WorksheetsStructural Engineering True or False
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Structural engineering is NOT usually considered a specialty within civil engineering.
True
False
Pyramids are very stable structures because of their triangle base and rectangular sides.
True
False
Dams Are barriers that have the ability to raise the level of water and produce energy.
True
False
Cantilevers are supported on both ends of the structure.
True
False
Snow on a structure is considered a live load.
True
False
Static load is the same as live load.
True
False
A Structural Engineer needs to be concerned with the safety of their design goals.
True
False
Buckling can help support a structure.
True
False
The design process is always linear and must be followed in exact order.
True
False
Brainstorming different solutions is an important part of the design process.
True
False
The goal of the design process is to create the perfect design on the first try.
True
False
Improving a design is only necessary if it completely fails during testing.
True
False
Structural Engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the ___________ and __________ of structures that support or resist loads.
Testing and Analysis
Analysis and Destruction
Analysis and Design
Design and Construction
The Channel Tunnel (often called the 'Chunnel' for short) is an undersea tunnel linking what two countries?
Southern England and Northern France.
Ireland and Great Britain
Northwest Alaska and Russia
This tunnel doesn’t exist
What are the three uses of waterways?
Trade, storing agricultural waste, generating solar power
Recreation, producing electricity from wind, growing crops underwater
Transportation, Serving as landfills, and providing internet access
Transportation, Travel and Trade, and Recreation
What does a foundation prevent?
Air from entering the building
Uneven settlement
Sunlight from reaching the building
Snow from accumulating on the roof
The weight of a structure itself is considered what type of load?
Live Load
Dead Load
Environmental Load
Variable Load
Which is NOT a structural force we covered in this unit?
Compression
Tension
Bending
Torsion
Compression happens when a material is:
Pressed Together
Pulled Apart
Twisted
None of the above
Tension happens when a material is:
Pressed Together
Pulled Apart
Twisted
None of the above
What is the first step of the design process?
Improve
Ask
Test
Plan
Which step involves brainstorming different ideas before deciding on a solution?
Create
Ask
Imagine
Plan
In which stage of the design process should you build a prototype or model of your product?
Create
Ask
Imagine
Plan
What is the goal of the testing stage of the design process?
Gather Feedback
Make sure the product works as expected
Identify areas of improvement
All of the above
In what stage of the design process should you make changes or adjustments based on testing results to improve the design?
Test
Improve
Plan
Research
