STRUCTURAL DESIGN ASSESSMENT Structural Design AssessmentΔFirst NameLast NameEmailInstructor– Select –Elikplim AdotteyAmetame Mawufemo1. Which of the following materials is commonly used for foundations? Steel wood concrete Aluminum 2. What is the purpose of a foundation in a building? To support the superstructure To provide aesthetic appeal To protect against weather To enhance insulation3. Which type of foundation is suitable for a high-rise building? Strip foundation Pad foundation Pile foundation Raft foundation 4. What role do floor slabs play in a building’s structure? Supporting walls Distributing loads Providing insulation Enhancing ventilation 5. What is the primary function of columns in structural design? Providing lateral stability Transferring loads vertically supporting roof trusses Enhancing natural lighting6. Which material is commonly used for constructing columns? PVC Timber Steel Fiberglass7. What is the purpose of beams in structural design? Supporting floors Dividing spaces Enhancing acoustics Storing energy 8. How do reinforcements improve concrete structures? Increase fire resistance Enhance earthquake resistance Reduce material cost Improve thermal conductivity 9. Which type of reinforcement is commonly used in concrete beams? Steel bars Plastic fibers Glass panels Aluminum sheets10. What is load transfer in structural analysis? Redistribution of weight Environmental impact Material selection Aesthetic consideration 11. Which type of load affects a building due to wind or seismic activity? Dead load Live load Wind load Snow load12. How does concrete achieve its strength over time? Rapid cooling Chemical reactions High humidity Natural aging13. What is the function of shear walls in structural design? Load distribution Temperature control Water resistance Sound insulation 14. In structural design, what does the term “cantilever” refer to? A beam supported at one end A load-bearing wall A reinforced foundation A type of roof truss15. How does prestressed concrete differ from reinforced concrete? Higher strength Lower cost Improved flexibility Reduced environmental impact16. Which type of foundation is most suitable for expansive soils? Pile foundation Raft foundation Pad foundation Strip foundation17. What is the purpose of formwork in concrete construction? Reinforcing structure Providing insulation Shaping concrete Enhancing durability18. How do arches differ from beams in structural design? Load distribution Shape flexibility Material selection Structural support19. Which structural element resists lateral loads such as wind and earthquake forces? Beams Trusses Braces Columns20. What role do expansion joints play in concrete construction? Preventing cracks Enhancing aesthetics Controlling temperature Improving insulation21. How does a flat slab differ from a traditional slab in construction? Reduced formwork Increased durability Improved aesthetics Enhanced load-bearing capacity22. What is the primary function of a footing in foundation design? Distributing loads Enhancing waterproofing Supporting windows Controlling humidity23. How does reinforced concrete differ from prestressed concrete? Higher ductility Lower carbon footprint Reduced cracking Increased tensile strength24. Which material is commonly used for reinforcing concrete structures? Aluminum Timber Steel PVC25. What is the purpose of steel mesh in concrete construction? Enhancing thermal insulation Improving structural integrity Providing aesthetic appeal Increasing fire resistance26. Which type of beam is commonly used for spanning large distances in buildings? I-beam Lintel Joist Truss27. How does a cantilever beam differ from a simply supported beam? Increased load capacity Greater flexibility Fixed support at one end Uniform load distribution28. What role do stirrups play in reinforced concrete beams? Enhancing thermal insulation Improving fire resistance Preventing shear failure Controlling humidity29. In structural design, what is the function of a lintel? Supporting roof trusses Distributing live loads Reinforcing windows Spanning openings30. How does a raft foundation differ from a traditional foundation? Increased flexibility Enhanced load-bearing capacity Reduced excavation depth Improved water drainage31. What is the primary function of shear reinforcement in beams? Enhancing thermal insulation Preventing shear failure Improving fire resistance Controlling humidity32. How does a composite beam differ from a traditional beam? Higher tensile strength Lower material cost Improved flexibility Enhanced load distribution33. Which type of column is suitable for supporting heavy loads in buildings? Composite column L-shaped column Reinforced column Hollow column34. What role do corbels play in structural design? Load distribution Aesthetic enhancement Support for beams Water resistance35. How does post-tensioning differ from pre-tensioning in concrete construction? Higher flexibility Lower material cost Improved durability Reduced construction time36. What is the primary function of a bollard in structural design? Load distribution Vehicle protection Aesthetic enhancement Water resistance37. How do steel beams differ from concrete beams in construction? Higher tensile strength Lower material cost Improved flexibility Enhanced load-bearing capacity38. What role do tie beams play in structural design? Load distribution Lateral stability Water resistance Thermal insulation39. How does a slab-on-grade differ from an elevated slab? Reduced formwork Increased durability Enhanced insulation Improved moisture control40. What is the purpose of steel reinforcement in concrete construction? Enhancing thermal insulation Improving structural integrity Providing aesthetic appeal Increasing fire resistance41. How does a suspended slab differ from a conventional slab? Reduced formwork Increased durability Improved aesthetics Enhanced load-bearing capacity42. What is the function of a plinth beam in building construction? Load distribution Lateral stability Aesthetic enhancement Water resistance43. How does a slab beam differ from a traditional beam? Increased span Lower material cost Improved flexibility Enhanced load distribution44. What is the purpose of a king post in structural design? Load distribution Support for trusses Aesthetic enhancement Water resistance45. How does an arch bridge differ from a beam bridge? Reduced span Higher load capacity Improved flexibility Enhanced durability46. What role do dowels play in reinforced concrete construction? Enhancing thermal insulation Improving structural integrity Providing aesthetic appeal Increasing fire resistance47. In structural design, what is the function of a waffle slab? Load distribution Enhanced insulation Improved aesthetics Water resistance48. How does a portal frame differ from a traditional frame? Increased span Lower material cost Improved flexibility Enhanced load-bearing capacity49. What is the primary function of a pile cap in foundation design? Distributing loads Enhancing waterproofing Supporting piles Controlling humidity50. How do isolated footings differ from continuous footings in construction? Reduced formwork Increased durability Enhanced load-bearing capacity Improved water drainageSubmit Assessment
