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