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What is the main focus of structural engineering in art?
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?
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?
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?
What is a characteristic of the changes in technology mentioned in the text?
Why is lifelong learning necessary in the field of civil-structural engineering?
Why is lifelong learning necessary in the field of civil-structural engineering?
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?
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?
Which organization is responsible for developing building codes in the United States?
Which organization is responsible for developing building codes in the United States?
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?
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?
Which type of design applies when the building height exceeds the building code limit?
Which type of design applies when the building height exceeds the building code limit?
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?
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?
