PE Civil Transportation Exam with
100% Correct Answers
Type I Concrete - ANSWER-NORMAL
general-purpose portland cement suitable for most uses when the special properties of
other types are not required
• should NOT be used where concrete will be in contact with high-sulfate soils or will be
subject to high temperatures during hydration
• cures in 28 days (fast)
Why does consolidation settlement occur? - ANSWER-Expulsion of pore water from
saturated soil due to an imposed load
Which is worse for settlement, sand or clay? - ANSWER-Clay
critical path - ANSWER-the sequence of activities that determine the earliest date by
which the project can be completed, and the longest path of activities
Design-Bid-Build (DBB) - ANSWER-Project Delivery method where the owner contracts
with an architect/engineer to design the project and prepare contract documents. When
complete the documents are issued to interested contractors to prepare bids to
construct the work. (Tratitional Model for public sector)
Design-Build (DB) - ANSWER-Owner develops a concept plan, then asks for bids from
architects/engineers/builders to design and contruct.
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) - ANSWER-All participants collaborate closely from the
projects earliest conceptualization to move in. Owner has multiple agreements with
independent design and construction firms (improves efficiency)
Public-private partnership (PPP) - ANSWER-Involvement of the private sector, in the
form of management expertise and/or financial investment, in public sector projects
aimed at benefiting the public. Includes financing from both.
What will resist torsion more. Solid Circle, Hollow Circle, I beam, Soild Rectangular
beam - ANSWER-best cross section would be a soild circle. any open section will
perform poorly.
For a W36 x 135 Beam: What is the width, weight (lb/ft) - ANSWER-Width = 36 inches
Weight = 135 lb/ft
