Structural Engineering

Question 1

A _____ engineer designs the structural systems and structural elements in buildings, bridges, stadiums, tunnels, and other civil engineering works.

Answer 1

Structural

Question 2

Structural Design includes the process of determining _____ , _____ , and _____ of structural elements to resist forces acting in a structure.

Answer 2

Location, Material, Size

Question 3

Engineering Design Process:
1. Identify the _____
2. Explore alternative _____
3. _____ and _____ one or more viable solutions
4. _____ and _____ of solution
5. _____ solution using available resources

Answer 3

1. Problem
2. Solutions
3. Analyze, Design
4. Testing, Analyzing
5. Build

Question 4

Forces in Structural Elements.

Answer 4

Tension, Compression, Bending, Torsion

Question 5

Typical Structural Systems.

Answer 5

Arch, Truss, Frame

Question 6

Formula for Stress.

Answer 6

Force/Area

Question 7

Formula for Strain.

Answer 7

Change in Length/Original Length

Question 8

Formula for Modulus of Elasticity (Young’s Modulus).

Answer 8

Stress/Strain

Question 9

Types of Stress-Strain behavior.

Answer 9

Linear Elastic
Non-linear Elastic
Elastic-plastic
Non-linear Plastic

Question 10

Components of concrete.

Answer 10

26% Sand, 41% Gravel, 11% Cement, 16% Water, 6% Air

Question 11

The ability to withstand a give stress without failure.

Answer 11

Strength

Question 12

Property related to deformation.

Answer 12

Stiffness or Rigidity

Question 13

Formula for Axial Stiffness

Answer 13

Tension/Change in Length

Question 14

Formula for Bending Stiffness

Answer 14

Force/Displacement

Question 15

Types of framing system to provide stability for lateral loads.

Answer 15

Braced Frame, Infilled Frame, Rigid Joints

Question 16

Formula for Moment of Force.

Answer 16

Force x Distance