CEA Final Exam Review

The main purpose of foundations is to:___________(2.3.5)

• a.Provide a level, stable surface to safely support a building

• b.Transfer building loads to soil

• c.Anchor the building from wind, flood, and seismic loads

• d.All of the above

What is the approximate frost depth in Noblesville, IN?

• a.5 in

• b.10 in

• c.20 in

• d.25 in

Calculate the required concrete iIf the required total footage is 750 ft3. How many yards will be needed for concrete?

• a.10 yd3

• b.20 yd3

• c.28.5 yd3

• d.30 yd3

Calculate the total cost of the concrete if the required total footage is 750 ft3. What will be the total cost of the concrete if concrete is $98/yd3  ?

• a.$1,793.00

• b.$2,793.00

• c.$3,793.00

• d.$4,793.00

What will be a problem that will result from ordering too little concrete?

• a.The entire pour will be completed at the same time. 

•  b.An increase in  the time and cost of construction. 

• c.Less cost of concrete

• d.Less cost of labor

Electricity is supplied to a building via a service drop that includes

• a.Three wires

• b.Two wires carry 120 volts of alternating current (AC) such that the voltages are opposite

• c.One wire is neutral or ground (zero volts)

• d.All of the above

What distributes power to the building and is the main breaker that allows all power to be switched off?

• a.Electrical power

• b.main panel

• c.electrical cables

• d.None of the above

Which of the following is not a Site Plan Consideration?

• a.Solar Orientation

• b.Wind Orientation

• c.Sound Orientation

• d.Water Orientation

 In Residential design the Min. distribution pressure = ______ psi and Max. distribution pressure =_________ psi.

• a.10, 20

• b.40, 80

• c.40, 90

• d.50, 60

Using the Hazen-Williams Formula calculate the head loss

• a.2.94 ft

• b.5.6 ft

• c.7.2 ft

• d.10 ft