Questions and Answers
What type of load remains in place or is removed slowly?
Which of the following correctly defines stress in a material?
What is the term for the ratio of lateral strain to axial strain in a material?
At what stress level do most metals typically exhibit elastic behavior?
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Which material behavior describes a specimen that does not return to its original shape after a load is removed?
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Young's modulus is the proportional constant between which two material properties?
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What characteristic is true for a material exhibiting true elastic behavior?
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In the axial tension test, what occurs to the cross section of a material?
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What is a primary responsibility of civil and construction engineers?
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Which material is NOT commonly used in civil engineering constructions?
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Which factor is NOT considered when selecting materials in construction engineering?
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What is the main criterion that determines whether a material fails under load?
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What type of loading is characterized by loads that remain constant over time?
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Sustainable development has become an ethical issue for civil engineers since what year?
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In the selection of materials, which aspect directly relates to the availability of resources?
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What is a catastrophic failure in civil engineering?
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Study Notes
Civil and Construction Engineering Overview
- Essential for providing and maintaining societal infrastructure, including buildings, water systems, wastewater processing, and transport networks.
- Involves planning, design, construction, and maintenance, with a focus on understanding material behavior and performance.
Material Engineering Concepts
- Materials engineers handle material selection, specification, and quality control based on various properties.
- Environmental sustainability is crucial; established as an ethical concern in the ASCE Code of Ethics in 1997.
- Common materials include steel, aggregate, concrete, masonry, asphalt, and wood, with less frequent use of aluminum, glass, plastics, and composites.
Factors Influencing Material Selection
- Availability and cost of raw materials significantly impact selection.
- Considerations include manufacturing costs, transportation expenses, placement methods, and maintenance needs.
Mechanical Properties of Materials
- Materials respond to external loads through deformation, influenced by properties, load type, and geometry.
- The failure of materials can lead to catastrophic structural collapses.
Loading Conditions
- Static loads: Sustained direct forces that remain for an extended period; can be permanent or gradually removed.
- Dynamic loads: Cause shock or vibration; classified as periodic, random, or transient.
Stress and Strain Concepts
- Deformation is proportional to the force applied, normalized by cross-sectional area (stress) and original length (strain).
- Stress (σ) calculated as force divided by area; strain (ε) as change in length divided by original length.
Elastic Behavior of Materials
- True elastic materials return to original shape after load removal; common in most metals under low stress.
- Elastic deformation involves stretching atomic bonds without altering atomic arrangement.
Young's Modulus
- Defines the relationship between stress and strain for homogeneous, isotropic, and linear elastic materials.
- Proportional constant known as the modulus of elasticity (E).
Poisson's Ratio
- In axial tension, material elongation causes lateral cross-section reduction; opposite occurs in axial compression.
- Poisson's ratio (ν) expresses the ratio of lateral strain to axial strain.
Elastoplastic Behavior
- Some materials show linear elastic behavior until reaching a yield point; beyond this, strain increases with minimal stress increase.
- Characterizes materials that transition from elastic to plastic deformation upon stress increment.
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This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of civil and construction engineering, focusing on the vital infrastructure that supports society, including water systems, waste management, and structural design. Explore the roles and responsibilities of engineers in maintaining these essential facilities.
