Preview Questions Structural Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the function of a geotechnical engineer in the foundation design process?

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To provide soil bearing capacity data and soil improvement recommendations

To assess the environmental impact of the construction

To test the concrete mix design for the foundation

To design the structural elements of the foundation

Question 2: In the design of a reinforced concrete slab, which of the following factors primarily affects the slab's punching shear capacity?

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The type of concrete used for the slab

The depth of the slab and the span-to-depth ratio

The location and distribution of concentrated loads

The slab's flexural rigidity and shear modulus

Question 3: In seismic design of a concrete building, which type of analysis is most commonly used to estimate the building's response to ground motion?

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Nonlinear time-history analysis

Linear dynamic analysis

Response spectrum analysis

Pushover analysis

Question 4: When using the AISC Code for structural steel design, which of the following must be taken into account when determining the strength of a connection?

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The type of connection and the load transfer mechanism

The cost of the materials used for the connection

The geographical location of the building

The color and finish of the steel members

Question 5: According to the IBC, which of the following materials is allowed to be used for structural framing in Type I construction?

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Concrete

Both A and C

Wood

Steel

Question 6: When designing a high-rise building's lateral load system, which type of structural system is typically considered the most effective for resisting wind and seismic forces?

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Building-integrated shear diaphragms

Moment-resisting frames

Shear walls and braced frames

Diagonal braces and cross-bracing