Civil Engineering PE Basic Civil Engineering PE 2

Question 1

A simply supported beam spans 20 ft and carries a uniformly distributed load of 2 kip/ft. What is the maximum bending moment?

Accepted Answer

200 kip·ft

Answer

100 kip·ft

Answer

400 kip·ft

Answer

50 kip·ft

Question 2

Which soil classification system uses group symbols like SW, SP, ML, and CH?

Accepted Answer

Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)

Answer

AASHTO Classification System

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USDA Textural Classification

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FAA Classification System

Question 3

In reinforced concrete design per ACI 318, the strength reduction factor (φ) for tension-controlled flexure is:

Accepted Answer

0.90

Answer

0.65

Answer

0.75

Answer

0.85

Question 4

Manning's equation is used to calculate flow in open channels. If n = 0.013, R = 0.5 m, S = 0.001, and A = 2 m², what is the approximate discharge Q?

Accepted Answer

1.22 m³/s

Answer

2.44 m³/s

Answer

0.61 m³/s

Answer

3.66 m³/s

Question 5

A soil sample has a void ratio of 0.65 and a specific gravity of 2.70. What is the dry unit weight (γ_d) in kN/m³?

Accepted Answer

16.0 kN/m³

Answer

14.5 kN/m³

Answer

17.5 kN/m³

Answer

12.8 kN/m³

Question 6

In structural steel design (AISC LRFD), what load combination typically governs for a building with significant live load?

Accepted Answer

1.2D + 1.6L

Answer

1.4D

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0.9D + 1.0W

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1.2D + 1.0E + 0.5L

Question 7

The critical path in a CPM schedule is defined as the sequence of activities that:

Accepted Answer

Has zero total float

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Has the most activities

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Has the highest total cost

Answer

Has the most resources