Structures and Loads

What are the different types of structures?

• Hierarchical Structure

• Flat Structure

• Virtual Structure

• Functional Structure, Divisional Structure, Matrix Structure, Network Structure, Team Structure

Name the structural elements commonly found in buildings.

• doors, windows, stairs, ceilings

• furniture, appliances, decorations, curtains

• plumbing, electrical wiring, HVAC systems, insulation

• columns, beams, walls, floors, roofs, foundations

What are the types of loads that act on buildings?

• dead loads, live loads, wind loads, snow loads, seismic loads, and thermal loads

• structural loads, environmental loads, internal loads

• static loads, dynamic loads, temperature loads

• vertical loads, horizontal loads, torsional loads

Define forces on structures.

• Forces that are only present in natural structures

• Forces that only act on living organisms

• External loads or internal stresses that act on a structure

• Forces that do not affect the stability of a structure

Explain stress and strain in structures.

Which type of structure is commonly used in bridges?

• Cantilever

• Beam

• Arch

• Truss

What is the purpose of columns in a building structure?

• To prevent earthquakes

• Vertical support and weight distribution

• To increase the floor space

• To provide aesthetic appeal

How do dead loads differ from live loads?

• Dead loads are permanent or stationary, while live loads are temporary or moving.

• Dead loads and live loads are the same thing.

• Dead loads are loads that are applied to a structure while it is under construction, while live loads are loads that are applied to a structure after it is completed.

• Dead loads are temporary or moving, while live loads are permanent or stationary.

What are the primary forces that act on a structure?

• compression, tension, shear, bending, and torsion

• pressure, temperature, velocity, density, and viscosity

• expansion, contraction, vibration, rotation, and deflection

• gravity, friction, magnetism, electricity, and heat

What is the formula to calculate stress in a structure?

• stress = force - area

• stress = force + area

• stress = force * area

• stress = force / area