Question 1

A structural subcomponent using the triangle shape is rarely used in structural design because of its inherent instability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A ____ is a structural member which projects beyond its support and is supported at only one end.

Accepted Answer

A)   truss
B)   suspension cable
C)   cantilever
D)   beam C

Question 3

____ forces try to pull the element apart such as the force on the rope in a tug-of-war.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tension
B)   Torsion
C)   Shear
D)   Bending A

Question 4

Beams are primarily designed to resist ____ forces.

Accepted Answer

A)   torsion
B)   tension
C)   bending
D)   shear

Question 5

____ form(s)the basis for classical Newtonian mechanics.

Accepted Answer

A)   Newton's laws of motion
B)   Special relativity
C)   Newton's law of gravitation
D)   Hooke's Law

Question 6

A(n)____________________ factor determines how much a product,or an element within a product,is overbuilt.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ factor determines how much a product,or...

Question 7

____________________ (also known as torque)is most associated with mechanical systems,such as motors,engines,and the related moving parts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ (also known as torque)is most associated...

Question 8

When a calculation is to include the weight of the material making up the structure,as well as loads that may be distributed over the entire surface,a(n)____ load (UDL)measure is used.

Accepted Answer

A)   unevenly distributed
B)   unevenly dispersed
C)   uniform dispersed
D)   uniform distributed

Question 9

In applications such as an automobile drive shaft or simply spinning on a single rope swing seat,the structural element is under torsion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is a vector?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a vector?...

Question 11

____________________ are lines that describe both the direction and magnitude of a force being applied to the system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are lines that describe both the...

Question 12

Bow's notation is a method of identifying forces within a structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If the breaking point of a jack is 6,000 pounds,and the maximum expected load is 4,000 pounds,what is the safety factor?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the breaking point of a jack...

Question 14

A(n)____________________ is a body that supports a load and resists external forces without changing its shape,except for that due to the elasticity of the material(s)used in construction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a body that supports a...

Question 15

_____ loads include the weight of all occupants in the building as well as things that can be moved,such as furniture

Accepted Answer

A)   Dead
B)   Dynamic
C)   Live
D)   Static

Question 16

The stage after the elastic stage is known as the ____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)   dynamic
B)   failure
C)   breaking
D)   plastic

Question 17

If a 10-inch block changes in length by 0.5 inches,what is the strain?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a 10-inch block changes in length...

Question 18

____ is the conscious decision on the part of the designer to produce a product that will become outdated in a defined time frame.

Accepted Answer

A)   Durability
B)   Planned obsolescence
C)   Post-structuralism
D)   Automatic safety factor

Question 19

Modern ____________________ bridge designs are capable of spanning the greatest distance of all bridge designs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Modern ____________________ bridge designs are capable of...

Question 20

Dynamic loads are characterized by forces at rest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Designing Structural Systems

A structural subcomponent using the triangle shape is rarely used in structural design because of its inherent instability.

A ____ is a structural member which projects beyond its support and is supported at only one end.

____ forces try to pull the element apart such as the force on the rope in a tug-of-war.

Beams are primarily designed to resist ____ forces.

____ form(s) the basis for classical Newtonian mechanics.

A(n)____________________ factor determines how much a product,or an element within a product,is overbuilt.

____________________ (also known as torque)is most associated with mechanical systems,such as motors,engines,and the related moving parts.

When a calculation is to include the weight of the material making up the structure,as well as loads that may be distributed over the entire surface,a(n) ____ load (UDL) measure is used.

In applications such as an automobile drive shaft or simply spinning on a single rope swing seat,the structural element is under torsion.

What is a vector?

____________________ are lines that describe both the direction and magnitude of a force being applied to the system.

Bow's notation is a method of identifying forces within a structure.

If the breaking point of a jack is 6,000 pounds,and the maximum expected load is 4,000 pounds,what is the safety factor?

A(n)____________________ is a body that supports a load and resists external forces without changing its shape,except for that due to the elasticity of the material(s)used in construction.

_____ loads include the weight of all occupants in the building as well as things that can be moved,such as furniture

The stage after the elastic stage is known as the ____ stage.

If a 10-inch block changes in length by 0.5 inches,what is the strain?

____ is the conscious decision on the part of the designer to produce a product that will become outdated in a defined time frame.

Modern ____________________ bridge designs are capable of spanning the greatest distance of all bridge designs.

Dynamic loads are characterized by forces at rest.