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21.
Which of the following metals has a high compressive strength but very low tensile strength?
  1. Cast iron
  2. Copper
  3. Structural steel
  4. Zinc
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22.
Which of the following types of bridges is most appropriate for short spans?
  1. Suspension
  2. Beam
  3. Cantilever
  4. Truss
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23.
Which of the following features is an important advantage of slab-on-grade foundations over slab-and-crawl-space foundations?
  1. Construction is less costly and takes less time.
  2. Plumbing and wiring are easily accessible.
  3. Heat is easily conducted out of the house.
  4. Footings are protected from weather and humidity.
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24.
In choosing materials for structural members of an aircraft, there is most often a trade-off between which of the following characteristics?
  1. Strength and weight.
  2. Plasticity and weight.
  3. Strength and elasticity.
  4. Plasticity and elasticity.
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25.
The weight of which of the following is part of the live load on a building?
  1. Air conditioning unit.
  2. Accumulated snow.
  3. Roof trusses.
  4. Structural members.
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