Building Code and Structural Engineering Quiz

Which organization publishes the International Building Code (IBC)?

• National Green Building Council (NGBC)

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• International Code Council (ICC)

• International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

What is the purpose of the International Building Code (IBC)?

• To regulate the safety of electrical systems in buildings

• To establish standards for fire sprinkler systems in buildings

• To promote sustainable construction practices

• To provide regulations for the design and construction of buildings

What does the term 'occupant load' refer to?

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Which type of load is the self-weight of the building?

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What is the term used for forces that act on the structure in varying ways, such as people or furniture?

• Live load

• Thermal/settlement load

• Dynamic load

• Lateral load

Which type of force opposes the stretching out of an object?

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Which type of structural element is commonly used to resist lateral loads and can be of cross braced, inverted V braced, or diagonal braced configurations?

• Torsion Bars

• Braced Frames

• Shear Walls

• Moment Resisting

What is the term for the degree to which a structural element changes shape when a load is applied?

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Which term refers to the ability of a material to return to its original shape after stress or loads are removed?

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Which type of support or connection is characterized by being able to rotate freely?

• Pinned

• Rolled

• Simple

• Fixed