CE101 midterm #1 questions with
complete solutions
what is structural engineering? CORRECT ANSWERS RESISTANCE against loads
with MINIMAL costs
what is soil mechanics? CORRECT ANSWERS studies the mechanical properties of
soil, strength of soil, and effects of moisture
what is a dead load? CORRECT ANSWERS things that don't move / stable
what is a live load? CORRECT ANSWERS movable (chairs and stuff)
what is a event-driven load? CORRECT ANSWERS earthquakes ! no control
what does environmental engineering operate under? (there's 3 of em) CORRECT
ANSWERS Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act
what is environmental impact assessment? CORRECT ANSWERS the impact of new
developments on noise, traffic, water consumption, power, air pollution potentials
what is applied mechanics? CORRECT ANSWERS applications of the theory of
mechanics which studies NATURE and EFFECTS OF FORCE
civil engineering process (4 steps)? CORRECT ANSWERS Planning, Design,
Construction, Maintenance
what is the Planning stage of the civil engineering process? CORRECT ANSWERS
feasibility study (convenience of getting it done), legal issues, funding, environmental
impact, zoning
what is the Design stage of the civil engineering process? CORRECT ANSWERS
preliminary stages, final design, and detailed drawings
what is the Construction stage of the civil engineering process? CORRECT ANSWERS
physical process, legal and safety issues
what is the Maintenance stage of the civil engineering process? CORRECT ANSWERS
warranty period, constant maintenance, repair and rehabilitation
civil infrastructure groups (5) CORRECT ANSWERS transportation, environmental,
energy, education, public safety & regulation
complete solutions
what is structural engineering? CORRECT ANSWERS RESISTANCE against loads
with MINIMAL costs
what is soil mechanics? CORRECT ANSWERS studies the mechanical properties of
soil, strength of soil, and effects of moisture
what is a dead load? CORRECT ANSWERS things that don't move / stable
what is a live load? CORRECT ANSWERS movable (chairs and stuff)
what is a event-driven load? CORRECT ANSWERS earthquakes ! no control
what does environmental engineering operate under? (there's 3 of em) CORRECT
ANSWERS Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act
what is environmental impact assessment? CORRECT ANSWERS the impact of new
developments on noise, traffic, water consumption, power, air pollution potentials
what is applied mechanics? CORRECT ANSWERS applications of the theory of
mechanics which studies NATURE and EFFECTS OF FORCE
civil engineering process (4 steps)? CORRECT ANSWERS Planning, Design,
Construction, Maintenance
what is the Planning stage of the civil engineering process? CORRECT ANSWERS
feasibility study (convenience of getting it done), legal issues, funding, environmental
impact, zoning
what is the Design stage of the civil engineering process? CORRECT ANSWERS
preliminary stages, final design, and detailed drawings
what is the Construction stage of the civil engineering process? CORRECT ANSWERS
physical process, legal and safety issues
what is the Maintenance stage of the civil engineering process? CORRECT ANSWERS
warranty period, constant maintenance, repair and rehabilitation
civil infrastructure groups (5) CORRECT ANSWERS transportation, environmental,
energy, education, public safety & regulation
