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Civil Engineering And Architecture - 2

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The edge or contour of a shape






2. The relative lightness or darkness of a color






3. The feel - appearance - or consistency of a surface - substance - or fabric






4. movement characterized by a patterned repetition or alteration of formal elements or motifs in the same or a modified form






5. The rules that describe how designers might put together various design elements to create an aesthetically pleasing finished product






6. A wedge-shaped stone placed in the crown of an arch






7. An arrangement of several arches whose bases form a circle and whose tops meet in the center






8. A visual principle associated with change made in size - shape -color - or tone of graphic elements






9. The exterior face of the building






10. Wedge-shaped units in a masonry arch or vault - having side cuts converging at one of the arch centers






11. A principle where some graphic elements are repeated throughout the entire design






12. The state or quality of being combined into one - that constitutes a harmonious whole






13. Wall construction utilizing a framework of vertical posts and horizontal beams to carry floor and roof loads.






14. A basic visual component or building block of designed objects






15. An individual trained in the art and science of designing and constructing buildings






16. Culturally and climatically relevant architecture using locally available materials and traditional building techniques






17. Stress or prominence given to an element of a composition






18. The quality of an object that deals with beauty - art - and taste






19. The shape and structure of something






20. The effect or illusion of motion conveyed by the relationship of structural elements in a design






21. Walls that provide support for each other and for the roof of the structure






22. The dimensions of height -depth - and width within which all things exist and move






23. A beam supporting the weight above a door or window opening






24. An engineer trained in the design and construction of public works - such as bridges and dams






25. The pleasing or harmonious arrangement or proportion of parts or elements in a design or composition






26. A curved structure used as a support over an open space - designed to support a vertical load primarily by axial compression






27. The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or shape






28. An artistic or decorative design - especially one having characteristic arrangement and considered as a unit






29. The aspect of the appearance of objects and light sources that may be described in terms of hue - lightness - and saturation







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