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