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J NIGERIA MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO, DELTA STATE
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
COURSE TITLE: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1Y
COURSE CODE: FEN 308
ee SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2022/2023 SESSION
Date: 8"" November, 2023 Time: 3 hours
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Instruction: Answer any 5 Question.
QUESTION ONE, MATHS
a. Simplify the following gamma function
1. TQ@e+ 1) 2amarks
2. Pe +4) 2 marks
3. Tr+8) 2 marks
Yt (eve
b. Determine the power series solution of Bessel’s equation x' + x aod (x Gute
When v=2, up to and including the term in x®
8 marks
4g =e DP
QUESTION TWO
2a Using Kirchoff’s voltage law to a serie
circuit, the differential equation is obtained as:
Where £(t)is the applied voleage and i = i(i) ts the current through the circuit.
Show that
2A a i=2*Sceetyat
b. if E@is constant, E(t)
E,and i(0) = io then,
show that,
b= F4(i0
Teetbpose that in winter the daytime temperature in faculty building is maintained at 70°F. The
heating is shut offat 10 P. M. and tumed on agg
gain at 6 A.M. Onacertain day the temperature inside
pane a M. is noted to be 65°F. The outside temperature being SO°F at 10 P.M. and had
‘pped to 40°F by 6 A.M. Obtain the temperature inside the fac g whe
re Oy Perature inside the faculty building when the heat is
QUESTION THREE
ae
oeay
3a Show that if z= Asinh y + Beoshyp, z
re e fo eo Re rete
Hene, Solve for2 when ray = tf y= 0,2 = e¥ and = 0 where
Aand B are functions of x ‘S marks
Oe 20 1
x2 wll(-1) x5 +9! c¢cpd
a¢
De tfe-1)AdsCObtain the mount of oxyzen (x) and earbon dioxi
initial conditions are équal to zero,
e (7) in the solution atime t when j=
Dall
: =
ae [8 maras)
Find the energy dissipated by the resistor in the circuit using Parseval's theorem, :
(VG1 = 10e"tV,Ry = Sohms and R, = 10 ohms
[6 marks]
QUESTION SEVEN
7a The equation of motion of a mechanical body performing damped forced vibrations in engine
is given by
Compute this equation given that x= 2% and = 0 when t=O, Write the stedy-state solution of
the mechanical body in the form ksin[+ &] [7 marks)
7b Solve the equation
98 5c 5m
Given that when t= 0, x=0 and = = ~20, Show that the values of t for stationary valves of the
steady-state solution are the roots of 6tan 3t = 7 (7 marks}/ENGII
SEMES Management |! ACADE
couRSE True: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS FoR c1v
COURSE CODE: ENG 310.
INSTRUCTIONS: Question One 1) Is COMPULSORY. Attempt only Four (4) Questions,
QUESTION 1; (25 Marks)
i 's) A new Medical Facility io be constructed in Nigeria Maritime University by TETFUND; using the
table below, Calculate the Expected time, (te) forthe completion ofthe project
i Optimistic Time ] Most Likely Tim
( Activity | OP a rae ie Pine | Expected Time
A 3 6 9
B 3 5 5
€ 4 8 2
D 7 5 9
| E 3 3 7
| F 7 8 9
G 3 8 in
H 5 6 y
1 7 7
Ib.) Using the calculated Expected time, (te), and following the procedure below;
© A, Band C can start immediately.
Dean only start when both ‘A’ & ‘B® have been completed
+ Ecan start when ‘B’ is completed.
¢ F cannot start until both *B? & ‘C? are finished.
© Gcannot start until both ‘D? & *B? are finished,
© Hean start when ‘E” is complete.
cannot start until both ‘BE’ & ‘F” are finished,
Do the following;
Construct the CPM network;
Perform Forward and Backward Pass =
State the Critical Path; .
Calculate Slack values
Determine the Project Completion Time;
1c.) Define the following; (1 mark each)
(i) Planning ji.) Decision Making (i) Forecasting iv.) Scheduling (v.) Produetion Contral
4QUESTION 2: (15 Marks) '
22.) Define facility layput and itemize four (4) of its basic types. ( marks)
2b.) Why does a firm need to look for an additional or alternative location? (5 marks)
2e,) A new Medical Facility iso be constructed in Nigeria Maritime Un
n (be constructed in Nigeria Maritime University by TETFUNI
(Kurutie Campus and, Okerenkoko Campus the best locaton for the facility. The location facie faces
rating and scores for the two potential sites ate shown inthe following table: Which isthe boat ioene
based on factor rating method? (S marks)
mal
SIN| Location Factor’ ae
Kurutie Campus | Okerenkoko Campus
1 | Facility utilization 8 3 5
2 | Total patients per month ai 4 3
3. | Employee preference 3 3
QUESTION 3: (15 Marks)
Write short notes on the follo
\ 3a.) The five (5) steps for training process. (5 marks)
3b,) The five (5) essential methods of purchasing. (S marks)
(5 marks)
3e,) ‘The five (5) differences between job evaluation and merit rating.
QUESTION 4: (15 Marks)
4 4a.) List the two (2) Techniques of Work Study and state three (3) objectives of each of them. (Smarks)
.) Define Ergonomics and explain three (3) aspects of Engineering where Ergonomics is applicable?
marks)
4c.) List three (3) Principles of Motion Economy and state four (4) key things to note when using each of
(7marks)
them.
QUESTION 5: (15 Marks)
5a.) A multibillion-dollar expansion of Nigeria airpor
{o the govt suggests extending the train line to the airport, Identify and analyze five (5) major project
(S marks)
projected. One of the many proposals submitted
stakeholders for the proposed airport-rail project
5b.) The airport expansion project in question (Sa), enumerate and briefly explain the
projecU/construction phases that would be necessary for its successful completion. (5 marks)
(ors to be considered when managing a construction project?
(5 marks)
Sb.) What are the three (3) most critical fa
State two (2) mistakes found in Bid.ers |
NIGERIA MARITIME UNIVERSITY
OKERENKOKO, DELTA state,
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
_ SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION
ey COURSE CODE & TITLE: CVE 306 CIVIL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (3 UNITS)
/ DURATION: 2HRS 30 MINS
E/ QuestionOne _(10marks) | Laboratory
2), What temperature should be used to dry most sol specimens for moisture content measurement ™
What exceptions exist, and what temperatures should be used for those exceptions?
f b) Ust the three measurements moisture content is based on.
©) 1) Ustat least 4 important equipments required for moisture content determination.
ii) State the procedures for moisture content determination.
The table below shows the result of a moisture content test of a soil sample collected along,
Kunukunuama internal road. Study it Carefully and fill up the missing spaces.
¢)
Moisture Content Determi ag
Container ID A E £
Mass of Container (Md): (g) 264 20 mal
Mass of moist soll + container (M):(@) eee 2
Mass of dry soll container (Ma):(g 2595 _{ 2461 |_270
Mass of moisture (Ma): (g)
Mass of dry soll (IMs) (g)
Moisture content (w) !
Average molsture content
i, Calculate the moisture content and i
ji, average moisture content. (show all calculations)
{ ‘Question Two (10 marks)
2) i) What is the objective of sieve analysis test?
ji) Under what circumstance is a wet sieve analysis carried out?
b) Soil samples were taken from Nigeria Maritime University’s permanent site; Sieve analysis test was
performed in the laboratory and the data below were obtained. Study the data carefully and answer
the questions below. Total weight of Sample: 500g Puce
Sieve | Sieve Weight Percentage | Cumulative | Percent
No. | Diameter | Retained, | Retained, Rn | %Retained, | Finer
(mm) Wa (8)
4 4.750 0.00 ‘t
10 2.000 40.20
20 0.850 84.60
30 (0.600) 50.20
40. 0.425, 40.00
60 0.250 106.50
14o_| 0.106 108.85
200 | 0.075 59.00
Pan — 2D
Total 498.85Question Three (10 marks)
1. Complete the table above
li, What mass of soil was lost after performing the test?
ii. Plot the grain size distribution Curve forthe calculations gotten f
from the
iv. Determine Dn Os and Du fom the graph above a
v. Calculate the Uniformity Coefficient and the Coefficient of gradation
Vic Classy the sllfrom the result gotten rom above
Liquid Limit tests were performed in the Civil Engineering Geotechnical laboratory. The data for these tests are
provided below:
Testo -F z 3) Table 03
Sample No [30 26, 25
Mass of Container Wife) __|__260|_2.60_| 2.60
Mass of Container + Wet Soil W2 (e) 27.95, 25.49 23.85
‘Mass of Container + Oven-dried Soil W3(g) | 18.85 17.49 16.66,
‘Mass of Oven dried Soil 1625 | 1489 | 1405
~Mass of water in the soil (g) 310 | 800 | 7:19
Water Content WC (%) ial
‘Number of blows, N [16 24 38
iy Caleulate the water content of each ofthe laud mit moisture cans ater they Rave been inthe oven for
at least 16 hours
ii Plot the number of drops, N, (on the log scale) versus the water content (w). Draw the best-fit straight
line through the plotted points
ili. From (ii) above determine the liquid limit (LL).
iv, Also calculate the plasticity index f plastic mit is 20%
Question Four (10 marks)
2) What is the aim of compressive strength test?
b) Describe the method of comprehensive strength test based on:
i. Mixing
fi, Compaction
li, Curing
iv. Testing
©) You were contracted for the construction of a three-storey building; and casting was made for the
columns of the ground floor. Concrete samples were taken for compressive strength test and curing was
made for 7, 14 and 28 days. Using the compressive strength test result sheet, calculate the comprehensive
strength of the samples using the data below:
Sorte [weight ot Density of os
oentticatica suet Concrete ne
sx pate cast TestDate eee Specinea Strength
oop a cube Grave ~ 5
Group at GS) |S iL ss
z at:
>
3 [avaaeas | con fasts sess] 100 aoe| as
2 [zara | cous [averanal ne = i
eas | core —|an220:3] 00 en S07
1 [ass] cou 00 Fe
2 [mares | cons 100 =
3-Luamt— core 700 aurNIGERIA MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
2" SEMESTER EXAM (2022/2023) ACADEMIC SESSION
COURSE TITLE: PORTS AND HABOUR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE: CVE 312.2 TIME: 2 HRS
INSTRUCTION — ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS
Question one (17.5 MARKS) Port & Harbour
(a) What do you understand by ports.
»(b) Explain briefly four types of ports
(© Explain briefly four ports facilities
(@) What is ports authority
(©) Write short notes on the following organization of port authority;
) Supervisory board
(ii) Executive board
(iii) Human resources
iv) Cooperate’ affaires and cooperate strategies
QUESTION 2 (17.5 marks)
. (a) what is the difference between ports and terminal
(b) State 4(four) elements of ports navigation.
(©) explain 4(four) criteria to be considered in ports development,
__ (d) explain four ship berthing approach.
« (€) List five forces that interact in the competitive landscape facing port authorities in ports
development
(f) Explain the following terms:
(H Ports Development
(i) Transshipment
(iii) Ship Berthing
QUESTION 3 (17.5 marks)(a) what are the guiding factors that pla :
M 1 ty a great role in th i
_(b) List and explain (three) components ofa harbor "ag
(6) What are the 4(four) detrimental forces aeting on breakwaters
(@ What are the factors to be considered in harbour planning
(e) List 3(three) navigational aids
QUESTION 4 (17.5 marks)
(a) Write short note on the following
Natural harbours
Semi-natural harbour
Artificial harbour
+ (b) State the four classification of breakwater
| (©) Whatis Fender
| (@ State five factors affecting the design of Quay walls
() Briefly explain the following
Refuge harbour
ii, Commercial harbour
if, Fishery harbour
QUESTION 5 (17.5 mark)
of building a port facility that would be
+ site investigation, the significant wave height
nny is awarded the contract
Ibble mound breakwater to protect the
munity of Delta state. Afte
Jesign a ru
a) Anengincering compa
located in Kurutie com:
of the river was found to be 5 meters. D
maritime structure with the data below.
Type of Amour unit - Dolos
Weight of Armor unit -2.5 vm?
Wight of filter unit =1.75 v/m°
275 tim? i
Unit weight of sea water — 1.0
Design the head and trunk for a breaking wave condition.
W= Wal? / kD (sr 1) cot 0
ta=nkA (W/ Wa)
a= nkA (Wi wi)
b) What is the primary function ofa breakwater?
¢) Name one advantage and one disadvantage each of the rubble mound break water
10COURSE CODE : CVE 318.2, TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer any four(4) Questions only
QUESTION 1
a. what is hydrological cycle? Draw a neat figure of a hydrological cycle and show the
following in it:
i. surface run off !
ii. ground water flow Hydrology
iii, evaporation
iv. transpiration
v. precipitation
vi. infiltration
(b). Explain any four of the components mentioned in (1a) above
(c). What is the importance of hydrological cycle?
(d). Outline five characteristics of hydrological cycle
QUESTION 2
(a) An Engineer is required to design a drainage system in a proposed site <
Nigeria maritime University, okerenkoko campus with an area of 4000m? for a S0y
return period, the 50yrs rainfall intensity for the region is giving by
I = 35/(t+10)°°8 cm/hrs
If the time of concentration of the area is estimated on 120minutes for wh
discharge must the engineer design the system. taken C=1
(b) Explain the three (3) types of Drainage basin“0 AA og Alo
Ab) Write short Notes on the following;
|F (i) Soil water Movement i
/ (ii) Infiltration rate
(
iii) Infiltration capacity
QUESTION 5
(a) List four forms of precipitation
(b) Briefly explain the three types of precipitation
(c) What is rainfall intensity?
(d) The rainfall depth over a section of a catchment area in Kurutie was measured
to be 150mm. if the total time of rainfall measured is 3 hours, determine the rainfall
intensity for the duration of the occurrence.
1=P/t
12NIGERIA MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
2)” SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION
COURSE TITLE: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
COURSE CODE: CVE 302
TIME: 3 Hours:
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any Four (4) questions. All questions carry equal marks.
QUESTION 1: (17.5 Marks) _ Structural Analysis
Using Double Integration Method and assuming El is constant all throughout the span for th
ye beam;
i. Obtain the deflection of point B of the beam,
ji. Obtain the maximum deflection of the beam.
300N 600N/m
400N ) &
QUESTION 2: (17.5 Marks)
Compute the midspan value of EI for the beam loaded below using double Integration Method;
Bry 5m 2m
13 Page 1 of 3QUESTION 3: (17.5 Marks)
= 12m carrying a
a) Determine the maximum deflection, 8 in a simply supported beam of length, L 12m carry!
concentrated load, P = 30kN at midspan,
. If E = 10GPa,
b) Compute the value of E16 at midspan for the beam loaded as shown in Figure 3. I
i 2
‘What value of | is required to limit the midspan deflection to 1/360 of the span?
400 Nim
» »
QUESTION 4: (17.5 Marks)
‘Analyse the continuous beam shown belo'\using slope deflection equation. Take El = constant. %
i _—20KNim oo
pirveis jalspam)
QUESTION 5: (17.5 Marks)
(a)State the difference between statically determinants and statistically indeterminate structures,
(b) State the conditions for a system in equilibrium,
(6) A simply support beam 10m long is supported at both ends, on a roller support (A) and hinge support
(@). The beam carried two concentrated loads of magnitude SkN and 7KN at 3m and 6m from support A.
Draw the shear force and bending moment diagram for the beam.
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