Introduction to Structures Analysis - JSS1 Basic technology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Why is analysing structures important in Basic Technology?
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A
It helps in painting buildings
B
It ensures the stability of structures
C
It reduces the cost of construction
D
It makes buildings look attractive
2
What are dead loads?
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A
A force that change frequently
B
Permanent, static forces
C
Temporary forces
D
Forces from natural events
3
What type of stress occurs when a material is subjected to pulling forces?
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A
Compressive stress
B
Tensile stress
C
Shear stress
D
Thermal stress
4
What is strain in the context of structural analysis?
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A
The weight of a structure
B
The internal resistance of a material
C
The displacement of a material under load
D
The force applied to a material
5
Which of the following is an example of environmental loads?
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Weight of the building
B
People and furniture
C
Wind and earthquakes
D
Vehicles
6
What caused the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?
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A
Earthquake
B
Aero elastic flutter
C
Poor construction materials
D
Gas explosions
7
Which type of stress occurs when forces are applied parallel to a surface?
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A
Tensile stress
B
Compressive stress
C
Shear stress
D
Thermal stress
8
What is the primary focus of structural analysis?
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Designing attractive buildings
B
Understanding the behaviour structures under loads
C
Reducing construction costs
D
Enhancing the aesthetics structures
9
What was the main cause of the Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse?
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Poor construction materials
B
Unauthorised building modifications
C
Design changes that doubled the load on connection points
D
Natural disaster
10
What type of strain is reversible?*
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A
Plastic strain
B
Elastic strain
C
Compressive strain
D
Tensile strain
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