Structural Forms (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is structural integrity?
What is structural integrity?
Buildings being rigid and stable
Which is NOT a key aspect of structural design?
Which is NOT a key aspect of structural design?
Colour scheme of the building
How do structural loads transfer through a building?
How do structural loads transfer through a building?
Through walls, beams, columns to ground
What are the two main categories of loads on buildings?
What are the two main categories of loads on buildings?
Static and dynamic loads
What are dead loads?
What are dead loads?
Weight of building structure itself
Which is an example of a live load?
Which is an example of a live load?
Furniture and people
How do dynamic loads typically act on structures?
How do dynamic loads typically act on structures?
Laterally or horizontally
What forces do wind loads create on buildings?
What forces do wind loads create on buildings?
Both positive and negative forces
Where do earthquake loads create forces on buildings?
Where do earthquake loads create forces on buildings?
Horizontal forces at the base
What do all loads create within building structures?
What do all loads create within building structures?
Stresses, deformations & displacements