May 2016 Terms

Question 1

The ability of the material to absorb energy in the plastic range
A. Elasticity
B. Plasticity
C. Stiffness
D. Toughness

Answer 1

D. Stiffness

Question 2

The ability of the material to absorb energy in the elastic range
A. Resilience
B. Plasticity
C. Stiffness
D. Toughness

Answer 2

A. Resilience

Question 3

The term which refers to the ability of a material to deform in the plastic range without breaking
A. Resilience
B. Elongation
C. Ductility
D. Stiffness

Answer 3

C. Ductility

Question 4

It is the point through which the resultant of the resistance to the applied lateral force acts
A. Shear wall
B. Center of mass
C. Eccentricity
D. Center of rigidity

Answer 4

D. Center of rigidity

Question 5

The point of a structure where the resultant vertical forces acts
A. Shear wall
B. Center of mass
C. Eccentricity
D. Center of rigidity

Answer 5

B. Center of mass

Question 6

The distance between the center of mass and center of rigidity
A. Shear wall
B. Center of mass
C. Eccentricity
D. Center of rigidity

Answer 6

C. Eccentricity