COACHING

ENGR. JUNCEL G. BAYOGO

Magna Cum Laude, University of Eastern Philippines
3rd Place, Nov 2015 CE Licensure Exam
Author, The Art of Civil Engineering Series
Given:

Coefficient of rolling resistance, a = 50 mm

Mass, m = 100 kg
Radius, r = 500 mm
Gravitational acceleration, g = 10 m/s^2

Determine the rolling resistance (in N).

A. 50
B. 100
C. 75
D. 200
A crawler tractor weighing 36 tons is towing a rubber-tired scraper
weighing 45.5 tons up a grade of 4%. What is the total resistance (kg) of the
combination if the rolling resistance factor is 50 kg/ton?
A crawler tractor weighing 36 tons is towing a rubber-tired scraper
weighing 45.5 tons up a grade of 4%. What is the total resistance (kg) of the
combination if the rolling resistance factor is 50 kg/ton?
A three-story building has interior columns What is the total axial load (kN) on a column at
spaced 8-m apart in two perpendicular the second-floor level due to service LL?
directions. A. 82.3 C. 164.5
B. 76.8 D. 153.6
Given Design Loads:
Roof DL = 5.0 kPa What is the total axial load (kN) on a column at
Floor DL (typical each floor) = 7.0 kPa the ground floor level due to service LL?
Roof LL = 0 A. 268.8 C. 288.0
3rd Floor LL = 2.4 kPa B. 537.6 D. 466.3
2nd Floor LL = 6.0 kPa
What is the total dead load (kN) on a column at
In accordance with NSCP provisions, reduced the ground floor level?
design floor live A. 1864 C. 932
load, L = Lo (0.25+4.57/√Ai) B. 1682 D. 1216

where:
Lo = unreduced live load '
Ai = influence area = 4 x tributary area for a
column

Based on the tributary area of an interior

column,
A 600 mm square column is centrally located on a
pile cap supported by 9 of 350 mm square precast
concrete piles.

Dimensions:
a = 0.6 m b = 1.2 m
c = 0.6 m d = 1.0 m

Effective Depth of Pile Cap = 400 mm

Net Ultimate Axial Load = 3,060 kN
Net Ultimate Moment About the Y-axis = 180 kN-m
Concrete Compressive Strength, fc' = 20.7 MPa
Reinforcing Steel Yield Strength, fy = 413 MPa
Strength Reduction Factors
0.75 for Shear
0.90 for Moment

Determine the required spacing (mm) of 20 mm

diameter bars for the critical moment.
A. 155 C. 238
B. 163 D. 124
For the three-story building shown in FIG. ABP-143.

Given: Design base shear, V = 500 kN

H1 = 3.5 m H2 = 3 m H3 = 3 m L=8m
w2 = 1000 kN w3 = 900 kN wR = 750 kN

Determine the shear force (in kN) at the roof deck, if the natural period of vibration of the
building, T = 0.6 second.
A. 207.2 B. 216.2 C. 228.2 D. 125.0

Determine the lateral force at the roof deck, if the natural period of vibration of the
building, T = 0.9 second.
A. 31.5 B. 234.1 C. 202.6 D. 125.0

After analysis, the shear force at each level are as follows:

Roof deck = 200 kN 3rd Floor = 160 kN
2nd Floor = 120 kN Ground Floor = 0 kN
How much is the overturning moment (kN-m) at the base?
A. 1500 B. 3120C. 3360 D. 2650
 FIG. ABP-143

Determine the shear force (in kN) at the roof deck, if the natural period of
vibration of the building, T = 0.6 second.
A. 207.2 B. 216.2 C. 228.2 D. 125.0

Determine the lateral force at the roof deck, if the natural period of vibration of
the building, T = 0.9 second.
A. 31.5 B. 234.1 C. 202.6 D. 125.0
SITUATION.
A column section shown is reinforced with 12-20mmØ bars
with a clear cover of 40 mm for the 10 mmØ ties.

Given:
Diameter, D = 500 mm
Strength reduction factor = 0.75
Nu =540 kN
Use f'c = 28 MPa and fy = 275 MPa

Determine the ultimate axial load capacity, in kN.

A. 3233 B. 3583 C. 3987 D. 4777

Determine the nominal shear force on concrete if the 10

mmØ ties are spaced 70 mm on centers if Vu = 360 kN.
A. 265 B. 233 C. 220 D. 213

Determine the required spacing of the 10 mmØ ties for a

factored shear force Vu = 360 kN.
A. 58.8 B.60.8 C. 62.1 D. 65.3
NSCP 2015: For calculation of Vc and Vs in solid, circular sections, d
shall be permitted to be taken as 0.8 times the diameter and bw shall be
permitted to be taken as the diameter.
SITUATION. Given: S = 3m L = 10m
Superimposed Dead Load = 6.0 kPa
Live Load = 4.8 kPa
Properties of Beam CG:
Section = 468 mm x 97 kg/m
Area, A = 12,324 mm^2
Depth, d = 465 mm
Flange width, bf = 193 mm
Flange thickness, tf = 19 mm
Web thickness, tw = 11 mm
Moment of Inertia, Ix = 445 x 10^6 mm^4
Moment of Inertia, Iy = 23 x 10^6 mm^4
Yield Strength, Fy = 344 MPa
rT = 50 mm
Considering bending about x – axis
Which of the following gives the maximum bending stress in Beam CG?
A. 217 B. 145 C. 248 D. 98
If lateral supports are to be provided, calculate the biggest spacing to be specified so that the maximum allowable flexural
stress, Fb = 0.66 Fy.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
What is the permissible flexural stress if the compression flange of the beam is laterally supported only at midspan? Cb = 1.0
A. 117 B. 126 C. 130 D. 142
SITUATION. A composite beam is shown in the figure. The beam is a W16x40, A36 steel and the
concrete slab is 130 mm thick. Shear connectors ensure that there is a full composite action.

Properties of W16x40:
A = 7612 mm2 d = 410 mm
Ix = 216 x 106 mm4 be = 2,000mm

Given:
fy = 248 MPa n=9
ts = 130 mm f’c = 20.7 MPa

Allowable Stresses:
Fs = 163.7 MPa
Fc = 9.3 MPa

What is the location of the neutral axis of the transformed section from the top of the slab, mm?
A. 121 B. 83 C. 145 D. 169

Compute the moment capacity (kN-m) based on concrete failure.

A. 421.8 B. 480.1 C. 472.6 D. 598.2

Compute the moment capacity based on steel failure.

A. 187.3 B. 242.1 C. 299.4 D. 272.1
It is a probability of a mechanism that will
function satisfactorily. If the mechanism is to
operate intermittently and briefly, it also
refers to performance on a given occasion. If
the mechanism is to operate continuously, it
refers to its performance for a specific period
of time.
A.Reliability C. Standard Deviation
B.Infinite Set D. Mean
Determine the reliability of the system shown.

A.72% C. 69%
B.75% D. 78%
Determine the reliability of the parallel
system shown.

A.0.85 C. 0.93
B.0.15 D. 0.07
A message will be transmitted from terminal A
to Terminal B if the relays R1, R2, R3, and R4
are closed.

If the probabilities of these relays are closed

as respectively, 0.5, 0.7, 0.8 and 0.8, find
the probability that the message will get
through. Assume that the relays function
independently.

A.0.442 C. 0.442
B.0.242 D. 0.224
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>> ²
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Lines of levels are run from station A to station B over three different
routes. The route length and difference in elevation between A and B
are given in the following table.

Route Length (km) Difference in elevation (m)

1 6.2 425.34
2 5.8 424.12
3 3.8 426.45

Determine the most probable value of the elevation of station B if

station A is at elevation 42.635 m.

A. 462.112 B. 468.256 C. 469.365 D. 469.186

The mass, Q, of a sample off Tritium (a radioactive isotope of
hydrogen), decays at a rate of 5.626% per year. Write a function giving
the mass of a 726 gram sample after a time, t, in years.

A. Q = 726(0.94274)^t
B. Q = 726(0.5626)^t
C. Q = 726(0.49274)^t
D. Q = 726(0.96274)^t
A manufacturer of metal washers needs to determine
the cross-sectional area of each washer. If the outer
radius of the washer is R and the radius of the hole is r,
express the area of the washer as a polynomial. Factor
this polynomial completely.

A. Ð (R + r)(R + r) sq units C. (R + r)(R - r) sq units

B. Ð (R - r)(R - r) sq units D. (R - r)(R + r) sq units
The hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle is 2
centimeters longer than either of its legs. Find the
exact length of each side. (Hint: An isosceles right
triangle is a right triangle whose legs are the same
length.)

A. a = 1, b = -4, c = -4 C. a = -1, b = -4, c = -4

B. a = -1, b = 4, c = 4 D. a = 1, b = 4, c = 4
A spiral 80 m long connects a tangent with a 6.5½
circular curve. Determine the spiral angle at the first
quarter point.

A. 0.27½
B. 0.37½
C. 0.54½
D. 0.91½
A spiral easement curve has a length 100 m. with a
central curve having a radius of 300 m. Determine the
degree of spiral at the third quarter point.

A. 3.82 B. 4.85 C. 4.27 D. 3.96

A quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in a circle with point
O as the center of the circle. If AB is a diameter of the
circle and angle CAB = 30˚, find the value of angle
BCO.

A. 51˚ B. 42˚ C. 39˚ D. 55˚

Find the volume of a spherical wedge having a radius
of 25 m. and a central angle of 71.62 degree.

A. 6.7 cm B. 5.8 cm C. 4.9 cm D. 7.2 cm

A 12-degree simple curve is to be designed for a
maximum speed of 88 kph. The coefficient of friction
between the tires and the pavement is 0.4. What is the
required super elevation in percent?

A. 18.7 B. 23.0 C. 25.3 D. 15.9

Which one of the following statements is NOT true about the geometric
design of horizontal curves?

I. Reverse curves are not recommended because of the possibility of

sudden changes to the alignment.
II. Spiral curves are used between tangents and circular curve, or between
curves.
III. Compound curves consist of two or more curves turning in opposite
directions.
IV. The most common use of compound curves in highways is for at-grade
intersections and ramps of interchanges.

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
If the standard deviation of a set of observation is 0, you can conclude

A. That all observations are the same value

B. That there is no relationship between the observations
C. That the average value is 0
D. That a mistake in arithmetic has been made
Which of the following are true statements?

I. The range of a sample data set is never greater than the

range of the population.

II. The interquartile range is half the distance between the

first quartile and the third quartile.

III. While the range is affected by outliers, the interquartile

range is not.

A. I only
B. II and III
C. III only
D. I and III
Which of the following are true statements?

I. In an experiment, some treatment is intentionally forced on

one group to note the response.

II. In an observational study, information is gathered on an

already existing situation.

III. Sample surveys are observational studies, not

experiments.

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. I, II, and III
D. II and III
Which of the following are true statements about sampling error?

I. Sampling error can be eliminated only if a survey is both extremely well

designed and extremely well conducted.

II. Sampling error concerns natural variation between samples, is always

present, and can be described using probability.

III. Sampling error is generally smaller when the sample size is larger.

A. I and III
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. I, II, and III
A simple random sample is defined by

A. The method of selection

B. Examination of the outcome
C. Whether or not a random number generator is used
D. How representative the sample is of the population
What are the sources of errors in making measurements?

A. Natural Errors, Instrumental Errors & Personal Errors

B. Natural Errors, Personal Errors & Systematic Errors
C. Systematic Errors, Random Errors & Instrumental Errors
D. Random Errors, Instrumental Errors & Personal Errors
The DPWH Road Safety Design Manual states that the key points to consider in road
network planning include the following:

I. Networks should be planned such that areas are separated into self-contained zones
(often referred as neighborhoods).

II. The natural barrier of main routes can be used to segregate and contain incompatible
uses and to reinforce local identities.

III. Each class of road should clearly convey to the road user its role in the hierarchy with
respect to both traffic volume and design speed.

IV. Each road should intersect only with roads in the same class or one immediately above
or below it in the hierarchy.

Which of these statements are inclusive?

A. I and II only
B. I, II and III only
C. III and IV only
D. All of the above
Which of the following is most important in avoiding bias in
surveying?

A. Picking a sampling method in which every combination of

people has the same chance of being selected.

B. Care in choosing individuals who you feel are

representative of the population in terms of as many
characteristics as you can list.

C. Making sure every individual in the population of interest

is invited to respond.

D. Sending out a large enough number of surveys so that

even if the response rate is low, you will have sufficient
numbers of responses to do statistical analysis.
Which of the following are true statements?

I. All symmetric histograms have single peaks.

II. All symmetric bell-shaped curves are normal
III. All normal curves are bell-shaped and symmetric

A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I and II
Uniformity in the design of signs facilitates identification by the road user. Among
these which of these statements following general design principles have evolved
under the DPWH Road Signs and Pavement Markings Manual.

I. The driver should not be unduly distracted from his task of driving by reading a
traffic sign.

II. A traffic sign should be perceived and understood by the driver traveling at the
85% percentile speed of the traffic on the road, in sufficient time for him to safely
take any action necessary.

III. Traffic signs should be placed in the middle of the road for the driver to read
easily.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. All of the above
The provision of safety sight distance depends on the characteristics of:

A. The Driver, the Vehicle and the Weather

B. The Driver, the Vehicle and the Road Environment
C. The Driver, the Road Environment, and the Weather
D. The Vehicle, The Road Environment, and the Weather
Each type of sight distance consists of three elements. Choose the best
answer as stated in the DPWH Road Safety Design Manual.

A. Object Height, Traffic Signs, Driver Eye Height

B. Sight Distance, Object Height, Traffic Signs
C. Driver’s Height, Object Height, Sight Distance
D. Driver Eye Height, Object Height, Sight Distance
As stated in the DPWH Road Safety Design Manual, which of the following
statements are elements to consider when planning national roads?

I. Limited frontage access.

II. Development set well back from the highway.
III. All access to premises provided via provincial roads.
IV. Number of intersections to be minimized.
V. Suitable at-grade channelized intersections for minor flows and other
elements.
VI. No roadside vendor.
VII. Their primary function is movement and not access.

A. I thru VI only
B. I thru V only
C. I,IV,VI and VII only
D. All of the above
According to the DPWH Road Safety Design Manual, which of
these factors are needed to be considered in choosing a design
speed?

A. Economics, Road geometry, Traffic Safety

B. Functions of the road, Road geometry, Economics
C. Anticipated operating speed and speed limit, Road geometry,
Economics
D. Functions of the road, Anticipated operating speed & speed
limit, Economics
The DPWH Road Safety Design Manual emphasizes that at least
four (4) different criteria are used for the establishment of sag
vertical curves. These are:

A. Headlight sight distance, Passenger comfort, Drainage control,

and Directions
B. Headlight sight distance, Drainage control, Directions, and
General appearance
C. Headlight sight distance, Passenger comfort, Drainage control,
and General appearance
D. Headlight sight distance, Passenger comfort, General
appearance, and Directions
Many factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing the type of intersection to
be provided at a given location. In the DPWH Road Safety Design Manual, roundabouts
(rotundas) may be appropriate in the following situations:

I. At intersections with high accident rates.

II. When physical control of speed is desirable.
III. When the flows on each approach are balanced and capacity analysis indicates that
volumes can be managed.
IV. When the volume of the left turners is significant.
V. If traffic signals may be inefficient e.g. due to a large number of phrases.
VI. For multi-legged intersection.
VII. Where satisfactory geometric design cannot be provided due to insufficient space of
unfavorable topography.

A. I thru VI only
B. II thru VII only
C. III thru VII only
D. All of the above
According to the DPWH Road Safety Design Manual, which of
these factors are needed to be considered in choosing a design
speed?

A. Economics, Road geometry, Traffic Safety

B. Functions of the road, Road geometry, Economics
C. Anticipated operating speed and speed limit, Road geometry,
Economics
D. Functions of the road, Anticipated operating speed & speed
limit, Economics
The DPWH Road Signs and Pavement Markings Manual have indicated standard colors for
road signs. Which among these colors are inclusive?

I. Red
II. Black
III. Yellow
IV. White
V. Fluorescent yellow green
VI. Fluorescent orange
VII. Green
VIII. Blue
IX. Brown
X. Pink
XI. Lavender

A. I thru IX only
B. I, VI, and VII only
C. I, III, VII, and VIII only
D. All of the above
Which is more accurate parameter of traffic capacity: volume or density?
Why?

A. Volume is more accurate: Only volume is a function of cars in a given

length of roadway
B. Density is more accurate: Only density is a function of cars in a given
length of roadway.
C. Volume is more accurate: Only volume has units of time.
D. Density is more accurate: Only density has units of time.
Which one of the following statements is true?

I. ADT is the average of 24 hr traffic counts collected every day in the year.
II. Fixed traffic delay on roadways is caused by traffic side friction.
III. Space mean speed is always lower than time mean speed.
IV. Local streets provide more access than mobility, and they carry more
than 80% of travel volume nationwide.

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
In highway engineering, “level of service” is a measure of the restrictive effects of increased
traffic volume. That reduce capacity and level of service of basic roadway sections includes:

I. Effects of reduced lane width and edge clearance

II. Effects of horizontal or vertical alignment
III. Effects of commercial vehicles

A. I and II only
B. I thru III only
C. I, II, and IV only
D. All of the above
There are three basic relationships between vertical alignment and safety. Accidents can be
expected to increase as:

I. the rate of grade increases

II. the length of grade increases
III. the number of grade changes increases
IV. the speed differential increases

A. I thru III
B. II, and IV only
C. I, II, and IV only
D. All of the above
Which of these listed standards of significance for traffic impacts of a project are inclusive?

I. If the projected traffic will cause the existing intersection or highway roadway levels of
service to drop below an acceptable level of service.

II. If the projected traffic will contribute to the increase in traffic along arterials or at
intersections currently operating at unacceptable levels.

III. If the project design does not have adequate parking or circulation capacity to
accommodate an increase in traffic.

IV. If the traffic increase or roadway design will result in safety concerns.

V. If the project does not include adequate provision for bicycle, pedestrian, or public
transport access.

A. I, II, III and V only

B. I, III and V only
C. All of the above
D. All of the statements are false