Intro to Civil Engineering Midterm

These field considers the structural design of more than buildings: e.g., buildings, bridges, dams, electrical and communication towers, port facilities, retaining walls, subways, etc.

• Civil Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Construction Management
• Design Engineering

These field considers all aspects of designing buildings.

• Civil Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Construction Management
• Design Engineering

The focus on designing new transportation systems and infrastructures, including highways, airports, trains, bridges, etc.

• Structural Engineer
• Transport Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Environpmental Engineer

An engineer trained in the design and construction of public works, such as bridges, dams, and other large facilities.

• Civil Engineer
• Transport Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Environpmental Engineer

It is the oldest branch of engineering.

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Caves were last used as habitats around _____ BC.

• 5000
• 7000
• 8000
• 9000

The finest source of marble is ____________ from which the marble used in the Parthenon was cut.

• Peru
• Mount Sinai
• Machu Picchu
• Mount Pentelicus

The pre-Columbian Inca site of __________ sits on a mountain ridge in Peru.

• Peru
• Mount Sinai
• Machu Picchu
• Mount Pentelicus

It is a term used to categorize methods of construction which use locally available resources and traditions to address local needs.

• Vernacular architecture
• Design
• Ancient Architecture
• Material Design

These are structures in Egypt that were built as monuments to house the tombs of the pharaohs

• Tombs
• Pyramids
• Altars
• Museums