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21. What is the most common way in which the foundation support cost is expressed when conducting a cost effectiveness analysis of foundation alternatives?
  1. Total foundation system cost
  2. Total foundation system cost / foundation support load
  3. Total foundation system cost / foundation system footprint area
  4. Total foundation system cost / foundation system volume
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22. Upon which of the following series of elements is a traverse that connects successive points based?
  1. Bearings and distances
  2. Angles and distances
  3. Azimuths and distances
  4. All of the above
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23. 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
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24.

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 of air pressure for testing
  4. Use of hydrostatic pressure for testing
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25. The rate of flow in a force main leaving a stormwater pump station can be measured by which of the following?
  1. Venturi meter
  2. Disk meter
  3. Positive displacement factor
  4. Calibration meter
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