Structural System

1. The two basic linear structural elements are the ____ and the ____.
a. Column
b. Beam
c. None of these
d. a and b

2. A ______ is a vertical support that transmits compressive forces downward along its
shaft.
a. a and b
b. Beam
c. Column

3. A _____ is a horizontal member that transmits forces perpendicular to itself along its
length to its supports.
a. Beam
b. Post
c. Roof

4. A beam is subject to bending and deflection, which result in an internal combination of

_________ and _________.
a. Both b and c
b. Compressive
c. Tensile Stresses

5. ______ mark points in space and provide a measure for its horizontal divisions.
a. Structure
b. Column
c. Beam

6. ______ Structural systems are cumulative by nature and eminently flexible.

a. Curve
b. Linear
c. Vertical
7. The ____ principal types of planar structural elements are the load-bearing wall
and the horizontal slab.
a. Three
b. One
c. Two

8. _______ and _______ openings with in a bearing wall tend to weaken its
structural integrity.
a. Door and Ventilator
b. Window and Door
c. All of above

9. Any opening must be spanned by an arch or a short beam called a _____.

a. Lintel
b. Beam
c. Column

10. A common example is a __________ slab.

a. Both b and c
b. Concrete
c. Reinforced Concrete

SUBMITTED BY:
M.SAHIL YASEEN

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