ARCHITECTURE CHAPTER 4 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (ALREADY PASSED)
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ARCHITECTURE CHAPTER 4 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (ALREADY PASSED)
Architecture - Answers The art of sheltering people both physically and spiritually.
Post and Lintel - Answers A structural support system consisting of horizontal beams laid across the open spaces between vertical sup...
ARCHITECTURE CHAPTER 4 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (ALREADY PASSED)
Architecture - Answers The art of sheltering people both physically and spiritually.
Post and Lintel - Answers A structural support system consisting of horizontal beams laid across the
open spaces between vertical supports. Example: Stone Henge and the Partheon
Tensile Strength - Answers The ability of a material to withstand bending
Compressive strength - Answers The ability to withstand compression or crushing.
Classical - Answers Adhering to traditional standards
entasis - Answers The slight swelling of horizontal elements to compensate for the eye's tendency to see
a downward sagging when all elements are straight and parallel.
fluting - Answers vertical ridges cut into a column
Greek orders - Answers Ionic, Doric and Corinthian are Architectural ____ ____ that represent some of
the styles of post and lintel structure. Defined by the capitals on top of the column.
arch - Answers A type of architectural structure that transfers its stresses outward from its keystone to
its legs.
buttress - Answers the strong support system needed to keep legs from caving outward due to the stress
from arches.
flying buttress - Answers The support system used in Gothic Cathedrals. A system of buttresses that
were still considered light in appearance.
arcade - Answers Several arches placed side by side
tunnel vault - Answers Arches placed back to back to enclose space
Groin Vault - Answers when two tunnel vaults intersect at right angles. Example: traditional Christian
cathedrals.
Rib Vaulting - Answers A structure in which arches are connected by diagonal as well as horizontal
members.
Dome - Answers A circular, vaulted roof
Pendentives - Answers A triangular section of vaulting used to anchor a dome the the rectilinear
structure below it.
Cantilever - Answers A structural system comprising of an overhanging beam or floor supported only at
one end
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