Question 1

The two basic families of structural systems in architecture are

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A)   the Postmodern and Classical.
B)   the pier and cantilever.
C)   the shell and the skeleton-and-skin.
D)   the Romanesque and the Greek.
E)   the Modern and Postmodern.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles are known as the

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A)   International style.
B)   shell system.
C)   hypostyle.
D)   Gothic architecture.
E)   Greek orders.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Two factors that decide the success of any structural system are

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A)   weight and tensile strength.
B)   the placement of its dome and its pendentives.
C)   the linear ratio of foundation to wall and wall to roof.
D)   the tension and compression of each buttress.
E)   None of these answers is correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

A ________ is a horizontal form supported at only one end.

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A)   cornice
B)   keystone
C)   pendentive
D)   flying buttress
E)   cantileverF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Define and/or describe the appearances, materials, techniques, and reasons for the development of five of the structural systems of architecture, with reference to specific structures that are models of each system you discuss.

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Question 6

Built for the World's Fair in 1889, the ________ was an early experiment in iron construction.

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A)   Wainwright Building
B)   Crystal Palace
C)   Eiffel Tower
D)   Lever House
E)   Chrysler BuildingF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Consider Kallikrates, Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, in Athens. Discuss the structural system that is used in this building in relation to the purpose of the building and the decorative aspects of the structure's surface. What are the advantages and limitations of this structural system?

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Greek temples, including the Temple of N...

Question 8

Consider the Taj Mahal and the Pantheon. Both of these buildings feature dome construction. Discuss the differences in appearance and styles of the dome.

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The dome is an architectural structure i...

Question 9

________ is most famous for his design of the geodesic dome.

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A)   Thomas Jefferson
B)   Anthemius of Tralles
C)   Joseph Paxton
D)   Louis Sullivan
E)   R. Buckminster FullerF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Built almost 2000 years ago, the ________ is an enduring testament to the Roman use of the arch.

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A)   Pont du Gard at Nîmes
B)   Hagia Sophia
C)   Reims Cathedral
D)   Acropolis in Athens
E)   None of these answers is correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Built for the World's Fair in 1889, the ________ was an early experiment in iron construction.

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