Word Quiz

What is the function of a foundation in civil engineering?

• To examine the electrical circuits

• To provide aesthetic maintenance

• To transfer load to underlying soil or rock

• To generate electricity

What is the purpose of a retaining wall?

• To provide sunlight for plants

• To prevent vehicle transit

• To provide structural support and prevent erosion by holding back soil.

• To save wildlife

The term 'soil mechanics' in the context of civil engineering refers to the study of ...................

• soil properties

• the examination of electrical components

• soil behavior

• ocean tides

Which one is not among the key principles of structural design in civil engineering?

• Safety

• Durability

• Functionality

• Accessibility

Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with ...........

• the design

• the constrcution

• the maintenance of the structures

• all of the above

Which one is the wrong match with the picture regarding the different types of bridges in civil engineering?

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A framework of interconnecting materials that can endure forces such as gravity, wind, mass, and pressure is called a _________.

• structure

• vehicle

• program

• tool

Wind, earthquakes, heat, impacts, rain, and snow are all examples of ___________.

• External Forces

• Internal Forces

• Weather

Force that squeezes a material together.

• Compression

• Tension

• Torsion

• Shear

Force that causes a material to curve, with compression on one side and tension on the other.

• Compression

• Shear

• Torsion

• Bending