CE427 /5527 - Spring 2016 - Final Exam

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1. Exam MUST be turned in by Tuesday Evening 8.30 pm

2. It is an Open Book Format
3. NO CONSULATION with any other LIVING BEING Allowed!!! Just yourself and the books and notes.
Any suspicion of consultation will be handled per the university's procedures. No consultation regarding
answers is also allowed. {It is very easy to detect).
4. Read the problem statements carefully and follow directions
5. Provide answers for what is asked. Additional work is not necessary.
6. Good luck and Happy SUMMER!!!

CE427 /5527 - Spring 2016 - Final Exam

1. Problem 1 (10 points)
When designing the base of a cantilever retaining wall, which component (toe or heel) typically governs
the thickness of the base?

2. Problem 2 (15 points)

For a 14 inch thick stem of a cantilever retaining wall using #5 horizontal bars {60 ksi Grade) determine
the spacing of the horizontal bars in each face of the wall based on minimum steel requirements per ACI
318-11.

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3. Problem 3 (10 points)

What is the factored nominal shear friction capacity of 4 - #7 bars (Grade 60 ksi) crossing a potential
crack plane consisting of concrete placed against hardened concrete with the surface intentionally
roughened per ACI 318-11 section 11.6.9? The bars are fully developed and maximum shear transfer
does not control. Assume normal weight concrete.

4. Problem 4 (15 points)

For a deep beam reinforced concrete member, determine the factored nominal capacity of a bottle
shaped strut with reinforcement provided as specified in ACI 318 section A.3.3. The strut has the
following parameters. Acs= 150 in2 and(= 5.5 ksi.

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5. Problem 5 (50 points) Design the corbel shown using the strut and tie method and compare it
with the normal design done in your homework

ColumnSize:14inchesx14inches
(corbelwidthisb=14inches)Assumea
bearingpadof12inchesx6inches
Corbeliscastmonolithicallytocolumn
fc=5000psi(normalweight)&fy=
60,000psi

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6. Problem 6 {SO points)

1. The continuous foundation shown supports a wood frame stucco wall. The geotechnical
engineer for the project recommends designing the footing for a Yi inch settlement over 25 feet.
a. Material Data:
i. Concrete = 5000 psi
ii. Steel = 60 ksi
b. Assumptions:
i. Footing El = 9.65 x 109 lb.in2
ii. Full fixity beyond design points
iii. Wo L=500 lb/ft. (including footing and soil)
iv. WLL= lOOO lb/ft.
Design the footing for the 0.5 in differential over the 25 feet. Sketch the reinforcement.
{This is a conceptual question and requires a thoughtful approach to design....)

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