Structural Integrity (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is a building's structure compared to in terms of providing stability?
What is a building's structure compared to in terms of providing stability?
A human skeleton
Which of these is NOT one of the four key aspects of structural design?
Which of these is NOT one of the four key aspects of structural design?
Building aesthetics
What does structural integrity require buildings to be?
What does structural integrity require buildings to be?
Rigid and stable
What are the two main categories of loads that buildings face?
What are the two main categories of loads that buildings face?
Static and dynamic loads
What are static loads also called?
What are static loads also called?
Vertical or gravity loads
Which is an example of a dead load?
Which is an example of a dead load?
Roof materials
Which of these is a live load?
Which of these is a live load?
Water collected on roofs
What type of load is pressure from soil against foundation walls?
What type of load is pressure from soil against foundation walls?
Environmental load
How do dynamic loads typically work on structures?
How do dynamic loads typically work on structures?
Laterally or horizontally
What design approach allows buildings to move safely during earthquakes?
What design approach allows buildings to move safely during earthquakes?
Ductile design