1) Loads that act over a relatively small area, such as a column load are called... a. Compact loads b. Line loads c. Distributed load d. Point loads Question 2) When designing an cantilever balcony, which force is likely to cause failure, if you put a heavy statue at the edge? a. Failure from bending forces (moments) b. Failure from compressive forces c. Failure from tensile forces d. Failure from shear forces Question 3) Loads that are exerted along a narrow section, such as a partition's weight on the floor are called... a. Compact loads b. Line loads c. Distributed loads d. Point loads Question 4) Loads that are exerted over a surface area, such as the weight of floors and roofing materials are called... a. Compact loads b. Line loads c. Pressure d. Point loads Question 5) Reinforcing in steel should always be located where the structure experiences... a. Tensile forces b. Compressive forces c. Dead loads d. Live loads Question 6) The weight of the actual structure is an example of a... a. Consistent load b. Live load c. Dead load d. Shear load Question 7) Moving the flanges further away from the neutral axis in an universal beam is to combat... a. Tensile forces b. Compressive forces c. Bending forces (moments) d. Shear forces Question 8) Bracing is placed in a timber frame to prevent... a. Failure from bending forces (moments) b. Failure from compressive forces c. Failure from tensile forces d. Failure from shear forces Question 9) A person moving in a house is an example of a/an... a. Inconsistent load b. Live load c. Dead load d. Shear load Question 10) Metal fatigue is failure linked to... Cyclical loading between high and low tensile forces over time Cyclical loading between high and low compressive forces over time Cyclical loading between tensile and compressive forces over time All of the above can cause metal Question 11 ) Stress is commonly measured in... a. MPa b. Kg/m3 c. No units d. N Question 12) Strain is commonly measured in... a. MPa b. Kg/m3 c. No units d. Kelvin