Title Flashcards

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Why does an engineer have to be determined

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so theres no obstacle that can’t be overcame

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Benefits of class meetings

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learn from instructors,listen watch think and write,watch other ask questions,additional insights, and in depth understanding

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What is achieved when economic, environmental,and social aspects are achieved

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sustainability

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What was created by Tom Mullinazzi and what does it consist of

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60 hour rule composed of sleep, work,class,eating,commuting,studying, and relaxation & rest

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What’s the ABET and its purpose

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Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology accredits engineering nd technology programs

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Why should you interact with instructors

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They can provide interships,summer and actual job recommendations,and are equipped to answer questions

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What’s the benefit of group Study

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help others if miss class, other stronger in different fields

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What is the ASCE

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American Society of Civil Engineers

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What are the Institues in the ASCE

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Architectual,Coasts Ocean Ports & Rivers,Construction,Enngineering Mechanics,Transportation and Development,Geo, Structural, Environmental and Water Resources

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What are the competitions?

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Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge

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What is Chi Epsilon

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National honor society of civil engineers

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What is Tau Beta Pi

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National honor society of all engineering disciplines

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What are the other national societies

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American Water Works Association,American Concrete,Society of Women Engineers,National Society of black engineers,Society of hispanic proffessional engineers

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Benefit of Undergraduate Research Experience

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close of observations and closely with faculty

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Benefits of Co-op

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full time study and work with benefots of a real jon

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Benefits of Design Clinics

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paid to work on real problems

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Benefits of Study Abroad

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explore pther cultures and gain new perspectives

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Benefits of Internships

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temporary on job that has chance of becoming permanent

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How is ABET creditors broken down and hat does it do

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8 regional ,6 geographical, 11 national, and assures universities prepare students

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What is the EC2000

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requirements for engineering programs accredited by ABET

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Why are GE classes necessary

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provide knowledge in other areas, math and science needed for major

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What is the engineering process

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Concept,design,construction, and maintance

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Steps for major

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Math & basic science,engineeringscience & fundamentals,CE technical area, Capstone Design

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What are the 10 types of engineers

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Structural, Giotechnical,Environmental,Water Resources,Transportation,ConstructionSurveying,Architectual,Agricultural, Biomedical

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benefits of volunteering
gain knowledge of work and nature
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What is the FE, how long is it and how is it broken down
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam,120 questions(4hrs) and 60 question(based on engineering major (4hrs)
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Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza and how tall is it
Egypt and height 481ft
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What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China and time of construction
defend against invaders ,started 5 century BC Qing Dynasty, completed Ming Dynasty 1450 AD(5,500 ft now 13,170ft at peak)
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Roman Aqueducts
built 312 BC to 226 AD stretcjing 260 miles
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What are the 3 California Aqueducts
Owens River, Coloroado River, and Governor Edmund G Brown
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Owens River Aqueduct
Owens central valley to LA(1913) at 232 miles
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Colorado River Aqueduct
Colorado(1941) 242 miles Parker Dam Arizona to Riverside county
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Governor Edmund
(1960) 444 miles connecting Sacramento to South California
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Grand Canal of China
Beijing to Hangzhou 1,102 miles 600AD
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Brooklyn Bridge
Manhatten to Brooklyn (1883) 1596 ft
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Golden Gate
4,200 ft (1937) San Fransisco peninsula to Martn County
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Verrazano Narrow
(1964) 4260 ft
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Sears Willis Tower
1,730 ft(1973)
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Empire State Building
1931 1,472 ft
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Hoover Dam
1936 length of 659ft by 725ft
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Gorges Dam
China produces 22,500 megawattts
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Itaipu Dam
Brazil 14,000 megawatts
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Grand Coulee Dam
1941 Washington State