Exam # 01 - Prepared by Eng.

Yasser Elmoteib, PMP – Mobile # 66881415

Question # 01
The beam section shown are fabricated from ½ in x 6 in steel plates. Which of the following
cross sections will provide the greatest flexural rigidity about the x-axis?

Question # 02
A structure is shown in the figure. For a stress check of column A1, which of the following
statement is true?

(A) Buckling in the north-south direction will control the column capacity.
(B) Buckling in the east-west direction will control the column capacity.
(C) Buckling in the either direction might control the column capacity.
(D) Buckling will not control since both directions are stable
Question # 03
A simply supported truss is loaded as shown in the figure. The Loads (kips) for Members b
and c are most nearly:

Member b Member c
(A) 0 0
(B) 0 100
(C) 100 0
(D) 100 100

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Question # 04
A wall form subjected to a wind load of 20 psf is prevented from overturning by diagonal
braces spaced at 8 ft on center along the length of the wall form as shown in the figure. The
connection at the base of the form at Point A is equivalent to a hinge. Ignore the weight of
the form. The axial force (lb) resisted by the brace is most nearly:
(A) 2,050
(B) 2,560
(C) 2,900
(D) 4,525

Question # 05
The point load (kips) placed at the centerline of a 30-ft beam that produces the same
maximum shear in the beam as uniform load of 1 kip/ft is most nearly:
(A) 7.5
(B) 15
(C) 30
(D) 60

Question # 06
A moving load is applied to a beam as shown in the figure. The maximum service moment
(ft-kips) carried by the beam is most nearly:
(A) 75
(B) 115
(C) 150
(D) 300

Question # 07
Referring to the figure, the maximum flexural stress (psi) in the member is most nearly:
(A) 5,625
(B) 3,125
(C) 1,875
(D) 1,565

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Question # 08
A beam is loaded as shown:

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Which bending moment diagram most accurately represents the loaded beam?

Question # 09
The figure shows a section with elements that are adequately connected to ensure
composite action. Assuming Q = 85 in³, the maximum horizontal shear stress (psi) in
the member is most nearly:
(A) 90
(B) 150
(C) 300
(D) 400

Question # 10
For the section shown, the unit shear force (kips/in) in welds connecting the top flange to the
web (total unit shear in the two weld lines combined) is most nearly:
(A) 1.5
(B) 3.0
(C) 5.5
(D) 10.0

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Solved Problem # Try to solve by using method of joints and method of sections

Question # 11
A capital improvement project requires the installation of a property line fence along the 250-
ft northern boundary line. A decorative aluminum fence is constructed of posts Spaced at
10-ft centers and an ornate picket infill panel. The labor hours required to install the posts
and infill panels are 2 hr and 4 hr, respectively.
Bill of Materials
Aluminum Posts $ 645.35 each
Picket Infill Panel $ 1,985.50 each
Placed Concrete $ 498/yd³
Ironworker $ 78/hr
The material cost for this scope of work is most nearly:
A. $65,771.25
B. $66,416.60
C. $68,402.10
D. $71,065.58

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Answer for Question # 11

Question # 12
A 450-ft length stormwater diversion channel is to be lined with concrete to prevent erosion.
With 10% waste, the material unit costs of concrete and curing compound based on other
recent projects in the area with similar volumes are $98/yd³ and $40 per 5 gal, respectively.
Project specifications require an application rate of curing compound at 1 gal per 300 ft². The
total material cost for delivered concrete is most nearly:
(A) $ 85,000
(B) $ 90,160
(C) $ 99,176
(D) $ 109,074

Answer for Question # 12

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Question # 13
Based on the straight-line method of depreciation, the book value at the end of 8th,
year for a track loader having an initial cost of $ 75,000, and a salvage value of $
10,000 at the end of its expected life of 10 years is most nearly:
(A) $ 10,000
(B) $ 15,000
(C) $ 23,000
(D) $ 48,750
Question # 14
The budgeted labor amount for an excavation task is $ 4,000. The hourly labor cost is
$50 per worker, and the workday is 8 hours. Two workers are assigned to excavate
the material. The time (days) available for the workers to complete this task is most
nearly:
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 12.5
Question # 15
A CPM arrow diagram is shown below. Nine activities have been estimated with
duration ranging from 5 to 35 days. The minimum time (days) required to finish the
project is most nearly:
(A) 40
(B) 42
(C) 45
(D) 50

Question # 16
A Soil profile is shown in the figure. The effective vertical stress (psf) at Point A is most
nearly
(A) 1,270
(B) 1,820
(C) 2,140
(D) 2,570

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Question # 17
The following table represents the rainfall recorded from all rain gages located in and
around a drainage area:-
Gage A B C D E F G H I J K
Rainfall (in.) 2.1 3.6 1.3 1.5 2.6 6.1 5.1 4.8 4.1 2.8 3.0
Using the arithmetic mean method, the average precipitation (in) for the drainage area
is most nearly:
(A) 3.4
(B) 3.7
(C) 4.1
(D) 37.0
Question # 18
The rational method must be used to determine the maximum runoff rate a 90-race
downtown area. The time of concentration for the 50-year frequency storm is 1 hour.
Intensity-duration-frequency curves and a table of runoff coefficients are provided. The
maximum runoff rate (cfs), Based on the maximum runoff coefficient for 50-year storm,
is most nearly:
(A) 160
(B) 220
(C) 300
(D) 340

Question # 19
Assuming that Bernoulli’s equation applies (ignore head losses) to the pipe flow shown
in the figure, which of the following statements is most correct?
(A) Pressure head increases from 1 to 2
(B) Pressure head decreases from 1 to 2
(C) Pressure head remains unchanged from 1 to 2
(D) Bernoulli’s equation does not include pressure head

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Question # 20
A stormwater drainage ditch with maximum capacity of 10 cfs discharges into a
detention basin. The detention basin volume is 400,000 gal. During a storm event the
average discharge into the detention basin was 1.5 cfs. The time (hours) to fill the
empty basin would be most nearly:
(A) 1.5
(B) 9.9
(C) 11.1
(D) 74.1

Question # 21
Assume fully turbulent flow in a 1,650-ft section of 3-ft-diameter pipe. The Darcy-W
friction factor fD is 0.0115. There is a 5-ft drop in the energy grade line over the section.
The flow rate (cfs) is most nearly:
(A) 16
(B) 29
(C) 50
(D) 810

Question # 22
The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is widely used as a simple and economic means
of obtaining which of the following?
(A) A measurement of soil compressibility expressed in terms of a
compression index
(B) A direct measurement of the untrained shear strength
(C) An indirect indication of the relative density of cohesionless soils
(D) A direct measurement of the angle of internal friction

Question # 23
Fatigue in steel can be the result of:
(A) A reduction in strength due to cyclical loads
(B) Deformation under impact loads
(C) Deflection due to overload
(D) Expansion due to corrosion
Question # 24
A department of transportation must remove and replace a 12-ft x 20-ft concrete slab
on an interstate facility. To minimize disruption to traffic, the work must be completed
during an 8-hour nighttime work shift. Nighttime temperatures average 50°F. If the
minimum required compressive strength is 3,500 psi, the concrete mix would most
likely consist of:
(A) Coarse aggregate, sand, Type ɪɪ cement, chemical accelerator
(B) Sand, Type ɪɪɪ cement, water, chemical accelerator
(C) Coarse aggregate, sand, Type V cement, water, chemical accelerator
(D) Coarse aggregate, sand, Type ɪɪɪ cement, water, chemical accelerator

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Question # 25
The following information applies to the structure shown in the figure:
Neglect beam weight.
Beam is infinitely stiff.
Footing size is 24 in. x 24 in. at each footing
Soil vertical modulus of subgrade, K = 100Ib/in³
The Vertical settlement (in) of the footing at B
is most nearly:
(A) 2.2
(B) 1.6
(C) 1.1
(D) 0.7

Question # 26
The formwork and shoring are in place at both levels of the two-story building shown. Shores
are placed at 6 ft on center. Assume all level 2 loads are carried by the formwork and shoring
during the roof pour. During placement of concrete at the roof, the service load (Ib) in a shore
at level 1 is most nearly:
NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE = 150 pcf
SHORING AND FORMWORK LOAD = 12 psf
CONSTRUCTION LIVE LOAD = 50 psf (ALL LEVELS ACTIVE)
(A) 4,930
(B) 9,860
(C) 11,650
(D) 15,420

Question # 27
Refer to the figure. The net excess excavated material (yd³) from Station 1+00 to Station
3+00 is nearly:

(A) 160
(B) 262
(C) 390
(D) 463

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Question # 28
The time a chain of activities can delayed and not yet delayed the project is termed:
(A) Total Slack
(B) Free Slack
(C) Critical float
(D) Float pad
(E) Total Slag
Question # 29
Which one the engineering characteristics can best explain the following concept? “Base
your decision on reason rather than emotion”
(A) Quantitative thinking
(B) Interpersonal skills
(C) Honesty
(D) Logical thinking
Question # 30
How often shall a visual inspection be done on a smoke detectors as per NFPA-72?
(A) Monthly
(B) Daily
(C) Semi-annually
(D) Weekly
NFPA-72 is Stand for “National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code”
Question # 31
The following table shows the activities, durations and their dependency for a construction
project.
Select on:
(A) Start-A-E-H-Finish Activity Duration Dependency
(B) Start-C-E-H-Finish Start 0 None
(C) Start-B-D-I-Finish A 3 Start
(D) Start-B-D-G-Finish B 4 Start
C 2 Start
D 2 B
E 5 A,C
F 1 B
G 6 D,F
H 11 E
I 8 D,F
Finish 0 G,H,I
Question # 32
The maximum percent of moment redistribution allowed in RCC beams is. Select one:
(A) 10%
(B) 20%
(C) 30%
(D) 40%
Question # 33
The -------------------------- is the maximum amount of time an activity can be delayed without
extending the overall project completion time. Select one:
(A) Duration (C) Critical path
(B) Total float (D) Free float

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Question # 34
A steel beam supports a uniformly distributed live load W = 6 kips/ft over a simple span
L=25 ft as shown below. The code permits a maximum live load deflection of L/480. The
required moment of inertia of the beam section is most nearly: - If Δ max = 5wL⁴/384EI
(A) 2600 in⁴
(B) 2800 in⁴
(C) 2700 in⁴
(D) 3000 in⁴

Question # 35
The following successor relationships are available for a project. What is the duration of the
project?
Select on:
(A) 22 days Activity ID Duration (days) Successors
(B) 26 days A 5 B
(C) 40 days B 12 C,D
(D) 46 days C 6 D,F
D 8 E
E 12 F
F 3 -
Question # 36
The manometer is a device used to measure. Select one:
(A) Pressure difference
(B) Atmospheric pressure
(C) Static pressure
(D) Dynamic pressure

Question # 37
Find the total force in the reinforcements in the beam shown. ʄᵧ = 60,000 psi, No. 5 bars
has diameter of 5/8 in, total force = ʄᵧ . As
(A) 23.8 tons
(B) 45.7 tons
(C) 76.9 tons
(D) 36.8 tons

Question # 38
Consider the construction of a shallow foundation for light structure. The soil at the site
consist of expansive soil. It was decided to excavate portion of the expansive soil and replace
it with a selected fill. The selected fill must be:
(A) A dense well graded sand that will provide high strength soil under the footing and also
it will provided good drainage of water
(B) A dense sand with sufficient amount of fines (i.e. more than 30% fine) that will provide
high strength soil under the footing and also it will prevent the flow of water.
(C) The same expansive soil. But compacted because it cheaper than hauling soils from
other areas
(D) None of the above

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Question # 39
The moment diagram for a simply-supported with a load at the mid-point is. Select one:
(A) Triangle
(B) Parabola
(C) Trapezoid
(D) Rectangle
(E) Semicircle
Question # 40
Consider the following statements:
In a simply supported beam subjected to uniformly load throughout the length, at which
points the stress due to (1) Flexure (2) Shear equal to zero respectively:
1. At support section at neural fiber
2. At mid span section at neutral fiber
3. At mid span section at top fiber
4. At support section at bottom fiber
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 1 only
Answer for Question # 40
Flexture stress is zero at supports points
Shear stress is zero at mid span point

Shear Stress

Flexure Stress

Option Statement Flexure zero stress Shear zero

point stress point
1 At support section at neural fiber Correct False
2 At mid span section at neutral fiber Correct Correct
3 At mid span section at top fiber False Correct
4 At support section at bottom fiber Correct Correct

Correct Answer Is Options 2&4 and it is “C”

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Question # 41
The final step in the definition of a Work Breakdown Structure is to: Select one
(A) Assign codes for each activity of the work package
(B) Assign the cost account to a manager
(C) Assign the work package to a manager
(D) Develop the responsibility matrix
(E) None of these are included in the final step
Question # 42
Activated sludge process is best described as: Select one
(A) Re-introduce aerated sludge back to the waste stream to increase the level of
Bacteria
(B) Re-introduce aerated sludge back to the waste stream to decrease the level of
Bacteria
(C) Activate the sludge by adding chemicals
(D) None of all

Question # 43
An activated sludge reactor with a solids retention time of nine days is to achieve
nitrification. pH control may be necessary because: Select one
(A) Nitrification produces acid
(B) The activated sludge process consumes alkalinity
(C) Nitrification releases ammonia
(D) (Nitrification produces acid) and (The activated sludge process consumes alkalinity)

Question # 44
A section of a major street-an urban arterial with six traffic signalized intersections-is shown
below. The traffic signals at each intersection have a total cycle length of 90 sec with 50
sec of green (and yellow) time on the major street. It is required that a progressive signal
system having a maximum bandwidth of green for movement from 1st Avenue intersection
toward the 6th Avenue intersection with a progressive speed of 30mph be designed. The
offset (sec) at 6th Avenue is most nearly.
(A) 36
(B) 43
(C) 50
(D) 63

Question # 45
A recourse leveling usually results in:
Select one.
(A) Using a fewer amounts of recourses per activity
(B) Shortening the project duration
(C) More efficiency use of labor and equipment
(D) More work space for workers

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Question # 46
Sustainable development involves:
Select on:
(A) Reducing consumption, increasing efficiency and using renewable energies
(B) Larger buildings using stronger design and materials
(C) Developing better transportation by building more roads
(D) Using all recourses at maximum rates
(E) Searching for more deposits for fossil fuels
Question # 47
Find the tool float for activity D for the project.

(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 9
(D) 2

Question # 48
Seismic design categories are developed
Select one:
(A) Based on soil type and building type
(B) Based on risk and importance of the structure with regard to loss of life
(C) Based on soil type only
(D) Based on the probability of an earthquake in the region
Question # 49
The distribution factor factors (DFBA, DFCB) are.
Select one:
(A) (0.571 , 1.0)
(B) (1.0, 0.0)
(C) (0.571, 0.00)
(D) (0.429, 0.571)

Question # 50
The first step of the project scope definition is to:

(A) Analyze the strategic plan (B) Analyze the strategic plan
(C) Meet with team Member (D) Select team member
(E) Define the majors objectives to meet the customer’s needs

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Question # 51
For construction of a building on soil that predominantly consists of sand and gravel. The
Best in-situ test is. Select one:
A. Standard Penetration Test
B. Vane Shear Test
C. Shear Box test
D. Triaxial Test
Question # 52
The main types of plastic movement occur in concrete are. Select one:
A. Plastic Settlement
B. Plastic Shrinkage
C. A and B Only
D. None of the above
Question # 53
Geosynthetics are used for different application in Geotechnical Engineering. Geotextiles
are types of these materials that can be used for: Select one
A. Only Soil Reinforcement
B. Soil Reinforcement and as a Soil Filter
C. Soil Reinforcement and to Prevent Movement of Water in Soil
D. Only to Prevent Movement of Water in Soil
Question # 54
Which of the following retaining wall types does not primarily rely on the strength of the
concrete? Select one
A. Counterfort Wall
B. Mechanically Stabilized Wall
C. Gravity Wall
D. Cantilever Wall
Question # 55
An Unsignalized T-intersection’s three legs are each two way what is most nearly the total
number of conflict points, including crossing, merging, and driving. Select one
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12
Question # 56
What type of cement is known as general purpose cement? Select one
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Question # 57
The main causes of loss of durability in concrete are? Select one
A. Cracking and spalling due to corrosion of reinforcement.
B. Attach by sulphates in soil and ground-water
C. Fire
D. A-and B only
E. All of the above

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