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Faculté de Génie civil
2020/2021 Examen d’anglais technique

1. My name is BENALIA RANIA, I admit that “He who cheated us ot of us” (‫)من غشنا فليس منا‬,
I am making this sworn statement that: I will work this exam alone by myself without any
external intervention in any form whatsoever.

2. What are the changes of state of matter? Give some examples

1. Melting
2. Freezing
3. Sublimation
4. Depoaition
5. Condensation
6. Vaporization
3. What is the lowest energy state of matter
1. 2.Matter in its solid state has the lowest amount of thermal energy (for that type of
matter). Because solids have less thermal energy than liquids or gasses, the atoms in
their solid state move very little.

4. In which state of matter the particles move the fastest?

● Gases
5. What do all liquids have in common?
● Lower density than solids are incredibly difficult to comperess

6. Is the sun a solid?

● No
7. What causes matter to change states?
● Adding and removing energy from matter

8. A force is given by F = a t + b t2 where t is time. What are the dimensions of a and b?

● [MLT_3]and [MLT_4]
● A=MLT^_3 (kg. M. S_1)
● B=MLT^_4(kg. M. S=1)
9. What are dimensionless quantities? Give some examples

10. What are derived units?

● A derived unit is a unitt that results from a mathematical combination od SI base
unis

11. Name four derived SI unit with the name of sciences

 ● Newton second

● Kilogram per square matter

● cubic metre per kilogram

● watt per square metre

12. Mention two pairs of physical quantities which have the same dimensions.
● Pressure and stress

13. The simplest bridge to build is a

14. What is the name for the entire length of a bridge?

●
15. What are the two ends of a bridge that support its weight?

● Abutments are the elements at the ends of a bridge

16. What are the names of the middle supports that are normally attached to a bridge between
abutments to support more weight?
● Cables

17. Which shape is incorporated in most truss bridges due to its strength?

18. What do we call the steel wires used in a suspension bridge?

● Cable stayed

19. What is the oldest known field of engineering? Give some arguments.
● Civil engineering because it has been used to constrate thing
20. Give some of the first earliest engineered products?
● wedge , lever . Wheel , pulley

21. How and what do we mix to make concrete?

● the formula of 1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 3 parts gravel by volume is a good
starting point. Mix the dry ingredients first and then slowly add water.
22. What are the types of concrete used in civil engineering?

● Normal concrete
● High performance concrete
● High Strength Concrete
 ● Air Entrained Concrete
● Lightweight concrete
● White Cement. ...
● Water Repellent Cement. .
● Sulfate Resistant Cement.
● Rapid Hardening Cement.
● Expansive Cement.
● Air Entraining Cement

23. Cite examples (as many as possible) of civil engineering structures?

● bridges
● Dams
● Earthworks
● Foundations
● Pipelines
● Power satations
● Railways

24. Why do we need to understand the behaviour of soil in civil engineering?

● Because it's gives the adea about the stability of foundation, seepage through embankments

25. Write few sentences (200 words max) about ‘mechanics of materials’ in civil engineering