Lecture 2: Module 1 ( fundamentals and requirements )

Q1:
Modern safety factors in engineering typically call for a 50 to 150 per cent
increase in structural capacity, this is commonly called an “_________
__________”.
- Excess margin

Lecture 2: Module 2 and 3 ( loads, types of structures)

Q1:
"Stress" is the force applied to a material while "strain" is the physical
reaction to that force.
- True

Q2:
In a uniformly loaded beam, the point of maximum bending stress occurs at
the point of support (e.g. beam-to-column connection).
- False

Q3:
As per the concept of “Moment of Inertia,” INCREASING the _______ of a
spanning element (beam, etc) DECREASES the amount of deflection
under bending stress.
- Depth

Q4:
As the horizontal forces transfer through an arch, they produce a
considerable “____________ ___________” at the arch’s springline (base),
which must be countered through a strategy such as placing arches in a
series.
- Outward thrust
 Lecture 3: (soil)

Q1:
Overlapping pressure bulbs can potentially lead to the failure of a building’s
foundation.
- True

Q2:
Which of the following is an example of a highly cohesive soil?
- Cobble
- Gravel
- Sand
- Clay
- None of the above

Q3:
For a deep foundation, engineers take a series of ________ ________,
which capture soil in a sampling tube and reveal strata (layers) of soil.
- Test borings

Q4:
Sandy soils are inherently unstable and swell when wet and shrink when
they dry out.
- False, this describes clay soil

Q5:
Excavations in dense urban areas tend to feature benched slope support
rather than sheeted slope support.
- False

Q6:
An alternative to sheet piling is called “________ ________ and lagging”.
- Soldier beams

Q7:
After a slurry wall trench has been dug, filled with slurry and a welded cage
of steel is installed, the next step is to simply place the concrete along the
top of the trench and allow the slurry to displace.
- False

Q8:
Which of the following types of bracing for sheeted slope support does
NOT occupy the excavation area itself and therefore does NOT potentially
hinder construction activities? (Rakers and Crosslot
- Tiebacks
Q9:
The dewatering technique that may have an adverse effect on nearby
buildings is called “__________ ___________”, which has the potential of
altering the underground forces exerted onto neighbouring buildings'
foundations.
- Well Points

Q10:
A raft foundation is when individual column footings are merged together
into a single, large footing.
- True

Q11:
Of the two main types of deep foundation systems, what is the name of the
one that is poured rather than driven?
- caissons

Q12:
One potential option for a developer looking to add floors to an existing
building is to ______________ the foundation, thereby strengthening it.
- Underpin / Underpinning

Q13:
The first step in the ‘up-down construction process’ is to:
- Drill column holes and fill with slurry
- Pour the ground floor slab
- Create a perimeter slurry wall
- Pour the column footings using a tremie
- None of the above
 Lecture 4: Joints

Q1:
The two ways that movement is accommodated in a building. Either the
building elements are ______________ so they resist movement or you
install appropriate movement joints.
- Strengthened

Q2:
A surface divider joint that is designed to avoid random cracking in brittle
material is called a "____________ joint".
- Abutment
- Cold
- Control
- Expansion
- Divider
- Seal
- None of the above

Q3:
The appropriate form of joint separating a tall portion of a building from a
shorter section is called a "_____________ joint".
- Settlement OR volume change
 Lecture 5: Module 1

Q1:
Steel is considered a ductile material and will not fail abruptly as is the case with
brittle materials. True

Q2:
Which of the following is NOT a key Disadvantage of steel framing?
- Ease and speed of erection
- Dimensional control
- Ability to modify frame
- Superior strength/weight ratio

Q3:
Which of the following is NOT a key Advantage of steel framing?
- High Cost
- Fireproofing
- Tendency to corrode
- Susceptible to buckling

Q4:
A lightweight, economical alternative to wide flange beams in a steel frame are
“__________ __________”. However they are deeper than beams and therefore
may not suit high-rise buildings. joist girders

Q5:
_______________ is used to maintain bar joists' correct orientation, which
could be lost if allowed to rotate. Bridging

Q6:
Which of the following stabilizing mechanisms are specifically designed for
resistance to earthquake loads? Eccentric bracing
 Lecture 5: Module 2

Q1:
The beams, girders and columns of a steel frame building are commonly
erected by a crane operator and __2__ members of the raising gang.

Q2:
Corrugated sheets welded to flat sheets providing voids for running
electrical and telecommunication cables is called "___________ decking".
Cellular Decking

Q3:
A concrete topping poured over a metal deck featuring deformed ribs is an
example of composite decking. True

Q4:
Which of the following decking solutions is NOT compatible with steel
framing?
- Cellular decking
- Composite decking
- Site cast concrete
- Pre-cast concrete

Q5:
As with the traditional arch, rigid frames feature horizontal "outward
____thrust____" at the base of each column which is countered by steel
cables embedded in the slab foundation.
 Lecture 6: Module 1

Q1:
High early strength concrete is known as "Type ____". Type III

Q2:
The first pass made towards leveling the surface of a newly poured
concrete slab is called “_____________________”. Screeding

Q3:
The on-site test to test for a concrete mix's wetness and workability is
called a "___________ test". Slump test

Q4:
When placing concrete using a crane and bucket, formwork is NOT
required. False

Q5:
In order to ensure that concrete reaches its design strength, it needs to be
kept moist for AT LEAST ___7__ days.

Q6:
Given concrete's zero design strength in terms of tension and shear,
“_____________” are required to be installed near the points of support to
handle the shear stresses. (HINT: answer is not simply ‘rebar’) Stirrups
 Lecture 6: Module 2 (floor system, floor slab)

Q1:
In casting a site cast concrete wall, "______ ______" penetrate through the
formwork and prevent the forms from bursting outwards or collapsing
inwards. Form ties

Q2:
A limitation of one-way structural slabs is that the columns must be placed
in square or near-square configurations. False

Q3:
A one-way floor system that seeks to reduce floor-to-floor heights is called
a "__________ slab". Banded slab

Q4:
As a method for strengthening the slab to column connection, the waffle
slab features "___________”, which form the same purpose as drop panels
in flat slabs. Heads

Q5:
Arguably the best solution for minimising the floor-to-floor height of a high-
rise building is a two-way flat plate. True
 Lecture 6: Module 3 (pre cast concrete and concrete innovation)
Q1:
'Lift-slab construction' uses which type of site cast concrete floor framing
system? Flat plate

Q2:
L-shaped and inverted tee girders feature ________, which support slabs
or beams. Ledgers

Q3:
In order to avoid problematic concrete-to-concrete connections,
"_________ ______" are installed to separate pre-cast framing elements.
Bearing pads

Q4:
A concrete topping creates an important diaphragm within pre-cast framing
systems that works towards resisting lateral forces. True
 Lecture 7: Module 1

Q1:
The slope of a low-slope roof needs to be at least __2__ per cent.

Q2:
When roof insulation is placed between the membrane and the deck,
"______________ vents" are needed to prevent insulation decay and
membrane blisters. Topside vents

Q3:
From top to bottom, the correct order of elements in a protected membrane
roof (PMR) are: ballast, membrane, insulation and deck. False

Q4:
Which one of the following methods for creating roof slope is generally
NOT suitable for large, expansive roofs?
• Roof structure contains slope (e.g. truss)
• Sloped concrete screed
• Tapered insulation
• All of the above are equally suitable

Q5:
At four times the strength of annealed glass, "___________ glass" forms
small square sections when shattered. Tempered glass
 Lecture 7: Module 2

Q1:
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of cladding?
• Keeping water out
• Weathering gracefully
• Controlling light
• Controlling radiation of heat
• None, all of the above are primary functions

Q2:
The force capable of moving water through an opening which can be
mitigated by including a properly placed drip is called
______________________. Surface tension

Q3:
A “______________” is a compartmentalised cladding solution that aims to
neutralise air pressures through use of an air barrier. Rainscreen

Q4:
In brick veneer cladding systems, water that passes through the porous
brick travels down through an air cavity and is purged through "_________
_________", or omitted vertical mortar joints. Weep holes

Q5:
"Stick system" is the mode of assembly of metal and glass cladding
systems that is easily shipped in pieces (low bulk). True
 Lecture 8 – Module 1: HVAC

Q1:
HVAC systems are primarily focused at achieving these four goals:
1) temperature control,
2) "_____(Humidity)______ control",
3) air movement and
4) air filtration.

Q2:
The target level of relative humidity in building interiors is typically ___50___ per
cent.

Q3:
Which of the three thermal load categories involves only heat gain rather than heat
flow? Solar radiation

Q4:
The core of a typical internal load-dominated building is always in cooling mode
regardless of the local climate and season. True

Lecture 8 – Module 2: HVAC

Q1:
In advanced property markets, the most prevalent HVAC system in large
buildings is _________________. Variable air volume (VAV)

Q2:
The component within an all-water system which is used to condition the air
is called a "______ _______ unit". Fan coil

Q3:
The compressor within the chilled water plant converts the refrigerant from
a low pressure liquid to a high pressure liquid. False

Q4:
A component of the chilled water plant called a __________ __________, is
commonly located on the roof and cools condensing water for use in the condenser.
Cooling tower
 Lecture 9 Questions: Elevator Systems

Q1:
Elevators account for approximately ___10___ per cent of a high-rise
buildings energy usage.

Q2:
A key reason for placing the building services (including elevators) at the
East and West facades is to block the glare and the heat associated with
the afternoon sun. True

Q3:
What must an elevator system sacrifice if it takes advantage of 2:1
mechanical leverage in its roping and sheave arrangement? Speed

Q4:
While selective collective elevator systems target interval times, destination
control systems seek to minimise "________ time". travel