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Structural Systems Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary function of a building’s structural system?

    Answer: Support and transfer loads

    The structural system supports and transfers loads safely to the foundation, maintaining the building’s integrity.

  2. Which of the following is considered a live load?

    Answer: Building occupants

    Live loads include movable weights such as people, furniture, and equipment that a structure must support.

  3. What structural component primarily resists lateral forces such as wind or seismic activity?

    Answer: Shear walls

    Shear walls provide lateral stability by transferring horizontal forces to the foundation.

  4. What is the role of a beam in a structural system?

    Answer: To carry and transfer loads horizontally

    Beams carry vertical loads across spans and transfer them to vertical supports like columns or walls.

  5. Which of the following materials is commonly used for structural framing?

    Answer: Steel

    Steel is widely used in structural framing for its strength, flexibility, and durability in supporting loads.

  6. What is a truss typically used for in a building structure?

    Answer: Provide long-span structural support

    Trusses are used to support roofs or floors over long spans by distributing loads efficiently through triangular units.

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