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Civil Engineering Examination

The document summarizes information about the Civil Engineering exam administered by the Kuwait Society of Engineers in 2018. It outlines the exam will cover disciplines in engineering fundamentals, structures, and geotechnical engineering. Sample multiple choice questions are provided at an easy, moderate, and difficult level covering topics like concrete reinforcement clear cover, structural analysis, and properties of concrete in Kuwait. Recommended references are listed for further exam preparation.

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Civil Engineering Examination

The document summarizes information about the Civil Engineering exam administered by the Kuwait Society of Engineers in 2018. It outlines the exam will cover disciplines in engineering fundamentals, structures, and geotechnical engineering. Sample multiple choice questions are provided at an easy, moderate, and difficult level covering topics like concrete reinforcement clear cover, structural analysis, and properties of concrete in Kuwait. Recommended references are listed for further exam preparation.

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  • Title Page: Presents the title page for the Civil Engineering examination guide provided by the Kuwait Society of Engineers.
  • Coverage of the Civil Engineering Exam: Outlines the exam structure, listing disciplines and sub-disciplines covered in the exam such as Engineering Fundamentals, Structures, and Geotechnical.
  • Sample Questions: Provides sample examination questions related to concrete reinforcement, truss analysis, and material properties.
  • Recommended References: Suggests books and materials for examination preparation including titles on mechanics, analysis, and principles of civil engineering design.

Kuwait Society Of Engineers 2018

Civil Engineering
Examination

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Coverage of the Civil Engineering Exam

The Civil Engineering exam questions will cover the following disciplines:

# Discipline Sub-Discipline

Statics
1 Engineering Fundamentals
Strength of materials

Concrete Technology
2 Structures
Structural Analysis

3 Geotechnical

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Sample Questions of the Civil Engineering Exam

Q1. Clear cover to concrete reinforcement in beams is:

A. 30 mm

B. 100 mm

C. 75 mm

D. 40 mm (correct answer – Low)

Q2. Consider the plane truss shown. The zero force member is:

A. Member AB

B. Member BC

C. Member BD (correct answer – Low)

D. No zero force member

Q3. Which one of the following statements is correct about concrete in


Kuwait?

A. K300 corresponds to about 30 MPa (correct answer – Moderate)


B. K300 corresponds to about 300 MPa
C. K300 is used to resist sulfate and chloride attacks
D. None of the above

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Recommended References for the Civil Engineering Exam

The following references are suggested for the Civil Engineering Exam.

1. Hibbeler, R.C. “Engineering Mechanics: Statics”, 11th edition, Prentice Hall,

2007.

2. Beer, F. P. Johnston, E.R. Jr., and DeWolf, J.T. “Mechanics of Materials”, 4th

edition, McGraw Hill, 2006.

3. Hibbeler, R.C. “Structural Analysis”, 7th edition, Pearson.

4. Wight, J., and McGregor, J., “Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design”, 5th

edition, Pearson, 2005.

5. Nawy, E.G. “Reinforced Concrete: A Fundamental Approach”, 6th edition,

Prentice Hall, 2008.

6. Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

ACI318M-05-08.

7. Neville, A.M. “Properties of Concrete”, 4th edition, Longman Group Ltd.

8. Das, B.D. “Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, 7th edition, 2007.

9. Das, B.D. “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, 6th edition, 2006.

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Kuwait Society Of Engineers ! 2018 Civil Engineering Examination Civil Engineering Page !1
Kuwait Society Of Engineers ! 2018 Coverage of the Civil Engineering Exam The Civil Engineering exam questions will cover t
Kuwait Society Of Engineers ! 2018 Sample Questions of the Civil Engineering Exam Q1. Clear cover to concrete reinforcement
Kuwait Society Of Engineers ! 2018 Recommended References for the Civil Engineering Exam The following references are sugges

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