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Question 1: When analyzing a truss structure, which of the following is a critical assumption in the application of the method of joints?

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All truss members are pin-connected and axial force only acts on them

Trusses are indeterminate and require additional methods

Truss members experience bending and shear forces

The trusses are made of elastic materials only

Question 2: For high-rise building design, IBC 2018 mandates that which of the following elements should be designed for progressive collapse resistance?

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Roof structure

Load-bearing walls

Foundation

Floor slabs

Question 3: For structures subjected to high wind loads, which of the following materials is typically selected for exterior cladding due to its low wind load impact?

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Concrete

Aluminum

Glass

Polycarbonate

Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the Charpy impact test in material strength testing?

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To evaluate material's response to cyclic loading

To measure ultimate tensile strength

To assess material's yield strength

To determine toughness and energy absorption

Question 5: What is the primary purpose of the "limit state design" method in structural design?

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To ensure the structure performs adequately under all loading conditions

To minimize the overall cost of materials used in construction

To optimize the construction schedule

To ensure that a structure's deflection does not exceed limits

Question 6: When analyzing the impact of live loads on a beam with variable span lengths, what factor must be considered in the load distribution?

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The beam's cross-sectional shape

The relative length and positioning of supports

The applied load's duration

The type of material used in the beam