Free Building Civil Engineering Question and Answers

Question 1

Which of these structures was created by civil engineers first?

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Egyptian pyramids

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Qanat

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Appian Way

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Irrigation in Rome

Question 2

A structure's lowest point where the load is transferred to the ground is referred to as

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Superstructure

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Foundation

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Basement

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Plinth

Question 3

With the exception of one, they all closely cooperate with civil engineering.

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Military engineering

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Coastal engineering

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Earthquake engineering

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Environmental engineering

Question 4

The amount of carbon in steel is:

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0.002% – 2.1%

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2% – 4%

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0.08%

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Less than 0.15%

Question 5

A building's foundation is provided to

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All of the above

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Increase the overall stability of the structure

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Transmit load to the bearing surface (subsoil) at a uniform rate

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Distribute the load over a large area

Question 6

Generally speaking, a brick's 9 cm by 9 cm wall face is referred to as

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Header

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Stretcher

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Front

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Side

Question 7

Who oversaw the Great Wall of China's construction?

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General Meng

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General Feng

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General Chung

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General Chang