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Stony Brook University CIV 101 Introduction to Engineering Due December 21
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2023 Homework 5: 1.
List the 4-R attributes of resilience? -
Robustness: the inherent strength of the system and ability to withstand destruction
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Redundancy: alternative options, choices, and substitutions for system component
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Resourcefulness: capacity to mobilize needed resources
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Rapidity- speed at which disruptions can be overcome and services restored
2.
What are all common aspects of every attribute of resilience? They all work to make sure infrastructure can withstand natural disasters or manmade disasters and make sure recovery of infrastructure can be achieved.
3.
Define the terms “structurally deficient” and “functionally obsolete” with regards to bridges Structurally deficient means bridges are functional but are in need of renovation. Functionally obsolete means that the bridges are no longer functional and are beyond simple renovation.
4.
Transportation engineers major focus areas include which of the following? a.
Surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology, and hydraulics b.
Subsurface sampling and classification; engineering properties of soils and rock; groundwater seepage, foundations, earthen structures; slope stability; retaining walls; and geosynthetics c.
Parking, roads, highways, mass transit, airports, shipping ports, and rail d.
Drinking water treatment, water supply, wastewater treatment, surface water quality, air quality, containment suites, wetland mitigation, solid and hazardous waste management, and stormwater management e.
Buildings, bridges, tunnels, and towers 5.
What is the cost of the $1.8 billion in bonds made for the construction of the Tappan
Zee Bridge in 30 years if the interest rate is 2.5% and bonds are paid out annually? F=PV x (1+ i)
n
a.
2.4 billion
b.
3.1 billion c.
3.8 billion d.
4.2 billion A Decision Matrix of a project is given below with its alternative designs of A, B, and C Answer following the next question. 6.
What would be most nearly total score by considering the engineering design process? a)
19 b)
18 c)
17 d)
16 e)
15
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