Construction and Structures

What is the definition of construction?

• The process of repairing or fixing something.

• The process of designing or planning something.

• The process of building or assembling something, typically a structure or infrastructure.

• The process of demolishing or destroying something.

What is the definition of building?

• A structure designed and constructed to serve no purpose.

• A structure designed and constructed to serve multiple purposes.

• A structure designed and constructed without a specific purpose.

• A structure designed and constructed to serve a specific purpose.

What is the definition of structure?

• The absence of organization or arrangement.

• The arrangement or organization of parts to form a whole.

• The process of breaking down a whole into its parts.

• The act of combining multiple wholes into one.

Name three types of buildings.

• residential, commercial, industrial

• office, retail, educational

What are the different types of loads on structures and buildings?

• uniform loads, concentrated loads, distributed loads

• static loads, dynamic loads, impact loads

• compressive loads, tensile loads, shear loads

• dead loads, live loads, wind loads, snow loads, seismic loads, and thermal loads

What is construction?

• The process of designing or planning something.

• The process of building or assembling something, typically a structure or infrastructure.

• The process of demolishing or destroying something.

• The process of repairing or fixing something.

Define building.

• A structure designed and constructed to serve a general purpose.

• A structure designed and constructed to serve multiple purposes.

• A structure designed and constructed to serve a specific purpose.

• A structure designed and constructed without a specific purpose.

Explain the concept of structure.

• Structure is the process of breaking down complex systems into smaller, more manageable parts

• Structure is the arrangement of elements in a random and disorganized manner

• Arrangement and organization of elements within a system or object

• The concept of structure refers to the physical appearance of an object

List two types of buildings.

• skyscrapers

• hospitals

• schools

• residential buildings, commercial buildings

Describe the main elements that make up a structure.

• beams, columns, and foundations

• furniture, appliances, and fixtures

• doors, stairs, and ceilings

• walls, roof, and windows