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Section A 2022 Flashcards

1
Q

The Eurocodes are a series of 10 European standards, with each one of these codes consisting of several parts.

True or False?

A

True

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A reinforced concrete beam 900mm deep spans a clear distance of 6.1m between two supporting concrete walls. Each wall is 300mm thick. The effective span of the beam is…

A

6.4m

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The moment used for the design of a reinforced concrete slab is normally expressed in what units?

A

kNm

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4
Q

Which of the following materials performs notoriously poorly in fire?

Concrete, Stone, Blockwork, Steel, None of the above

A

Steel

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5
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10mm dia. Shear links are to be used in a reinforced concrete beam. If the required Asw/s ratio is 0.75, a suitable spacing of the links longitudinally is…

A

200mm

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The reason why external masonry walls in the UK are of cavity wall construction is..

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The cavity between the two skins provides thermal insulation and prevents damp penetration

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Q

Which of the following does NOT describe a system for providing lateral stability in building structures:

Torsion restraints
Cross Bracing
Shear walls
Rigid joints
Core structures

A

Torsion restraints

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8
Q

Which of the following statements about timber is NOT correct:

  • low strength in tension and compression
  • long spans can be achieved using glulam
  • most of the structural timber used in this country is obtained from deciduous trees
  • it has a high strength to weight ratio
  • none of the above
A

Most of the structural timber used in this country is obtained from deciduous trees

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9
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EC3 and EC5 are design standards used to design steel and masonry structures.

True or False?

A

False

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10
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In which part of a masonry arch would you expect tension to occur?

A

Immediately above the extrados of the arch

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The problem of lateral torsional buckling is addressed in structural steelwork beam design by ensuring the beam is physically restrained from moving sideways.

True or false?

A

True

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12
Q

Which of the following words does NOT describe a defect in a piece of timber?

Shake, Roll, Knot, Wane, Honeycombing

A

Roll

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13
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Which of the following design criteria is NOT associated with serviceability?

Deflection, Collapse, Cracking, Vibration, Leakage

A

Vibration

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14
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Which of the following does NOT describe a potential failure mode of a structural steelwork beam?

Web bearing, Web buckling, Flange Bearing, Flange Buckling, Shear

A

Flange Bearing

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