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Breadth Exam (morning session): This practice exam contains 40 mixed
questions and answers, each set being from all five areas of civil
engineering:
Table Contents:
Page
1.
Construction-8 Q & A
2.
Geotechnical-8 Q & A
11
3.
Structural-8 Q & A
21
4.
Transportation-8 Q & A
25
5.
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I. Construction
1.
.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1.
V=11333 yds3
V=5666 yds3
V=7536 yds3
V=2833 yds3
Solution:
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V=2194
V=4389
V=3567
V=7895
yd3
yd3
yd3
yd3
2 Solution:
L=700-500=200 ft
Embankment volume (yd3), V = {(A1+A2)/2} x L/27
V = {(625+560)/2} x 200/27=4389 yd3
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3.
3.
574
551
633
474
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
Solution:
Galvanized Sheet, Weight per Unit
Area=0.9062 lbs/ft
Duct Length, L=150 ft
Duct diameter, D=14" /12 = 1.17 ft.
Duct perimeter, P=D= 3.14 x 1.17
=3.68 ft.
Total duct area, A=PxL = 3.68 x150
=551 sq. ft.
Add 15% waste for bracing, hangers,
waste, and seams
Area =551 x (1 + 15%)
= 633.73 sq. ft.
Weight = 633.73x 0.906 = 574 lbs.
Gauge
Number
Steel
Weight
in
pounds
per
square
foot
US
Standard
Gauge:
thickness
in inches
Manufactu
rers'
Standard:
thickness
in inches
Galvanized
Sheet:
weight in
lbs/sq ft
Stainless
Steel:
weight in
lbs/sq ft
10
5.62
0.1406
0.1345
5.7812
11
0.125
0.1196
5.1562
5.7937
5.15
12
4.37
0.1094
0.1046
4.5312
4.5063
13
3.75
0.0937
0.0897
3.9062
3.8625
14
3.12
0.0781
0.0747
3.2812
3.2187
15
2.81
0.0703
0.0673
2.9687
2.8968
16
2.5
0.0625
0.0598
2.6562
2.575
17
2.25
0.0562
0.0538
2.4062
2.3175
18
0.05
0.0478
2.1562
2.06
19
1.75
0.0437
0.0418
1.9062
1.8025
20
1.5
0.0375
0.0359
1.6562
1.545
21
1.37
0.0344
0.0329
1.5312
1.416
22
1.25
0.0312
0.0299
1.4062
1.2875
1.1587
23
1.12
0.0281
0.0269
1.2812
24
0.025
0.0239
1.1562
1.03
25
0.875
0.0219
0.0209
1.0312
0.9013
26
0.75
0.0187
0.0179
0.9062
0.7725
27
0.687
0.0172
0.0164
0.8437
0.7081
28
0.625
0.0156
0.0149
0.7812
0.6438
29
0.562
0.0141
0.0135
0.7187
0.5794
30
0.5
0.0125
0.012
0.6562
0.515
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4.
4.
Solution:
C is not true. The bitumen content of a bituminous material is measured
by means of its solubility in Carbon Disulfide.
Correct Answer is (c)
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5.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
351
324
342
376
ft3
ft3
ft3
ft3
Solution:
Total number of footing =9 Nos.
Volume of each footing with extended column= 6x6x1+1x1(3-1) =38ft3
Total volume= 38x9x (1+10% wastage) =376.2 ft3
Correct Answer is (d)
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6.
Crew size
(men)
Crew formation
200
240
6.
$32400.00
$32500.00
$32900.00
$32300.00
Solution:
The calculations are shown in the following table.
Crew size
Duration (days)
Cost ($)
8000/160=50 days
8000/200=40 days
8000/230=35 days
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7.
a. Rear Deep Soil Zones are to have minimum width of 8m or 30% of the average
width of the site which ever is the greater and a minimum depth of 18% of the
length of the site up to 8m but not less than 5.5m. Greater than 8m may be
provided if desirable.
b. Deep Soil Zones must be provided for all new developments only, except on
large lot rural or agriculturally zoned land.
c. Front Deep Soil Zones are to be the width of the site boundary minus the
driveway width and the pathway width by the front setback depth.
d. Deep Soil Zones cannot be covered by impervious surfaces such as concrete,
terraces, outbuildings or other structures.
7.
Solution:
Deep Soil Zones must be provided for all new developments and existing
development, except on large lot rural or agriculturally zoned land.
Correct Answer is (b)
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8.
c.
d.
8.
Temporary roads shall follow the contour of the natural terrain to the extent
possible. Slopes should not exceed 10 percent.
A 6-inch course of Coarse Aggregate shall be applied immediately after
grading or the completion of utility installation within the right-of-way. Filter
fabric may be applied to the roadbed for additional stability.
Roadbeds shall be at least 12 feet wide for one-way traffic and 18 feet wide
for two-way traffic.
All cuts and fills shall be 2:1 or flatter to the extent possible.
Solution:
Roadbeds shall be at least 14 feet wide for one-way traffic and 20 feet wide for
two-way traffic.
Correct Answer is (c)
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II.
Geotechnical
9.
9.
CH
MH
ML
CL
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a. The blows/foot is number of times the 140 lbs drive weight dropped 30
inches needs to penetrate one foot. The 37 blows per foot confirm the
description of dense or well-compacted soil.
b. The moisture content range of 1.2 to 5.7% means the soil has enough
moisture and will not require a lot of water to achieve compaction.
c. The dry density in the top 4 feet is 127.7 pound per cubic foot (PCF). This
indicates a well-graded soil with a low void ratio. It can be expected to have
significant cohesion and friction angle
d. The soil between 5 and 8 feet of depth has a dry density of only 96.8 pcf.
This indicates the soil is poorly graded and a low percentage of fines. This
soil will probably have little or no cohesion. That means it may not stand on a
construction slope as steep as 1H to 1V.
10.
Solution:
Statement b is not satisfactory
The moisture content range of 1.2 to 5.7% means the soil is very dry and will
require a lot of water to achieve compaction.
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11.
11.
94.60%
95.30%
95.01%
96.10%
<
>
>
95%
95%
95%
95%
Solution:
Maximum dry density, m = 121 lbs/ft3
Optimum moisture content, mo = 9.0%
In-situ density, = 124 lbs/ft3
In-situ moisture content, m = 7.0%
Required relative compaction per project specifications, Rd = 95%
Rd =
d
m
(m)
100
OK
The compacted fill exceeds project requirements of at least 95% relative density
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12 .
12.
3056
5080
7020
8078
lb/ft
lb/ft
lb/ft
lb/ft
Solution:
Unit weight of soil backfill, = 132 lbs/ft3
Angle of Internal Friction, = 33 degrees
Wall height, H = 8 ft
Passive case (wall moves toward retained soil)
(1 + sin ) =
(1 - sin )
(1 + sin 33)
= 3.40
(1 - sin 33)
3
4
K=
3 (3.40) = 2.55
4
3 KhH2
8
= 3 (2.55) x (132 lb/ft3 x (8 ft)2 = 8078 lb/ft
8
Pe =
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13.
13.
2768
2134
2585
1790
lb/ft2
lb/ft2
lb/ft2
lb/ft2
Solution:
z = 3 ft
q = 3200 lb/ft2
Rectangular footing size, 6 ft x 9 ft
= Pv
Pv = summation of all stress components (i.e. Pv1 + Pv2 + .... + Pvn). In this case,
we analyze the foundation in 4 equal but separate quadrants. Instead of a single 6
ft x 9 ft foundation, we have 4 separate 3 ft x 4.5 ft quadrants. This is done so that
one corner of each quadrant is located in the center of the footing.
4Pv = 4qSince the quadrants have equal dimensions with the same applied load,
we simply multiply the equation by 4 (4 quadrants).
= Pv = 4Pv = 4q
m=
x
z
n=
y
z
4.5 ft
3.0 ft
= 1.5
3.0 ft
3.0 ft
= 1.0
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= 0.202, Influence value from Boussinesq chart, where m = 1.5 and n= 1.0.
= 4q = 4(3200 lb/ft2)(0.202) = 2585 lb/ft2
Correct Answer is (c)
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14.
PROBLEM (Settlement)
Determine the consolidation settlement at the center of the clay layer of the mat
(30m x 40m) foundation shown in the Figure. Given, the total effective stress,
=220 KN/m2 and the average effective stress increased due to the foundation
load, =90 KN/m2 at the center of the clay layer.
a.
b.
c.
d.
14.
345.00
275.00
187.00
141.00
mm
mm
mm
mm
Solution:
=220 KN/m2, =90 KN/m2, Cc=0.29 and eo=0.85
Settlement, Sc={CcHc/(1+eo)}log {(+ )/ }
Sc={0.29 x 8/(1+.85)}log {(220+ 90)/ 220}*1000=186.77 mm
Correct Solution is (c)
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15.
a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
11 Kip/ft
4 Kip/ft
8 Kip/ft
14 Kip/ft
Solution:
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16.
a.
b.
c.
d.
16.
123.00
345.00
176.00
288.00
kN
kN
kN
kN
Solution:
Tie rods are spaced at 2 meter center to center
= 15.0 kN /m3
Pa= 1/2 Ka H2a=1/2 x 15.00 x 0.33 x 92= 200.48 kN/m (horizontal)
Taking moment at tie rod for mobilized passive resistance
Pp x (9-1-1.5)= Pa x (9-3-1.5)
Pp x 6.5= 200.48 x 4.5
Pp= 138.79 kN/m
Tension of the Rods, T= (200.48-138.79) x 2=123.38 kN
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III.
STRUCTURAL
17.
PROBLEM (Loadings)
In a building column the axial forces are determined as 180 kips of dead load, 100
kips of floor live load, 50 kips from the roof snow load. Determine the required
strength of the column without wind & earthquake load. Using the combination load
specified by AISCs Manual of Steel Construction.
a.
b.
c.
d.
17.
241.00 kips
458.00 kips
346.00 kips
401.00kips
Solution:
Given, D=180 kips, L=100 kips, S=50 kips, W=0.0 kips, & E=0.0 Kips
The following load combinations are provided by AISCs Manual of Steel
Construction.
Lr = Roof live load, S = Snow load, R = Rainwater nominal load
Combination of load:
1.2 D + 1.6 L + 0.5 (Lr or S or R)= 1.2 x180 + 1.6 x 100 +0.5 (50)= 401 kips
1.2 D + 1.6 (Lr or S or R) + (0.5 L or 0.8 W)
= 1.2 x180 + 1.6 x (50) +0.5 x 100=346.00 kips
1.2 D + 1.6 W + 0.5 L + 0.5 (Lr or S or R)= 1.2 x180 + 0.0 + 0.5 x (50)=241 kips
The required strength for the column is 401 kips.
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18.
PROBLEM (Loading)
Determine the dead load acting on the shown in the Figure steel beam with
concrete slab & floor tiles as shown in the Figure. The tiles flooring is 3 thick with
cement mortar.
6 ft
Flooring
6 inch concrete slab
W18x97
a.
b.
c.
d.
18.
772
630
727
547
lb/ft
lb/ft
lb/ft
lb/ft ft
Solution:
Considering, cement mortar & tiles unit weight is 120 lb/ft3
and
Concrete slab unit weight is 150 lb/ft3
Steel Beam weight = 97 lb/ft
Weight of concrete slab = 150 x 6/12 x 6 = 450 lb/ft
Weight of tiles flooring = 120 x 3/12 x 6 = 180 lb/ft
Total dead weight = 727 lb/ft
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19.
PROBLEM (Analysis)
Determine the reaction of YA in the frame as shown in Figure.
a.
b.
c.
d.
19.
-6.25 K
6.25 K
31.25 K
-12.5 K
Solution:
Positive moment is in the clockwise direction
MA=0,
5 x 15 x (15/2) + 25 x15-YD x30=0
YD= 31.25 K
H=0, YD+ YA-25=0,
YA=-31.25+25= -6.25 K
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20.
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
76.8.0 Kips
48.0 Kips
22.5 Kips
25.4 Kips
Solution:
Where, eL/L=1.75/6= 0.292> 1/6, and eB/B=1.5/4= 0.375>1/6;
Therefore,
B1=B(1.5-3eB/B)= 4(1.5-3 x 1.5/4)= 3.750 ft
L1=L(1.5-3eL/L)= 6(1.5-3 x 1.75/6)= 3.750 ft
Effective Area, A=1/2(L1B1)=1/2 (3.750 x 3.750)= 7.03 ft2
q'u=3200 lb/ft2
Therefore, Qult= Ax q'u= 7.03 x 3200= 22496=22.5 Kips
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21.
a. -450
b. -650
c. -800
d. -700
21.
K-ft
K-ft
K-ft
K-ft
Solution:
c is not correct
M at support=0, Moment, M= -(10 x10 x 10/2) + -(20 x 20)=900 K-ft
Correct Answer is (c)
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22.
a. 48.00
b. 78.00
c. 56.00
d. 72.00
22.
k
k
k
k
Solution:
Self weight = (12/12 ft) x (27/12 ft) x 150 lb/ft3 = 338 lb/ft = 0.34 k/ft
Wu = 1.4 (1.5 k/ft + 0.34 k/ft) + 1.7 (2 k/ft) = 5.98 k/ft
Vu (max) is at the ends = WuL/2 = 5.98 k/ft x (24 ft)/2 = 71.71 k
Correct Answer is (d)
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23.
a
b
c
d
23.
731
450
340
825
kips
kips
kips
kips
Solution:
Given, Grade 40 reinforcement has fy = 40,000 psi and fc = 3,000psi
Find Pn, with =0.65 and Pn = 0.80Po for tied columns and
P0 = 0.85 fc( A g A st ) + f s A st
Vertical steel area for #10 bar, A= 3.14/4 x {(8/8)2}=0 .78 in2
Ast = 10 bars (0.78 in2) = 7.8 in2
Concrete area (gross): Ag = 18 in 18 in = 324 in2
Pn = (0.65)(0.80)[0.85 x (3000) x (324 7.8) + 40,000 x 7.8]
= 731,281 lb = 731 kips
Correct Answer is (a)
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24.
Bar 6 in x 0.75 in
L=100 kips
D=60 kips
t Tn = 210 kips < Tu = 232 kips
t Tn = 243 kips > Tu = 232 kips
t Tn = 243 kips > Tu = 210 kips
t Tn = 310 kips > Tu = 280 kips
a.
b.
c.
d.
24.
Solution:
Given, DL= 60 kips, LL= 100 kips
Tn, is the nominal strength of the member
t Tn Tu
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IV.
25.
TRANSPORTATION
A curving highway has a design speed of 120 km/hr. At one horizontal curve, the
super-elevation has been set at 8.0% and the coefficient of the side friction is found
to be 0.12. Determine the minimum radius of the curve that will provide a safe
vehicle.
a.
b.
c.
d.
25.
530
495
567
642
meters
meters
meters
meters
Solution:
Design speed, V = 120 km/hr
Super-elevation, e = 8%
Coefficient of side friction, f = 0.12
Minimum radius, R
R = V2/(127(e/100+f))=(120)2/(127x(.08+0.12))=566.92 meters
Correct Answer is (c)
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26.
26.
351
257
405
461
ft
ft
ft
ft
Solution
Distance from the center of the inside lane to the object, M = 46-12/2=40 ft.
Degree of the curve, D = 12
Radius of the curve, R = 600 ft
Sight distance (ft), S
M = R - Rcos(SD/200)
(SD/200)=cos-1((R-M)/R)= cos-1((600-40)/600)=21.03
S=(21.03x200)/12=350.65 ft.
Correct Answer is (a)
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27.
27.
1500
1900
1600
1800
ft
ft
ft
ft
Solution:
Calculate the passing sight distance, D1
V = 73.3 ft/sec (50 mph)
T=2.5 sec
Vf = 88 ft/sec (60 mph)
Ui = 73.3 ft/sec (50 mph),
A = 2.16 ft/sec/sec (1.47 mph/sec).
S1=VT= 183.3 feet.
Distance D is computed using the equation, Vf2=Ui2 + 2AD
D= (Vf2-Ui2 )/2A=(882-73.32)/2x2.16=548.86 ft
D1=S+D=183.3+548.86=732.16 ft
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The passing sight distance is the distance D2, which is defined as the distance that
the passing vehicle travels while in the left lane.
Where, V2 = 14.67 ft/sec (60mph-50mph=10 mph = relative speed of passing
vehicle with reference point on the slow vehicle).
S2 = 20 ft + 22 ft + 22 ft. + 20 ft =84 ft
S2=V2T,
T2=S2/V2=84/14.67=5.73 sec.
V = 88 ft./sec. (60 mph)
D2= VT2=88x5.73=504.24 ft
The distance, D3=250 ft. is the clearance distance between the passing vehicle and
the opposing vehicle at the moment the passing vehicle returns to the right lane.
The passing sight distance D4 is defined as the distance the opposing vehicle
travels during 66% of the time that the passing vehicle is in the left lane.
V = 88 ft./sec. (60 mph) and T4 = 3.7 seconds (5.7*66%).
D4=VT4=88*3.7=325.6 ft
The total passing sight distance, D=D1 + D2 + D3 + D4=1812 ft.
Correct Answer is (d)
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28.
28.
32
50
40
26
ft
ft
ft
ft
Solution
From Graph in the Ascending Grades module, we can see that a 4% grade causes a
reduction in speed of (60 mph-50 mph)=10 mph after 1250 feet.
We can just estimate the elevation increase by multiplying the length of the grade
by the grade.
H= 1250x0.04 = 50 ft.
The elevation of the roadway can only be increased by about 40 feet before heavy
vehicles are reduced to a speed of 50 mph.
Correct Answer is (b)
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29.
29.
465 ft
243ft
287 ft
356 ft
Solution
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30.
30.
10.50 ft
12.4 ft
16.5 ft
18.6 ft
Solution
Design
Speed Km/h
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
Passing
Distance (m)
200
270
345
410
485
540
615
670
730
775
815
Design
Speed mph
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
Passing
Distance (ft)
710
900
1090
1280
1470
1625
1835
1985
2135
2285
2480
2580
From Green book table, passing sight distance for a design speed of 60 mph is
2,135 feet
Therefore, S=2135 ft
L=1800 ft
A=3.5
Bridge clearance height, H
Here, S> L,
S=L/2+400(H-5.75)/A=2273.17 ft
2135=1800/2+400(H-5.75)/3.5
Or, 400(M-5.75)=(2135-900)x 3.5
H=16.55 ft.
Bridge clearance height is 16.55 feet
Correct Answer is (c)
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31.
31.
PT=200+52
PT=200+80
PT=200+34
PT=199+48
Solution:
PC=PI-T=(200+00)-(0+52)=199+48
PT=PC+L=(199+48)+(1+04)=200+52
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32.
32.
2.35
2.25
1.45
1.15
m/sce2
m/sce2
m/sce2
m/sce2
Solution:
Use the force balancing equation to solve for a.
Divide out mass, which can be computed from weight by dividing out gravity.
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Thus, divide mass from the force and acceleration can be found.
Thus, the vehicle is accelerating at a rate of 1.43 meters per second squared.
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V.
33.
a.
b.
c.
d.
33.
235 ft
32 ft
37 ft
998 ft
Solution:
The relationship between the height of a column of water and the resulting pressure
is 2.31 ft of water produces 1 psi.
Ht = P x 2.31 = 16 (psi) x 2.31 (ft/psi) = 36.96 ft.
Correct Answer is (c)
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34.
34.
16.4 ft
12.5 ft
8.6 ft
9.5 ft
Solution:
The Hazen-Williams equation, with C = 150 (for plastic pipes), is generally suitable
for irrigation systems and can be expressed as,
Hf = [{0.000977 x (Q)1.852}/(D)4.871] x L
Where,
Hf = Friction loss (feet)
Q = Flow rate (1000.0 gpm)
D = Diameter (10-inches)
L = Length of pipe (2000.0 feet)
Hf = [{0.000977 x (1000)1.852}/(10)4.871 ]x 1000
Hf = 9.46 ft
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35.
35.
135
198
375
415
psi
psi
psi
psi
Gate Valve
45 psi
68 psi
125 psi
135 psi
Solution:
P = 0.028 (Q x L)/(D2 x T)
Where,
Q = Flow rate (1200 gpm)
D = Pipe Diameter. (10 inches)
L = Length of pipeline (4000 feet)
Tb = Time to close Butterfly valve (10 seconds)
Tg = Time to close Gate valve (30 seconds)
P = Surge pressure (psi)?
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36.
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.8 m
16.4 m
13.6 m
7.2 m
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36.
Solution:
W0=2400mm=2.40m
yo =ye for rectangular section, ye =1.3 m
Vo =Q/A=24.0/(2.40 x 1.3)=7.69 m/s
Fr=Vo /[(9.81)(ye )]1/2 =7.69/[(9.81)(1.3)]1/2 =2.15
TW/ye =0.9/1.3=0.69, TW/ye <0.75 O.K.
Given, d50 /ye =0.45, d50 =(0.45) (1.3)=0.58 m
From Graph hS /ye =1.6
hS =(1.3)(1.6)=2.08 m
hS /d50 =2.08/0.58 =3.58 m, 2<hS /d50 <4 OK.
The length of the energy dissipating pool is 10(hs) or 3Wo
LS =10xhs=(10)(2.08)=20.8 m
LS min=(3)(Wo)=(3)(2.4)=7.2 m,
Considering, LS =20.8 m
Correct Answer is (a)
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37.
a.
b.
c.
d.
37.
29.0
38.0
12.0
17.0
m
m
m
m.
Solution:
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38.
PROBLEM
Determine the 3-hour, 2-year rainfall depth for Fulton County. Where e = 0.767, b =
40, and d = 7.6 for the 2-year frequency.
a.
b.
c.
d.
38.
4.30
1.50
3.20
2.16
inches
inches
inches
inches
Solution:
Where:
D = rainfall depth (in.)
I = design rainfall intensity (in./hr)
Td = storm duration (min.)
and
e = 0.767, b = 40, and d = 7.6
tc = 3 hours = 180 minutes
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39.
39.
Solution:
C is not true.
Reduced sewer and treatment capacity restricting for future development.
Correct Answer is (c)
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40.
a.
b.
c.
d.
40.
1.2
3.6
4.5
2.2
MG
MG
MG
MG
Solution:
P=40,000
The fire flow is calculated as follows:
Fire flow (gpm) =
Where "P" is the population in 1,000's of people. So, for our community with a
population of 40,000, the fire flow would be:
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