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