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The purpose of a structure is to _____________.
a) enclose and define a space
b) connect two points
c) hold back natural resources
d) All of the above

Which of the following is NOT an example of a dynamic load?
a) a truck crossing a bridge
b) furniture in a room
c) a gust of wind pushing against a building
d) a person bouncing on a chair

The design and construction of structures must __________________.
a) minimize the effects of bending
b) maximize the effects of bending
c) have parts that are shaped and connected so they will bend
d) both B and C

Truss bridges make use of which shape in their design?
a) circle
b) square
c) triangle
d) rectangle

A material undergoing a sliding and separating force is subject to _________.
a) torque
b) shear
c) compression
d) tension

A material undergoing a squeezing force is subject to __________.
a) torque
b) shear
c) compression
d) tension

A material undergoing a stretching force is subject to __________.
a) torque
b) shear
c) compression
d) tension

Because concrete is weak in tension, it is ________________.
a) used as a decorative material only
b) used in flat structures only
c) used in small structures only
d) reinforced with steel rods

Cables used to support a bridge from above are called ____________.
a) stays
b) straps
c) ties
d) beams

A beam in tension
a) strut
b) tie
c) truss
d) pier

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