CONFIDENTIAL EC/CEG562/JAN2021/TEST
UNIVERSITI
TEKNOLOGI
MARA
CEG 562 – FORENSIC ENGINEERING
CAWANGAN PULAU PINANG
TEST
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STUDENT NO. : …….…..………………………………………….….........................
GROUP : ………………………..………………………………………...........................
LECTURER : …….…………………………………………........................................
DATE: …….………………………………………….................................................
SEMESTER : OCT 2020 – JAN 2021
QUESTION MARKS CO1:PO2 CO2:PO4
Q1 7
Q2 8
Q3 5
Q4 5
Q5 9
Q6 6
TOTAL 40
Prepared by: Vetted by:
Juhaizad Ahmad
Aniza Albar 23/12/20 22/12/2020
22/12/2020
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. All answers must be written in pen.
3. All written answers must be scanned clearly into a
pdf format. If it is not clear will be rejected.
Only one file can be uploaded as an answer.
4. Please complete the declaration form together
with your signature. Action will be taken for
40 those students who are found to copy their
answer in any manner.
5. Please name your file as this format
‘group_subject_test_idnumber’
(e.g.: PEC2217A1_CEG562_TEST_2020123456)
Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
I hereby understand it is academically unethical and unacceptable to do any of the following
acts: -
a) copying and submitting the work of others (including books, articles, theses,
unpublished works, working papers, seminar, conference papers, research data, internal
reports, lecturer notes or tapes, music, computer source code, website content, creative
or visual artifacts, designs or ideas) without due acknowledgement;
b) too closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs or themes without due
acknowledgement;
c) translating the work of others without due acknowledgement;
d) presenting work produced by someone else as one’s own (e.g. allowing or hiring
another person to do the work for which student claims authorship, outsourcing of
whole or part of the assessment to others. For example, students get others to analyse
data and write the analysis or do their project);
e) submitting one’s own previously assessed or published work without appropriate
acknowledgement (self-plagiarism) or permission for example, assessments or project
submitted to other courses and these developed and/or submitted to another university;
f) in the case if group projects, falsely representing the individual contribution of the
collaborating partners; or
g) fabricating (cheating data) or doctoring data (changing data) as part of the submission.
I understand if I am convicted to any of offences in the lists of academically unethical
mentioned above, I may be penalised by authority appointed by the university as stated in
Pekeliling Akademik Bilangan 19 Tahun 2012 Garis Panduan Memerangi Plagiarisma dated
30th August 2012.
Student’s Signature: …………………………………………………………..
Student’s Name : ………………………………………………………….
Student’s Number : …………………………………………………………..
Programme : …………………………………………………………..
Faculty : ………………………………………………………….
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This statement on plagiarism and academic dishonesty was subjected to the
students of UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang only.
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Course Outcomes:
1. CO1 – Evaluate structural and infrastructural failure claims/events using principles of science
and engineering knowledge. (C6) ü
2. CO2 – Synthesis the likely causes of problems and formulate workable alternative solution.
(C5) ü
3. CO3 – Conceptualize and present the investigative findings to the public via effective written
and verbal communication techniques. (A4, EM2)
Program Outcomes:
1. PO2 – Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex civil engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.ü
2. PO4 - Ability to conduct investigation on complex civil engineering problems using
research- based knowledge including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of
data, and synthesis of findings to provide valid conclusionsü
3. PO10 – Ability to impart effectively complex engineering activities through written and/or
verbal communications to all levels of society.
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QUESTION 1
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a collective term for the methods that parties can use to
settle their disputes without resorting to court proceedings. Arbitration is one of the ADR. Explain the
situation of arbitration is implemented and its advantages over litigation.
[7 marks; C2: CO1-PO2]
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QUESTION 2
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse highlighted the importance of failure case studies in
engineering education. A highly qualified and well-respected engineer, Leon Moisseiff who took a
gamble, trying to create a longer, sleeker, less expensive bridge, by pushing the limits of technology.
However, the extreme undulations due to wind which caused this suspension bridge without deck
stiffening collapsed. Explain the way the design should be revised to avoid the failure.
[8 marks; C4: CO1-PO2]
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QUESTION 3
The use of steel as a construction material has become rampant over the years. However, there are
some noteworthy cons one must consider when using steel as a construction material. For example,
susceptibility to corrosion, reduction in strength due to high temperature and undergo buckling,
because of high compression and flexural stresses. Propose a remedial measure to remediate the
structural steel failure.
[5 marks; C4-PO2]
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QUESTION 4
The bridge spanning the Ohio River known as the Silver Bridge was designed and built during 1928.
It was the first eyebar-chain suspension bridge in the United States. After 40 years of service, the
bridge collapsed without warning on December 15, 1967, under the weight of rush-hour traffic,
resulting in the deaths of 46 people. With the aid of sketches, propose the practical design of the
bridge so that the same failure can be avoided.
[5 marks; C4: CO2-PO4]
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QUESTION 5
A school building experiences non-structural cracks on the concrete walls, columns and slabs. These
cracks were found to appear few months after casting with no typical pattern and the cracks are
discontinuous.
i) Distinguished between structural and non-structural cracks in reinforced concrete structure.
ii) Explain the possible factors for this cracking.
iii) Due to the cracks, the building looks unsightly. Suggest suitable repairs for the school building
to preserve the appearance of the structure.
[9 marks; C4: CO2-PO4]
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QUESTION 6
Miscommunication between contractors and engineering documents can cause a progressive
collapse. Defend this statement.
[6 marks; C5: C02-PO4]
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