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Civil Engineering Architecture

Subject : engineering
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The load carrying capacity of a structural member






2. That portion of the means-of-egress system between the exit access and the exit discharge or the public way






3. A device used to condition and circulate air as part of a heating - ventilating - and air-conditioning (HVAC) system






4. Legal requirements designed to protect the public by providing guidelines for structural - electrical - plumbing - and mechanical areas of a structure






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






6. The process of changing the topography of a property for a purpose






7. A support condition in which translation of a structural member is restricted in two directions but rotation is not restricted. A pin support provides two perpendicular reaction forces when the member is loaded`






8. Forces or other actions that result from the weight of building materials - occupants and their possessions - and environmental effects






9. A condition of a frame or structure in which a slight disturbance in the loads or geometry of the structure does not produce large displacements or fai






10. The maximum compressive stress a material can withstand without failure






11. Drawings - plans - specifications - etc. associated with a construction project






12. Engineered materials designed to keep out liquid water and prevent air infiltration while allowing water vapor to escape from inside the home






13. An instrument used to measure electric power






14. A heavy material installed over a roof membrane to prevent wind uplift and shield the membrane from sunlight






15. The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion thereof is designed






16. made up of members from the architectural registration boards of the 50 states. Its primary function is to maintain records for state boards - architects - and interns






17. The moving of soil to affect the elevation of land at a construction site`






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






19. A soil that displays a good representation of all particle sizes. For instance - well-graded sand will contain a fairly even distribution of coarse - medium - and fine sand






20. The science of determining relative positions of points on or near the Earth's surface






21. Law that specifies how and for what purpose each parcel of private real estate may be used. Also called zoning code






22. The lowest - widest part of the foundation that distributes the load over a broad area of the soil






23. Broad-leafed trees that seasonally shed their leaves






24. An electric safety switch that automatically opens a circuit when excessive amperage occurs.






25. The maximum stress a material subjected to a stretching load can withstand without tearing






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






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






28. A unit designed to produce forced air or hot water for heating and cooling






29. The period of time over which rain is measured. For example in the case of annual rainfall measurements - the duration is one year






30. An engineer trained in the design and construction of public works - such as bridges or dams - and other large facilities






31. An instrument used to measure electric power






32. Brickwork - concrete block work - and stonework






33. The energy needed to warm outside air leaking into a building through cracks around doors - windows - and other areas






34. Polyurethane foam sprayed in place on a low-slope roof then covered with a protective coating






35. A sloping roof






36. The professional society representing the field of architecture and others working in the architecture field






37. A fitting with a removable plug that is placed in plumbing drainage pipe lines to allow access for cleaning out the pipe






38. A structural member - usually horizontal - that carries a load that is applied transverse to its length






39. The area of floor or roof representing the surface area from which an applied uniform load is assumed to transfer to a supporting structural member






40. A force that acts along the longitudinal axis of a structural member. Axial tension causes elongation of the member. Axial compression causes shortening of the member






41. The minimum moisture content - expressed as a percentage of the oven dry soil weight - at which the soil will begin to flow when subjected to a small shearing force. The liquid limit is determined using a standard liquid limit device






42. A fitting with a removable plug that is placed in plumbing drainage pipe lines to allow access for cleaning out the pipe






43. The lower part of a building - which transfers structural loads from the building to the soil






44. A category used to determine structural requirements based on occupancy of the building






45. Steel bar used to reinforce concrete






46. A vertical pipe installed to provide circulation of air to and from any part of the drainage system






47. A wide shallow footing usually constructed of reinforced concrete






48. A number that indicates the portion of rainwater that will be discharged by a particular surface






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






50. A fitting that is used to control the flow of fluid or gas