Civil Engineering Geotechnical Sample Exam – PM

Civil Engineering Geotechnical PE Sample Exam

Civil Engineering Geotechnical PE Sample Exam

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CEG-1     Site Characterization/Sampling Techniques

In Split-Barrel Sampling, the hollow tube is driven into the ground with a 140-lb hammer falling 30”. At what depth intervals is the number of hammer strikes recorded?

CEG-2     Soil Mechanics, Laboratory Testing, and Analysis/Strength Testing of Soil and Rock

What is the Pore Water Pressure 3 feet below ground if the groundwater level is 18” below ground. Soil density = 125 lbs/ft3 and water density = 62.4 lbs/ft3.

CEG-3     Field Materials Testing, Methods, and Safety/Geotechnical Instrumentation

An inclinometer is an instrument used to measure the angle of a slope with respect to __________.

CEG-4     Earthquake Engineering and Dynamic Loads/Liquefaction Analysis and Mitigation Techniques

Which of the following is not a method of reducing liquefaction potential?

CEG-5     Earth Structures/Landfills and Caps

The contaminated liquid that occurs as a result of water (or other liquids) percolating through a landfill is known as:

CEG-6     Groundwater and Seepage/Seepage Analysis/Groundwater Flow

“Spillways are hydraulic structures typically used to control overflows in dams. The crest shape of a spillway is one of the most important design features of an overflow spillway. These shapes coincide with the lower water profile of an aerated nappe over a sharp-crested weir. The purpose of this shape is to _____________ on the spillway, which may cause severe damages to its surface.”

CEG-7     Problematic Soil and Rock Conditions/Karst; Collapsible, Expansive, and Sensitive Soils

Karst areas are where _____ and other soluble rocks have dissolved creating sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and uneven topography.

CEG-8     Earth Retaining Structures (ASD or LRFD)/Lateral Earth Pressure

The foundation wall shown is to be shored before collapse. If the load on the foundation wall shown is 3 kips and the wall is 16 feet tall, what is the moment at the base of the wall to be resisted?


CEG-9     Shallow Foundations (ASD or LRFD)/Bearing Capacity

A slab on grade is a type of foundation that transfers building loads to the earth __________.

CEG-10    Deep Foundations (ASD or LRFD)/Lateral Load and Deformation Analysis

Which of the following is a type of drilled shaft foundation?

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