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1. Please give concise and precise answers for the following questions. Your answers should be no...

1. Please give concise and precise answers for the following questions. Your answers should be no more than five (5) sentences. a) What is consolidation (5 points)? b) Is consolidation the only reason why soil layers having settlements (5 points)? c) Under what kind(s) of condition will soil layers consolidate (5 points)? d) What are the basic assumptions of Terzaghi’s consolidation theory (5 points)? e) Based on the consolidation theory proposed by Karl Terzaghi, which factor from the results of a consolidation test does control the quantity of consolidation process (5 points)? f) Based on the consolidation theory proposed by Karl Terzaghi, which factor from the results of a consolidation test does control the speed of consolidation process (5 points)?

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“The right to live in a home and use the property as long as a person...

  1. “The right to live in a home and use the property as long as a person live” is an example of what kind of freehold estate? Please explain why?

  1. “No right of survivorship exists for individual tenants” is an example of what kind of leasehold estate? Please explain why?

No right of survivorship exists for individual tenants when the title is held as tenants in common.

3 What are the differences between fee simple and fee tail?

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write about a topics taught in static course(force system resultant, moments, torque, equilibrium of rigid body,...

write about a topics taught in static course(force system resultant, moments, torque, equilibrium of rigid body, frames and machine, structural analysis, internal forces or dry friction) and how it would apply to a field of engineering you are interested in especially civil engineering(or a particular topic of engineering you are not interested in). The statics doesn't have to be the main purpose of the system or topic, but I do want you to discuss how statics fits in.

Please write a minimum of 200 words. You will be graded on your effort--not the accuracy of your statement. Think outside the box, here!

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What are the advantages of reinforced concrete beams compared with plain concrete beams?

What are the advantages of reinforced concrete beams compared with plain
concrete beams?

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1. What do you feel are the most significant initial considerations in determining a community's vulnerability...

1. What do you feel are the most significant initial considerations in determining a community's vulnerability to natural hazards? 2. Is it important to determine the asset inventory of your community to develop a mitigation plan? 3. What are some of the most important assets to be considered in comprising the plan?

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explain how labour requirements are determined on the project and how will you determine actual Labour...

explain how labour requirements are determined on the project and how will you determine actual Labour cost per task is within the allowable

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Matlab: Write a program that receives the Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL and Tryglycerides of a patient...

Matlab: Write a program that receives the Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL and Tryglycerides of a patient and then use IF and AND (&&) to determine that patient is healthy or not using the following the normal level of

Total Cholesterol : below 200 mg/dl

LDL : below 130 mg/dl

HDL : above 35 mg/dl

Tryglycerides : below 200 mg/dl

If the patient is healthy show “Good health”, if not then show “See a Doctor”.

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Near the harbour the sea got polluted cause by industrial waste, gives a few examples of...

Near the harbour the sea got polluted cause by industrial waste, gives a few examples of prevention for sea pollution cause by industrial waste and elaborate on it, and how can it still happen even though rules and regulation are implemented

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You can estimate the labor cost of erecting 284 tons of structural steel in either of...

  1. You can estimate the labor cost of erecting 284 tons of structural steel in either of two ways. The first method relies on a knowledge of erection labor cost expressed as cost per ton ($/tn) of steel. The second method relies on a knowledge of labor production expressed as crew hours per ton erected (crew hr/tn) and the hourly cost of labor expressed as cost per crew hour ($/crew hr).
    1. Which of the two methods is likely to give the most accurate estimate and why?

b. Your boss is wondering how the erratic and unpredictable changes in the purchase price of the steel is going to affect your estimate. Explain to her what effect, if any, this will have and why.

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Please type or write legible thank you 1)Can an earthquake's magnitude or intensity vary from place...

Please type or write legible thank you

1)Can an earthquake's magnitude or intensity vary from place to place? Why?

2)Describe the difference between porosity and permeability

3)How can groundwater overdraft (groundwater withdrawal is greater than recharge) lead to land subsidence?

4)Philosophically, what is the difference between the uncertainty in the design factors of an engineered structure and the uncertainty of the geologic properties of the site where the structure will be located? How can the discrepancy between the two uncertainties be accommodated to insure a successful project?

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How to prevent water pollution and elaborates, and also why water pollution still happens even when...

How to prevent water pollution and elaborates, and also why water pollution still happens even when there is laws regarding environment protection?

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Show your understanding of the specific energy principle by drawing the specific energy curve diagram. Represent...

Show your understanding of the specific energy principle by drawing the specific energy curve
diagram. Represent all three depths applicable.

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How do you calculate the overturning moment for each story of the building in Excel. Suppose...

How do you calculate the overturning moment for each story of the building in Excel. Suppose we have a 5 story building that is 50 feet tall and each floor is 10 foot high. The force on the 5th floor is 10 kips, on the 4th floor it's 8 kips, on the 3rd floor it's 6 kips, on the 2nd floor it's 4 kips and on the first floor it's 2 kips. Is there a routine you can use in Excel that will calculate this without much effort and what would it be. The fourth floor will have an overturning moment of 10*10=100; the third floor will have an overturning moment of 10*20+8*10=280; the second floor overturning moment is 10*30+8*20+6*10=520; the first floor's overturning moment is 10*40+8*30+6*20+4*10=800; the base overturning moment is 10*50+8*40+6*30+4*20+2*10=1100

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What are the advantages of a precast concrete structural frame? What are the disadvantages? Why is...

What are the advantages of a precast concrete structural frame? What are the disadvantages?

Why is fireproofing used in a steel frame construction?

How is cast-in-place concrete structural frame installed?

How are cast-in-place structural members supported while they cure?

What materials are used for formwork for columns?

What trade installs the reinforcing steel in cast-in-place structures?

How are bolted connection made during the construction of a steel framed building?

What work is necessary on structural steel members prior to arriving at the job site?

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?

How are steel columns connected?

What type of materials used for flooring systems in a steel framed building?

What is the difference between a one way and a two way slab?

How are cast in place and precast concrete used in airport Construction?

What are flat roof's advantages? What are flat roof's disadvantages?

What type of equipment and materials are used for marine construction?

How is precast concrete used in highway construction?

In tunnel construction, What materials is used for the finish on the interior of a rock tunnel?

Describe a curtain wall system? How is it attached to the structural frame?

What material are used for curtain walls?

What are the first steps before taken by a contractor before utilities are installed in a road?

What construction methods are used if bedrock is encountered during utility installation? if poor soil is encountered

What construction method are available for the installation of utilities across a busy highway?

What materials are used for sanitary sewer construction? For water mains? For storm sewers? For manholes?

What method is used to control flowing river water during Dam construction?

What document must be submitted by a contractor for approval prior to the commencement of construction work on an active roadway?


Who is responsible for the layout of a highway?

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Using pictures and/or diagrams describe and explain four (4) basic modes of rock failures and the...

  1. Using pictures and/or diagrams describe and explain four (4) basic modes of rock failures and the factors contributing to pit slope instability. (12 points)

Please type your answer, Please do not write on the paper and post it (minimum 2 page)

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