PE Civil Engineering Exam Prep - Question List

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1. From which of the following conditions do structural forces originate?

1. Point loads
2. Uniform loads
3. Compression
4. Non-uniformly distributed loads
5. Tension
6. Moments
  1. 1, 2
  2. 1, 3, 4
  3. 2, 4 ,5, 6
  4. 1, 2, 4, 6
2. Which of the following philosophies is described as follows: “If the behavior of a structure is linearly elastic, the forces acting on it may be separated, and the structure analyzed for separate cases. The final results are found by summing the individual results.”
  1. Castigliano’s First Theorem
  2. Principle of Superposition
  3. Clapeyron’s Equation
  4. None of the above
3. Which of the following statements regarding concrete used as a building material are generally considered to be correct?

1. Commonly composed of water, cement, aggregate, and admixtures
2. Design criteria is established by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
3. Concrete strength is normally tested at 28 days
4. Concrete mixes vary by specific use requirements
  1. 1, 2
  2. 1, 3
  3. 1, 2, 3
  4. 1, 3, 4
4. What significant concrete technology advancement was made in the 1930s to provide relief from internal pressure?
  1. Cement-based composites
  2. Air-entrainment
  3. Self-compacting concrete
  4. Non-destructive testing
5. The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) recommends that a reinforcing bar (rebar) inspection program be established for all construction projects where reinforcing bars are used. An appropriate checklist for rebar inspection is recommended that includes which of the following items, in addition to those listed below?

- Construction schedule
- Certified mill test and/or bar coating report
- Material shipment schedule
- Potential concerns (possible discrepancies, drawing errors)
- Critical tolerances
- Periodic meeting schedule
  1. Independent testing laboratory reports
  2. Approved placing drawings
  3. A and B
  4. None of the above

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