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MYANMAR BOARD OF ENGINEER

PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN EXAMINATION - PART II

MORNING SESSION ( 9:00 AM - 12 : 00 PM)

CIVIL ENGINEERING (BREADTH)

rd
Date: 23 February 2014
Time allowed: 3 Hours
OPEN BOOK
Answer All 25 questions (multiple-choice questions -MCQ and other types)

1. Earthwork volumes from the fill cross sections represent

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

volume.

compacted
natural in situ
bulk
compatible

2. The total amount oflabour cost foranexcavation task is $ 6000.Three workers are excavated
to the earth. The labour eost is $ 30 per hour and the working time is 8 hours per day. The

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time(days)available for the workers to complete this task is most nearly.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

12.5
8.33

5.0
3.0

3. Draw CPM arrow diagram for the following work. The CPM diagram is likely to be:
3

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

ID

Activity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Excavation
Order Materials
Order Paint
Lean Concrete

Brick Work

Duration, Day
2
1
7
2
4

Plastering

Painting and Finishing

Successor
2,3,4
4
7
5

Remark

6
7

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4. The strength of cylinders and eubes made from the same concrete differ from one another.
There is no simple relationship between the strengths of the specimens of the two shapes. The
at strengths of more than
ratio of the strengths of the eylinder to the cube is nearly
100 MPa.
(a) 0.7
(b) 0.8
(c) 0.9
(d) 1.0

5. Too much chloride content in water (eg; sea water) encourages

(a) workability
(b) corrosion
(e) yield strengtb
(d) tensile strength

6. Segregation may happen when concrete is

(a) mixed
(b) transported
(e) placed or compacted
(d) all ofthe above

of reinforcement.

7. In a layer of saturated clay, a cone penetration was conducted. At a depth of 10 m below the
ground surface, qc was determined to be 1400 kN/m 2 , Estimate the undrained shear strength of
the elay. Given: unit weight of saturated clay ~ 18 kN/m 3 and N k ~ 15.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

64.2 kN/m'
76.3 kN/m'
81.3 kN/m'
110.9 kN/m'

8. A horizontaL stratified soiL deposit eonsists of three layers eaeh uniform in itself. The
permeabilities of these layers are 8xlO-4 em/s, 52x10-4 em/s, and 6xlO-4 em/s, and their
thicknesses are 7, 3,10 m respeetively. Find the effective average permeability of the deposit
in the vertical direetion. The deposit is shown in Figure below.

(a)
(b)
(e)
(d)

5.6xI0" ern/a
6.8xI04 emls
7.7xI04 emls
8.4xI0" cm/s

Arsflayer

..""'" Jayer

Third Jayer

7t
3m

10m

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9. The soils may be considered liquefiable, ifthe liquid limit of non-cohesive soil is less than
A.
B.
C.
D.

25
35
40
55

10. A 1O-foot high gravity retaining wall is designed with no wall-soil friction. Calculate the wall
width B to attain a FS = 1.5 against overturning.
(a)
(b)
(e)
(d)

3.0 feet
3.5 feet
4.0 feet
4.5 feet

#=10'

11. What load combination produces the maximum downward deflection atpoint C.

Live load-!

Live load-3

Dead Load

(a) Dead load+ Live load-2

(b) Dead load+ Live 10ad-1+ Live load-2+ Live load-3
(b) Dead load+ Live 10ad-1+ Live load-2
(d) Dead load+ Live load-I

12. Whieh of the shear force diagrams shown best represents the loading on the beam shown in the
figure.

100 k-ft

10'-0"

l' "

l-----=--"----t
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(b)

(e)

5k

5k

(d)

13. A simply supported truss is loaded as shown in figure. The load (kips) for member "a" and
vertical reaction at support B are almostnearly.
50 kips

10'
B

~ 100 kips

%
Member a
25
50
0
16.66

(a)
(b)
(e)
(d)

10'

10'

,y

10'

Reaction B

67.33
83.33
50

14. A small water tank is supported on a slender coLumn as shown. Neglecting the weight of
column, ehoose the correct natural period of vibration.
(a)
(b)
(e)
(d)

0.25 s
0.333 s
0.5 s
0.625 s

.00. leg

I =8e-3m

E;2eSMP

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15. A plate is modeled for single footing-pad and meshed to be used in finite element application.
FEA can handle rectangle, triangle and quadrilateral elements without mid-nodes. Colum is
located at mid point of square footing pad. Choose correct mesh for footing

<,

/"-.. 1/
"-../

I)
/

/"-..
"-../
A

.--

"

1/
1"-..

>
I'"

/\

16. The pin on the frame at B has a diameter of 0.25 in. If the pin is subjected to double shear,
determine the average shear stress in the pin at B.
(a)

3.05 ksi

(b)

3.55 ksi

(e)

6.55 ksi

(d)

6.05 ksi

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17. The piece of plastic is originally rectangular. Determine the average normal strain that oecurs

')
'<

along the diagonal-DB.

(a)

10.8(10') mmlmm

(b)

(11.8(10"') mmlmm

(e)

12.8(10') mmlmm

(d)

13.8(10') mmlmm

300mm

1
D

--f

]'Imm

----4l'OOmm--I--I
3mm

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18. Column load will be checked with allowable bearing stress onto footing base plate. Cylinder
strength of concrete is 3000psi and column location is on the edge of mat footing. By using
ACI318-(l995 to 2005) maximum uitimate column ioad will be nearest to

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

700
750
800
850

kip
kip
kip
kip

14"x14" RCC Column

"

19. Stability index ofRCC frame is found between 0.05 and 0.1. How can man judge the
condition of system?
Stability index

(a) Non-sway frame

(b) Sway frame

(c) Second order analysis is needed

(d) Braced frame

20. For a rectangular channel of 3 m wide laid on 10 slope, if Q= 24 mJ/s, what is the critical depth
Yc?
(a) 1.26 m
(b) 1.5 m
(c) 1.87 m
(d) 2.0 m

21. If 3 m wide rectangular channel laid on 10 slope is built of rubble cement (Manning's n =
0.020), what is the uniform-flow rate when the water depth is 2 m?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

6 mJls
18 mJls
36 mJls
40 mJls

22. Given a 6-br VB, 3-br VB can be derived by

(a) Superposition method
(b) S- hydrograph method
(c) AU the above two items

(d)Basc flow separation method

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23. If rainfall intensity of 1.5 km2 catchment is 2.9 cm/hr and its runoffcoefficient is 0.3. runoffis
obtained as
(a) 1.31 eumees
(b) 1.31 eusec
(c) 3.63 cumecs
(d) 3.63 cusec

24. Design flow rate of 1000 gal/day/if for average flow rate is used to design a primary clarifier.
Determine the diameter of a primary clarifier at average flow to treat a flow of 1 MGD.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

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29
36
46
56

25. BOD of a wastewater sample for the following data is obtained. as

Sample volume ~ 10 mL

BOD incubation bottle volume ~ 300 mL

Initial DO of diluted sample ~ 9 mg/L

Final DO of diluted sample ~ 2 mg/L

Initial DO of dilution water = 9 mg/L

Final DO of dilution waler ~ 8 mg/L

(a) 72 mg/L
(b) 188 mgIL
(e) 241 mg/L
(d) 181 mgIL

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PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN EXAMINATION - PART II

MORNING SESSION ( 9:00 AM - 12 : 00 )
CIVIL ENGINEERING (BREADTH)

Date: 1sr June 2014

Time allowed: 3 Hours

Answer AU 25 questions [multiple-choice questions -MCQ and other types)

, 1. The resistance of a vertical earth face to deformation by a horizontal force is ealled

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

earth pressure
active earth pressure

passive earth pressure

lateral pressure

[. / 2. Allowing for exeevation to be made 2' - 0" clear of the building Lines and to a total

,)

depth of 5'- 0" below the grade, the volume of each should be ealculated as follow
(a) 12,800.00 Cu.ft
(b) 12,000.00 Cu.ft
(e) 11,980.00 Cu.ft

(d) \4080.00 Cu.ft

3. (a) A WBS dictionary is a document which..
(a)
describes technical terms used for scope management.

(b)

describes the details for each eomponent in the WBS"

(c)

translates essential WBS tenus for global project teams.

(d)

helps translate functional into technical requirements.

(b) You have just taken over as manager of a project that will create many
benefits for the performing organization, but you sense a high level of
resistance in various stakeholders' right from the start. What is the most

appropriate action to resolve the problem?

(a) Develop a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) whieh clearly shows the
responsibility of each stakeholder for the various project activities and who
needs 10 be consulted and informed.
(b) Develop an organization diagram, which places each of the stakeholders at an
appropriate position inside the project and allows for certain Jines of
communieation while disallowing others.
(e) Schedule a meeting with these stakeholders to present the project, discuss and
establish ground rules, ensure their involvement and identify initial personal
and organizational issues.
(d) Do not talk to these stakeholders too much at this time; instead create
faitsaccomplish, which will later force the stakeholders to support the project
due to a laek of altematives for them.
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C)

4. (a) What is the meaning of the aeronym CSOW?

(a) A statement of work that is part of a contingency plan; it is commonly linked
with Contingency reserves.
(b) A statement of work that has been formally agreed upon by both parties and is
therefore part of a contract.
(c) A statement of work that is currently valid; this contrasts with the scope
baseline, a formerly valid SOW.
(d) A statement of work on project level that cumulates statements of work on
cost account level

(b)
project.

are not necessarily used to establish the cost baseline of a

(a) Schedule activity or work package cost estimates

(b) The work breakdown structure and WBS dictionary
(c) The project schedule and resource calendars
(d) The risk breakdown structure and the risk register

In the compressive strength test for ordinary Portland cement Type I, 7 days
strength should not be less than
MPa. (ASTM standard)
(a) 15
(b) 17
(c) 19
(d) 21
/

6. In coarse aggregates for concrete, maximum limit of clay lump and friable particles
in mass percent of total sample is
_
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 8
(d) 10
/

/7. The observed standard penetration test value in a deposit of fully submerged sand
was 45 at a depth of 6.5 m. The effective unit weight of the soil is 10 kN/m'. The
other data given are (a) hammer efficiency = 0.6, (b) drill rod correction factor =
0.95, and (c) borehole correction factor = 1.05. Determine the corrected SPT value
(N,)".
(a) 54
(b) 56
(c) 58
(d) 60

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8. The anchorage force for a temporary scaffolding structure with 40 psf gross loading
as shown shall be

-'il~ 'j0l' f

Yl- ~tl.e.

\0

sf"""',"", ? /

=:'4F~ 4D f' }

\0

( )

9.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

480 pound ..
160 pound
320 pound
380 pound

The hydraulic conductivity of a soil sample was determined in a soil mechanics

laboratory by making use of a falling head penneameter. The data used and the test
results obtained were as follows: diameter of sample = 2.36 in, height of sample =
5.91 in, diameter of stand pipe = 0.79 in, initial head ho = 17.72 in, final head hI =
11.81 in. Time elapsed = 1 min 45 sec. Determine the hydraulie conductivity in
filday.
.
'. .

Ca) 16
(b) 18

Cc) 20

(d) 22
...
"

10. A clay layer 3.66 m thick rests beneath a deposit of submerged sand 7.92 m thick.
The top of the sand is located 3.05 m below the surface of a lake. The saturated unit
weight of the sand is 19.62 kN/m' and of the clay is 18.36 kN/m'. Compute the
effective vertical pressure at mid height of the clay layer.

.-,

.,

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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

91.5
93.3
95.4
97.3

kN/m'
kN/m'
kN/m'
kN/m'

(11J Vibration is likely not to he a problem for spread footing, when the relative density
of the sand close to
(a) 0.5 (50%)
(b) 0.75 (75%)
(c) 0.9 (90%)
(d) Unity (100%)

"iz. It is essential that the soil conditions are known within the significant depth of any
foundation. Significant depth will be approximated by width of footing (B) and
choose from followings for square footing.
(a) 1.5B
(b) 2.0B
(c) 2.5B
(d) 3.0B

. 13. The correct reinforcing for a reinforced concrete wall is,

'.

f)
,~~

(A)
(a) Stem centered
Ab) Outside stem face-centered
(c) Backfill stem face-centered
(d) None of the above

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./ '

./
/

14. A simply supported truss is loaded as shown in figure. The member force "a" and
vertical upward reaction at support B are almost nearly.
10'
B

00 kips
IV'

Member "a"(ki~s}

( )

,r

I Q'

100 kips

11 '

;1

Reaction B(kips}

(a) 100(!ension)

100

(b) 100(tension)

96.77

(c) JOO(compression)

96.77

(d) 100(compression)

100

15. A propped cantilever beam shown below carry 8 point load P. The magnitude of
load P (with its plastic moment capacity Mp) that would cause collapse of the beam
p

by plastic hinge formation is most nearly

a. Mp/2
b. 3 Mp/4
c. 5 Mp/9
d. 1.2 Mp

"16. If the resultant force is required to aet along the positive u axis and have a

magnitude of 5 kN, determine the required magnitude ofFB and its direction 9.
y

(a) 2,83 kN and 62

(b) 2,83 kN and 68

F,,=3kN
_-x

(e) 3.83 kN and 62

B 30"

(d) 2.83 kN and 52

B~"
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,

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/.

17. Determine the magnitude and direction measured counterclockwise from the
positive x axis of the resultant force of the three forces acting on the ring A. Take PI
~

500N and

e ~20'.

.'

r,
600 N

(a) 2.03 kN and 87.9'

"

(b) 1.03 kN and 87.9'

,--~~-x

(c) 1.03 kN and 77.9'

Cd) 3.03 kN and 77.9'

18, 16 in x 20 in reinforced concrete rectangular column has to be designed, Conerete

cylinder strength f cis 4000 psi and yield strength IY ofrebar is 60000 psi. Cover to
rebar center is 2.5 in. Stressofcompression steel when eolumn at the balanced

condition is

-t!-~
I

rolll.

.,

}"

a. 48 ksi
b. 56 ksi

,c. 60 ksi

d. 66 ksi

" 19. Solid one-way slab is resting on rigid beams whieh have the centerto center
distance of 14 ft. Slab is made of normal weight concrete and its reinforcing bar has
yield strength of 50000 psi. One end of slab is not continuous. Minimum slab
thickness compliantto ACI 318-2008 is nearest to
a. 6.0 in

h. 6.5 in
c.

7.0 in

d. 7.5 in

Choose the correct statement in the following:

20. A a-hr unit hydrograph means
(a) the duration of rainfall is 4 hours.
(b) 1 cm depth of rainfall over the entire catchment.

(c) that the stream flow is for 4 hours.

(d) a hydrograph resulting from the instantaneous application of 1 em rainfall
excess over the basin.
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21, Evaporation from water surface

(a) is proportional to the deficit of vapour pressure
(b) decreases with the exposed area
(c) increases if there is salinity or pollution

(d) decreases with wind velocity

22. Minor losses through valves, fittings, bends, contractions, ete" are commonly
modeled as proportional to
(a) Total head
(h) Static head
(e). Velocity head
(d) Pressure drop

23. The underground formations, whieh serve as good aquifers are in the order:
(3) consolidated formations of clays and shales
(b) rock with no signs of weathering or fractures

:)

(c) roek with fissures and cracks

(d) sand stones
24. If the total hardness and alkalinity ofa sample of water are 300 mg/l and 100 mg/l
(eaeo] scale) respectively, t~ its carbonate and non carbonate hardness On units
of mg/l) will be respectively.
(a) 100 and 200
25.

()

(c) 100 and 400

(b) 400 and 300

(d) 400 and zero

Given the following data is respect of sedimentation tank volume of tank = 10m x
50 m x: 1.5m (deep)
Flow rate
= 500 m/day

The retention time would be;

<a) 3.0 hours (b) 2.4 hours

(c) 2.8 hours

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(d) 1.8 hours

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Sample Question

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MYANMAR BOARD OF ENGINEER

PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN EXAMINATION -PART II

EVENING SESSION (1:00 PM - 4: 00 PM)

CIVIL ENGINEERING (CONSRUCTION) (DEPTH)

Date: 23rd February 2014

Time allowed: 3 Hours
OPEN BOOK

Answer 20 out of 24 Questions

I. The figure shows a survey grid for a construction site excavation. The each grid interseetion is
mentioned the depth of cut at that location. The total excavation volume ( sadrum ) is most
nearly:
ao
e
(a) 32.9 sedrum
. s.o
-4.0'

-4.S'
.
(b) 40.8 sadrum
(c) 57.5 sadrum
,.
. S.O
-4.0'
(d) 65.7 sadrum
.

,
,

,.
,

/"

-3.5'

v''

sr

-+

.2.5

2. In the figure, the radius ofa curve is 500 ft.The chord length L is 300 ft. Find the most nearly

curve length "(ft) to provide the chainage ofthe c~rrve.

(a) 304.7 ft

7
U

(b) 307.5 ft
(c) 310.2 ft
(d) 312.9 ft

500'

3. According to the grade profile and mass diagram for a

roadway construetion project shown,

whieh of the following is/are true :

A
LThe earthwork is balance (cut and fill).
II. Filing from borrow pit is needed.
III. Throw-away cutting as waste is
needed.
(a) 1 only
(b) II only
(c) III onLy
(d) II & 1II

Elevation

Be

~--""';-+t--7'''---+-!----~"",,~
Finished

e Profile

Mass diagram

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4. The figure shows a survey circular grid for a circular building eonstruction site excavation. The

each grid intersection is the depth of cut at that location. The total excavation volume ( sadrum )

is most nearly:
-9'

-8'

(A). 132.5 Sadrum

(B). 140..2 Sadrum

'

-10'

(C). 147.8 Sadrum

(D). 155.7 Sadrum

1---1-12'

~'

-9'

5. Prepare a preliminary estimate of a four storied office Building having a carpet area of 2000 sq.m
for obtaining the administrative approval of the Government given the following data. It may be
assumed that 30 % of the built up area will be taken by the corridors, verandahs lavatories,
staircases, etc., and 10 % ofthe built up area will be occupied by walls. The total amount of nearly
for
Plinth area rate is - $ 950.00 per sq.m
Extra due to deep foundation at site - I % of building cost.
Extra for special Architectural treatment -0.5 % of building cost
Extra for water supply and sanitary installations - 6 % of building cost
Extra for Electric installations - 12.5 % of building cost
Extra for other services - 5 % of building cost
Contingencies - 2 %
Supervision chargers - 80 %
(a) $ 4374000
(b) $ 3958000
(c) $ 3167000
(d) $ 1950000

i)

6. Prepare a first running bill of a contractor for the construction of a building from the following
data:
i.
Earthwork in exeavation in foundation - 35 cu.m@$ 180.00 per CU.m
ii.
Lime concrete in foundation-
14 cu.m @$ 73.00 per cu.m
iii.
R.C.C work(l:2:4) excluding steel but including centering and shuttering
4 cu.m @ $ 290.00 per cu.rn
IV.
2.5cm thick (1:1 :3) D.P.C-
20 sq.m@$9.00persq.m
v.
First class brick work in (1:6) in cement mortar in foundation work
30 cu.m @ 80.00 per cu.m
vi.
First class brick work in (1:3)cm in superstrocture
20cu.m @ $ 84.00 per cu.m
VB.
Mild steel work in Reinforcement3 ton @ $ 200.00 per ton

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The details of materials issue to the contractor from government stock with their issue rates are
as follows:
Cement

60 bags @ $ 10.50 per bag

1st class brick

20,000 nos @ 90.0 per % nos

Mild steel bars

3 tons @ 16.00 per ton

10 % of the bill amount shall have to be deducted.

(a) $ 3485.0
(b) $ 3916.5
(c) $ 7105.0
(d) 6394.5

7. Calculate the cost of carriage of 45,000 bricks by bullock carts from a distance of7 km on earthen
road. The cart can make three trips per dayand can carry 300 bricks per trip. The wages of bullock
cart may be taken as $ 30.00 per day including driver.
(a) $ 5000
(b) 1500
(c) $ 1000
(d) $ 500

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8. A 300m x 400m room has been prepared for painting. The walls are 10m high and will required
two coats of paint on the new surface for proper coverage.If the one gal of paint covers 250 sq.m
and caleulate the required paints are
(a) $ 90
(b) $60
(c) $56
(d) $ 45
A CPM table is listed below. The early start of Plumbing work is likely to be:
(a) 8
(b)7
(c) 6
(d) 5

ID
I
2
3
4
5
'6
7
8

Activitv
Excavation
Order Materials
Order Brick
Lean Concrete
Brick Work
Plumbing
Plastering
Painting and Finishing

Duration. Dav
2
I
2
1
4
2
4
2

Successor
3,4
4,6
5
5
6
7
8

Remark

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10. A pond of 50 feet by 10 feel and 3 feet depth has to be excavated manually. Rate of excavation
is estimated as 100 eft per worker per day. The work has to be eompleted in 3 days. Number of
workers to be used daily is most likely to be:
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6

11. A concrete eubie block will beplaeed under the ground level as an anchorage block in the given
figure. The concrete bloek should resist a given tension force with safety factor 1.5. Find the size
of the cubic concrete block. The density of concrete is 150 Ib/cu-ft. Friction factor between
eonerete and soil is 0.5, and the passive force is not considered.
30 kips

(A). 5',5',5'
(B). 6\<6',6'
(C). 8\<8',8'
(0). 9',9',9'

Cube
'.'

Cube
Cube

......

:)
.

"

....... '"'.,=--
......
.

..... ~ .':

'.1',

~:-: /~.::

Cube

'.

.
,

'

45'

., .. :, .

12. We require a mix with a mean 28 day compressive strength (measured on standard cylinders) of 35
MPa and a slump of 100 mm, ordinary Portland eement being used. The maximum size of well
shaped angular aggregate is 25 mm. Its bulk density is 1600 kg/m' and its specific gravity is 2.64.
The available fine aggregate has a fineness of 2.6 and a speeific gravity of 2.58. , No air
entrainment is required. Calculate the quantities of ingredients as a first trial. (Refer to Table 19.1,
14.5 and 14.6.) (Use American Method)
13. The following table lists the strength test data from 6 batches of concrete. For each batch, two
cylinders were cast and tested al28 days. Required strength f,~ 4000 psi.

Batch #

Cylinder # I

Cylinder #2

3900

3960

3950

4050

4040

4100

4100

4072

4062

3950

3850

3900

Test average

Averageof3
conseeutive tests

Which batch is not acceptable?

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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Batch # 1
Batch # 2
Batch # 5
Batch # 6

14. Explain in detail about Vebe test which is derived to measure the workability of the eoncrete mix.
15. Flow table test is widely used for flowing concrete made with
(a) retarding
(b) waterreducing
(c) quick setting
(d) superplasticizng

admixtures.

16. Formworkfor 8-ft-high concrete wall is required in a construction work. The rate of concrete
pouring is estimated to be 20 ft/hr for that 4' wide concrete wall. The eoncrete has long setting
time due to usingadmixture, and so it can be considered as liquidtype up to 8-ft-high concreting.
The concrete density is 150 lb/cu-ft.
Find the axial force (kips) of strut 1 which is arranged at 4' C/C along the fonnwork wall.

,4',

"," \T
.:..;:..o..;~,{.;:~

(A). 12.5 kips

(B). 13.6 kips
(e). 15.2 kips
(D). 17.8 kips

:.o.I~ '" I ~.
,',
.'~A~ 4.: 1
.' J '.~

~''':'''''~:-.t'.:~

.s;.'!....
~,....
.)'i..
r "_0/-

.." 8'

~:'~).;~:

: ~:?-.~~t "t

o";t !:- ...".:0;.

' ~I..

~",:,"

~ :.,~::t'!~t.

"

I e .., .. , . \

A bracket is anehored to a concrete using 4 bolts ( upper 2 bolts and lower 2 bolts ) into
embedded insert as shown in the figure. Find the size of bolts to resist the acting load 110
kips with the strength of Fy ~ 40000 lb/sq-in,
ItOkips

(A).
(D).
(C).
(D).

112" 0 Bolt

)14' 0 Dolt

1" 0 Bol.

I 111' 0 Bolt

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18.

A figure below shows a cantilevered portion of a bridgedeek. During eonstruerion, the

forrnwork for concrete deck is support by the exterior girder and a system of uniformly spaced
braces as shown. Themaximum allowable load of each brace is 4 kips. Both ends of the braces
may be assumed as pins. The parapet handrail has a weight 0300 Ib/ft. Find the maximum
longitudinal spacing among the braces. The eoncrete weight is 150 Ib/eu-ft. Here, formwork
weight can be neglected.

~--7----f..,1

6'-9

(A). 3'-9"

(B). 4'-0"

(C). 4'3"

(D). 4'6"

19.

S'

Put appropriate colour (green, white, red, yellow) to be used in the following safety signs
Safety First
---------------------------------
Danger Signs
----------------------------.----
Caution Signs
---------------------------------

Directional Signs

----~---------p---------~---------

20. Match the following trade and PPE correctly.

(I)
(2)
(3)

All workers
Bar bender
Welder

(5)

Coneretor
Conerete breaker

(6)

Seaffold installer

(4)

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)

Glove
Goggle
Safety belt
Ear plug
Long boot
Shoes & Helmet

,' )

21. Fill in the blank with suitable words given below at eachsentence.
(A) edge
(8) briefing (C) proper (D) correet
(l) --------------~ aU the workers about safety awareness.

(E) educate

(F) clean

(2) Safety -------------- should be done everyday before stating the works.
(3) Keep working place always ------------.

(4) -----------~.--- use of mechanical and eleetrical appliances.

(5) Don't put things on ----------------------.
(6) Perform all works following ----------------- procedure.

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22.

Match the following hazard and risk control property.

A. Good access B. Barricade C. Check on defeets before use

D. Edge cleaning

Sr
No.
I

Work activities

Hazard

Earthwork excavation

Erosion of soil, Falling down

Electrical wiring

Electrical Shock

Carrying of material

Slip and fall

Working atheight

Material falling down

Risk control

..

23.

OSHA Incident rate is calculated as Incident Rate

N x 200,000 / EH where N

injuries and il1ness requiring treatment beyond first aid. EH

number of

total hours worked by all

employees during a certain period.

In a construction project, if there are 1,000,000 man-hours worked with the following safety
record, Incident Rate is approximately.
No. of incidents

Incident Category
Minor injuries (first aid only)

20

Medical- only injuries (no lost time, light duty only)

Medical injuries resulting in lightduty

Lost time injuries

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

()

24.

6.80
2.80
2.00
1.00

Fill in the blanks with appropriate control action.

Sr

Roofing works

ego

Possibility

Risk
control

Fal! down

Safety Belt

Hazard

Cook activity

No.

1.

Delivery of concrete by AG

Hit by reversing

2.

Saw cutting forms

Wound by cutting

3.

Tools and equipment

Wound & danger

(A)

proper use

(D)

traffic marshal to assign

(8) knowledged persons only

(E)

(e)

good maintenance (F)

Additional

control
Safety net
underneath

cover it while not using

other workers stay away
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PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN EXAMINATION - PART II

EVENING SESSION (13:00 - 16 : 00 )
(CIVIL ENGINEERING - CONSTRUCTION) (DEPTH)
Date: 151 June 2014

Time allowed: 3 Hours

Answer 20 out of 24 questions (multiple-choice questions -MCQ and other types)

1. A segment of Yangon-Naypyitaw highway is to be filled borrow earth as an

embankment of The embankment filling is to be compacted to a minimum of 90%
of Modified Proetor maximum dtydensity.

A source of suitable borrow area has been located near construction site for
theembankment.
Assume that there is no seil loss in transporting the soil from borrow pitto
construction site.

The following data apply;

Dryunitweightof sell in borrow pit

115.0 lb/cu-ft

Moisture content in borrowpit

19.0 %

Speeiflc gravity of the soil particles

2.65

Modified Proctor optimum moisture content

Modified Proctor maximum dry density

12.0

120.0

lb/cu-ft

Each dump truck can carry 4.0 sadrum. The void ratio of the soil is 1.2 during
transport.

How many number of dump trucks will be needed for this project.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

1706
1796
1886
1976

trucks
trucks
trucks
trucks

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2. In a highway construction project, it is required to jom straights having a total

defleetion angle 18.5 degree.The design curve radius is 450 meter, having cubic spiral
transition curves at each end. The design velocity is 140 kmJhr( kmph ) and the rate
of change of radial acceleration is 0.3 meter/sq-sec/sec ( mleu-sec ). Chainageof I is
2500.24 meter.
Find the chainage ofT and Tl.
FOIDlIIh,e:

o(.L

3
VIR

Sbift = L-/24R
Tangent length IT
(A).

2197.~6

(R+S ) tan( &12 )+LI2

meter

(B). 2230.22 rueter

(C). 2251.31 rueter
(D). 2257.93 meter

Transition Curve

Transition Curve

I
I,

3. According to the grade profile and mass diagram for a roadway construction project
shown, which of the following is/are true.
I.
II.

The earthwork is balance. ( i c. equal cut and fill )

Filling from borrow pit is needed.

III.

Throwaway cutting as waste is needed.

CD

,1/

<,

Elevati01

(A). I only
(B). tI OI~y
(C). ttl only
(D). tI & ttl

<,

./

-- "----

-:

Finishe Orac

1/
'volume

./

-.

Prom.

<.
/

I'

Mass eli agram

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GH

4. Prepare the plinth area estimate for the timber building as shown in line plan. The cost
of similar building whose dimensions are (10' x 10') + (20' xiS') + (15' xiS')

constructed in the same localitywas kyats800,OOO only, So the estimated cost for
proposed timber building are:
(a) 1,630,000 kyats
(b) 1,360,000 kyats
(e) 5,000,000 kyats
(d) 3,160,000 kyats

kilcb ...

( H'R 15')

B.~ Roo ...

(U',,20')

Di .... i... Ko .....

( 12' l< .25')

B.d Roo ...

(15'" .20')

.............

P"u.e
[;v,ol i 00 ...

(11'" 12')

Line Pla'n
( c I c dim en sic n )

5. A Building requires 50 concrete beams that arc 10" wide x 20" exposed depth and
30' 0" long. The table indicates the amount of material required per 100 SFCA (sq.ft
of contact area) ofconcrcte beams,

Number

or

Ry wood(

""

1
.,.-..", ......"._" .. _.............."" ..
2

105

"

lumber ( R -ft )

N ails ( I. )

275

_.. ..................... .......... .... ................ ........... ............ ......_.. ... ................."'..
50
140
2
......"................ ..........._, ........................... ....................._..._..........
. . ....3.. .....__,, ....." ....._...."40
1.5
1 0
............................................. ....... ................................................ .." ..... _..........._.................. .. ....................... _..............
"

"

"

"."

"

A supplier has quoted $ 1.0/ R.ft for lumber, $ 1.1 / sq.ft for ply wood, $ 1.2 /lb for

nails, If the forms will be used three times, The material cost is most nearly
(a) $ 6250
(b) $ 9738
(e) $ 5620
(d) s 7938
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C}

6.Extract the detail of measurements for the Brick work with ( I : 3 ) cement mortar for
superstructure.
D = 4' - 0" x 7' - 0"

W= 4'-0"x4'-0"

The height of wall including 4" x 3" wallplate ~ 10' - 0"

6" x 9" R.C lintels are used. So the brick works arc

(a) 41.70 Cu.ft

(b) 36.75 Cu.ft
,
(c) 417.0Cu.ft
(d) 380.0 Cu.ft

(J

7. What are the major problems in using pumping for concreting works?

8. What are the advantages of using top-down approach in basement construction?

9. How you arrange development Construction operations methods.

10. What is most widely used scheduling technique is the critical path method

(CPM) for scheduling?

II. How do you calculation for Critical Path Method Scheduling?

C)

12. How to use Presenting Project Schedules?

13. Explain in detaii about the making, curing and testing of concrete specimens in cube
mouid.
14. In concrete construction, what are the main factors in quality assurance and quality
control process?
15. We require a mix with a mean 28 day compressive strength (measured on standard
cylinders) of 35 MPa and a slump of 100 mm, ordinary Portland cement being used.
The maximum size of well-shaped angular aggregate is 25 rom. Its bulk density is
1600 kg/m 3 and its specific gravity is 2.64. The available fine aggregate has a fineness
of 2.6 and a specific gravity of 2.58. , No air entrainment is required. Caleulate the
quantities of ingredients as a first trial. (Refer to Table 14.5, 14.6 and 19.1.) (Use
Ameriean Method)
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16..The rigging shown will be used to lift 100'long prestressed-concrete girder. The
weight of girder is 60 Ton. Find the size of sling to lift the girder with safety factor
1.7.
Breaking strength of standard steel wire ropes:

:(1).1" diameter rope

=41.8 Ton

:(2). 1 1/4" diameter rope = 64.6 Ton

(1).1112" dianeterrope=92.0 TO~l

(1). 1 3/4" dleneter rope = 124.0 Ton

3 '

(A). I"
diameter-rope
(B). 1 1/4" diameter-rope

(C). 11/2" diameter-rope

(D). 1 3/4" diameterrope

100'

17. The free standing tower crane shown will be supported on a 12'x12' square-based
concrete footing with thickness ( t ) feet to prevent overturning. The unit weight of
concrete is 150 lb/cu-ft. The given data as the foolowings ;

Pick Load
Boom weight
Counerweight

Mast weight
Windon boom
Wind on mast

Pp> 10 kips
at
Pb 5 kips
at
at
Pc ~ 12 kips
Pm e v kips
at
Wb ~ 1 kips
at
wme 0.05 kip/ft over

ft
Xb ~ 15 ft
Xc ~ 30 ft

Xm v O ft

Yb ~ 85 ft
Ym ~ 100 ft
Xp~60

Find thikncss of square footing to provide adequade footing weight, neglecting sway
of the tower.

(A). 6.14 ft
(B). 7.41 ft

(C). 8.23 ft
(D). 9.76 ft

n e wm
Pp

Pm

Page s ors

C.)

] 8. In a low-cost housing project, the rigging shown will be used to lift 20'x12'xlO'

room-type module TIle weight of module is 18 Ton. Findthe size of sling to lift
module with S.F ~ 1.6.
:Breaking strength of standard steel wire ropes:
(1).1/4" diameterrope
~3.39 Ton

. (2).3/8" diameterrope
~ 5.31
Ton

(3).1/2" diameterrope
~9.35 Ton

(4). 3/4" diameter rope

~ 14.5 TOil

18 TOll

1 '

~i

CJ

F'

diameter rope
:.
"ciflmeter rope

(C). 12" diameter rope

(D). 3/4" diameter rope

~
20'~12~

l'10'
J

19. Match the following hazard and risk control properly.

(A) Stay away from area
(D) Dispose timely

(B) Barricade

(E)

(C) Knowledge persons to use only

Cover while not in use

Sr
No.
1

Work activities

Hazard

Earthwork excavation

Erosion of soil, Falling down

Electrical wiring

Electrical Shock

Lifting material

Falling Down

Saw dustnear mle

Fire accident

Use of circular saw

Wound by eutting

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Risk control

'
,:'T

20. To obey the followings while using heavy equipment.

(A) Working area (B) Lift and move

(D) Distanee

(E)

(C) Backhorn

Earthmoving equipment

(1) Heavy vehiele must have --------,------------------ while using back gear.
(2) Don't let unnecessary persons sitting on the -----------------------,

(3) Should keep safe -------------------- always while operating heavy equipment
(4) Keep your -------------------------- always clean and tidy,
(5) Don't ------------------- things over the people,

0)
21. }i'ill in the blanks with appropriate eontrol action.

(A)Inspection before use

(B) keep fire fighting material

(C)traffiemarshall to assign

(D) only trained persons to assign

(E)provide good ventilation

Sr
No,

Work activity

Hazard
Possibility

Risk control

eg.

Roofingworks

Fall down

Safety Belt

Delivery of concrete by AG

Hit by reversing

2,

Storage of fuel

Fire

Crane lifting

Falling down

3,

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Others workers
stavawav

Additional
control

Safety net
underneath

Problem data for Question No (22), (23), (24)

A sheet pile is constructed to retain a median dense sand back fill for the conditions as
shown below without an anchoring system. Height of wall (AB) is 12 ft. Assuming 0
is 12.6278 ft,

r~115pcf

-65pcf

+I-35

.,
22. Value of earth pressure at Al is

(J

l.

230 psf

ll.

298 psf

11L

374 psf

IV.

423 psf

23. Value of earth pressure at J is

i. 3569 psf

ii. 5498 psf

111.

7900 psf

IV.

8500 psf

24. Location of 0] from A point is

,.')

1.

0.65 ft

11.

1.12 ft

lll.

1.68 ft

iv. 2.1 ft

****

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