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One important criteria of good design – that is usually not written down in the specifications

- is that the structure ... A. has a margin of safety B. is esthetically pleasing

C. is cost effective D. has a solid foundation

B. Is esthetically pleasing

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The beaver population in Yoho National Park has declined due to ...

A. more hunting permits B. lower water flow C. fewer forest fires D. more Aspen trees

Fewer Forest Fires

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Various tests on a structure’s design are made before it is approved for use by the consumer. Consumer Product Tests ensure that a product is safe to use. The first step in the testing process is to test the product’s …

A. componentsB. performance

C. durabilityD. Design

THE SWAPIf you get this answer correct you may choose to swap points with any team you choose

If you get this incorrect you will automatically swap with the team who has the Lowest score.

A. components

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Structural stability requires that a variety of materials should to be utilized to avoid deformation and structural failure.

In a hang-glider the way that helps to reduce internal forces, such as tension,

compression and shear, on the component parts is to … A. distribute the load evenly

B. direct the forces along angled components C. shape the parts for the forces they are likely to face

D. place lighter materials above heavier materials

A. Distribute the load evenly

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Improving designs by using different materials or incorporating new technologies can

help to make a structure perform its function more effectively.

One way to solve a structural problem is to combine materials and components in new …

A. technologiesB. arrangements

C. adhesivesD. functions

Arrangements

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Specific patterns such as cubic, tetragonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic,

monoclinic and triclinic describe how minerals line up in a

regular pattern creating smooth surfaces and sharp edges, making systems of ...

A.mineral hardness B.crystal structure C.cleavage types

D.synthetic models

Crystal structures

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DOUBLE IT UP! ANSWER RIGHT YOU GET TO GO AGAIN! Technological advancements have led to new composite materials

being developed. One such material is used in such diverse products as tires,

fibre optic cables, and sporting goods. This composite material is known as …

B. Kelvar®C. FibreglassD. Titanium

B. Kelvar

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YOU MIGHT SEE ME AGAIN!All departments within the bicycle company, such as marketing

can have access to the bicycle specifications because the company uses this for all its bike

designing and manufacturing …A. engineering sketches

B. computer-aided systemsC. digital communication

D. audio-visual technologies

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B. Computer-aided systems

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A clay liner and a system of pipes are used in a sanitary landfill to..  A. prevent leakage   B. restore oxygen   C. prevent disease 

A. prevent leakage

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I WILL BE ON THE EXAM. HINT!The radio operates on mechanical energy, with no need for

batteries or electricity. It could become very popular becauseone of its best advantages is its …

A. portabilityB. designC. cost

D. flexibility

D Flexibility

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DAILY QUESTIONChanges occur within ecosystems all the time.

Natural disasters or human activity can change an ecosystem forever. The extinction of the Auk occurred around 1844. The cause was …

A. a flood B. a meteor

C. overhunting D. forest-clearing

overhunting

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Piling materials into a particular shape, or design makes a solid structure.

The following are examples of natural solid structures ..

A. dams and mountainsB. mountains and coral reefs C. brick walls and castle walls

D.ice sculptures and sand castles

B.  Mountains and coral reefs

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This bridge cannot perform its function any longer because it has collapsed.

One of the probable causes of the failure of this structure was the actual weight of the bridge,

which could not be supported by its suspension cables.

This type of load is called …

A. gravitationalB. supportingC. dynamic

D. static

D. Static

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DAILY DOUBLEA stronger material,

made by gluing layers of the same material together, is done through a process known as …

A. laminationB. corrugation

C. reinforcementD. papier-mâché

A. Lamination

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Inukshuit is a unique symbol of Inuit culture. The greeting they convey is one of joy and happiness.

Their purpose is to …

A. show dangerB. guide travelersC.reward hunters

B Guide travelers… BONUS QUESTION!

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In structural drawings, arrows represent forces. A force that is being applied to a

heavy box to lift it off the ground down and hall and out a door would be shown by the following arrow …

If you can draw this, using arrows, you will get the points

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The process of forming a material into wave-like ridges or folds is called corrugation.

Common examples can be found in materials such as …

A. aluminum foilB. drywall sheets

C. cardboard boxesD. reinforced concrete

C. Cardboard Boxes

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DAILY DOUBLEStability in a structure is dependant on a number of factors.

One of these factors is whether or not a structure could fail if an extreme force was applied to the structure

that was not in the original design specifications.

The Empire State building is a steel frame building that survived the crash of a USAF Bomber hitting it

between the 78th and the 79th floors. The design component that likely enabled the Empire State building to

withstand this incredible force was its …

A. massB. central location

C. reinforced concreteD. lack of glass materials used

A .Mass

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Tire pressure safety margins are calculated and can be affected by …

A. cloud coverB. temperatureC. time of dayD. stop signs

B. Temperature

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A firm foundation is necessary to support a structure. Solid ground is not always firm and stable.

There are environmental and man-made conditions, which make the soil, loosen and become compact, which makes the soil relatively unstable.

Three strategies are use to ensure a structure is built on a firm foundation. The three strategies include all of the following, EXCEPT ...

A. spread the load B. make a soil layer

C. find something solid D. utilize pressure and density

You have just won a HIGH FIVE! Unless you got it wrong then I am giving you a funny look.

D. Utilize pressure and density