Principles of Building Structures and Design
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What is the main focus of the Principles of Building Structures course?

  • The construction process and its application
  • The introduction to triangulations and bridge construction
  • The classification of structures and building design concepts (correct)
  • The historical development of building structures

    • What is the main difference between wood and timber?

  • Wood is processed, while timber is natural
  • Wood is used for building structures, while timber is used for flooring
  • Wood is natural, while timber is processed (correct)
  • Wood is used for building foundations, while timber is used for building walls

    • What is the primary goal of the course for the students' future projects?

  • To understand the construction process
  • To apply the concepts of building design (correct)
  • To learn about the historical development of building structures
  • To know the different types of building materials

    • What is the quote 'Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards' trying to convey?

    <p>The value of learning from mistakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the instructor for the Principles of Building Structures course?

    <p>Arch.Ma.Cecilia C.Madi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the quote 'The road to success is always under construction'?

    <p>Success is a continuous process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the inherent weakness of concrete?

    <p>In tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of steel reinforcement in concrete?

    <p>To take up the tensile stresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of element carries lateral loads in a structure?

    <p>Beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a base or foundation in a structure?

    <p>To spread the loads from columns or walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is triangulation used for in geometry and trigonometry?

    <p>To determine the location of a point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structure is reinforced concrete commonly used in?

    <p>A wide range of structures, including bridges, industries, and residential buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key benefits of using timber in building construction?

    <p>Environmental benefits and insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using timber frames in building construction?

    <p>They can be used when the ground conditions are poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of timber as a roofing material?

    <p>It is generally light and easy to work with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of construction is described by the term 'timber frame'?

    <p>Panelised structural walls and floors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was timber historically the most abundant material for building roof structures?

    <p>It was widely available and had an excellent strength-to-weight ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the environmental benefits of using timber in building construction?

    <p>It can be sustainably sourced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of timber that makes it suitable for visually exposed structures?

    <p>Its texture and appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of steel design?

    <p>Designing steel structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of combining steel and timber in a structure?

    <p>It produces light and competitive structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of timber that makes it suitable for use as tension, compression, and bending members?

    <p>Its capability to act as different types of members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of steel framing in terms of construction time?

    <p>It has a faster build-time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of steel beams in a structure?

    <p>They resist loads applied laterally to their axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between triangulation and trilateration in surveying?

    <p>The use of angles versus distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for combining triangulation and trilateration?

    <p>Triangulateration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the two sides of a triangle when a force is applied to one of its corners?

    <p>They are squeezed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of triangle is formed by the diagonal beams in a Warren truss?

    <p>Equilateral triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the stretching of the third side of a triangle when a force is applied to one of its corners?

    <p>Tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of triangle is formed by the diagonal beams in a Howe truss?

    <p>Isosceles triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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