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Civil Engineering And Architecture - 2
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engineering
Instructions:
Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A basic visual component or building block of designed objects
post and lintel construction
unity
line
element of design
2. The pleasing or harmonious arrangement or proportion of parts or elements in a design or composition
voussoir
dome
space
balance
3. An engineer trained in the design and construction of public works - such as bridges and dams
shape
dome
civil engineer
line
4. Culturally and climatically relevant architecture using locally available materials and traditional building techniques
emphasis
vernacular architecture
color
bearing walls
5. The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or shape
shape
line
space
vernacular architecture
6. The effect or illusion of motion conveyed by the relationship of structural elements in a design
architect
movement
form
texture
7. A beam supporting the weight above a door or window opening
unity
lintel
balance
value
8. The feel - appearance - or consistency of a surface - substance - or fabric
texture
architect
form
pattern
9. The relative lightness or darkness of a color
value
architect
vernacular architecture
texture
10. Walls that provide support for each other and for the roof of the structure
bearing walls
pattern
element of design
movement
11. The edge or contour of a shape
arch
element of design
voussoir
line
12. The exterior face of the building
facade
element of design
unity
design principles
13. An artistic or decorative design - especially one having characteristic arrangement and considered as a unit
keystone
movement
pattern
balance
14. The quality of an object that deals with beauty - art - and taste
aesthetics
dome
emphasis
balance
15. The dimensions of height -depth - and width within which all things exist and move
rhythm
keystone
color
space
16. An arrangement of several arches whose bases form a circle and whose tops meet in the center
facade
pattern
vernacular architecture
dome
17. A principle where some graphic elements are repeated throughout the entire design
lintel
aesthetics
dome
repetition
18. movement characterized by a patterned repetition or alteration of formal elements or motifs in the same or a modified form
rhythm
emphasis
element of design
civil engineer
19. A visual principle associated with change made in size - shape -color - or tone of graphic elements
element of design
balance
contrast
vernacular architecture
20. The aspect of the appearance of objects and light sources that may be described in terms of hue - lightness - and saturation
color
bearing walls
value
dome
21. An individual trained in the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
civil engineer
architect
aesthetics
bearing walls
22. A wedge-shaped stone placed in the crown of an arch
pattern
balance
keystone
shape
23. The shape and structure of something
civil engineer
form
dome
space
24. A curved structure used as a support over an open space - designed to support a vertical load primarily by axial compression
rhythm
design principles
arch
bearing walls
25. Wall construction utilizing a framework of vertical posts and horizontal beams to carry floor and roof loads.
pattern
keystone
post and lintel construction
voussoir
26. Stress or prominence given to an element of a composition
line
emphasis
aesthetics
civil engineer
27. Wedge-shaped units in a masonry arch or vault - having side cuts converging at one of the arch centers
voussoir
contrast
design principles
post and lintel construction
28. The state or quality of being combined into one - that constitutes a harmonious whole
aesthetics
unity
bearing walls
facade
29. The rules that describe how designers might put together various design elements to create an aesthetically pleasing finished product
space
design principles
contrast
emphasis