Engineering Quiz

What is the main function of structures in civil engineering?

• To save a clear space

• To contain space

• To support high loads

• To twist the structure

What is the famous law developed by Robert Hooke that is the basis for Strength of Materials?

• Archimedes' Law

• Einstein's Law

• Hooke's Law

• Newton's Law

What are the two main types of deformations in Strength of Materials?

• Tensile and compressive

• Shear and bending

• Elastic and plastic

• Permanent and temporary

What is the purpose of foundation slabs in civil engineering?

• To absorb vertical movements

• To distribute charges on the ground

• To provide lighting and signs

• To support one or more columns

Which type of surface way is mostly used by man for travel or material transportation?

• Highways

• Railroads

• Bridges

• Tunnels

What is the most efficient manner to handle big volumes of freight in transportation?

• Electric power supply

• Diesel-electric power supply

• Jet propulsion power supply

• Pneumatic induction motor power supply

What are the two general types of bridges based on their functionality?

• Arched and hanging

• Stationary and movable

• Curved and straight

• Wooden and steel

What are the loads that bridges should support without failures?

• Live loads only

• Dead loads only

• Centrifugal loads only

• Both dead and live loads

What is the main purpose of bridges in civil engineering?

• To facilitate motion over natural obstacles

• To contain space

• To support high loads

• To twist the structure

What are the two types of foundations classified based on the ground qualities?

• Concrete and steel

• Low deep and deep

• Shoes and foundation slabs

• Low deep and high deep