Question 1

Explain the major differences between designing buildings for earthquake resistance and for wind resistance.

Accepted Answer

Designing buildings for earthquake resis

Question 2

Highest wind speeds are usually obtained in

Accepted Answer

A) tornadoes. 
B) wind storms. 
C) thunderstorms. 
D) hurricanes. 
A) tornadoes. 
B) wind storms. 
C) thunderstorms. 
D) hurricanes.

Question 3

The loads on a beam are generally expressed in

Accepted Answer

A) lb/ft2. 
B) lb/ft. 
C) lb. 
D) lb/ft3. 
E) none of the above. 
A) lb/ft2. 
B) lb/ft. 
C) lb. 
D) lb/ft3. 
E) none of the above.

Question 4

The total approximate gravity load on a floor in a typical wood frame residential building is

Accepted Answer

A) 50 psf. 
B) 30 psf. 
C) 5 psf. 
D) 10 psf. 
E) none of the above. 
A) 50 psf. 
B) 30 psf. 
C) 5 psf. 
D) 10 psf. 
E) none of the above.

Question 5

Check the occupancy, among those given below, for which the design floor live load is the largest. Single family residence
Office building Library reading room Library stack room Parking garage floor

Accepted Answer

Single family residence
Office

Question 6

Using sketches and notes, explain the ballooning effect in buildings.

Accepted Answer

The ballooning effect in buildings refer

Question 7

The two main categories under which all building loads may be classified are

Accepted Answer

A) terrestrial loads and celestial loads. 
B) dead loads and live loads. 
C) gravity loads and lateral loads. 
D) first- class and second- class loads. 
A) terrestrial loads and celestial loads. 
B) dead loads and live loads. 
C) gravity loads and lateral loads. 
D) first- class and second- class loads.

Question 8

A reinforced concrete beam measures 12 in. × 24 in. in cross section. If the density of reinforced concrete is 1 50 lb/ft3, the weight of the beam is

Accepted Answer

A) 350 lb/ft. 
B) 450 lb/ft. 
C) 300 lb/ft3. 
D) 300 lb/ft. 
E) 300 lb. 
A) 350 lb/ft. 
B) 450 lb/ft. 
C) 300 lb/ft3. 
D) 300 lb/ft. 
E) 300 lb.

Question 9

For wind blowing along one of the two major axes of a rectangular building, the side walls are subjected to positive (toward- the- wall)pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which is a smaller unit of measurement pound or Newton? Give the approximate relationship between them.

Accepted Answer

Newton (N)is smaller

Question 11

Which of the following occupancies has the highest floor live load?

Accepted Answer

A) Library stack rooms 
B) Offices 
C) Hotel guest rooms 
D) Classrooms 
E) Library reading rooms 
A) Library stack rooms 
B) Offices 
C) Hotel guest rooms 
D) Classrooms 
E) Library reading rooms

Question 12

In which situation(s), is the secondary roof drainage system required and in which situation(s)is it not required?

Accepted Answer

The secondary drainage system

Question 13

The loads on a column are generally expressed in

Accepted Answer

A) lb/ft2. 
B) lb/ft. 
C) lb. 
D) lb/ft3. 
E) none of the above. 
A) lb/ft2. 
B) lb/ft. 
C) lb. 
D) lb/ft3. 
E) none of the above.

Question 14

The unit of measurement for load on a column in the U.S. System of units is pound (#)or kip. What is the corresponding unit in the SI System of units?

Accepted Answer

Newton (N)

Question 15

List three important factors and the manner in which they affect the number of fatalities caused by building collapses in an earthquake (EQ).

Accepted Answer

1. EQ intensity: the greater the EQ inte

Question 16

The design snow load on a roof is a function of

Accepted Answer

A) roof slope. 
B) wind exposure classification of the site. 
C) ground snow load of the location. 
D) all of the above. 
E) both A and B. 
A) roof slope. 
B) wind exposure classification of the site. 
C) ground snow load of the location. 
D) all of the above. 
E) both A and B.

Question 17

A rectangular building with a near- flat roof is acted upon by wind at right angle to one of the walls. Which of the following envelope surfaces will be acted upon by positive (toward- the- surface)pressure and which envelo surfaces will be subjected to suction (negative pressure)?
Windward wall Leeward wall Side walls
Roof

Accepted Answer

Windward wall Positive pressur

Question 18

What is the minimum slope required of a roof?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the minimum slope required of...

Question 19

An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale is

Accepted Answer

A) twice as strong as a 6.0 earthquake. 
B) 10 times stronger than a 6.0 earthquake. 
C) 100 times stronger than a 6.0 earthquake. 
D) 500 times stronger than a 6.0 earthquake. 
E) none of the above. 
A) twice as strong as a 6.0 earthquake. 
B) 10 times stronger than a 6.0 earthquake. 
C) 100 times stronger than a 6.0 earthquake. 
D) 500 times stronger than a 6.0 earthquake. 
E) none of the above.

Question 20

What is the difference between floor live load and occupancy load?

Accepted Answer

No difference, the t

Exam 3: Loads on Buildings

Explain the major differences between designing buildings for earthquake resistance and for wind resistance.

Highest wind speeds are usually obtained in

The loads on a beam are generally expressed in

The total approximate gravity load on a floor in a typical wood frame residential building is

Check the occupancy, among those given below, for which the design floor live load is the largest. Single family residence Office building Library reading room Library stack room Parking garage floor

Using sketches and notes, explain the ballooning effect in buildings.

The two main categories under which all building loads may be classified are

A reinforced concrete beam measures 12 in. × 24 in. in cross section. If the density of reinforced concrete is 1 50 lb/ft3, the weight of the beam is

For wind blowing along one of the two major axes of a rectangular building, the side walls are subjected to positive (toward- the- wall)pressure.

Which is a smaller unit of measurement pound or Newton? Give the approximate relationship between them.

Which of the following occupancies has the highest floor live load?

In which situation(s), is the secondary roof drainage system required and in which situation(s)is it not required?

The loads on a column are generally expressed in

The unit of measurement for load on a column in the U.S. System of units is pound (#)or kip. What is the corresponding unit in the SI System of units?

List three important factors and the manner in which they affect the number of fatalities caused by building collapses in an earthquake (EQ).

The design snow load on a roof is a function of

What is the minimum slope required of a roof?

An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale is

What is the difference between floor live load and occupancy load?

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