Structural Engineering Quiz

What are the two major types of structures?

• Frame and shell

• Raft and slab

• Box and basement

• Pile and mass

What are the two major causes of structure failure?

• Poor design and engineering

• Material or connection failure

• Static and dynamic forces

• Compression and tension

What is the purpose of the foundation or substructure?

• To support the weight of the structure

• To prevent the structure from sinking into the ground

• To provide stability

• All of the above

Which of the following is a type of superstructure?

• Mass superstructure

• Bearing wall superstructure

• Framed superstructure

• All of the above

What forces generally cause structures to fail?

• Static and dynamic forces

• Compression and tension

• Shear and torsion

• All of the above

Which property of a beam refers to its ability to not break under a force?

• Strength

• Elasticity

• Hardness

• Toughness

What is deflection in relation to a beam?

• The distance the center of the beam moves up or down when put under a load

• The force or pressure that is put on a beam

• The distance between the columns that support the beam

• The amount of energy the material can absorb without breaking

Which of the following is a beam material?

• Steel

• Brick

• Wood

• All of the above

What are the different stress types on a beam?

• Compression, tension, shear, torsion

• Bearing stress, combination stress

• Flexion, flexure strength

• All of the above

What determines how much a beam will bend?

• Material type

• Shape and size of beam

• Span of length

• All of the above