Civil Engineering Technology
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Civil Engineering Technology focuses on the application of engineering principles and technical skills to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. This course covers essential topics including materials science, structural analysis, surveying, geotechnics, fluid mechanics, and construction management. Students gain practical experience through laboratory work and field projects, developing the technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities necessary to support civil engineers in creating safe, efficient, and sustainable public works.
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Print Reading for Engineering and Manufacturing Technology 3rd Edition by David A Madsen
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing
Technology Print Reading
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Q1) How is size tolerances identified by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 2768, General Tolerances specified on a drawing?
Answer: A general note that states the ISO 2768 class for general tolerances, such as ISO 2768-m, is placed on the drawing.
Q2) According to the ASME, the ____________________ is the most commonly used linear unit of measure for engineering drawings outside the United States. Answer: millimeter (mm) mm (millimeter) millimeter mm
Q3) The civil engineer's scales are calibrated in multiples of ten. A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q4) A diazo print is not actually a true blueprint. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Communicating with a Sketch
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Q1) It is okay to sketch on a napkin at the coffee table while communication with a colleague.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) A very lightly sketched square box that is equal in size to the diameter of the proposed circle is the box method of sketching a circle.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) A multiview projection shows an object in a 3D picture.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Lines that are not parallel to one of the three isometric axes lines are called ____________________.
Answer: non-isometric
Q5) The quality of a sketch depends on ______________________________. Answer: the intended purpose
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Chapter 3: Scales and Precision Measurement
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Q1) Decimeter
A)cm
B)hm
C)dam
D)km
E)dm
F)mm
G)m
Answer: E
Q2) On ten of the triangular architect's scales, each inch represents a specific increment of feet. Each of the feet is subdivided into multiples of 12 parts to represent inches and fractions of an inch.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Give another name for the micrometer caliper.
Answer: A micrometer caliper is commonly called a micrometer.
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Chapter 4: Reading Lines and Lettering on a Print
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Q1) Extension lines are thin lines used to establish the extent of a dimension and begin with a .06 in. (1.5 mm) space from the object and extend to about .125 in. (3 mm) beyond the last dimension.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Visible lines, also called object lines or outlines, describe the visible surface or edge of the object, and are drawn .2 in. (0.6 mm) wide.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Define font.
Q4) How many line thicknesses does ASME recommend?
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
E) five
Q5) Arrowheads are used to terminate ______________________________ and ____________________.
Q6) Visible lines are also called ____________________ lines.
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Chapter 5: Reading Multiviews
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Q1) When the surface of an object is ____ the plane of projection, the surface appears in its true size and shape on the plane of projection. A) parallel to B) perpendicular to C) at right angles with D) within E) none of the above
Q2) When an object has a uniform shape and thickness, more than one view is normally unnecessary.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Orthographic projection is any projection of the features of an object onto an imaginary plane called a pictorial plane.
A)True
B)False
Q4) All surfaces should be shown true size on a multiview print when possible
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which view of a multiview drawing is usually most important and why?
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Chapter 6: Reading Auxiliary Views
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Q1) When a surface feature is perpendicular to the line of sight, the feature is said to be foreshortened, or shorter than true length.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When necessary, auxiliary views can be found on a sheet other than where the viewing plane lines appear. The method for doing this is called cross-reference zoning and is used to indicate the location of a view back to the viewing location on a previous page. The auxiliary view is located on a different page and is labeled with the sheet number and zone of the cross-reference viewing plane.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When it is not possible to align the auxiliary view directly from the inclined surface, then a viewing-plane line can be used and the view placed in a convenient location on the sheet.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Primary auxiliary views are views that take the place of a principal view.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Manufacturing Materials and Processes
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Q1) The term ____________________ means the ability to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.
Q2) A grinding machine uses a rotating abrasive wheel rather than a cutting tool.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Many companies most often use the abrasive saw.
A)True
B)False
Q4) CAD/CAM is commonly used in modern manufacturing because it increases productivity over conventional manufacturing methods.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the common characteristics of several methods of checking material hardness.
Q6) Founding is another word for casting.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Define stamping
Q8) Define jigs.
Q9) Define fixtures.
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Chapter 8: Reading Dimensions
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Q1) Fractions are as commonly used on engineering prints as decimal inches or millimeters.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Define chamfer and provide comprehensive information about how chamfers are dimensioned.
Q3) In dimensioning, MMC is the smallest limit for an external feature and the largest limit for an internal feature.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is a purpose of a fillet?
A) to allow the pattern to eject freely from the mold
B) to allow the material to be less rigid
C) to have the pattern be easier to be made
D) to give the material the necessary smoothness
E) none of the above
Q5) ____________________ notes are placed separate from the views and relate to the entire print.
Q6) A ____________________ is the total permissible variation in a size or location dimension
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Chapter 9: Reading Prints With Fasteners and Springs
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Q1) The lateral distance a thread travels during one complete rotation.
A)axis
B)body
C)chamfer
D)root
E)tap
F)pitch
G)die
H)crest
I)classes of threads
J)depth of thread
K)lead
L)included angle
M)left-hand thread
N)major diameter
O)minor diameter
P)thread
Q)right-hand thread
R)tap drill
Q2) For what are machine screws used?
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Chapter 10: Reading Sections, Revolutions, and
Conventional Breaks
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Q1) A print of a cylindrical object shows a half section as one of its views. Which of the following is (are) not true?
A) The cutting plane line removes one quarter of the object.
B) The hidden lines of the side of the object that was not sectioned show as thin, light lines.
C) The centerline of the cylindrical object is omitted.
D) both b and c
E) none of the above
Q2) The direction of sight of a cutting plane line shows what part of the feature is viewed when the rest of it is taken away.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What are coded section lines used for?
Q4) The cutting-plane line is a thick line representing the cutting plane. The cutting plane line can be shown using alternating long and two short dashes, or evenly spaced dashes.
A)True
B)False
Q5) List four ways in which section view can be highly useful on a print.
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Chapter 11: Reading Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
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Q1) Give the general note that should be found on all based on the ASME Y14.5-2009.
Q2) A cylinder is given the dimension Ø 18.2/17.8. The feature control frame has one horizontal line as the first element, and Ø 0.1 as the second element. What does this mean?
A) The straightness tolerance is applied to the axis of the cylinder.
B) The MMC is 18.3.
C) The LMC is 17.8.
D) both a and c
E) all of the above
Q3) A feature control frame can include ____.
A) geometric characteristic
B) tolerance zone
C) geometric characteristic tolerance
D) material conditions symbol
E) all of the above
Q4) When the word "BOUNDARY" is placed below each feature control frame, it means that slotted holes are positioned by the extent of their boundaries.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe how datum precedence is established.
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Chapter 12: Reading Linkage, Cam, Gear, and Bearing Prints
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Q1) Which of the following is not part of a cam print?
A) a chart giving the values of the angles of the follower at each position
B) the cam profile
C) hub dimensions, including cam shaft, outside diameter, keyway dimensions
D) construction lines
E) none of the above
Q2) If you know the number of teeth on a gear and you know the pitch diameter, you can find the size of the teeth.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is a disadvantage when working with molded plastic gears?
A) reduced weight
B) increased efficiency
C) greater thermal expansion and contraction
D) corrosion resistant
E) none of the above
Q4) Splines are usually stronger than keyways and keys.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are the three types of cams? Which is the most common?
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Chapter 13: Reading Precision Sheet Metal Prints
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Q1) Electronic assemblies often require ____ to be fabricated.
A) chassis
B) frames
C) shields
D) panels
E) all of the above
Q2) There is only one exact way to establish a bend allowance for a specific application, and that is to experiment with the equipment and material to be used.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Sheet metal typically thicker than 6 mm (0.25 in) is called plate.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Single, double, wired, and capped are all types of ____.
A) hems
B) truncated cones
C) seams
D) pattern developments
E) none of the above
Q5) Describe a hole table.
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Chapter 14: Reading Prints of Working Drawings
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Q1) Machining processes and other specifications are generally given on assembly prints.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The general engineering change elements, terminology, and techniques are similar among companies where the ASME standards are followed.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What is needed before a change can be made to a print?
Q4) A prototype is a model or original design that has not been released for production.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The letter (or in some cases, the number) used for changes on prints appears ____ the print.
A) in the upper right corner of B) in the parts list of C) in a balloon next to the change in D) both a and c E) none of the above
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Chapter 15: Welding Processes and Reading Welding
Representations
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Q1) A welding symbol consists of a flange weld with three numbers associated with it. The first number is 1/8, the second number is 3/8, and they are connected by a "+". The third number, 3/32 is shown below the first two numbers. What does this symbol mean?
A) The radius of the weld is 3/8", the distance to the weld surface from the end of the fillet is 1/8", and the depth of penetration of the weld is 3/32".
B) The radius of the weld is 3/32", the distance to the weld surface from the end of the fillet is 3/8", and the depth of penetration of the weld is 1/8".
C) The radius of the weld is 1/8", the distance to the weld surface from the end of the fillet is 3/32", and the depth of penetration of the weld is 3/8".
D) The radius of the weld is 1/8", the distance to the weld surface from the end of the fillet is 3/8", and the depth of penetration of the weld is 3/32".
E) None of the above. This is an incorrect symbol.
Q2) Name the American Welding Society (AWS) standard for welding drafting practices developed in accordance with rules of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and published by the American Welding Society.
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Chapter 16: Reading Prints of Pictorial Drawings
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Q1) Pictorial assemblies are used to display a pictorial rather than multiview representation of the product.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A sphere in isometric is the same size ellipse as the diameter of the sphere.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Oblique drawing is a form of pictorial drawing in which the plane of projection is perpendicular to the front surface of the object.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An oblique whose angle is 45° and whose receding line scale is half size.
A)Cavalier Oblique
B)Cabinet Oblique
C)General Oblique
Q5) Pictorial diagrams represent the electrical circuit as a three-dimensional drawing.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Reading Electrical Diagrams and Schematics
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Q1) The complete circuit is drawn showing the electrical current path and the components of the circuit and the connection terminals are shown in their proper location
A)pictorial
B)schematic
C)block
D)wiring
E)schematic wiring
F)highway wiring
G)wireless
H)cable
Q2) A ____ is a simplified or condensed representation of a point to point interconnecting wiring diagram that can be used when it becomes difficult to draw individual connect lines because of diagram complexity or when it is not necessary to show all of the wires between terminal blocks.
A) One line diagram
B) wiring diagram
C) highway diagram
D) schematic diagram
E) none of the above
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