A type of load that is fixed, like the weight of structural elements.

Which is the most destructive during earthquakes?

A vector active structural framing that borrows its rigidity and stability from the triangulation of web members.

The space within the web of a truss between 2 panel points on a chord.

Defined as load per unit area that a particular material is subjected to.

A type of stress that tends to shorten an object or material

The general term refering to the changes in geometry or material form of an object or structural element as a result of being subjected to loads and stresses.

Curvilinear deformation due to simultaneous compressive & tensile stresses.

For buildings with more than 200 meters in height, the dominant consideration are earthquake loads more than wind loads.

During typhoons, the most vulnerable buildings are those made with lightweight materials.

Buildings that have complex or composite shapes suffer concentrated damages at their_____?

This building belong to what structural category?

This structure belongs to what structural category?

These are samples of local hardwood species that are commonly used as structural supports, except?

It is the catalyst of the chemical reaction needed to transform the separate ingredients into concrete.

The arbitrary ratio of cement-sand-gravel for class C concrete.

The maximum allowable slump of reinforced beams and walls.

This type of support is also used at one end of a bridge to allow for translation in one direction.

A type of support that can resist both vertical & horizontal forces, but has no resistance against moment.