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Civil Engineering And Architecture - 2

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 29 questions in 20 minutes. 2 minutes extra for reading the instructions.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A curved structure used as a support over an open space - designed to support a vertical load primarily by axial compression






2. The exterior face of the building






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The edge or contour of a shape






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






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






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






22. The shape and structure of something






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






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






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






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






27. The relative lightness or darkness of a color






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






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