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Civil Engineering And Architecture - 2

Subject : engineering
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  • Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. An artistic or decorative design - especially one having characteristic arrangement and considered as a unit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The edge or contour of a shape






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






20. The exterior face of the building






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The relative lightness or darkness of a color






28. The shape and structure of something






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







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