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Module 3 Flashcards

1
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Enumerate the Human Needs and their corresponding specific nature of needs and civil engineering technical area.

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  1. Breath
    1.1 Clean Air
    1.1.1 Environmental Engineering
  2. Drink
    2.1 Safe Water
    2.1.1 Environmental Engineering
  3. Sleep
    3.1 Livable Shelter
    3.1.1 Structural and Construction Engineering
  4. Move Around
    4.1 Ways to Travel
    4.1.1 Transportation and Construction Engineering
  5. Safe from Disaster
    5.1 Earthquake Mitigation
    5.1.1 Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
    5.2 Flood Mitigation
    5.2.1 Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
    5.3 Wind Mitigation
    5.3.1 Structural Engineering
    5.4 Fire Mitigation
    5.4.1 Structural Engineering
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What is the corresponding Civil Engineering Technical Area for Clean Air?

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Environmental Engineering

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What is the corresponding Civil Engineering Technical Area for Safe Water?

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Environmental Engineering

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What is the corresponding Civil Engineering Technical Area for Livable Shelter?

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Structural and Construction Engineering

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What is the corresponding Civil Engineering Technical Area for Ways to Travel?

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Transportation Engineering and Construction Engineering

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What is the corresponding Civil Engineering Technical Area for Earthquake Mitigation?

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Structural and Geotechnical Engineering

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What is the corresponding Civil Engineering Technical Area for Flood Mitigation?

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Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

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What is the corresponding Civil Engineering Technical Area for Wind Mitigation?

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Structural Engineering

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What is the corresponding Civil Engineering Technical Area for Fire Mitigation?

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Structural Engineering

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10
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It is a specialty that deals with the analysis and design of constructed structures.

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Structural Engineering

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11
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From spacecraft to deep-sea submarines, from tiny micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) devices to long bridges and tall buildings. What area of civil engineering is this?

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Structural Engineering

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12
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Fill in the blank. A structure is always subjected to many _____ environmental forces upon it.

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loads

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13
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What do you call the omnipresent gravitational load of its own weight?

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dead load

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14
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What do you call the weight of things moving about in or upon the structure?

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live load

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15
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These are loads that originated from the occurrence of earthquakes, strong wind, or heavy snow.

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event-driven loads

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16
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It aims at providing a structure with a sufficient level of resistance against these loads at minimum cost.

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Structural Design

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17
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It is the collection of elements within construction that are assured, and designed, to support the loads applied to the structure and transmit them safely to the foundations.

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Structure

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18
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Define structure.

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It is the collection of elements within construction that are assured, and designed, to support the loads applied to the structure and transmit them safely to the foundations.

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19
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It acts as the skeleton of the building.

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Frame

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20
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It transmits the load from where it is applied to those members that support the structure.

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Floor slabs

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21
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In what direction do the floor slabs direct loads of the infrastructure?

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perpendicular to the direction of the loading

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22
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Fill in the blank. The slabs have to transfer the load _____ to supporting beams, walls, or columns.

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horizontally

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23
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It collects the load from one or more slabs and transmits it to the members supporting it.

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Beam

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True or False. Beams behave the same way as slabs but, because they concentrate the loads from slabs, they tend to carry much fewer load intensities.

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False (fewer - higher)

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25
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It is a particular form of a beam that is made up of small individual units usually arranged to form triangulated structure.

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Truss

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26
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Enumerate the different kinds of trusses.

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  1. Burr arch
  2. Arch
  3. Long
  4. Paddleford
  5. Howe (Usual)
  6. Howe (Single)
  7. Howe (Western)
  8. Haupt
  9. Warren
  10. Pratt (Revised)
  11. Childs
  12. Brown
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27
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They collect the loads from beams and slabs and transmit them downward to the foundations.

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Columns

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28
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They behave differently from the beams and slabs in that they mainly transmit loads in a direction parallel to the axis of the member.

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Columns

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29
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They carry out the same function as columns, that is, they transmit loads downwards.

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Structural Walls

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30
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In tall buildings, they serve an important function in stiffening a building against lateral loads (i.e wind).

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Structural Walls

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31
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Architecturally, structural walls serve as _________ and _________.

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divider of buildings into compartments and provider of an outer skin

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32
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True or False. Generally, walls are fairly heavy-loaded.

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False (heavy - light)

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33
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It is a wall that supports soil.

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retaining wall

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34
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True or False. A wall that supports soil (retaining wall) is similarlly behaving structurally more as a column than a wall.

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False (column - slab)

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35
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Give three examples of footing.

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  1. Simple Footing
  2. Sloped Footing
  3. Stepped Footing
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36
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They take loads from the columns and walls and transfer them to the underlying soil or rock.

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Foundations

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37
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Why does the foundation generally have to spread the load over a sufficient area of the soil for the stresses in the soil to be limited to levels that will not cause excessive settlements?

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Because the soil is normally much weaker than the materials forming the structure

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38
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It is a relatively rare form of a member, and it carries a load by tension.

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tie

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39
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These are the members that carry only compression, particularly if they are elements in a truss.

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struts

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40
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Fill in the blank. Slab transmits load horizontally to _______.

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beam

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41
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Fill in the blank.Beam transmits load fro slab to _________.

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columns

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42
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Fill in the blank. Colum transmits loads from beam to ___________.

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foundations

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43
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Fill in the blank. Foundation spreads column load into the _____.

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soil

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44
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Describe the hierarchy of members in a structure.

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  1. Slab transmits the load horizontally to a beam.
  2. Beam transmits the load from the slab to the columns.
  3. Column transmits the load from the beam to the foundations.
  4. Foundation transmits the column load into the soil.
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45
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Fill in the blank. A column supporting a bridge is generally described as ______.

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pier

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46
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Fill in the blank. A wall supporting the end of a bridge is called ______.

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abutment

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47
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It is the methodology applying these mathematical tools to be load-resistance analysis in structural design.

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Structural Reliability

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48
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It is used in the development of design codes and specifications that are followed by designers to provide acceptable levels of safety against all loads.

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Structural Reliability

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49
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What is the principle aim of structural design?

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It is the assurance of satisfactory performance within the constraints of the economy.

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50
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What is the primary complication toward achieving the principle aim of structural design in practice?

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imperfect execution and the lack of complete information

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51
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Using probability theory as a tool, it provides a rational and consistent basis for determining the appropriate safety margins.

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Reliability analysis

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52
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Its success is exhibited by the numerous reliability-based provisions developed in recent code revisions to achieve a target reliability range in the design of structural elements.

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Reliability analysis

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53
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It is defined as the probabilistic measure of assurance of performance with respect to some prescribed condition(s).

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Reliability

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54
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What condition are they referring to in the definition of Reliability?

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ultimate limit state (collapse) or serviceability limit state (excessive deflection and/or vibration)

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55
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It refers to the collapse.

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ultimate limit state

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56
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It refers to excessive deflection and/or vibration.

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serviceability limit state

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57
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Performance against failure is ensured if?

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R > S (supply exceeds demand)

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58
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The capacity of the particular bar cannot be known exactly unless it is ___________.

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tested to failure

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59
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It gives an indication of the reliability of the bar.

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proportion of bars with strength equal to or above S (assumed deterministic)

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60
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It indicates the probability of failure of the system.

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the proportion (shaded region) of bars below S

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61
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Fill in the blank. Reliability can be viewed as a ______________.

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complimentary to the probability of failure

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62
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True or False. An exposition of some basic probability concepts is a prerequisite to understanding the complexity and solutions of such problems.

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True

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63
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It means the occurrence of uncontrolled, painful, and serious conditions.

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Disaster

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64
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Enumerate the various natural disasters.

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  1. Earthquakes
  2. Volcanic eruptions
  3. Cyclones
  4. Fire
  5. Landslides
  6. Tsunami
  7. Flood
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65
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They need special consideration in building design and construction since they are more frequent, widespread, and disastrous.

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  1. Earthquakes
  2. Cyclone
  3. Fire
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66
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Why do earthquakes, cyclones, and fires need special consideration in building design and construction?

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Since they are more frequent, widespread, and disastrous

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67
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It is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth’s surface caused by the breaking and shifting of rocks beneath.

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Earthquake

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68
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Fill in the blank. During an earthquake, ground motion occurs in a random fashion in all directions radiating from a point within the earth’s crust called _________.

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epicenter

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69
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It causes vibrations in structures and induces inertia forces on them.

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epicenter

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70
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True or False. Earthquakes do not kill people, vulnerable buildings do so.

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True

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71
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Fill in the blank. The effects of earthquake ground motion create _________ and _________ that change violently within a short duration.

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vertical and horizontal forces

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72
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Fill in the blank. The _________ and _________ of the earthquake-induced load require special design and analysis considerations.

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time-varying nature and multi-directional nature

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73
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What is the fundamental approach in earthquake engineering?

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To design a structure that will not inflict injury to human lives at a reasonable cost.

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74
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What are the two types of earthquakes?

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  1. Natural earthquake
  2. Earthquakes due to induced activities
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75
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Natural earthquakes may be due to:

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a. active faults
b. movement of tectonic plates
c. due to volcanic eruptions

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76
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True or False. The displacement of rocks along faults cause an earthquake.

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True

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77
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It means a large-scale process affecting the structure of the earth’s crust.

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Tectonic

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78
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This process causes gradual movement of material within the crust of the earth.

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Tectonic

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79
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It is a mountain or hill having a crater through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the Earth’s crust.

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Volcano

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80
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These are caused by vibrations induced by atomic explosions and the collapse of ground due to faulty mining.

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Earthquakes due to induced activities

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81
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True or False. A survey of engineering literature for the past 200 years reveals many references to structural failures caused by wind.

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False (200 - 150)

82
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Enumerate the infamous bridges that failed due to the wind.

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  1. Tay Bridge in Scotland (1879)
  2. Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, Washington (1940)
83
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How many people died because of the failure of the Tay Bridge in Scotland in 1879?

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75 deaths

84
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Give the name of the building that collapsed because of the wind in the same period as the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, Washington in 1940.

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Union Carbide Building in Toronto in 1958

85
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They also create effects in structures that are also time-varying and multi-directional, just like earthquakes.

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Strong wind is caused by a hurricane, a tornado, or a storm.

86
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What is the realm of wind engineering?

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to design against such wind-related effects

87
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What is the design approach of wind engineering?

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to protect human lives with a reasonable cost

88
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It is a storm accompanied by high-speed whistling and howling winds, and it brings torrential rains.

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Cyclone

89
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It develops over the tropical oceans and blows at speeds as high as 200-240 km/hr. It is usually accompanied by lightning, thunder, and a continuous downpour of rain.

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Cyclone Storm

90
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Fill in the blank. A cyclone storm blows at a speed as high as _________.

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200 - 240 km/hr

91
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They extend from 150 km to 1200 km in lateral directions with forced winds spiraling around a central low-pressure area.

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Cyclones

92
Q

Fill in the blank. They extend from ______ to ________ in lateral directions with forced winds spiraling around a central low-pressure area.

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150 km to 1200km

93
Q

It is the central region of light winds and low pressure that has an average diameter of 20 to 30 km.

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Eye of the Cyclone

94
Q

What is the average diameter of the eye of the cyclone?

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20 to 30 km

95
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True or False. The central eye is surrounded by a ring of very strong winds extending up to 60 to 70 km beyond the center.

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False (60 to 70 - 40 to 50)

96
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The central eye is surrounded by a ring of very strong winds extending up to 40 to 50 km beyond the center. It is called what?

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wall cloud

97
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In this region, the strongest winds and torrential rains occur.

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wall cloud

98
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The following care should be taken in designing buildings in cyclone-prone areas:

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  1. Foundations should be deeper
  2. Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) framed structures are to be preferred over load-bearing structures.
  3. Sloping roofs should be avoided
  4. Cantilever projections should be avoided.
  5. Roof and parapet walls should be properly anchored to the columns and walls.
  6. Height of the buildings should be restricted.
  7. Suitable wind load should be considered in the building design
  8. Openings in the wall should be less
  9. Structure should not rest on loose soil
99
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It deals with the effective application of protective materials to the structural components, such as steel beams and columns, such that sufficient time is provided for the occupants to escape and the firefighter to arrive.

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Fire Engineering

100
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True or False. The research in fire engineering provides data to be incorporated into design and construction codes and specifications.

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True

101
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True or False. The fire load in a building should be kept to the maximum possible.

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False ( maximum - minimum)

102
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It indicates the amount of heat liberated in kiloJoules per square meter of the floor area of any compartment by the combustion of the content of the building including its own combustible part.

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Fire load

103
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How is the fire load determined?

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by multiplying the weights of all combustible materials by their respective calorific values and dividing that by floor area.

104
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A building may be made more fire resistant by:

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  1. Using suitable materials
  2. Taking precautions in building construction
  3. By providing fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers
105
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The fire-resisting material should have the following characters:

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a. It should not disintegrate under the effect of heat
b. It should not expand under heat so as to introduce unnecessary stresses in the building
c. The material should not catch fire easily
d. It should not lose its strength when subjected to fire

106
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How can a building be made more fire-resistant?

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  1. by minimizing the use of combustible materials
  2. by protecting steel by fire resistant paints
  3. by providing stairs at suitable positions and protecting them from fire.
107
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A bridge is a key element in a transportation system for three reasons:

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  1. It likely controls the capacity
  2. It is the highest cost per mile
  3. If the bridge fails, the system fails
108
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What will happen if the width of a bridge is insufficient to carry the number of lanes required to handle the traffic volume?

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The bridge will be a constriction to traffic flow

109
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What will happen if the strength of a bridge is deficient and unable to carry heavy trucks?

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load limits will be posted and truck traffic will be rerouted

110
Q

True or False. The bridge controls both the area and height of the traffic carried.

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False ( area and height - volume and weight)

111
Q

What will happen when a bridge is removed from service and not replaced?

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  1. The transportation system may be restricted in its function
  2. Traffic may be detoured over routes not designed to handle the increase in volume.
  3. Users of the system experience increased travel times and fuel expenses
112
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What will happen when a bridge is removed from service and not replaced?

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  1. The transportation system may be restricted in its function
  2. Traffic may be detoured over routes not designed to handle the increase in volume.
  3. Users of the system experience increased travel times and fuel expenses.
113
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True or False. Normalcy does not return until the bridge is repaired or replaced.

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True

114
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True or False. Balance must be achieved between handling future traffic volume and loads and the cost of a heavier and wider bridge structure.

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True

115
Q

It is always a foremost consideration but so should measures to prevent deterioration.

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Strength

116
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True or False. Bridge design can be categorized according to material and bridge type.

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True

117
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What is one unique feature of a bridge design?

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It is closely integrated with construction

118
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Enumerate some of the typical bridges.

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  1. Stone Arch Bridges
  2. Wooden Bridges
  3. Metal Truss Bridges
  4. Suspension Bridges
  5. Metal Arch Bridges
  6. Reinforced Concrete Bridges
  7. Girder Bridges
119
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True or False. Structural engineers often become building design specialists because building design is more frequently in demand than fridge or dam designs.

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True

120
Q

Enumerate the basic elements of a building.

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  1. Foundation
  2. Plinth
  3. Walls and Column
  4. Sills, lintels, and chejjas
  5. Doors and windows
  6. Floors
  7. Roofs
  8. Steps, stairs, and lifts
  9. Finishing work
  10. Building services
121
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It is the most important part of the building.

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Foundation

122
Q

Where does the building activity start?

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with digging the ground for the foundation and then building it

123
Q

It is the lowermost part of the building.

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Foundation

124
Q

It transfers the load of the building to the ground.

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Foundation

125
Q

It is the portion of the wall between the ground level and the ground floor level.

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Plinth

126
Q

Fill in the blank. The plinth is usually made of ______.

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stone masonry

127
Q

Fill in the blank. If the foundation is on piles, a plinth beam is cast to _________.

A

support wall above floor level

128
Q

What is provided at the top of the plinth? Give its the usual thickness.

A

A damp roof usually 75 mm thick plain concrete course

129
Q

What is the function of the plinth?

A

to keep the ground floor above ground level, free of dampness

130
Q

True or False. The height of the plinth is not less than 500 mm. It is required that the plinth level is at least 200 mm above the road level so that connections to the underground drainage system can be made.

A

False (500 - 450)( 200 - 150)

131
Q

Their function is to transfer the load of the structures vertically downwards to transfer it to the foundation.

A

Walls and Columns

132
Q

True or False. A window frame should be directly placed over the masonry.

A

False (it should not be directly placed over the masonry)

133
Q

How is the window frame should be placed over the masonry?

A

It should be placed over 50 mm to 75 mm thick plain concrete course provided over the masonry.

134
Q

What do you call the course between the masonry and window frame?

A

sill

135
Q

These are the R.C.C or stone beams provided over the door and window openings to transfer the load transversely so as to see that door or window frame is not stressed unduly.

A

Lintels

136
Q

True or False. The width of the lintels is equal to the width of the wall while the thickness to be provided depends upon the opening size.

A

True

137
Q

It is the projection given outside the wall to protect doors and windows from the rain.

A

Chejja

138
Q

True or False. Chejjas are usually made of R.C.C.

A

True

139
Q

Fill in the blank. The projection of chejjas varies from _____ to ______.

A

600 mm to 800 mm

140
Q

Its function is to give access to different rooms in the building and to deny access whenever necessary.

A

Doors

141
Q

True or False. The number of doors should be the minimum possible.

A

True

142
Q

They are provided to get light and ventilation in the building.

A

Windows

143
Q

They give working/useful areas for the occupants.

A

Floors

144
Q

How is the ground floor prepared?

A

It is prepared by filling bricks bats, waste stones, and gravel and well compacted with not less than 100 mm sand layer on its top.

145
Q

It is the topmost portion of the building which provides the top cover to the building.

A

roof

146
Q

True or False. Roofs must leak.

A

False (it should be leak proof)

147
Q

It gives convenient access from ground level to ground floor level.

A

steps

148
Q

What is the ideal size for steps?

A

250 to 200 mm wide and 150 mm rise

149
Q

True or False. In no case the size of two consecutive steps is different.

A

True

150
Q

It gives access from floor to floor.

A

Stairs

151
Q

They are provided for the convenience of old and disabled persons.

A

lifts

152
Q

Where should the lift be located?

A

near the entrance

153
Q

True or False. Hostels with G+3 floors can be built without lifts.

A

True

154
Q

What is the maximum number of floors permitted without lifts in residential flats?

A

G + 2 floors

155
Q

Lifts are available at what capacity?

A

4 to 20 people

156
Q

This is what the bottom portion of the slab (ceiling), walls, and top of the floor need.

A

Finishing with plaster

157
Q

How is the finishing provided?

A

with whitewash, distemper or paints or tiles

158
Q

These are the water supply, sanitation and drainage works, electric supply work and construction of cupboards, and who cases.

A

Building services.

159
Q

It is built in the house property near the street for storing water from the municipal supply or from the tanker.

A

sump

160
Q

It is made so as to get water in the kitchen, bathrooms, water closets, sinks, and garden taps.

A

Plumbing work

161
Q

What is used for draining rainwater from roofs?

A

down take pipes of at leat 100 mm diameters

162
Q

True or False. Proper slopes should be given to the roof towards the down take pipe.

A

True

163
Q

Fill in the blank. The pipes should be fixed at _____________ so that rainwater is directed to the down take pipe easily.

A

10 to 15 mm below the roof

164
Q

These are to be connected to stoneware pipes with suitable traps and chambers.

A

sanitary fittings

165
Q

These are connected to the underground drainage of municipal lines or to the septic tank.

A

Stone ware pipes

166
Q

These are required for building services. They are in the form of showcases, cupboards, racks, etc.

A

carpentry works

167
Q

It is an essential part of building services. The building should be provided with sufficient points for the supply of lights, fans, and other electric gadgets.

A

electric supply

168
Q

The planning and construction of a building should be aimed at fulfilling the following requirements:

A
  1. Strength and stability
  2. Dimensional stability
  3. Resistance to dampness
  4. Resistance to fire
  5. Heat insulation
  6. Sound insulation
  7. Protection against termite attack
  8. Durability
  9. Security against burglary
  10. Lighting and ventilation
  11. Comforts and convenience
  12. Economy
169
Q

The building should be capable of transferring the expected loads in its life period safely to the ground. The design of various structural components, like slabs, beams, walls, columns, and footing, should ensure safety. None of the structural components should buckle, overturn, or collapse.

A

Strength and Stability

170
Q

Excessive deformation of structural components gives a sense of instability and results in a crack in walls, flooring, etc. All structural components should be designed so that deflections do not exceed the permissible values specified in the codes.

A

Dimensional Stability

171
Q

Dampness in a building is a great nuisance and it may reduce the life of the building. Great care should be taken in planning and in the construction of the building to avoid dampness.

A

Resistance to Dampness

172
Q

Regarding achieving resistance to fire, the basic requirements laid down in the codes are:

A

a. the structure should not ignite easily
b. building orientation should be such that the spread of fire is slow
c. In case of fire, there should be means of easy access to vacate the building quickly.

173
Q

A building should be so oriented and designed that it insulates the interior from heat.

A

Heat Insulation

174
Q

Buildings should be planned against outdoor and indoor noises.

A

Sound Insulation

175
Q

Buildings should be protected from termites.

A

Protection from termite

176
Q

Each and every component of the building should be durable.

A

Durability

177
Q

This is the basic need the owner of the building expects.

A

Security against Burglary

178
Q

For healthy and happy living natural light and ventilation are required. Diffused light and good cross ventilation should be available inside the building.

A

Lighting and Ventilation

179
Q

Various units in the building should be properly grouped and integrated keeping in mind the comfort and convenience of the user.

A

Comforts and Conveniences

180
Q

Economy without sacrificing comfort, convenience, and durability is another basic requirement of the building.

A

Economy

181
Q

It refers to the study of the causes of an engineering event, usually a disaster or failure of some kind.

A

Forensic Engineering

182
Q

It refers to the investigation of a structural failure.

A

Forensic Engineering

183
Q

They reveal the weakness in design and provide guidance for future designs.

A

Forensic Engineering

184
Q

What are the activities associated with forensic engineering?

A
  1. determination of the physical or technical causes of accidents or failures
  2. preparation of reports
  3. presentation of testimony or advisory opinions
185
Q

True or False. In case of major disasters, often a team of experts is assembled to study the cause of the disaster and to make recommendations to prevent future disasters.

A

True

186
Q

The collapse of the building was caused by the bombing that destroyed ground-level columns in front of the building. Which building is it?

A

1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City

187
Q

What is the reason that vigorous interest in forensic engineering has developed over the past two decades, especially in the United State?

A

rash of spectacular collapses that occurred in the late 1970s and early 1980s

188
Q

When was the Committee on Forensic Engineering (CFE) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) formed?

A

1982

189
Q

What does CFE stand for?

A

Committee on Forensic Engineering

190
Q

When did the Committee on Forensic Engineering become a technical council of ASCE?

A

1984

191
Q

How many committees do the Technical Council of Forensic Engineers (TCFE) have?

A

8

192
Q

TCFE stands for __________.

A

Technical Council of Forensic Engineers

193
Q

Technical Council of Forensic Engineers (TCFE) addresses two broad interests. What are these?

A

a. the recognized need of our profession to learn from its failures
b. the rapidly increasing number of engineering professionals specializing in forensic engineering

194
Q

In examining the activities of the ASCE, one sees that the scope of civil engineering investigations can be quite large, encompassing the following disciplines:

A
  1. Structures
  2. Geotechnical Works
  3. Highways
  4. Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Facilities
  5. Culverts and pipelines
  6. Air Transportation and aerospace
  7. Environmental Facilities
  8. Hydraulics, irrigation, and drainage installations
  9. Architectural technology
  10. Materials Engineering
195
Q

To develop and implement means for disseminating accurate and complete information regarding the nature and causes of structural failures in civil-engineered projects. They act as a vehicle for coordinating and assisting in the dissemination of forensic engineering information generated by other organizations, both within and from outside ASCE.

A

Committee on Dissemination of Failure Information (CDFI)

196
Q

To develop objectives for change in the design and construction industry specifically targeted to reducing the incidence and severity of failures in civil-engineered projects. To pursue implementation of these changes and to act as a liaison between ASCE and other professional societies and organizations to pursue the prevention of failures.

A

Committee on Practices to Reduce Failures

197
Q

To enhance the competent and ethical practice of forensic engineering. The committee develops practice guidelines, seminars, and conference sessions aimed at elevating the understanding of professionals engaged in the investigative and judicial arenas.

A

Forensic Practices Committee

198
Q

To improve the practice of Civil Engineering by promoting the study of failure case histories in educational activities.

A

Committee on Education

199
Q

To identify research needs related to the investigation of constructed facilities that do not perform in accordance with the established standards; define the research problems and assign priorities to them; develop effective means of implementing the results.

A

Committee on Technology Implementation

200
Q

To review manuscripts, technical notes, and discussions submitted to the council for publication in the Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities and to be responsible for the publication of papers sponsored by the Council.

A

Publications Committee

201
Q

To develop guidelines that engineers can follow so as to avoid failures caused by misuse of hardware, operating system software, and civil engineering software in the planning, modeling, analysis, design, and operation of civil engineering facilities.

A

Task Committee on Avoiding Failures Caused by Computer Misuse

202
Q

To produce a document to be titled “Guidelines for Lift-Slab Construction,” which will provide the design professional with information on aspects of the planning, design, and administration of a lift-slab project.

A

Task Committee on Lift-Slab Construction

Civil Engineering Orientation by Renz Magtalas (8 decks)

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