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The timber formwork and shoring support for a cast-in-place concrete slab is shown below. The 7 in
concrete slab is placed on the % it
plywood that is supported by 2x4 (actual size 1.5" x 3.5") joists
spaced 15 in. o.c. Stringers 4x6 are spaced @45 in. apart. The shores directly under the stringers are
6x6 and are spaced @5 ftintervals along the stringers. The concrete weighs 145 pcf and a construction
live load of 20 psf. Assume the dead load is 3 psf.
4'x8'- 3,4 in. Sheothing

6x6 Shores

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PE Exam #1-1
Find: The maximum bending on the joists is most nearly:
(A) 200.00 lb-ft
(B) 26e.00 lb-ft
(c) 2ee.80 lb-ft
(D) 34e.00 lb-ft
Solution: Interior joists are the critical ones because the tributary area will the largest. The tributary
area for an interior joist :15'rx8'. The loads on an interior joist is the summation of:
l/concrete : 145 pcf x 7" 1(I2" |ft) : 84.58 psf
ConstructionLL : 20 psf
Dead load: 3 psf
I = 107.58 psf
The tributary width of an interior joist is 15". The load per joist: (107.58 psf ) x 15.1(12"lft):134.48
plf. Using the "Beam Diagrams and Formula" in the Steel Manual, the maximum bending moment will
be at the center support (middle stringer) and its magnitude equals:

M,,*, =-'L88:-134'48,x(4',)2 =26g.g6 lb - -fi' Answer:(B).(

PE Exam #1-2
Find: The maximum bending stress on the joists is most nearly:
(A) 880 psi
(B) 980 psi
(C) 1025 psi
D) 1055 psi
Solution: An interior joist is a continuous two equal spans beam
MC 268.961b- frx(12'l fi)x(3.5'12) Answer:(D) {
= 1053.88ps1
"rx I $.5',)(3.5\3lv

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PE Exam #L-3
Given: An excavator has a bucket capacity of 2.8 yd3. Its operation cycle consists of the
following phases: (a) excavation time : 45 sec, (b) travel time (two-way) : 4 min, and (c)
dumping/transfer time : 30 sec. Assume an overall efficiency factor for the excavator : 85o/o.
The quantity of excavated material: 50,000 ft3 (bank measure). The material has the following
properties: Swell : 20Yo, Unit weight : 1201b/ft3, Water content : 30o/o.
Find: The number of days required to complete the job, assuming 8 hr workdays, is most
nearly:
(A) l0
(B) u
(c) 12
(D) 13

Solution:
LCY =5o,ooo xl.Z= u,?'?9?fi:, =2,222.22yd3
27fr3 I yd3
l"y"!g_
'prod.=8hr *99-t* .. ,2'8yd3 x0.g5 =2r7.gld
-
daY hr (4 min+ . cYcte daY
# #,
2'222'2-2Yd3
#of dav' - =lo.zdav Answer:(B){
2l7.8yd' I doy

PE Exam #1-4
Given: A truss is shown below.

12k '116k

Find: The member force (k) in member DI is most nearly:

(A) 22 (compression)
(B) 22 (tension)
(C) 39 (compression)
(D) 39 (tension)

Solution:
DI: interior member :+method of section--+ Consider section 1-1 and take right section of the truss
ZU = 0 CCW ls *, and assume the force in member DI is tension i.e. pulling the joint
"
(20)(8)+(16)(16) *)21g1*4(1X16)=0 ) Fr, =-38.76k (c)
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PE Exam #1-5
Given: A simply supported steel beam (span :25 ft) supports a uniformly distributed load :
2.75 Wft. The allowable bending stress for the chosen grade of steel 32 ksi. Bending is :
ing aDour
ITITI about me
the slrong
strons axls
axis 1.e.
i.e. strons-axls
strci bendi
Section A (inz\ d (in) ,S, (inj) S, (inr)
W12 x 65 9.1 2.1 87.9 29.1
W12 x 58 7.0 2.2 78.0 21.4
Wl2 x 53 5.6 2.1 70.6 19.2
W12 x 50 4.6 2.2 64.2 13.9

Find: The lightest W-section among those listed in the above table is:
(A) Wl2 x 50
(B) W12 x 53
(C) W12 x 58
(D) Wl2 x 65

Solution:
M * = W] t s = (2.7 5) (25)' I g = 21 4.g4 l<ft. = 257 g.t3 k - in
.s k-in
,-2578'13
"required -
32 kSi
=80.57in3 Answer:(D){

PE Exam #1-6
Given: The department of transportation (DOT) must make a determination about the
feasibility of repairing a bridge. The estimated useful life of the bridge is 25 years. The
MARR is 8%. The relevant cost estimates are shown below. All costs are shown in thousands
of dollars.
Existine Repair
Initial cost 0 75
Annual Cost (maintenance)
Years l-15 10 3
Years 16-25 t4 4
Salvaee Value 5 20

Find: The benefit-cost ratio of making repairs is most nearly:

(A) 0.e0
(B) O.es
(c) 1.05
(D) 1.10

Solution:

B _7 xrc3 e I 10Y5+t}xro:(p I 48Aoe I Dl? _81,067

= 1.1 13
c 75xto3 -15xto3 (P I F)Y:rs 72,870

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PE Exam #1-7
Given: Water flows in a rectangular open channel at a normal depth of 4.6 ft for a 12 ft.
channel width. Assume Manning's roughness coefficient (constant with depth) = 0.014.
Find: The longitudinal slope of the channel bed is 0.4%. The flow rate (ft3lsec) is most nearly:
(A) 600
(B) 700
(c) 800
(D) e00
Solution:
Using King's Methods: d lb =# =0.383 , 1G2.68

a = K(;)d"' uS : r[.-64 > 7 t2 crs

(2.6st
ffi r+.o,aIa

55.2
Area = 4.6x12=55.2ft.2,perimeterp =12'+2x4.6'=2t.2ft, ond Ro = =2.60 ft
2t.2
=vA:#ro,),,, J s Gq) = (ss.2) {
e
Hf (2.6),,'fi^004 = 702.e crs Answer:(B)

PE Exam #1-8
Given: Water flows by gravity frorn reservoir A (surface elevation 340 ft) to reservoir B
(surface elevation 270 ft) through a system of cast iron pipes. The characteristics of the pipe
system are given below:
Length: 2,500 ft
Diameter :24 in
Friction factor :0.02
Minor loss equivalent length:55 ft
Find: The flow rate (ft3lsec) is most nearly:
(A) 42
(B) s5
(c) 6s
(D) 76

Solution:
ftr = losses = 340'170' * 70'
(hr)(2il@)
Darcy-Weisbach h, = f (Llqf/o =V =
(70)(2)(32.2)(2',)
= 13.28fps
(0.02) (2500 + 55)

e =vA = (L3.zq@fL = 4r.73crs

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PE Exam #l-9
G iven : A cantilever reinforced-concrete retaining
wall is shown. The friction angle between the wall Chesionless bockfi II

uni+. weight =120pcf

footing and the underlying soil is 20o. Angle of lnternol fricilon =34 dgrees
Elevation of the top of the backfill :257.00 ft
Elevation of the top of the heal = 243.00 ft
Elevation of the bottom of the heal : 240.00 ft

4' j' 6'

Find: The factor of safety for sliding of the wall is most nearly:
(A) 1.27
(B) 0,e3
(c) 1.4s
(D) 1.78

Solution:

0=34o ) Ko= 1-tl1

1+ sin /
=0.2827

Active1arth pressureforce = Fo = 1yru'r"=

2' " [1]trro
\2)
)OT'? e.2827):49021b1ft.

Resisting Force = Friction Force = f = rt'l = tan2l (ZW)

= tan20"l6xl4xl20+1x 14x 150 + 1 1x 3 x 1501 : 6234.81 lblft.

.cr _ Resisting Forces _6234.81 _1 ,,,1

DisturbingForces 4902
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PE Exam #1-10
Given: A parabolic vertical curve is being designed to connect two grades with Gt: -l5o/o and
Gz: *3Yo. The station and elevation of the PVI are 123+64.50 and325.64 respectively.
Find: If PVC is at station ll7 + 50.00, the elevation (ft) of the PVT is most nearly:
(A) 307.21
(B) 30e.4s
(c) 3 rt.t2
(D) 313.02

Solution:
Ll2: (123+64.50) - (117+50) = 6.145 Sta

(PW) Etev.: (32s.64) - (s, ) (L I 2) : 325.64 - (3%) (6.r4s) :307 .21

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PE Exam #1-ll
Given: A pavement-based dual loop detector is used to monitor speeds of a stream of vehicles
in one travel lane. The following speeds (mph) were recorded:
45, 51, 58, 47, 50,53, 51, 42, 61, 5l
The traffic flow rate during this period is estimated to be 1,450 vphpl.

Find: If mean headway (sec) is most nearly:

(A) l.e
(B) 2.I
(c) 2.3
(D) 2.s
solution:
r^-.
6ox 6o
eA
Headwav -
' 1450vphpl -- 2.48 s/veh
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PE Exam #l-Lz
Given: A horizontal circular ourve has PC at coordinates (ft) 4123.64 N, 1064.32 W. Curve
:
radius 1,030 ft, The curye length is 646.35 ft. The tangent at the PC has bearing S42' 30'W.

Find: The coordinates of the PI are most nearly:

(A) 3877.23 N, 1290.12 W
(B) 3897.84 N, 1310.73 W
(c) 4370.05 N, 838.52 W
(D) 4349.44 N, 817.91 W
Solution:
(360)(646'35)
L : 2zrRL/ 360= 360L :) A= 35.95"
A=
z,rR- (2n)(1030)
35'95o
T = RtanA = 1030t* =334.22'
22
X : LW = T sin 4239'= (334.22) (sn42.5") : 225.80,
Y = Nr{ =Tc.os42.5o =246.41'
PI coordinates
= N : 4123.68 -y- 4123 .68 - 246.41) = 387 7 .27 N

Plcoordinates
= E =1064.32+ x =1064.32+225.80 =1290.12W

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PE Exam #1-13
Given: Water flows through a circular conduit of diameter 42 in.
Find: The depth of flow (in) that the pipe conveys maximum flow is most nearly:
(A) 21
(B) 30
(c) 40
(D) 42

Solution:

Using the graph included in the H&H Tables package "Circular Channel Ratios"

Q max will occur at dlD: 0.95

Depth of the flow d: 0.95x 42" :39.9"
Answer:(C){
PE Exam #l-14
Given: A flow rate: 20 ft3lsec flows through a 30 in diameter concrete pipe (Manning's n
constant with depth: 0.013). The following data was given:
Pipe length: 800 ft
Pipe invert elevation at upstream end of pip e 27 5 .64: ft
Pipe invert elevation at downstream end of pipe :270.96 ft.

Find: The depth of flow (in) in the pipe is most nearly:

(A) 14.0
(B) 1s.3
(c) 17.5
(D) 21.8

Solution:
275'64 - 270'96'
- -
slope
800'
= 0.005850 = 0.585%o

Assume the pipe is flowing full:

e..r,= i'!86
^;,,.1, -> -ry#(?)"'Jo-* =31.32crs

Using Hydraulics Table og : :0=, : 0.64 : ( -d :

Qtauor (0.58) ( 30") :17 .4
Qr'" 3l'32 D
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en information are to be used for nroblems 15 th 1
Grain size distribution for a soil sample is shown in the curve below. Liquid limit: 34% &plastic limit= l9Yo.

100
g)
C 75 a
U)
a
a t
o-
-+- 50 a
C.
a) a
O ,
(D 25 aq

^
,
2 3 4 5 6789 2 3 4 5 6749 2 3 4 567a9
O.O1 O.t 1.O 1

groin diome+er (mm)

#
Find: The USCS classification is most nearly:
(A) Sw
(B) SP
(c) ML
(D) cL

Solution:
#4 Sieve:4.75 mm & %o passed:98%o

#200 Sieve: 0.075 mm & % passed #200 =12% i.e. oh retained =88yo, o/o
i.e. the soil is coarse
grained S or G

o'55
-
c..Duo
" D,, 0.065 =8.46>6

C,=C..- D'o - 0'182 =0.91

Drox Duo 0.065 x 0.55

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Find: The AASHTO soil classification is most nearly:
(A) ,4-6
(B) A-2-6
(c) A-2-7

Solution:
Frroxl2Yo F2oo<35Yo
PI = LL- PI =34-lg:l,Yo
Also, the group index (GI) is calculated as follows (ust in case if you're asked about it)
GI = 0.01(F200 - 1 5)(P1 - 1 0) = 0.0 1 (12 - I 5)(1 5 - lO) =-v alue i.e. = 0
The classification includine the sroup index is: 4-2-6 (0) . Answer:(B){
PE Exam #L-17
Given: A concrete mix contains cement, moist sand, and moist coarse aggregate in the
following proportion by weight l:1.8:2.6. The following specifications are given:
Cement specific gravity: 3.15
SSD sand (-.c. : 0.5yo) specific gravity :2.70
SSD coarse aggregate (m.c. :0.7Yo) specific gravity :2.60
Added water 5.8 gal per sack cement'
Air 3% (by volume)
The aggregates used for mixing the concrete had the following properties:
Wet sand: moisture content :60/o
Wet coarse aggregate: moisture content :4Yo
Find: The water content (gallsack) of the concrete is most nearly
(A) 6.1
(B) 7.1
(c) 7.8
(D) 8.s

Solution:

W,,,d= 1.8x94 lb =169.21b drrd Wg,o,,r=2.6x94 lb =244.40lb

Free moisture inrona=6yi ^!^1% (169.2) -8.7792rb

l06Yo

Free moisture in gr*"1=% -W Q44.4) 4.7750 lb

' 104Yo

Total water content =5.8 gallo, *8'7792

lb +7 '7750 lb
=7.78 gallon / sack
8.341b I gal

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PE Exam #1-18
Given: A project consists of 10 activities as outlined in the table below. All relationships are
finish-to-start unless otherwise noted.
Activitv Duration (months) Predecessors Successors
A 5 C.D.E
a
B J H
C 3 A F
D 4 A G
E J A H
F 5 C J
G 4 D (FF LAG:5) J
H J B,E I
I 2 H J
J 2 G,I
F,
The activity on arrow representation of the project is also shown below.

Find: The critical path for the project is most nearly:

(A) ACFJ
(B) ADGJ
(c) BHrJ
(D) AEHrJ

Solution:

The critical path is the, "continuous, longest path," of activities through a project that
determine the project completion date. The critical path has the lowest, "total float."
The CP is "A-D-G-J".

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PE Exam #1-19
Given: A three cable system as shown below. The load P : 3 tons

Find: The required load "F" in lbs at point B to

cause equilibrium is most nearly:
(A) 134s
(B) 17ls
(c) 206s
(D) 23s0 P=3 Tons

Solution: Write Equilibrium Equations at joints 6'C" and "B"

At Joint C:

I4=o=#(3)=?(r)
Zr,=o= ffe>*ffinr=r*^
Solving the above 2 equations give FcB:1.355 tons
At Joint B:

I4 =o -#ur=#o,
14,=o -#ur-.-ftr,i=o
Substituting the value of Fca: 1.355 tons into the above two equations gives:
F: 0.86 tonsx2000 lbs/ton 1720lbs : Answer:(B) {
PE Exam #L-20
Given: A square footing is embedded 3 ft in a sand layer as shown. The concentric column load
is 150 k. A water table is located 10 ft below the bottom of the footing. Minimum factor of
safety for ultimate bearing capacity:3.0. Unit weight of soil: 125 lblft3. Unit weight of
concrete : I45lb/ft3. Angle of internal friction of sand :32o
Find: The minimum footing size required (ft) is most nearly:
(A) 4.s
(B) s.0
(c) s.s
(D) 6.0
Solution: For Q =32 -+ { = 44.04;Nq = 28.52;Ny = 26.87
eutt:l.25CNc + yDNq +o.425yBNy
q,,, = (t .2 5)( 0) (Nc) + (1 2 s ) (3 ) ( 28 . sz) + (0 .42 s) (r 2s) (26 .87 ) B
q,,, =10695 +1427.47 B
n ..-
a*-
Tutr
=3565 +475.g28
atr'oLn
pi. -10695+1427'478
3
150k x 1000lb lk <3s6s +475.828
i:
Solve For B (Back subst.)
==5.5 ft
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Given: Construction of a 50 ft wide roadway require fill between station 10 + 0.00 and station
11 + 0.00. The table below shows required depth of fill (ft) at various horizontal offsets (ft)
from the centerline of the roadway alignment. Earthwork is to be calculated by the average
end area method.

Sta. l0 + 00
Ft4 F10 F6
-25 0.0 +25

Sta. 11 + 00

Find: The volume of fill (yd3) is most nearly:

(A) 2,600
(B) 3,500
(c) 7,000
(D) 14,000

Solution:

A,*oo=[(ry)r).(ry)(zs)+(, r.ef)o',] =ss0n2 )o

), (#)r' (ry ),,,, ("# 0,,] n

4 *.. =[(ry . . . )
: e 3, 4
z

, =(*#r)orr{ = 3544 44yd3 Answer:(B) {

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PE Exam #1-22
Given: An excavated sloped (on both sides) trench is 15 ft deep, 6 ft bottom width, and 105 ft
long. The soil type at the location of the trench is classified to be soil type C.

Find: According to OSHA standards, the width of at the top of the trench is most nearly:
(A) 28.s ft
(B) 45.0 ft
(c) s 1.0 ft
(D) 33.0 ft

Solution:
For soil type C, OSHA side slope 1.5H:1V (textbookpage 248)
Therefore, the width at the top is :6 ft+ 1.5x15x2:51 ft

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Given: A room is 35 ft x 25 ft in plan. Ceiling height is 14 ft. Openings for doors and
windows total 85 ft2. The following data is given for plastering and painting operations.
Plasterandpaintcrew: 1supervisor@$30/hr, 1laborer
@$l2lhr,and2puini.r@$18/hr
Plastering productivity rate: S0 ft2[L.H.
Painting productivity rate 150 ft2lL.H. :
Find:Theestimatedlaborcostforplasteringandpain
nearly:
(A) $t,ozo
(B) $t,280
(c) $1,460
(D) $1,690
Solution:
1i 30 + 2x 18 + I x 12
crewRate - 4
=$D.5 I L.H
Area = 2 x (35 + 25) xl4 + 35 x 25 - 85 = 2,470ft.2
$1?i
$le.s
cost =, ?!2f-,. 4' x *21]0
150 ft' I LH LH 50.rt' LH =$t284.40
LH
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PE Exam #1-24
Given: A 4 ft width wall footing constructed
on the surface of a silty sand soil is shown
in Figure I. To avoid the possible damage
due to the frost action, the footing will be
constructed 2.5 feet below original ground
as shown in Figure II. Unit weight and unit ralght.120 p6f

angle of friction arc 120 pcf and g:30".

lngl. of lnf.rnol f.loflff - 30 d.9r6aa

Find: Which of the following statements is correct:

(A) Bearing capacity for both Figures (design) is the same
(B) Bearing capacity for Figure I is about 60 % more than the bearing capacity for Figure II
(C) Bearing capacity for Figure II is about 90 % more than the bearing capacity for Figure I
(D) Bearing capacity for Figure II is about 140 % more than the bearing capacity for Figure I
Solution:
For Q: 30"
= N, : 22.5;N, :19.70
For Fig. I:
eutr :7.25 CNc + yDNq + O.syBNy + Q,,, = (0.5)(120X4X19. 6)= 4728 psf
For Fig. II:
euil:l.25CNc+yDNq+O.SyBNy 4 Q,tr=Q20)(2.5)(22.5)+(0.5)(120X4X19.6)=tt454psf
Change in Bearing Capacity t r ='l!:!
4728 = 2.42 i.e. the increase is about l4Z%

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PE Exam #1-25
Given: A soil sample weighs 3.64 lb and has volume : 0.03 1 ft3. Specific gravity of soil solids
: 2.65. Water is added to the soil until it bleeds. The added water has a volume of 5.6 fl. oz.
Find: The dry unit weight of the original soil sample (pcfl is most nearly:
(A) 101
(B) 104
(c) 107
(D) 110

Solution:
w 3.64rb
v
--y=.--=ll7.42pcf
0.03t fi'
V,,, = 5.6 /(957.44 Jl oz I -ftt) = 0.00585ft3
V, +V* = 0.031-0.00585 = 0.02515ft3 (1)
2.65x62.4xY. +lx62.4xV* =3.64 (2)
Solving equations (1) and (2) yields: V,:0.037 1:
w, = 3.326#, y a,y = ! !?ru!u = 107.29 pcr Answer:(C) {
0.031ft'

PE Exam #l-26
Given: A clay soil deposit has the following characteristics:
Unit weight l22lblft3 :
Angle of internal friction: 10o
Unconfined compression strength : 2,400 lbl ftz
A square footing is to be used to support a column load: 80 k. Bottom of footing is 3 ft below
the ground surface. Minimum factor of safety for ultimate bearing capacity is 3.0.

Find: The minimum footing size required (ft) is most nearly:

(A) 6
(B) s
(c) 4
(D) 3

Solution:
For Q = 10" * N, =2.7;Nr =0.56,N" =9.6
Cohesion C= Yz unconfined compressive strength: (%)(2400) = 1200 psf
gtutr = l.25CN + yDNq + 0.425 TENy = 1 5388 + 29 B
"
q
^,, =
fu- 15388 + 298 = 5129 +9.7 B
F.S. 3
Trial and error by back substitute
(5129+9'78)(B)'>80x1031b >B=4'oo'
Answer:(c){
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The following table shows activities and durations for a small party for an engineer who just passed
his PE exam.
Activitv Action Duration (minutes) Predecessor
A Buv groceries 30
B Drive home 15 A
C Start charcoal 20 B
D Pre-heat oven 5 B
E Grill hambursers 10 C
F Bake beans 20 D
G Open potato chips 1 B
H Meal ready 0 Evervthins readv

PE#l-27 The critical path is:

(A) ABDFH
(B) ABCEFH
(c) ABCEH
(D) ABDGH
A (30)

The critical path is the, "continuous, longest path," of activities through a project that
determine the project completion date. The critical path has the lowest "total float" i.e. ZERO
or MINIMUM float. The CP is "A-B-C-E-H" (Dark Line)
Answer:(C) {
PE#1-28 Assume that the time for dinner is set at 7:00 p.m.
A) What is the latest you can start buying groceries? 5.45 PM
B) What is the latest you can start baking the beans? 6:40 PM
C) What is the latest you can finish buying groceries? 6:15 PM
D) What is the latest you can open the bag of chips? 6.59 PM
E) What is the latest you can finish driving home? 6:30 PM

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followins information is to be used for Droblems pB#l-29 &
e
The network below shows activity-on-arow where the duration for. each activity is indicated.

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PE,#l-29 The early start for activity E is:

(A) re
(B) 23
(c) 24
(D) 2e
Answer:(D) {
PE#1-30 The early finish for the entire project is:
(A) 32
(B) 2e
(c) 27
(D) 22
Answer:(A) {
PE Exam #1-31
Given: A lz-ft high concrete retaining wall, battered on one side at a ratio of 1:10 will be
poured with a 150 pcf concrete to its full height in less than one hour. The calculated
maximum concrete pressure in the form is 1.800 psf.
Find: The uplift force the form will be subjected to is most nearly:
(A) 0 lb/ft
(B) 600 lb/ft
(c) 800 lb/ft
(D) 1080 lblft
Solution:

The vertical force (uplift) on the form is:

(1/ 2) (18j00X12)
V : F/I0 - =rcBo;, / fr Answer:(D) {
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A construction company purchased a new scraper for $100,000. The estimated salvage value of the
scraper is $12,000 at the end of five years.

PE Exam #l-32
Find: The third year depreciation for the scraper using the Modified Accelerated Cost
Recovery System (MACRS) is:
(A) $10,000
(B) $16,200
(c) $18,200

Solution:
ACRS
Recovery period: 5 years
Year of depreciation:3'd year
Factor per Table I-7 (textbook page 1641 = 19.2 %
Depreciation: Df @actor) First Cost: (Factor) C (Textbook, I-22)
D; 19.2%x$ 1 00,000: $ 1 9,200
Answer:(D) {

(A) $18,800
(B) S22,800
(c) $28,800
(D) $32,800

Solution:

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Answer:(C) {
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PE Exam #l-34
Given: A hauling truck has a'loading capacity of 18 loose cubic yards (LCY) and a cycle time
of 0.60 hr. The truck is loaded by a loader that has a capacity of 340 loose cubic yards (LCY)
per hour.

Find: The number of trucks needed to keep up with the loader production is most nearly:
(A) 10 trucks
(B) 11 trucks
(C) 12 trucks
(D) 13 trucks
Solution:
Truckcapacity I nuck
rime tol.ouo - Loader Production-l8LCY
340 LCY I hr
=0.053 hr / tiuck

Total Cycle Time-0.053hr +O.60hr =0.653hr

#of" truck- o'653hr =L2.3 trucks

0.053hr ltruck

Answer:(D) {
PE Exam #1-35
Given: A beam is shown below.

Find: The beam is:

(A) Statically determined
(B) Statically indetermined to l't degree
(C) Statically indeterniined to 2't degree
(D) Statically indetermined to 3't degree
Solution:

# of unknowns : 5 (3 at fixed end A, 1 at each roller supports B & C)

# of equations:3 (I F,.:0, I Fy:0, I Fr'a:0)
Degree of Indetermincy - 5 - 3 * 2d degree

Answer:(C) {
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PE Exam #l-36
Given: A steel beam has a singly symmetric I-shaped cross
section as shown. Web thickness: 1.0 in, and flanges thickness
:0.5 in. Other dimensions are as shown

Find: The elastic section modulus (in3) about the major centroidal axis is most nearly:
(A) 4s
(B) 63
(c) 66
(D) 73
Solution:
6x113 5x103
r,, =u-
12 t2 - t2 =24g.33n
=ru Answer: (A) <
C -24833.-4
,s, =45.15in3
5.5in

PE Exam #l-37
Givenz A cantilever beam is loaded with a single concentrated load at the free end as shown.
The beam is prismatic and made of a homogeneous material. The cross section of the beam
is divided into 3 equal sections A, B & C as shown.
P=2O k i ps

Section 1-1

Findz The maximum bending stress is located at which of the following section(s) of the beam:
(A) Section B
(B) Section A
(C) Section C
(D) Both sections A & C
Solution:
+o {rn"ral equation), and --- d* = =ff
=
ff ry t*u*irnum bending
:
stress)

Bending stress (flexure stress) varies linearly from zero at the neutral axis (where y 0) to the
maximum (where y : C) at the extreme fibers on the surface of the member.
1
Where S is (elastic section Modulus): Answer: (D)<
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e following information is to be used for oroblems PE#1-38 &

A 4 lane undivided highway with a speed of 65 mph and l2-ft lanes and 8-ft shoulders requires a work zone
shift as shown.:
v000N0
.+ D irect ion of trove I

, Chcnnel izing device

?
?
s tl ftt
Merging Tooer l_

Long i tud i no I

Buffer Spoce
(op+ionol )

Shifting Top6r treom Toper

(optlonol )

Work Spoce
Loterol Buffer Spoce
(Optlonol )
Longi+udinol Buffer
(optionol )
Shifting Toper
Shifting Toper

0.8S m if S ls i km/h
(45 ft tf s is I )

Longi+udinol Buffer
SDoce (oD+ionol )

Shoulder.Toper

lr It
PE#1-38 The minimum length (ft) for the merging taper is most nearly:
(A) 3e0
(B) 640
(c) 780
(D) 84s
Solution: > 45 mph. L:WS: 12 ftx65 mph:780 ft
S
Per MUTCD, merging taper: L:780 ft Answer:(C){
PE#1-39 The minimum length (ft) for the shifting taper is most nearly:
(A) 3e0
(B) 640
(c) 780
(D) 84s

Solution: S > 45 mph. L:WS = 12 ftx65 mph:780 ft

Per MUTCD, shifting taper : Ll2:78012: 390 ft Answer:(A){

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PE Exam #1-40
Given: Which of the following is true regarding underpinning in construction:
A) is required if the original foundation is simply not strong or stable enough
(B) is the process of strengthening and stabilizingthe foundation of an existing building
or other structure
(C) is required if the properties of the soil supporting the foundation may have changed
(possibly through subsidence) or were mischaracteized during planning
(D) all of the above
Solution:
Answer: (D) €
PE Exam #l-41
Given: A parabolic vertical curve j oins a grade of - 4o/o to a grade of +60/o. The PVI is at station
10 + 56.30. Elevation of the PVI is 432.65 ft. The curve passes under a bridge structure at
station 12 + 00.00. The elevation of the bottom of the bridge girders is 470.00 ft. The minimum
vertical clearance under the bridge is 14 ft 6 in.

Find: The required length of the curve (ft) is Br i dqe

sfo I 2+00.00
most nearly: elev. 4?0.00 ft

(A) 1,665
(B) 1,865
(c) 2,065
(D) 2,265

Solution:
6: Distance from vertex to point:
(12+00) - (10+56.30) 1.437 Sta.:
A=lSr-g,l=Absolute value of the difference of entering and exiting grades: 10

Offset : t=K470-14.5) - (432.65 +1,437x 6) = 14.23 fi

2

L =16.635'
=1665' Answer:(A) {

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