Questions 1-25 are 4pts each)
1. What are the advantages of a precast concrete structural frame? What are the disadvantages. How is the frame connected to the foundation?
2. Why is fireproofing used in a steel frame construction? How is it applied? Why is it not used on a concrete frame?
3. What are the advantages of a flat roof design? What are the disadvantages? What materials are used in flat roof construction?
4. How is precast concrete used in roofing systems? How is a roof made waterproof? Why is aggregate used on flat roofs?
5. What materials are used for formwork for columns? How are steel columns connected?
6. How are the connections between structural members made during the construction of a steel framed building? How is the steel frame connected to the foundation?
7. Describe the work that is necessary on structural steel members prior to arriving at the job site? What information does the contractor use to install structural member in the required order/sequence?
8. How does structural steel members get shipped to a job site? How are the member moved to the upper floors of a high rise building?
9. What are the materials used for curtain walls? What are advantages of curtain wall construction? How is the Curtain wall connected to the structural frames?
10. What type of materials used for flooring systems in a steel framed building? How are they installed?
11. How is a flooring system constructed in a concrete frame building? How is a slab on grade constructed?
12. How are cast in place and precast concrete used in utility construction? How is PVC and plastic used in utility construction?
13. How is cast in place and precast concrete used in highway construction? What is rigid and flexible pavement? What determines pavement thickness?
14. What type of equipment is used in highway construction? How are they used?
15. What are the steps before taken by a contractor before utilities are installed in a road? How are utilities protected if the amount of backfill cover above the utilities is limited?
16. What construction methods are used if bedrock is encountered during utility installation? If poor soil is encountered?
17. What construction method are available for the installation of utilities across a busy highway? Across a wetland or environmentally sensitive area?
18. What materials are used for sanitary sewer construction? For water mains? For storm sewers? For manholes?
19. What method is used to control groundwater during utility construction? What are some issues to consider for dewatering systems during utility construction?
20. What documents must be submitted by a contractor for approval prior to the commencement of construction work on an active roadway?
21. Who is responsible for the layout of a highway? How is the route selected?
22. What equipment are frequently used in marine construction? What material are used in marine construction, and how are they installed?
23. What does the contractor have to complete before new equipment and tanks are made operational in wastewater treatment plant construction?
24. What material is used in sewage treatment plant tank construction? What has to be considered before new tanks or equipment is put on line at an operating facility?
25. What is a typical design feature of a wastewater treatment plant’s foundations, and why? Why are large concrete tanks poured in phases?
