Structural Design, Loads, and Forces

What is the primary function of a building structure?

• support and transmit the building loads/Functions and forces to the ground

• support and transmit the building loads and forces

• support and transmit the building loads and forces to the ground

• none of the above

Select the three main characteristics of a structure

• stength

• height

• stability

• fire resistance

• economic value

select the component of a structural sub system that does not belong:

• beam

• column

• arch

• tower

• truss

Any action that causes a change in the shape or motion of an object is known as a ....

• load

• structural load

• force

• lateral impact

A force that acts perpendicular to the axis of the member, causing the internal particles of the member to slide against each other.

• Compression

• Shear

• Torsion

• Tension

A structural element that carries a load that is applied transverse (perpendicular) to its length and the top fibers are in compression; the bottom fibers are in tension....

• column

• truss

• beam

• footing

A structural element that is composed of smaller structural members typically configured in triangular arrangements

• truss

• i beam

• column

• isosceles triangle

Which statement best describes, "vault"?

• a structural system that stays locked and its main purpose is to be secure

• A continuous arch that forms a ceiling or roof

• individual arches formed to create one for load bearing

• folsem suns

select the structural design process.

• define problem, develop a solution, construct and test a prototype, generate concepts, evaluate, and present

• define problem, generate concepts, develop a solution, prototype, evaluate, construct

• define problem, generate concepts, develop a solution, construct and test a prototype, evaluate solution, and present

• define problem, generate concepts, develop a solution, construct and test a prototype, evaluate solution, and construct

Revise the design as necessary to correct problems with strength, stability, and compatibility with other systems would fall under which section of the structural design process...

• evaluate the solution

• construct and test prototype

• generate concepts

• develop a solution