WorksheetsStructures Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of these is NOT a natural structure?
Cave
Bridge
Tree
Mountain
Why must all structures be built to withstand a load?
To look nice
To be strong
To be tall
To be colorful
Which type of load does not change or changes very slowly?
Dead load
Wind load
Live load
Dynamic load
What type of load is always moving or changing?
Live load
Permanent load
Dead load
Static load
What forces act on the top and bottom of surfaces of a beam loaded from above?
Tension and compression
Shear and torsion
Bending and twisting
Pulling and pushing
Where should a beam be reinforced to strengthen its ability to handle a load on its top surface?
Underneath
On the sides
At the ends
In the middle
What is a tie?
A type of beam
A structural element in tension
A decorative item
A type of knot
What is the difference between a tie and a strut?
A tie is in tension, a strut is in compression
A tie is in compression, a strut is in tension
A tie is horizontal, a strut is vertical
A tie is vertical, a strut is horizontal
What type of bridge uses a series of triangular frames to support the roadbed?
Suspension bridge
Arch bridge
Truss bridge
Beam bridge
From what two materials are bridges most commonly built?
Wood and plastic
Steel and concrete
Brick and stone
Glass and aluminum
Concrete is weak in tension. How is this overcome?
By making it thicker
By using wood
By using steel reinforcement
By painting it
What is the purpose of the substructure of a high rise building?
To support the upper floors
To store water
To provide decoration
To house the elevators
Which of these is a dynamic load?
Furniture
Wind
Roof
Walls
What is the main purpose of a foundation in a building?
To make it look good
To store items
To support the structure
To provide insulation
Which of these is an example of a live load?
The walls
People walking
The weight of the roof
Books on a shelf
