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






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






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






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






5. The exterior face of the building






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






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






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






9. The relative lightness or darkness of a color






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






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






12. The edge or contour of a shape






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. The shape and structure of something







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