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The photograph above shows an example of ___________________.

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A
domino construction
B
a steel frame skyscraper
C
construction using ferroconcrete
D
cantilever construction
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Domino construction uses _______________

A
vertical steel support and horizontal slab of reinforced concrete which is connected by stairways.
B
a horizontal beam that extends past its vertical support.
C
suspension cables which are suspended from vertical supports anchored into the ground or a riverbed.
D
one or more triangular units that are connected at the joints by long beams.
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What is the primary benefit to construction using ferroconcrete?

A
Ferroconcrete minimizes the land needed for the structure.
B
Ferroconcrete is the most cost effective material available in construction.
C
Ferroconcrete uses both H-beams and I-beams so that it is almost indestructible.
D
Ferroconcrete ensures the building will be strong and long-lasting.
7

Ferroconcrete is reinforced concrete that combines concrete and ________.

A
lead
B
iron
C
copper
D
aluminum
8

This house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and is an example of _______________.

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A
cantilever construction
B
domino construction
C
ferroconcrete construction
D
steel-frame construction
9

The act of building or assembling an infrastructure is known as ________________.

A
modern architecture
B
construction
C
suspension
D
20th century construction
10

Which of the following is an example of a suspension bridge? a. c. b. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Cantilever construction is _______________

A
a type of construction that features a horizontal beam that extends past its vertical support.
B
a type of construction where the main load-bearing elements are hung from suspension cables that are then suspended from vertical supports anchored into the ground or a riverbed.
C
uses vertical steel support and horizontal slab of reinforced concrete which is connected by stairways.
D
a skeletal frame constructed in a regular pattern to support the floors, roof, or walls.

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