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What is the primary function of a floor slab in a building?
What is the primary function of a floor slab in a building?
- To carry both the live and dead load (correct)
- To distribute the weight of the building evenly
- To support the walls and roofing
- To provide additional structural support to the columns
What is the classification of a beam that supports one or more smaller beams?
What is the classification of a beam that supports one or more smaller beams?
- Simple beam
- Continuous beam
- Cantilever beam
- Girder (correct)
What is the term used to describe the tendency of a force to cause rotation at an axis?
What is the term used to describe the tendency of a force to cause rotation at an axis?
- Distributed load
- Bending moment (correct)
- Concentrated load
- Transverse load
What is the most common type of reinforced concrete floor system?
What is the most common type of reinforced concrete floor system?
What is the primary purpose of reinforcement bars in a two-way slab?
What is the primary purpose of reinforcement bars in a two-way slab?
What is a factor that influences the type of floor system used in a building?
What is a factor that influences the type of floor system used in a building?
What is the primary purpose of using strong and durable structural members in building design?
What is the primary purpose of using strong and durable structural members in building design?
What is the minimum required compressive strength of concrete in psi?
What is the minimum required compressive strength of concrete in psi?
What is the purpose of a column in a building structure?
What is the purpose of a column in a building structure?
What is the definition of a short column in reinforced concrete?
What is the definition of a short column in reinforced concrete?
What are the two common methods of testing concrete strength?
What are the two common methods of testing concrete strength?
What is reinforced concrete?
What is reinforced concrete?
