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1It is the unit deformation of a material subjected to an applied load.
- AStress
- BStrain
- CDeflection
- DTorsion
2It is the unit strength of element.
- AStress
- BStrain
- CDeflection
- DTorsion
3The distance between two structural supports is called:
- ASpan Length
- BBay Length
- CDevelopment Length
- DOverhang
4Representative force or of the cumulative effects of forces.
- AResultant Forces
- BComponent of a Force
- CFriction
- DConcurrent Force
5________ is an advantage of steel over concrete?
- ABrittleness
- BElasticity
- CResistance to corrosion
- DTorsion
6The ratio of Lateral Strain I Longitudinal Strain
- APoisson’s Ratio
- BSafety Factor, fs
- CHooke’s Law
- DModulus of Elasticity
7Load that is movable or transferable is called:
- ALive Load
- BSeismic Load
- CWind load
- DDead Load
8This type of load can be computed accurately.
- ASeismic Load
- BWind load
- CDead Load
- DLive Load
9The capacity of the material to absorb energy without danger of being permanently deformed
- AModulus of Resilience
- BTemperature Effect
- CStrain Rate Effect
- DModulus of Resistance
10Weight of the beam is an example of
- ADead Load
- BLive Load
- CSeismic Load
- DWind load
11Ties are used for what type of structural elements?
- AColumns
- BSlabs
- CFootings
- DBeams
12A Structural Member whose function is to Transfer the Loads from a Building Safely into to Ground
- AFootings
- BColumns
- CBeams
- DSlabs
13It is the Ultimate Bearing Capacity divided by a factor of safety. However, in certain situations, usually on soft soil sites, large settlements may occur under loaded foundations without actual shear failure occurring. In such cases “this” is based on the allowable settlement.
- AAllowable Bearing Capacity
- BSettlement Capacity
- CFoundation Capacity
- DBearing Capacity
14Thickness of slab not be less than ________.
- A75mm
- B50mm
- C100mm
- D150mm
15For Slab, Main Bars are parallel to the ________ side
- AShorter
- BOpposite
- CPerpendicular
- DLonger
16Study of External Forces applied on a body inducing any motion.
- ADirection
- BMagnitude
- CDynamic
- DStatics
17For Slab, Temperature Bars are Parallel to your longer side
- ALonger
- BOpposite
- CPerpendicular
- DShorter
18A type of concrete floor which has no supporting beams.
- AFlat Slab
- BDrop Panel
- COne way Slab
- DTwo way Slab
19The minimum diameter of Temperature Bars in slab is ________.
- A12mm
- B13mm
- C10mm
- D25mm
20Amount of force
- AMagnitude
- BDirection
- CStatics
- DDynamic
21What support the Shear Wall?
- AFootings
- BBeams
- CColumns
- DSlabs
22What is poured after drilling a hole for bored Piles?
- AConcrete
- BMortar
- CSteel
- DEpoxy Polymer
23It is formed, sawed or tooled groove in a concrete structure to create a weakened plane and regulate the location of cracking resulting from the dimensional change of different parts of the structure.
- AContraction Joint
- BExpansion Joint
- CCold Joint
- DConstruction Joint
24When laying concrete, it is sometimes not possible to pour in one setting. It can be due to weather, time constraints, lack of materials or even by design. Hence, there will now be a separation between old and newly concrete once concrete pouring resumes. What do you call this?
- AConstruction Joint
- BExpansion Joint
- CContraction Joint
- DCold Joint
25It allows the independent movement between adjoining structural members in order to prevent crack. It allows for thermal expansion and contraction.
- AExpansion Joint
- BContraction Joint
- CConstruction Joint
- DCold Joint
26An undesirable discontinuity in concrete that occurs when a layer of concrete hardens before the rest of the concrete is poured in what is meant to be a single, solid mass.
- ACold Join
- BExpansion Joint
- CContraction Joint
- DConstruction Joint
27Construction joints in floors shall be located within _________ of spans of slabs, beams and girders.
- Amiddle third
- Bthe middle
- Cthe edge
- DJoints Not Allowed
28_________ are called pedestal. Pedestal may be designed without reinforcements if the imposed compression is less than 0.85؃’ c
- AShort Columns
- BTied Columns
- CSpiral Columns
- DLong Columns
29Also called as extensometer Instrument to measure a minute deformation
- AStrain Gauge
- BStress trajectories
- CYield Strength
- DRupture Strength
30Large beams supporting a smaller beam is called:
- AGirder
- BGirt
- CTie Beam
- DLintel
31What happens to reinforcing steel on a reinforced concrete slab or beams when it is about to collapse?
- AYield
- BCrack
- CRupture
- DCreep
32Honey comb in concrete can be limited by the use of:
- AVibrator
- BRetarder
- CAdmixture
- DCompactor
33A Slab whose main reinforcement is provided in both direction
- ATwo way Slab
- BBoth Direction Slab
- CBoth way Slab
- DDual-direction Slab
34Rapid hardening cement is called “early ________ cement”.
- ASetting
- BCuring
- CCracking
- DCrippling
35This has the effect of delaying the onset of hardening and reducing the rate of hydration process in concrete:
- ARetarder
- BVibrator
- CAdmixture
- DCompactor
36Slump test is done in fresh in order primarily to determine:
- AWorkability
- BWater Content
- CElasticity
- DRigidity
37Newton (N) is the SI unit of Force and was named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his contributions to the field of Mechanics. It is denoted by N and is expressed in
- Akg m/s2
- Bkg m2/s
- Ckg m/s
- Dkg m2/s2
38Strength in which materials breaks or cracks
- ARupture Strength
- BStrain Gauge
- CYield Strength
- DStress Trajectories
39Pascal (PA), the SI unit of stress, is expressed in
- AN/m2
- Bkgm/s2
- Ckg/m
- DN/m
40A set of forces having all its directions converge at a common point
- AConcurrent force
- BParallel forces
- CFree body diagram
- DCoplanar forces
41The deformation of a body under the action of an applied force. It is the ration of the change in size and shape to the original size and shape of the body.
- AStrain
- BStress
- CTorsion
- DDeflection
42It is ratio between the unit stress and unit deformation caused by stress. Derived by Hooke’s law
- AModulus of Elasticity
- BYoung’s Modulus
- CStress Trajectories
- DStrain Gauge
43Study of External Forces applied on a body while being remain at rest
- AStatics
- BEngineering Mechanics
- CDynamics
- DStrength of materials
44It is the stress caused by an applied load that acts to reduce the length of a material along the axis of, the applied load.
- ACompressive Stress
- BNormal stress
- CTensile Stress
- DShear Stress
45It is the stress caused by an applied load that tends to elongate the material along the axis of the applied load.
- ATensile Stress
- BShear Stress
- CNormal stress
- DCompressive Stress
46It is the stress caused by a pair of opposing forces that acts along parallel lines through the material.
- AShear Stress
- BTensile Stress
- CNormal stress
- DCompressive Stress
47The internal resisting moment of a beam. It is opposite in sense to the bending moment but of the same magnitude
- AModulus of Resistance
- BModules of Resilience
- CStrain Rate Effect
- DTemperature Effect
48It is the length embedded reinforcement required:
- ADevelopment length
- BOverhang
- CBay length
- DSpan length
49Strength that produce a limiting permanent set
- AYield Strength
- BStress Trajectories
- CStrain Gauge
- DRupture Strength
50_______ are placed at proper intervals to beams to prevent them from shearing.
- AStirrups
- BStiffener
- CTies
- DWires
51________ are placed at proper intervals to columns to prevent them from buckling.
- ATies
- BStiffener
- CStirrups
- DWires
52A branch of engineering that deals with external forces of a rigid bodies
- AEngineering Mechanics
- BStatics
- CDynamics
- DStrength of materials
53Study external forces applied on a body inducing any motion.
- ADynamics
- BEngineering Mechanics
- CStatics
- DStrength of materials
54Lines depicting the direction but not the magnitude of the principal stress of the beam
- AStress Trajectories
- BStrain Gauge
- CModulus of Elasticity
- DYoung’s Modulus
55Property that enables deformity upon the force applied and recovers after removing such force
- AElasticity
- BDuctility
- CYield Strength
- DRupture Strength
56Property that enables the materials to deform under tensile load
- ADuctility
- BElasticity
- CToughness
- DMalleability
57The ability to deform under compressive strength
- AMalleability
- BToughness
- CElasticity
- DDuctility
58The brittle behaviour low temperature can cause in a normally ductile material
- ATemperature Effect
- BStrain Rate Effect
- CModulus of Resilience
- DModulus of Resistance
59The ability to absorb energy before rupturing
- AToughness
- BDuctility
- CElasticity
- DMalleability
60Gradual permanent deformation produced by continuous application of loads
- ACreep
- BElastic Deformation
- CPermanent set
- DStress Relaxation
61Ratio of longitudinal stress to the corresponding longitudinal strain caused by the stress
- AModulus of Elasticity
- BStress Trajectories
- CYoung’s Modulus
- DStrain Gauge
62Series of concentrated loads with varying magnitude
- AVarying Load
- BConcentrated Load
- CUniform Load
- DMoment
63It is an assemblage of framing members designed to support gravity loads and resists lateral forces.
- AStructure
- BBridge
- CConcrete Building
- DSteel Frame
64Occupancies and structures housing or supporting toxic or explosive chemicals or substance; Non-building structures storing, supporting or containing quantities of toxic or explosive substances.
- AHazardous facilities
- BEssential facilities
- CStandard Occupancy
- DSpecial Occupancy
65The consist of the weight of all materials and other fixed or permanent loads.
- ADead Load
- BWind Load
- CLive Load
- DSeismic Load
66Study of External Forces Applied on a body while being remain at rest
- AStatics
- BDynamic
- CMagnitude
- DDirection
67A wall design to resist the lateral displacement of soil other materials.
- ARetaining Wall
- BExterior Wall
- CShear Wall
- DBearing Wall
68It is a Horizontal or nearly horizontal system acting to transmit lateral forces to the vertical- resisting elements, including the horizontal bracing systems.
- ADiaphragm
- BDual System
- CSlab
- DScaffolding
69It is one in which the lateral stiffness is less than 70of the stiffness of the story above.
- ASoft story
- BWeak story
- CStory shear
- DStory drift
70It is one in which story strength is less than 80% of the story above.
- AStory shear
- BWeak story
- CSoft story
- DStory drift
71It is secondary effect on shears, axial forces and moments of frame members due to the action of the vertical induced by horizontal displacement of the structure resulting from various loading.
- ALateral deflection
- BAfter shock
- CCamber
- DP-delta effect
72It is an artificial stone derived from a mixture of properly proportioned amount of hydraulic cement, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates and water, with or without admixture.
- AConcrete
- BReinforced Concrete
- CMasonry
- DPrecast Concrete
73A material other than aggregate, water, or hydraulic cement used as an ingredient of concrete and added to concrete before or during its mixing to modify its properties
- AAdmixture
- BInert materials
- CWater Proofing
- DAccelerator
74The sharp bending or buckling when a column is loaded heavily is called:
- ACrippling
- BElongation
- CSagging
- DStrengthening
75Usual failure if long column:
- ABuckling
- BCrushing
- CFatigue
- DCrippling
76Reinforcing bars put in contact to act as a unit called:
- ABundled bars
- BBottom bar
- CTemperature bars
- DTendons
77Structural member that is subjected to transverse load which bends it:
- ABeam
- BPier
- CColumn
- DFooting
78A set of forces having the same direction but do not converge at a common point
- AParallel Forces
- BCoplanar Forces
- CFree Body Diagram
- DConcurrent force
79What is the purpose of the stirrups aside from resisting vertical and diagonal tensions in a beam?
- AHold longitudinal bars in place
- BResist flexure
- CServe as temperature bars
- DResist shrinkage
80The degree to which a location is subjected to earthquake risk, usually refers to the frequency of occurrence and magnitude of past earthquake and expectation of future earthquake activity:
- AElasticity
- BPlasticity
- CElectricity
- DSeismicity
81What do you call a column that is not aligned to a lower floor column?
- APlanted
- BEccentric
- CFloating
- DElectricity
82Type of pre-stressing for which tension is applied prior to the placing of concrete.
- APre tensioning
- BPrecast Concrete
- CPre-Stressed Concrete
- DPost Tensioning
83The failure of a base when heavily loaded columns strike a hole through it is due to:
- APunching shear
- BCrippling
- CFlexural stress
- DSingle shear
84The force adhesion pre unit area of contact between two bonded surface is:
- ABond stress
- BAxial stress
- CAdhesive stress
- DHydrostatic Pressure
85What is the temporary force exerted by a device that introduce tension into a pre-stressing tendons?
- AJacking force
- BPre-stressing force
- CDriving force
- DTensile force
86The time-dependent decrease in strength capacity in a constrained material
- AStress Relaxation
- BElastic Deformation
- CPermanent Set
- DCreep
87______ is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other.
- AFriction
- BResulting Forces
- CComponent of a Force
- DConcurrent Force
88The gradual downward movement of an engineering structure due to compression of the soil below the foundation:
- ASettlement
- BCreep
- CLiquefaction
- DCompaction
89The ability of soil to allow water to flow through it.
- APermeability
- BCapillarity
- COsmosis
- DSeepage
90Insert materials in concrete which occupy more than 75% of the volume of the hardened concrete:
- AAggregates
- BCrushed Rocks
- CGravel
- DSand
91Insert materials in concrete which occupy more than 75% of the volume of the hardened concrete:
- AAggregates
- BCrushed Rocks
- CSand
- DGravel
92The wall that resists horizontal forces (wind and earthquake) applied in a plane of the wall:
- AShear wall
- BBearing wall
- CDam
- DDike
93It is a for me, sawed, or groove in a concrete structure to create a weakened plane and regulate the location of cracking resulting from the dimensional change of different parts of the structure.
- AContraction Joint
- BConstruction Joint
- CSeismic Gap
- DHole
94It is a method of pre-stressing in which tendons are tensioned after concrete has hardened.
- APost-Tensioning
- BPre-Stressed Concrete
- CPre-Tensioning
- DPrecast Concrete
95Also called the Shear Modulus, it is the ratio of shear stress to the shear strain and is denoted by G.
- AModulus of Rigidity
- BPoisson’s Ratio
- CYoung’s Modulus
- DBulk Modulus
96The greatest stress at which a material is capable of sustaining the applied load without deviating from the proportionality of stress to strain. It is expressed in psi or kg/mm2
- AProportional Limit
- BElastic Limit
- CAtterberg Limit
- DPlastic Limit
97Testing of concrete when using transit mix
- ATesting laboratory
- BBatching plant
- COn site
- DAnywhere but witnessed
98What is the most important determinant of concrete strength?
- AWater
- BCement
- CSand
- DGravel
99For Two Way Slab, the ratio of the Longer span (L) to the shorter span (B) is
- AL/B < 2
- BL/B < 4
- CL/B >= 2
- DL/B > 4
100What deformation does a beam experiences?
- ADeflection
- BDeformation
- CElongation
- DCompression
101It is the first stress in a material at which an increase in strain occurs which occurs without an increase in stress
- AYield Point
- BUltimate Strength
- CYield Strength
- DPoint of Breaking
102What do you call the point wherein a material is about to Rupture?
- APoint of Breaking
- BUltimate Strength
- CPoint of no Return
- DYield Point
103The point in the stress-strain curve beyond which the material permanently deforms after removing the load
- AElastic Limit
- BProportional Limit
- CAtterberg Limit
- DPlastic Limit
104It is the ability of a material to return to its previous shape after stress is released.
- AElasticity
- BDuctility
- CElongatability
- DYoung’s Modulus
105A material that possesses a very high Young’s Modulus is
- ARigid
- BElastic
- CFlexible
- DHard
106What is Modulus of Elasticity?
- A(F/A) / (d/L)
- BF/A
- C-k dL
- D3PL/2wt2
107Forces done along the longitudinal axis or the length of the material
- ATension
- BShearing Stress
- CTorsion Stress
- DShear Force
108Stress that develops to resist axial force
- ATension
- BShearing Stress
- CTorsion Stress
- DShear Force
109Act of Shortening or State of Pushing Together
- ACompression
- BTension
- CTorsion
- DBending
110Act of Stretching or State of Pulling apart
- ATension
- BCompression
- CTorsion
- DBending
111Force producing both tension and compression on to the cross-section of the body.
- ABending
- BCompression
- CTension
- DTorsion
112A temporary change in the shape the body produced by a stress less than the elastic limit of the material
- AElastic Deformation
- BPermanent Set
- CCreep
- DStress Relaxation
113Loads concentratedly imposed at a point on a free Body Diagram
- AConcentrated Load
- BVarying Load
- CUniform Load
- DTriangular Load
114Inelastic strain in a material
- APermanent Set
- BElastic Deformation
- CCreep
- DStress Relaxation
115For Two Way Slab, the ration of the Longer span (L) to the shorter span (B) is
- AL/B < 2
- BL/B < 4
- CL/B >= 2
- DL/B > 4
116Minimum concrete cover for slab on fill?
- A75mm
- B40mm
- C50mm
- D20mm
117What is the minimum concrete cover of cast-in-place 2nd floor slabs considering 42mm dia bars?
- A40mm
- B20mm
- C50mm
- D75mm
118What is the minimum concrete cover of cast-in-place 3rd floor slabs considering 36mm dia bars?
- A20mm
- B40mm
- C50mm
- D75mm
119What is the minimum concrete cover of cast-in-place beams not exposed to weather?
- A40mm
- B20mm
- C50mm
- D75mm
120What is the minimum concrete cover of cast-in-place beams not exposed to weather considering 20mm dia bars?
- A50mm
- B40mm
- C20mm
- D75mm
121What is the minimum concrete cover of cast-in-place beams not exposed to weather considering 36mm dia bars?
- A50mm
- B40mm
- C20mm
- D75mm
122The minimum concrete for column footing is
- A75mm
- B50mm
- C40mm
- D20mm
123What is the minimum concrete cover of cast-in-place columns not exposed to weather?
- A40mm
- B20mm
- C50mm
- D75mm
124Rotation of a Force at a point or an axis
- AMoment
- BUniform Load
- CConcentrated Load
- DVarying Load
125A set of forces acting on a single plane
- ACoplanar Forces
- BParallel Load
- CConcurrent Force
- DFree Body Diagram
126The purpose of concrete cover is:
- ATo prevent Rust
- BFor aesthetic consideration
- CStrength
- DAdhesion
127Part of the Resultant force resolved at the direction of the coordinate axes
- AComponent of a Force
- BConcurrent Force
- CFriction
- DResultant Forces
128Orientation of the Path where the force will be imposed.
- ADirection
- BMagnitude
- CStatics
- DDynamic
129Series of concentrated loads with uniform magnitude
- AUniform Load
- BConcentrated Load
- CVarying Load
- DTriangular Load
130An isolated view of a body where all considered set of force/s are shown.
- AFree Body Diagram
- BCoplanar Forces
- CParallel Load
- DConcurrent Force
131A Slab whose main reinforcement is provided in only one direction
- AOne Way Slab
- BOne Direction Slab
- CTwo Way Slab
- DUni-direction Slab
132It is the Depth below ground Water level multiplied by the Weight of Water.
- AHydrostatic Pressure
- BSoil Bearing Pressure
- CUplift Pressure
- DBearing Pressure
133What do you call the Upward Force acting on Spread Footing?
- ABearing Pressure
- BUplift Pressure
- CSoil Bearing Pressure
- DHydrostatic Pressure
134In Reinforced Concrete Beams, which portion is under Tension?
- ABottom
- BTop
- CMiddle
- DAt middle thirds
135In Reinforced Concrete Beams, which portion is under Compression?
- ATop
- BMiddle
- CBottom
- DAt middle thirds
136The variable is denoted as Fy
- AYield Strength
- BPoint of Breaking
- CUltimate Strength
- DYield Point
137The variables is denoted as Fu or Ft. also known as the final strength.
- AUltimate Strength
- BRupture Strength
- CPoint of Breaking
- DYield Strength
138The adjustment in tension of the gross area is _______.
- A0.6Fy
- B0.5Fy
- C0.5Fu
- D0.6Fu
139The adjustment in tension of the effective area is _________.
- A0.5Fu
- B0.5Fy
- C0.6Fu
- D0.6Fy
140It is based on the Length to cross section ratio and have it compared it with its Stress.
- ASlenderness Ratio
- BColumn Ratio
- CLong Ratio
- DBeam Ratio
141To join together (metal pieces or parts) by heating the surface to the point of melting using a blowtorch, electric arc, or other means, and uniting them by pressing, hammering, etc
- AWelding
- BConnectors
- CTorching
- DMelting
142Structural Elements that resists Flexural Loads
- ABeam
- BFooting
- CColumn
- DBeam – Column
143Structural Elements that resists Axial Loads
- AColumn
- BBeam
- CFooting
- DBeam – Column
144Structural Elements that resists Axial and Flexural Loads
- ABeam – Column
- BColumn
- CBeam
- DFooting
145Usually fails by both crushing and buckling
- AIntermediate Column
- BShort Column
- CLong Column
- DMini-Column
146A method of mechanically increasing the density of soil. It is a very significant part of the building process and it improperly done could cause soil settlement which could result to unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure. There are several methods of achieving this which include: Static, impact, Vibrating, Gyrating, Rolling and Kneading.
- ASoil Compaction
- BSoil Liquefaction
- CSoil Stabilization
- DPile Driving
147The Main Bars for Cantilevered Slabs are Located at
- ATop
- BMiddle
- CBottom
- DAnywhere
148What is the best Location of Support for a One Way Slab?
- AEnd of Slab
- BMiddle Third
- CTop of Slab
- DMiddle of Slab
149Steel is the most common type of Steel Alloy. What does the number 36 means?
- AYield Strength
- BAllowable Bending Stress
- CUltimate Limit
- DModulus of Elasticity
150What is ASTM?
- AAmerican Society for Testing and Materials
- BAcademic Society for Testing and Materials
- CAmerican Standard Test Method
- DAcademic Standard Test Method
151The ASTM Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel is?
- AASTM A6
- BASTM A36
- CASTM A148
- DASTM A325
152The ASTM Standard Specification for General Requirement for Roller Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes and Sheet Piling
- AASTM A6
- BASTM A36
- CASTM A148
- DASTM A325
153The ASTM Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 12/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
- AASTM A325
- BASTM A148 – Steel Casting
- CASTM A36
- DASTM A6
154Identify the figure of a structural steel at right.
- AT – Beam
- BI – Beam
- CInverted Double L – Beam
- DVH Flange (Vertical-Horizontal Flange)
155It is a beam, usually made of structural steel, with two horizontal flange connected by a Vertical web at the middle of the flanges.
- AI – Beam
- BZ – shape
- CDouble C – Beam
- DHSS
156Which part carries most of the Weight of a Structure?
- AWeb of I – Beam
- BFlange of I – Beam
157In a I – Beam, the flanges resist most of the
- ATorsion
- BShear forces
- CBending, Shear & Torsion
- DBending moment
158Disadvantage of an I – Beam
- AInefficient against Torsion
- BVery Expensive
- CInefficient in carrying Shear loads
- DInefficient against Bending
159In connecting Steel Beams to Column, which is more Structurally Stable?
- AScrew
- BRivet
- CWeld
- DGrout
160It consists of the weight of all materials of construction incorporated into the structure, including but not limited to walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, stairways, built – in partitions, finishes, cladding and other similarly incorporated architectural and structural items, and fixed service equipment, including the weight of cranes.
- ADead Load
- BWind Load
- CLive Load
- DLateral Load
161For stairs, the load rest on the
- AStringer
- BRiser
- CBaluster
- DTread
162As the Depth of a Beam Increases, its ability to resist Bending ________
- AIncreases
- BDecreases
- CNo Effect
- DMultiplies
163Driven Piles of uniform section shall have a minimum nominal outside diameter of ?
- A150mm
- B250mm
- C300mm
- D200mm
164What equipment is used for Pile Driving?
- APile Hammer
- BRotary Drill
- CAuger
- DPump
165A structural used to Transfer/transmit Lateral Forces like wind and earthquake load to the vertical-resisting elements.
- ADiaphragm
- BShear Wall
- COrdinary Braced Frame (OBF)
- DSeismic Wall
166A structural system used to counter the effect of Lateral Forces like wind and earthquake load. It is also referred to as a Structural Wall.
- AShear Wall
- BDiaphragm
- COrdinary Braced Frame (OBF)
- DSeismic Wall
167which would enhance the building against Lateral forces?
- ARigid Core
- BSolid Perimeter
- CStrong Sides
- DFlexible foundation
168Is a frame in which members and joints are capable of resisting forces primarily by flexure.
- AMoment Resisting Frame
- BOrdinary Braced Frame (OBF)
- CEccentrically Braced Frame (EBF)
- DShear Wall Frame
169Where can we stop pouring ready mixed concrete on slab if the pouring cannot be done in one setting?
- AAt the middle third of the slab
- BAt the center
- CAt the shearing points
- DAt the middle
170Where can we stop pouring ready mixed concrete in the column if the pouring cannot be done in one setting?
- AAt the middle
- BAt the middle third of the column
- CAt the center
- DAt the shearing points
171On Concrete Pouring of Beams and Slabs, which should be poured first with one-day interval?
- ABeam First
- BSlab First
- CDoesn’t Matter w/c is Poured first
- DMust be Poured at the same time
172What will transmit the loads of the structure to the piles?
- APile cap
- BColumn
- CFooting
- DSlab
173Most likely failure for a footing
- AUnstable soil
- BLow Water Table
- CSilt and Sand Beneath
- DPerennial Flooding
174What do you call the underlying structure forming the foundation of a building or other structures?
- ASubstructure
- BBase
- CSuperstructure
- DFrame
175An instrument used to measure velocity and acceleration of an earthquake
- ASeismograph
- BAccelerograph
- CGeiger Counter
- DEarthquake meter
176The term in working stress design, refers to reinforce concrete beam in which the cross- sectional areas of concrete and steel are of such dimensions that each develops its full allowable stress simultaneously:
- ABalanced Design
- BOver Reinforced
- CUnder Reinforced
- DElastic Theory
177Which is the best column? Why?
- ACircular
- BSquare
- CRectangle
- DTriangular
178What is the density of steel in kg/m3?
- A7850kg/m3
- B9000kg/m3
- C2400kg/m3
- D2500kg/m3
179What is the density of concrete in kg/m3?
- A2400kg/m3
- B9000kg/m3
- C7850kg/m3
- D2500kg/m3
180A complete record of tests of materials and of concrete shall be available for inspection during progress of work and for how many years after completion of the project?
- A2 years
- B4 years
- C3 years
- D5 years
181Who is responsible for keeping and maintaining a complete record of tests of materials during and after completion of the project.
- AProject Manager or Owner
- BEngineer or Architect
- CArchitect or Owner
- DOwner or Architect
182It is a wall designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall.
- AShear wall
- BBearing wall
- CParapet wall
- DRetaining wall
183Is the lateral displacement of one level relative to the level above or below
- AStory Drift
- BSlippage
- CMisalignment
- DDeflection
184Is the Story Drift divided by the Story Height.
- AStory Drift Ratio
- BPoisson’s Ration
- CDrift-Height Ratio
- DStory Shear
185Failure of a material due to repeated or continued stress. It is more visible and severe in material Subjected to heat.
- ACreeping
- BBuckling
- CPunching
- DCrushing
186Overreinforced Concrete is
- AMore dangerous than underreinforced concrete
- BLess dangerous than underreinforced concrete
- CEqual
- DIt doesn’t matter
187It is a phenomenon whereby soil substantially loses its strength usually due to an earthquake and act like fluid
- ALiquefaction
- BLahar flow
- CCreep
- DSaturation
188A reinforcement used to resist hear and torsion stresses in a structural member; typically bars either leg or bent into L, U or rectangular shapes and located perpendicular to or at an angle to longitudinal reinforcement.
- AStirrup
- BShear cap
- CShores
- DSpecialty insert
189What is the minimum of a Wall Footing?
- A0.40m
- B0.20m
- C0.30m
- D0.50m
190What do you call bars that are perpendicular to the Main Reinforcement of slabs on fill where they prevent cracking due to contraction brought about by shrinkage and temperature changes?
- ATemperature Bars
- BShrinkage Bars
- CDeformed Bars
- DOne-Way Bars
191Which among the list is the preferred location for a shear wall (utility core) considering seismic condition in a 15 storey building with a width of 15 meters and length of 25 meters?
- ACenter
- BFront
- CRight Side
- DLeft Side
192Which of the following do not determine the number of boring?
- AHeight of Building
- BSize of Lot
- CPresence of Geological Condition
- DLocal Building Code
193It is the general term for forces that act on a building
- ALoad
- BWeight
- CBurden
- DCargo
194What is the minimum thickness of a Wall Footing?
- A0.20m
- B0.30m
- C0.40m
- D0.50m
195What forces does a Curtain Wall resist?
- AIts Own Weight plus Wind Load
- BWind Load
- CEarthquake
- DIts Own Weight
196If a glass can withstand high compression on its outer fiber and tension at the center, how would you describe it?
- AHighly resistant to breakage
- BHighly susceptible breakage
- CFlexible
- DRigid glass
197The Figure above shows different types of failures that can occur in a retaining wall. Figure A is
- AOverturning
- BSliding
- CDeep-seated Shear Failure
- DBearing Capacity Failure
198The Figure above shows different types of failures that can occur in a retaining wall. Figure B is
- ASliding
- BOverturning
- CDeep-seated Shear Failure
- DBearing Capacity Failure
199The Figure above shows different types of failures that can occur in a retaining wall. Figure C is
- ABearing Capacity Failure
- BDeep-seated Shear Failure
- COverturning
- DSliding
200The Figure above shows different types of failures that can occur in a retaining wall. Figure D is
- ADeep-seated Shear Failure
- BBearing Capacity Failure
- COverturning
- DSliding
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