CE 2700 Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
which of the following does Delatte offer in defining engineering
failure? -
correct answer ✅-nonconformity with design expectations
-an unacceptable difference between expected and observed
performance
according to Ch.1 of Beyond Failure, what distinguished CE project
from other types of engineering projects, such as the development
of automobiles, airplanes, or electronics? -
correct answer ✅-civil projects are often built with less that
complete drawings, in conditions that are less than ideal, and by a
labor force with uncertain skills
-with civil projects, there are not usually prototypes that can be
perfected prior to productions
the 2nd French survey expedition to Panama, which was a biased
conclusive regarding the stability of a canal route through Panama -
correct answer ✅true
what was Ferdinand de Lesseps greatest accomplishment? -
correct answer ✅orchestrating the development of the Suez Canal
, CE 2700 Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Which of the following courses require a C or better? -
correct answer ✅-CE 2200- fluid mechanics
-PHYS 2101- general physics
-CE 3400- mechanics of materials
-CE 2450- statics
which of the following would be the best course number
assignment for a new civil or environmental eng. class at lsu -
correct answer ✅4160
which of the following is a required course for graduating in CE at
lsu -
correct answer ✅CE 4410 principles of reinforced concrete
which of the following went wrong during the design and
construction of the Hyatt Regency? -
correct answer ✅-the engineer of record did not appreciate
differences between the original design and a change suggested by
the fabricator
-critical design data were not incorporated into the plans
(Grade A+)
which of the following does Delatte offer in defining engineering
failure? -
correct answer ✅-nonconformity with design expectations
-an unacceptable difference between expected and observed
performance
according to Ch.1 of Beyond Failure, what distinguished CE project
from other types of engineering projects, such as the development
of automobiles, airplanes, or electronics? -
correct answer ✅-civil projects are often built with less that
complete drawings, in conditions that are less than ideal, and by a
labor force with uncertain skills
-with civil projects, there are not usually prototypes that can be
perfected prior to productions
the 2nd French survey expedition to Panama, which was a biased
conclusive regarding the stability of a canal route through Panama -
correct answer ✅true
what was Ferdinand de Lesseps greatest accomplishment? -
correct answer ✅orchestrating the development of the Suez Canal
, CE 2700 Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Which of the following courses require a C or better? -
correct answer ✅-CE 2200- fluid mechanics
-PHYS 2101- general physics
-CE 3400- mechanics of materials
-CE 2450- statics
which of the following would be the best course number
assignment for a new civil or environmental eng. class at lsu -
correct answer ✅4160
which of the following is a required course for graduating in CE at
lsu -
correct answer ✅CE 4410 principles of reinforced concrete
which of the following went wrong during the design and
construction of the Hyatt Regency? -
correct answer ✅-the engineer of record did not appreciate
differences between the original design and a change suggested by
the fabricator
-critical design data were not incorporated into the plans
