Final Exam (Summative Assessment 3)

6/8/22, 9:37 AM Final Exam (Summative Assessment 3): AR 421-ARCH41S1 - Building Technology 5 - Alternative Building Construction Systems
Final Exam (Summative Assessment 3)

Due Jun 8 at 7pm Points 50 Questions 50
Available Jun 8 at 7:30am - Jun 8 at 7pm about 12 hours Time Limit 60 Minutes
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Question 1 1 / 1 pts
Which is not an advantage of earthship homes?
Energy Efficiency
Resellability
Buildability
Self-Sustainability
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Incorrect
Alternative building methods involve Eco and Green Developments which

are designed to maximize energy requirements.
True
False
Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures

which are both strong and can be quickly built.
True
False
The picture above is an example of?
strawbale construction
cordwood construction
rammed earth construction
cob construction
The exterior of an adobe wall can be covered with glass to increase heat
collection. In a passive solar home, this is called a ________ wall.
Phobre
Trombe
Tombe
Pombre
A compilation of elements that are primarily in tension, with the

compression being transferred to a central mast and down into the
ground.
Three-dimensional structures
Draped cables
Linear structures
Surface-stressed structures
They are most effective if the curvature is compatible with spatial design
objectives, and the horizontal thrust is resisted by a compression ring or
by infrastructures, such as grandstands.
Suspended structures
Tensile structures
Stayed structures
Cable structures
The first pneumatic structures were invented by _______ in the late 1940s
during World War II by the United States Army.
Big Bird
Lev Zetlin
Jawerth
Walter Bird
Incorrect
Suspended Structures are those with vertical planes i.e. floors are
supported by cables (hangers) hung from the parabolic sag of large, high-
strength steel cables.
True
False
Synclastic surfaces are those in which the centres of curvature are

located on opposing sides of the surface.
True
False
Anticlastic surfaces are those in which the centres or curvature are on the
same side of the surface.
True
False
Incorrect
Are the most common type of thin-shell structures.
Cable structure
Tensile structure
Linear structures
Surface-stressed structures
Three-dimensional tensile structures is a compilation of elements that are

primarily in compression, with the tension being transferred to a central
mast and down into the ground.
True
False
Incorrect Question 14 0 / 1 pts
Air supported structures also require some continuous air supply to make
up for pressure loss due to membrane leaks.
True
False
Cable Truss Curtain Wall Systems are more expensive than the other
systems and so many details for the joints, load distribution calculations,
safety.
True
False
Cable-truss structures can be described as a system of straight bars and

cables joined at their ends from a rigid framework.
True
False
Developed a cable truss with diagonal brace cables separating top

support and bottom stabilizing cables that resist wind uplift.
Jawerth
Lev Zetlin
Jaworth
Lez Vetlin
Incorrect
The image above is an example of what anticlastic shape?
arch
saddle
point
wave
Identify the image above.
H-shape
Partially-encased
Twin-section
Cruciform
Which is not true about pneumatic structures?
stabilized by the pressure of compressed air
usually fabricated of a membrane of an impervious material
evenly pressurized for its best stability
very lightweight and flexible opened structure
Conventional steel buildings are traditional metal structures constructed

by rolled steel sections which are designed individually and fabricated at
site using welding and cutting.
True
False
Incorrect
Pre engineered buildings are factory-built buildings of steel that are

shipped to site and bolted together.
True
False
Conventional buildings are being preferred over pre-engineered buildings

for industrial construction due to its fast construction.
True
False
Pre-Engineered steel building is portal frame construction comprises of

primary and secondary framing and bracing system.
True
False
Primary framing of a PEB is an assembly of built up I-Shaped

steel members & that framing consist trusses or castellated beams etc.
True
False
Spaceship Earth is the flagship attraction of Expo 86 and the signature

symbol of the park.
True
False
Building a geodesic dome needs very skilled labors.
True
False
The word geodesic is Latin and means 'earth providing'.
True
False
Pins are the force members in a geodesic dome that act in compressive
and tensile forces to resist loading.
True
False
A dome is typically an element of architecture that resembles the lower

half of a sphere.
True
False
Identify
Folded Plate and Barrel Vault
Dome and Barrel Vault
Barrel and Slab
Folded Plate - Tapered Ends
Folded plates are assemblies of flat plates rigidly connected together

along their edges in such a way so as to make the structural system
capable of carrying loads without.
True
False
Identify
Intersection Shell - Folded Plate
Intersection Shell - Cross Form
Intersection - Polygonal Plan, Shallow Intersection
Groined Vault - Polygonal Plan
Four of the rectangular hyperbolic paraboloidal surfaces may be arranged

so that the outer edge of the shell is level and the low point is at the
center where it is supported by a column.
The Groined Vault
Umbrella Shells
HP Flower Dome
Trumpet Shell
Identify
El Oceanográfico
Lotus Temple
PalaTiziano
Cosmic Ray Pavilion
A conoidal surface, is formed by drawing curve lines between straight

lines such as a circle and a straight line.
True
False
Umbrella shells has four of the rectangular hyperbolic paraboloidal

surfaces may be arranged so that the outer edge of the shell is level and
the highest point is at the center where it is supported by a column.
True
False
The strongest form of shell is the monolithic shell, which is cast as a

single unit. The most common monolithic form is the dome, but ellipsoids
and cylinders and variations thereof are also possible.
True
False
The name applied to this shell is derived from the resemblance of the
shape to the term for a cattle brand.
Butterfly Shells
Corrugated Curves
Lazy Z
Lazy S
Identify the picture shown above.
shell structure
lazy s structure
pleated structure
folded plate structure
Is the most used component in several construction sites because it suits

any type of architecture which adopt to the requirements.
precast slab
precast beam
precast wall
precast column
Which is not a benefit of prestressed concrete?
No cracks even at top load conditions
More material efficiency overall
Better durability, shear strength, and fatigue resistance
The ability to work for spans less 35 meters
Precast products are financially expensive.
True
False
The process of making a component using the precast construction takes

a shorter time.
True
False
A type of precast slab which provides maximum structural efficiency by

reducing the dead weight.
hollow core slab
solid core slab
double-tee unit
biaxial voided slab
Are the latest precast slab that are more efficient than traditional floor
structure.
biaxial voided slab
double-tee unit
solid core slab
hollow core slab
Is an exposed structural system that also serves as the façade.
cast-in-situ concrete slab system
cast-in-place concrete wall system
cast-in-place concrete slab system
cast-in-situ concrete wall system
Is a method of constructing concrete buildings by casting the floor or roof

slab on top of the previous slab and then raising (jacking) the slab up with
hydraulic jacks.
Lift slab
Slipform
Waffle slab
Spanstress
Is thickened slab region that includes either drop panels or column

capitals at columns to resist heavier loads and thus permit longer spans.
Flat Plate
Flat Slab
Hollow Core
Double Tees
Prestressing is done after the concrete attains sufficient strength.
True
False
Quiz Score: 42 out of 50

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6/8/22, 9:37 AM Final Exam (Summative Assessment 3): AR 421-ARCH41S1 - Building Technology 5 - Alternative Building Construction Systems

 Correct answers are hidden.

Score for this quiz: 42 out of 50

Which is not an advantage of earthship homes?

Alternative building methods involve Eco and Green Developments which

Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures

The picture above is an example of?

rammed earth construction

A compilation of elements that are primarily in tension, with the

Synclastic surfaces are those in which the centres of curvature are

Are the most common type of thin-shell structures.

Three-dimensional tensile structures is a compilation of elements that are

Incorrect Question 14 0 / 1 pts

Cable-truss structures can be described as a system of straight bars and

Developed a cable truss with diagonal brace cables separating top

The image above is an example of what anticlastic shape?

Identify the image above.

Which is not true about pneumatic structures?

stabilized by the pressure of compressed air

usually fabricated of a membrane of an impervious material

evenly pressurized for its best stability

very lightweight and flexible opened structure

Conventional steel buildings are traditional metal structures constructed

Pre engineered buildings are factory-built buildings of steel that are

Conventional buildings are being preferred over pre-engineered buildings

Pre-Engineered steel building is portal frame construction comprises of

Primary framing of a PEB is an assembly of built up I-Shaped

Spaceship Earth is the flagship attraction of Expo 86 and the signature

Building a geodesic dome needs very skilled labors.

The word geodesic is Latin and means 'earth providing'.

A dome is typically an element of architecture that resembles the lower

Incorrect Question 31 0 / 1 pts

Folded Plate and Barrel Vault

Dome and Barrel Vault

Barrel and Slab

Folded Plate - Tapered Ends

Folded plates are assemblies of flat plates rigidly connected together

Intersection Shell - Folded Plate

Intersection Shell - Cross Form

Intersection - Polygonal Plan, Shallow Intersection

Groined Vault - Polygonal Plan

Four of the rectangular hyperbolic paraboloidal surfaces may be arranged

The Groined Vault

Cosmic Ray Pavilion

A conoidal surface, is formed by drawing curve lines between straight

Umbrella shells has four of the rectangular hyperbolic paraboloidal

The strongest form of shell is the monolithic shell, which is cast as a

Identify the picture shown above.

folded plate structure

Is the most used component in several construction sites because it suits

Which is not a benefit of prestressed concrete?

No cracks even at top load conditions

More material efficiency overall

Better durability, shear strength, and fatigue resistance

The ability to work for spans less 35 meters

Precast products are financially expensive.

The process of making a component using the precast construction takes

A type of precast slab which provides maximum structural efficiency by

hollow core slab

solid core slab

biaxial voided slab