CME CME Structural Engineering & Facilities Management 2

Question 1

Which phenomenon is a primary cause of concrete bridge deck deterioration in northern US states?

Accepted Answer

Chloride-induced reinforcing steel corrosion from deicing salts

Answer

Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) only

Answer

Thermal cycling above 100°F

Answer

UV radiation degradation

Question 2

What is the life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) approach used for in municipal facility and infrastructure decisions?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate total costs over the useful life including initial cost, maintenance, and end-of-life to find the most economical option

Answer

Determine the cheapest upfront construction option

Answer

Assess environmental impacts only

Answer

Calculate depreciation for tax purposes

Question 3

Under ADA Title II, what must municipalities ensure regarding their existing buildings and facilities?

Accepted Answer

Programs and services must be accessible, achieved through a transition plan identifying barriers to be removed

Answer

All facilities must be fully reconstructed to current new construction standards within 5 years

Answer

Only new construction requires ADA compliance

Answer

ADA applies only to federally owned buildings

Question 4

What is the significance of the FEMA flood insurance rate map (FIRM) for municipal building and infrastructure siting?

Accepted Answer

It delineates 100-year and 500-year flood zones that govern construction requirements and mandatory flood insurance

Answer

It sets property tax rates in flood zones

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It regulates wetland fill permits

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It identifies seismic hazard zones

Question 5

What does a geotechnical investigation (subsurface exploration) primarily provide for municipal infrastructure design?

Accepted Answer

Soil and rock properties (bearing capacity, settlement, groundwater) needed for foundation and earthwork design

Answer

Environmental contamination assessment

Answer

Right-of-way mapping

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Utility conflict identification

Question 6

What type of foundation is typically used when shallow soils cannot support structural loads and deeper competent material must be reached?

Accepted Answer

Deep pile or drilled shaft foundation

Answer

Spread footing foundation

Answer

Mat (raft) foundation

Answer

Grade beam foundation