Means and Methods

Question 1

Possible Ranges of Poisson’s Ratio

Answer 1

0 to 0.5

Question 2

Definition of Poisson’s Ratio

Answer 2

Ratio of lateral strain to axial strain

Question 3

Ultimate Strength

Answer 3

Max force that may cause complete failure

Question 4

Proportional Limit

Answer 4

Max point in linear relationship where stress is proportional to strain

Question 5

Coping

Answer 5

Covering of an external wall-top with concrete

Question 6

Toughness

Answer 6

Material’s ability to absorb impact in plastic range without deforming or fracturing

Question 7

Best Management Practices on construction site refers to?

Answer 7

Erosion control measures

Question 8

What method is used for insertion of displacement piles?

Answer 8

Dropping-weight method

Question 9

Convert 1 kip to tons

Answer 9

1 kip = 0.5 tons

Question 10

Live Load?

Answer 10

Produced by the occupancy of a structures, includes forces from workers, vehicles, wind loads

Question 11

What are batter piles used for?

Answer 11

Batter piles are driven inclined to resist inclined loads

Question 12

max depth for OSHA trench slope guidelines?

Answer 12

Max 20 ft depth

Question 13

How can bearing capacity of waterlogged soil be improved?

Answer 13

By chemical action and soil drainage