simple to find OSHA interpretations, and the book also includes OSHA Form 300, the Cancer Policy, and In-Cite references to 1910 standards. Frequently cited standards are placed before their related subparts for even easier navigation.