WorksheetsECIV 419 Final Prep Quiz 2
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
True or False: The capacity of reinforced concrete members cannot change along the length of the member.
True
False
What happens to the toughness of steel as the temperature decreases?
Increases
Decreases
Remains constant
Varies unpredictably
Which statement is true regarding the appearance of a weld in determining if a steel member is weldable?
The appearance of a weld clearly indicates weldability
The appearance of a weld does not clearly indicate weldability
The appearance of a weld depends on the steel grade
The appearance of a weld is unrelated to steel properties
List two potential issues that may result from excessive elastic deformation of steel members.
Increased durability and reduced maintenance
Ponding and distressed finishes
Reduced aesthetic appeal and vibrations
Improved structural performance and ponding
Does increasing the yield strength of a steel member decrease unwanted vibrations in a building being converted from warehouse to office space?
Yes, because it enhances the stiffness of the structure
No, because it does not affect the stiffness of the structure
Yes, because it reduces the weight of the structure
No, because it increases the flexibility of the structure
Which type of restraint increases the likelihood of brittle fracture of steel members?
High restraint
Low restraint
No restraint
Moderate restraint
Describe a condition where further review is not needed when a bay of open web steel joists is installed with the joist tag side opposite of what is shown on the construction documents.
When the loading conditions are symmetrical
When the loading conditions exceed the design specifications
When the joists are used in non-critical areas
When the joists are exposed to corrosive environments
Name two time-dependent changes in concrete that will increase in severity with a higher cement paste to aggregate ratio.
A) Creep and shrinkage
B) Hardening and expansion
C) Settling and hydration
D) Curing and bleeding
As the engineer of record, would you approve the use of epoxy-coated rebar if it was not specified in the construction documents but delivered to the site?
A) Yes, without any additional verification
B) No, unless verified through additional calculations
C) Yes, if it does not affect the budget
D) No, if it changes the structural design
What is the correct description of prestressed concrete strands in terms of their sloped configuration?
Draped
Harped
Straight
Twisted
What is the correct description of post-tensioned concrete strands in terms of their sloped configuration?
Draped
Harped
Straight
Twisted
When analyzing the existing reinforced concrete column shown, how should the base of the column be idealized in an analysis based on the provided details?
As fixed because it allows for moment transfer due to the hinge bars.
As pinned because it does not allow for moment transfer.
As fixed because it does not allow for axial rotation.
As pinned because it allows for axial rotation.
Does small clear tested wood, or in-grade tested wood have a higher coefficient of variation for strength, and why?
Small clear tested wood, because it includes fewer defects
In-grade tested wood, because it represents a larger and more varied sample
Small clear tested wood, because it is tested under controlled conditions
In-grade tested wood, because it is less processed
How will a wide and deep seasoning check contained entirely within a knot in a wood member affect the grade of the member during re-grading?
Increase the grade
Decrease the grade
Not change the grade
The document does not provide this information
What are the two types of wood based on their position on an inclined tree or limb?
Heartwood and sapwood
Adult and juvenile
Tension and compression
Clear and in-grade
True or false: A high slope of grain results in a higher lumber grade.
True
False
Adult wood typically experiences the most shrinkage in which direction relative to the growth rings?
Tangential
Parallel
Diagonal
Random
Seasoning checks in wood generally extend through a member. True or False?
True
False
Does the presence of reinforcing steel in a reinforced concrete flexural member guarantee a ductile failure mode?
Yes, it always guarantees a ductile failure mode.
No, it does not guarantee a ductile failure mode.
Yes, but only in tension zones.
No, it only increases the strength of the member.
