CAD/CIVIL 3D
What is the correct color used to show drainage area parcel segments?
(15 sec)
Color 15
What is the typical vertical scale for profiles in a plan set?
(15 sec)
1" = 4'
What are the 2 methods we use for quantity take-offs when preparing bid forms?
(15 sec)
CAD & pdf
Lead Designer typically would use CAD, while a peer check would come off of the plans through pdf/Bluebeam
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How many square yards are in 100 acres?
(15 sec)
484,000 sy
(1 ac = 43,560 sf = 4,840 sy; 4,840 sy x 100 ac= 484,000 sy)
When establishing elevations for a surface or grading object, what are those vertical numbers relative to?
(15 sec)
Mean Sea Level
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What is the file path to the ELS list of AutoCAD LISP commands?
(15 sec)
Q:\System Files\Lisp
Reminder: use APPLOAD and access this folder to bring in all of the handy LISP commands we have for CAD!
A hatched circle with NO "ticks" or other markings around it indicates what type of object in a plan set (per Standard Symbols list)?
(15 sec)
Existing Manhole
What color markup should an ELS reviewer use if they are trying to prioritize some comments over others?
(15 sec)
red
red asterisk indicates "priority" comments
When looking at drainage calculations, what is "C"?
A. Impervious Area Factor
B. Runoff Coefficient
C. Pipe Capacity
D. Corrosion Factor
(15 sec)
B. Runoff Coefficient
Which of the following is NOT a component of an Elevation Land Solutions standard Water Plant?
A. Booster Pump
B. Storage Tank
C. Hydropneumatic Tank
D. Clarifier
(15 sec)
D. Clarifier
What layer should an existing sanitary wye be on?
(30 sec)
E3-STR-SAN-SERV
What are the 3 markings that the Lead Engineer must provide on the plans before submitting plans for approval?
(15 sec)
Seal, Signature, Date
According to the ELS Plan Production Workflow, what are the 2 primary deliverables that come out of Production for every project?
(15 sec)
approved/IFC plan set
CAD file(s) for construction/staking
What is the standard curb face radius of the inside of a "90-degree" knuckle, assuming 28' B-B pavement with 6" curb?
(30 sec)
36.5'
(50' centerline radius - 13.5' pavement offset for face of curb)
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What is the correct address for the Montgomery County Engineering Department office?
A. 501 N. Thompson, Suite 105, Conroe, TX 77301
B. 501 N. Tompson, Suite 105, Conroe, TX 77301
C. 501 N. Thompson, Suite 103, Conroe, TX 77301
D. 501 N. Tompson, Suite 103, Conroe, TX 77301
(15 sec)
C. 501 N. Thompson, Suite 103, Conroe, TX 77301
What is the name of the CAD LISP command that does the following?
Creates an offset of a line on either side of the line simultaneously.
(30 sec)
DOFF
(Double Offset)
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Which of the following would NOT be found on the Traffic Signage & Pavement Markings Overall sheet?
A. Flush Valves
B. Storm Inlets
C. Irrigation Sleeves
D. Lot Numbers
(30 sec)
B. Storm Inlets
According to the current QA/QC process, how many LEVELS (i.e. number of independent reviews/reviewers) of internal plan set reviews SHOULD occur on any given project after preliminary plans are approved, but before the 1st round of agency review comments are received? (Hint: Peer Drafting Check is one of these).
(60 sec)
8 - Lead Drafter's Review, Lead Designer's Review, Peer Drafting Check, Peer Design Check, Lead Engineer's (PE's) Review, High-Level (PM+) Review, Constructability Review, Stakability (Survey) Review
Assuming a 1.15 fill factor, how much excavation (cy) is needed to fill a 20-acre site by 18"? (Round up to nearest 100 cy)
(30 sec)
~55,700 cy
(20ac x 1.5ft x 1613 cy/ac-ft x 1.15 FF)
What is the NAD83 Texas State Plane Zone for Liberty County?
(15 sec)
Central
(Central: Grimes, Montgomery, Liberty;
South Central: Waller, Harris, Brazoria, Ft Bend)
What is the name of the AutoCAD Profile Report that can be used to get vertical curve information?
(30 sec)
Incremental Stationing Report
(found in ToolSpace->Toolbox->Reports Manager)
Imagine a typical single-family section set of plans...
A pair of low-point (aka "sag") inlets shifted horizontally by ~50' (but stayed in the same P&P viewport), and were adjusted vertically by 1.0'. The associated drainage area also changed by 0.3 ac.
Assuming the drainage calculations lived on the drainage overall for this set, how many TOTAL sheets would require annotation changes purely as a result of this design change?
(60 sec)
4 sheets
Drainage Overall (flow/acreage labels)
Grading Overall (low-point elevation labels)
SWPPP Overall (inlet protection locations)
Plan/Profile (annotations in both plan & profile view)
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Per the org chart, how many first names are shared by current employees with Elevation Land Solutions? Same pronunciation, but spelling could be different. (Hint: Mike C is not Michael, Jimmy D is not James, per the org chart...)
(60 sec)
12
Amanda G, Amanda F
Aric B, Eric S
Branden K, Brandon C
Brian J, Bryan H
David Di, David Do, David K
Garret D, Garrett L
John T, Jon U
Kyle M, Kyle W
Nick R, Nik B
Ryan W, Ryan V
Sean U, Shaun W
Travis C, Travis H
Assuming full pipe flow, what is the velocity (in fps, rounded to nearest 0.1) for 25 cfs (weighted C = 0.55) going through a 36" RCP (n = 0.013) at a 0.15% slope?
(60 sec)
3.5 fps
Continuity Equation: Q = V*A
V = Q/A = Q / (d^2 * pi/4) = 25 cfs / (3'x3' * 3.14/4) = 3.54 ft/sec
What month AND year will be the Production Division's 5th "birth" day?
(30 sec)
September 2024