Question 1 (1 mark)

Within the problem solving process, considering sustainability and reliability issues is part of the:

a. explore phase

b. develop phase

c. generate phase

d. evaluate and refine phase

Question 2 (1 mark)

A brittle material will break with little or no permanent deformation before breaking. Materials listed from most
brittle to least brittle are:

a. aluminium, copper, high carbon steel

b. copper, aluminium, high carbon steel

c. copper, high carbon steel, aluminium

d. high carbon steel, aluminium, copper

Question 3 (1 mark)

95 GPa is equivalent to:

a. 95 N/m2

b. 95 N/mm2

c. 95 kN/mm2

d. 95 MN/mm2

Question 4 (2 marks)

A uniformly distributed load of 100 kg / metre across a 5 metre beam can be represented as a vertical point
load of:

a. 100 N downward at the centre of the beam

b. 500 N downward at the centre of the beam

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d. 4900 N downward at the centre of the beam

Question 5 (1 mark)

When a shear force and bending moment diagram are drawn for a beam under vertical load, the maximum
bending moment will always occur when the shear force:

a. first reaches a minimum value

b. first reaches a maximum value

c. changes from a maximum to a minimum value

d. crosses the horizontal axis for shear force equal to zero

Question 6 (4 marks)

Describe two tasks that a construction engineer may carry out.

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Question 7 (4 marks)

State a material that may be used in the construction of a bridge structure, and describe two reason for its
selection.

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Question 8 (4 marks)

Describe a technological development that may have a positive impact on the sustainability of structures in
communities that experience environmental extremes.

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Question 9 (4 marks)

15. Compare materials A, B and C and match each material to the property in the table.

Material A: ____________________

Material B: _________________

Material C: ________________

Property Material
Highest Ductility
Highest Strength
Highest Toughness

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Question 10 (4 marks)

A 1.2 metre long circular steel rod with a diameter of 20 mm is subjected to an axial load. After the load is
applied the rod has a length of 1.202 metres. The Young’s Modulus of the steel is 250 GPa. Determine the
magnitude of the axial load.

Question 11 (4 marks)

Describe two benefits of reinforcing concrete with steel.

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Question 12 (3 marks)

Describe how a non-sacrificial coating applied to a metal can prevent corrosion. Include an example.

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Question 13 (8 marks)

Describe the sustainability of steel as a product. Include a brief life cycle assessment for the extraction of
materials, manufacture, use and disposal of the product as part of your response.

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Question 14 (8 marks)

Determine the reactions at supports R1 and R2 for the 60 kg/m beam below. Include a force diagram with your
working.

9 kN
16 kN

1.5 m 6m 3m
60o

R1 R2

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Question 15 (8 marks)

Determine the forces in the members cut by line A-B in the truss shown. State whether the members are in
tension or compression.

12 kN 20 kN

6m

B 8m 8m

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