Deck 1: Civil Engineering

Question 1

From which of the following conditions do structural forces originate?
1. Point loads
2. Uniform loads
3. Compression
4. Non-uniformly distributed loads
5. Tension
6. Moments

A)1, 2
B)1, 3, 4
C)2, 4 ,5, 6
D)1, 2, 4, 6

Answer 1

1, 2, 4, 6

Question 2

What is the degree of saturation of a 600 cm³ soil sample given the following values from its three-phase diagram? Volume of air: 100 cm³; volume of solids: 320 cm³.

A)30%
B)64.3%
C)87.5%
D)Not enough information provided

Answer 2

64.3%

Question 3

Which of the following hammers is not commonly used for conducting Standard Penetration Tests (SPTs)?

A)Split-spoon
B)Automatic
C)Donut
D)Safety

Answer 3

Split-spoon

Question 4

Which of the following elements are typically included on the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan of a construction site?

A)Site drawing with existing and proposed conditions
B)Standard details of each erosion and sediment control best management plan (BMP) proposed for use
C)BMP inspection and maintenance schedule
D)All of the above.

Question 5

What is the velocity (in ft/sec) in a rectangular concrete channel with a width of 3 feet (ft), a hydraulic grade line slope of 0.002 ft/ft, a flow depth of 1.5 ft and an assumed Manning's coefficient n = 0.014?

A)0.15 ft/sec
B)1.50 ft/sec
C)3.92 ft/sec
D)None of the above