Preview Questions Structural Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When designing a shallow foundation, which of the following factors primarily affects the allowable bearing capacity of the soil?

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Soil type and moisture content

Depth of the foundation and the area of footing

Soil cohesion and friction angle

Soil compressibility and shear strength

Question 2: In load analysis for piled foundations, which parameter significantly affects the bearing capacity of the soil?

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Pile spacing and diameter

Pile length and material strength

Soil depth and water table level

Soil cohesion and angle of internal friction

Question 3: In STAAD.Pro, when modeling a concrete slab, which type of element is typically used to define the slab's bending behavior?

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Shell Element

Plate Element

Beam Element

Rod Element

Question 4: What does IBC 2018 specify as the minimum required lateral load-resisting system for buildings taller than 240 feet in seismic regions?

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Moment-resisting frames

Shear walls

Pile foundations

Diaphragms

Question 5: When designing a pile foundation for a high-rise building, what must be considered to ensure adequate load distribution to the piles?

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The interaction between the superstructure and substructure

The uniformity of the settlement across the foundation

The soil's compaction factor and moisture content

The rigidity of the piles relative to the surrounding soil

Question 6: According to the IBC, what is the required live load for office buildings in non-seismic areas?

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70 psf

50 psf (pounds per square foot)

60 psf

40 psf