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