Structural Engineering in Art Quiz
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Structural Engineering in Art Quiz

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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?

    <p>Disruptive and global</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Continuous change of technologies</p> 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?

    <p>Factored Design (FD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers</p> 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?

    <p>Ground Lateral Resistance System (GLRS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Performance Based Design</p> 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?

    <p>Lateral Load-Resisting System (LLRS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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