Engineering Quiz 4

What is the main function of structures in civil engineering?

• To absorb contractions

• To absorb expansions

• To provide lighting

• To support high loads

What is the purpose of foundation slabs in civil engineering?

• To distribute charges on the ground

• To support one or more columns

• To support the weight of several columns and/or walls

• To handle big volumes of freight

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

• The deformation of a body is in direct proportion to the stress applied onto it

• The effort for stretching the structure

• The effort of compacting or compressing the structure

• The twisting effort

What are the two general types of bridges mentioned in the text?

• Shoes and continued shoes

• Low deep and deep

• Curved and straight

• Stationary and movable

What is the main difference between temporary deformations and permanent deformations in materials?

• Permanent deformations occur when materials get back to their original size and shape after they are released of the load

• Temporary deformations occur when materials get back to their original size and shape after they are released of the load

• Permanent deformations are always reversible

• Temporary deformations never occur in materials

What is the Elasticity constant in the mathematical equation for the law developed by Robert Hooke?

• The effort for stretching the structure

• A particular property of the solid body

• The applied stress

• The deformation of the body

What are the two types of surface ways mentioned in the text?

• Block paving and stone slabs

• Highways and Railroads

• Shoes and foundation slabs

• Continuous shoes and foundation slabs

What is the main feature that foundations must be calculated based on?

• The selection of structural systems and construction materials

• The specific standards for highway bridges

• The length, width, alignment, and intersecting angles for bridges

• The magnitude of the loads to be distributed on the surface, and the ground qualities

What is the most frequently used material for structures in civil engineering nowadays?

• Block paving

• Reinforced concrete and steel

• Wood and masonry

• Asphaltic concrete

What is the main function of surface ways in transportation?

• To facilitate motion of people, animals, or materials over obstacles

• To distribute charges on the ground

• To support high loads

• To absorb expansions or contractions of the structure