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