FE Civil Engineering Exam Prep - Question List

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41. What is the passing sight distance for a section of 60 mile per hour (mph) 2-lane rural highway with a 1740-foot vertical sag curve where a bridge passes over at 16.8 feet? (Assume S > L and A = 3.15)
  1. 870 feet
  2. 2,210 feet
  3. 2,273 feet
  4. 3,389 feet
42. Which of the following definitions best describes water hammer?
  1. The impulsive force of water that is stopped too quickly
  2. Properly backfill pipe trench
  3. Use air pressure for testing
  4. Use hydrostatic pressure for testing
43. In which of the following cases would an open-pit excavation to construct a spread footing not be permitted?
  1. Not in or near open water
  2. Soil material is adequately stable
  3. Soil moisture content varies widely
  4. There is no threat of compromising the stability of nearby structures
44. Which of the following materials are sampled and tested by an inspector at a construction site?
  1. Aggregate
  2. Hydraulic cement
  3. Reinforcing steel
  4. Fresh concrete mix
45. Which of the following may be a possible cause for not achieving required compaction parameters on a construction site?
  1. Heavy machinery
  2. Oversaturated soil
  3. Excess traffic
  4. All of the above

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