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What is the main focus of structural engineering in art?

Creating aesthetically pleasing structures (correct)

Following engineering procedures and rules

Applying mathematical analysis for design

Combining technical expertise with scientific knowledge

What does the art of structural engineering involve?

Innovative and efficient structural solutions (correct)

Conforming to engineering procedures

Following architectural principles

Dreaming and defiance

What is one of the challenges in the civil-structural engineering profession due to technological changes?

Local competition without global impact

Static technologies requiring no refreshing

Stagnant technologies causing no disruptions

Continuous learning due to rapid changes in technology (correct)

What is a characteristic of the changes in technology mentioned in the text?

Disruptive and global Signup and view all the answers

Why is lifelong learning necessary in the field of civil-structural engineering?

Continuous change of technologies Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the design loads that are multiplied by a load factor to account for uncertainties and safety margins in the design process?

Factored Design (FD) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for developing building codes in the United States?

ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the system or components that provide resistance against lateral forces exerted on a structure by the ground or soil?

Ground Lateral Resistance System (GLRS) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of design applies when the building height exceeds the building code limit?

Performance Based Design Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the system or components in a structure designed to resist lateral loads, such as wind or seismic forces, and provide stability to the building?

Lateral Load-Resisting System (LLRS) Signup and view all the answers