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5

A truss is ________________

A
a structure made up of one or more triangular units, connected at the joints by long beams.
B
the location where the weight and force rests in a construction.
C
a type of bridge where the main load-bearing elements are hung from suspension cables.
D
a rounded structure capable of supporting a significant amount of weight.
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8

With a suspension bridge, like the one in the photograph above, the weight is distributed __________________.

Question illustration
A
up to arches, which use a post-and-lintel system.
B
along the cables which connect the two supporting posts of the bridge.
C
towards the outer posts along the bridge (lintel).
D
along cables that are anchored at each end of the bridge.
10

The two main architectural systems of frame construction are ________________

A
the skeleton and the post-and lintel.
B
the materials and the truss.
C
the design and the architect.
D
the shell and the skeleton.
11

A truss is ________________

A
a structure made up of one or more triangular units, connected at the joints by long beams.
B
the location where the weight and force rests in a construction.
C
a type of bridge where the main load-bearing elements are hung from suspension cables.
D
a rounded structure capable of supporting a significant amount of weight.
12

__________________ were used in order to provide spaces through which weapons could be fired at invading enemies during Medieval times.

A
Trusses
B
Crenellations
C
Columns
D
Arches
13

A _____________ is a system that uses vertical posts which are separated to support a horizontal beam.

A
truss
B
load-bearing
C
post-and-lintel
D
crenellation
14

The exterior of an architectural structure is called the _____________.

A
skeleton
B
post-and-lintel
C
facade
D
shell
15

Of the three Greek orders, ______(1)______ is the oldest and most stable, ______(2)______ featured elegant columns with capitals of spiraled volutes atop the echinus, and ______(3)______ is known for its decorative capitals and fluted sides.

A
(1) Doric; (2) Ionic; (3) Corinthian
B
(1) Ionic; (2) Corinthian; (3) Doric
C
(1) Doric; (2) Corinthian; (3) Doric
D
(1) Corinthian; (2) Doric; (3) Ionic
16

An arch construction provides ______(1)______, because, the pieces that make up the arch apply force ________(2)________.

A
(1) aesthetic appeal; (2) upwards towards the center
B
(1) stability; (2) down the sides
C
(1) suspension; (2) to the connected cables
D
(1) height; (2) to the shell
17

This example of architecture displays a(n) _____________.

Question illustration
A
arch
B
dome
C
truss
D
vault
18

With a suspension bridge, like the one in the photograph above, the weight is distributed __________________.

Question illustration
A
up to arches, which use a post-and-lintel system.
B
along the cables which connect the two supporting posts of the bridge.
C
towards the outer posts along the bridge (lintel).
D
along cables that are anchored at each end of the bridge.
19

Which of the following is not one of the three Greek orders?

Question illustration
A
Doric
B
Classical
C
Ionic
D
Corinthian
20

The two main architectural systems of frame construction are ________________

A
the skeleton and the post-and lintel.
B
the materials and the truss.
C
the design and the architect.
D
the shell and the skeleton.

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