Architectura L Compehensiv E Course SY 2014 - 2015

ARCHITECTURA
L
COMPEHENSIV
E
The tendency of an object to resist any

change in its rest or motion.
Action
Force
Inertia
Statics
The tendency of an object to resist any

change in its rest or motion.
Action
Force
Inertia
Statics
Condition in which forces are

counteracted by a force resulting in a
stable balanced force system.
centroid of points loads

equilibrium
force system
reaction force
Condition in which forces are

counteracted by a force resulting in a
stable balanced force system.

equilibrium
force system
reaction force
Where the lines of action of all the

forces in a force system lie in the
same plane.
collinear forces
coplanar force system
non concurrent force system
parallel force system
Where the lines of action of all the

forces in a force system lie in the
same plane.
collinear forces
coplanar force system
non concurrent force system
parallel force system
Branch of engineering mechanics

that is concerned with the analysis
of loads.
Action
Dynamics
Moment
Statics
Branch of engineering mechanics

that is concerned with the analysis
of loads.
Action
Dynamics
Moment
Statics
One Newton is equal to.
1
1
1
1
Kg*M/s
Kg*M/s2
Kg*mm/s2
Kg*mm/s
One Newton is equal to.
1 Kg*M/s
1 Kg*M/s2
1 Kg*mm/s2
1 Kg*mm/s
Two or more forces acting as a

single force on a free body
diagram.
Applied force
Equilibrium force
Reaction force
Resultant force
Two or more forces acting as a

single force on a free body
diagram.
Applied force
Equilibrium force
Reaction force
Resultant force
A force measured at a distance

from the axis of rotation to the
point being considered.
Compression
Moment
Moment arm
Tension
A force measured at a distance

from the axis of rotation to the
point being considered.
Compression
Moment
Moment arm
Tension
Two or more forces acting on a

body or on a group of related
bodies.
Axial
Force System
Parallel force system
Vector
Two or more forces acting on a

body or on a group of related
bodies.
Axial
Force System
Parallel force system
Vector
A force that act in the opposite

direction equal to an action force.

equilibrant
force system
resultant force
A force that act in the opposite

direction equal to an action force.

equilibrant
force system
resultant force
The component of a diagonal

force assumed to be directed
towards gravity.
Direction
Gravitational force
X component
Y component

towards gravity.
Direction
Gravitational force
X component
Y component
A temporary change in the

dimensions or shape of a body
produced by a stress
plasticity
elastic deformation
elastic range
all of the above
A temporary change in the

dimensions or shape of a body
produced by a stress
plasticity
elastic deformation
elastic range
all of the above
A graphic representation of the

relationship between unit stress values
and the corresponding unit strain for a
specific material
Free body diagram

Loading diagram
Shear & Moment Diagram
Stress- strain diagram

relationship between unit stress values
and the corresponding unit strain for a
specific material
Free body diagram

Loading diagram
Shear & Moment Diagram
Stress- strain diagram
Maximum Stress that can be

attained immediately before actual
failure or rapture.
Maximum Strength
Rupture Strength
Ultimate strength
Yield Point
Maximum Stress that can be

attained immediately before actual
failure or rapture.
Maximum Strength
Rupture Strength
Ultimate strength
Yield Point
The act of stretching or state of being

pulled apart, resulting in the
elongation of an elastic body.
axial force
compression
normal force
tension
The act of stretching or state of being

pulled apart, resulting in the
elongation of an elastic body.
axial force
compression
normal force
tension
Stress at w/c the material

specimen breaks.
Maximum Strength
Rupture Strength
Ultimate strength
Yield Point
Stress at w/c the material

specimen breaks.
Maximum Strength
Rupture Strength
Ultimate strength
Yield Point
A longitudinal strain that tend to

shorten the object
Compression
Moment
Tension
Torsion.
A longitudinal strain that tend to

shorten the object
Compression
Moment
Tension
Torsion.
A push or pull that tend to move a

body to the direction of its action.
Action
Force
Moment
Statics
A push or pull that tend to move a

body to the direction of its action.
Action
Force
Moment
Statics
1Mpa is equal to?
1
1
1
1
N/
N/
N/
N/
m
m
mm
mm
1Mpa is equal to?
1 N/ m
1 N/ m
1 N/ mm
1 N/ mm

parallel to the horizon.
Direction
Gravitational force
X component
Y component

parallel to the horizon.
Direction
Gravitational force
X component
Y component
The rotational force measured at a

given axis at a given point on a
beam
internal force
external force
moment
moment arm
The rotational force measured at a

given axis at a given point on a
beam
internal force
external force
moment
moment arm
Type of load that is increasing or

decreasing linearly throughout the
length of the beam
concentrated load
combination load
uniformly distributed load
uniformly varying load
Type of load that is increasing or

decreasing linearly throughout the
length of the beam
concentrated load
combination load
uniformly distributed load
uniformly varying load
Type of load that produce

parabolically varying moments
bending formula
flexure formula
neutral axis
uniformly distributed loads

parabolically varying moments
bending formula
flexure formula
neutral axis
uniformly distributed
loads
Formula of Moment?
Force x Distance
Functional meaning of Moment of
Inertia
Mathematical meaning of Moment of
Inertia
Moment of Inertia
Formula of Moment?
Force x Distance
Functional meaning of Moment of
Inertia
Mathematical meaning of Moment of
Inertia
Moment of Inertia
Timber walls consist of a series of

closely spaced columns known as
beams
girts
Studs
none of the above
Timber walls consist of a series of

closely spaced columns known as
beams
girts
Studs
none of the above
Buildings used for college or adult

education with a capacity of 500 or
more students fall to what type of
occupancy?
Essential facilities
Hazardous facility
Miscellaneous occupancy
Special occupancy
Buildings used for college or adult

education with a capacity of 500 or
more students fall to what type of
occupancy?
Hazardous facility
Special occupancy
Aviation control towers fall to what

type of occupancy?
Hazardous facility
Standard occupancy
Aviation control towers fall to what

type of occupancy?
Hazardous facility
Standard occupancy
Buildings or structures therein

housing and supporting toxic or
explosive chemicals or substances
fall to what type of category?
Hazardous facility
Special occupancy
Buildings or structures therein

housing and supporting toxic or
explosive chemicals or substances
fall to what type of category?
Hazardous facility
Special occupancy
A bend or curve given to develop an

equivalent embedment length, used
where there is insufficient room to
develop in adequate embedment length.
Hook
Splice
Stirrup
Tie
A bend or curve given to develop an

equivalent embedment length, used
where there is insufficient room to
develop in adequate embedment length.
Hook
Splice
Stirrup
Tie
Standard hooks are bends made at

the end of a reinforcing bar according
to standards. Which of the bends
does not belong to the group.
90 degrees
135 degrees
150 degrees
180 degrees
Standard hooks are bends made at

the end of a reinforcing bar according
to standards. Which of the bends
does not belong to the group.
90 degrees
135 degrees
150 degrees
180 degrees
Private garages, carports, sheds, agricultural

buildings fall to what type of occupancy?
Hazardous facility
Standard occupancy
Private garages, carports, sheds, agricultural

buildings fall to what type of occupancy?
Hazardous facility
Standard occupancy
Short column refers to the laterally

unsupported length along the
longitudinal axis not more than how
many times its least lateral dimension?
8
10
12
15
Short column refers to the laterally

longitudinal axis not more than how
many times its least lateral dimension?
8
10
12
15
In column, the ratio of its effective

length to its least radius of gyration is
called.
Development length
Moment of Inertia
Ratio and proportion
Slenderness ratio
In column, the ratio of its effective

length to its least radius of gyration is
called.
Development length
Moment of Inertia
Ratio and proportion
Slenderness ratio
A bended rod to resist shear and

diagonal stresses in a concrete
beam is called.
Bottom bar
Metal plate
Stirrups
temperature bar
A bended rod to resist shear and

diagonal stresses in a concrete
beam is called.
Bottom bar
Metal plate
Stirrups
temperature bar
A short steel bar extending from one

concrete element to another as for instance
a concrete foundation to a concrete column.
It may or may not transfer direct stress.
Dowel
Extra bar
Stirrup
Tie
A short steel bar extending from one

concrete element to another as for instance
a concrete foundation to a concrete column.
It may or may not transfer direct stress.
Dowel
Extra bar
Stirrup
Tie
Long column refers to the laterally

longitudinal axis not less than how
many times its least lateral
dimension?
8
10
12
15
Long column refers to the laterally

longitudinal axis not less than how
many times its least lateral
dimension?
8
10
12
15
A material used as ingredient of concrete

and added to concrete before or during its
mixing to modify its properties
Admixture
Aggregate
Mortar
Sand
A material used as ingredient of concrete

and added to concrete before or during its
mixing to modify its properties
Admixture
Aggregate
Mortar
Sand
The section at which the moment

changes from positive to negative along
its longitudinal axis.
inflection point
maximum moment
neutral axis
section of zero shear

changes from positive to negative along
its longitudinal axis.
inflection point
maximum moment
neutral axis
section of zero shear
An expansion joints adjacent parts of

a structure to permit expected
movements between them is called.
Conduction joint
Construction joint
Contraction joint
Contact joint
An expansion joints adjacent parts of

a structure to permit expected
movements between them is called.
Conduction joint
Construction joint
Contraction joint
Contact joint
The main reinforcing bar resisting

tension at the span of a beam.
Bottom Bar
Hook
Main Bar
Top Bar

tension at the span of a beam.
Bottom Bar
Hook
Main Bar
Top Bar
A mixture composed of one part of

Portland cement and one part of
clean sand, used as a filter.
Admixture
Aggregate
Concrete
Mortar
A mixture composed of one part of

Portland cement and one part of
clean sand, used as a filter.
Admixture
Aggregate
Concrete
Mortar
The vertical or horizontal face in a

concrete structure where concreting
has been stopped and continued later
Conduction joint
Construction joint
Construction joint
Contact joint
The vertical or horizontal face in a

concrete structure where concreting
has been stopped and continued later
Conduction joint
Construction joint
Construction joint
Contact joint
Granular material such as sand,

gravel, stone, and iron blast furnace
slag used with a cementing medium
to form a hydraulic cement
concrete.
Admixture
Aggregate
Mortar
Sand
Granular material such as sand,

gravel, stone, and iron blast furnace
slag used with a cementing medium
to form a hydraulic cement
concrete.
Admixture
Aggregate
Mortar
Sand
Honey comb in concrete can be

limited by the use of
admixtures in concrete mix

chlordane chemical
vibrator
water
Honey comb in concrete can be

limited by the use of
admixtures in concrete mix

chlordane chemical
vibrator
water
The tendency of most material to move

or deform over time under a constant
load The amount of movement varies
enormously depending upon the
material.
Conduction joint
Construction joint
Creep
Cold joint
The tendency of most material to move

or deform over time under a constant
load The amount of movement varies
enormously depending upon the
material.
Conduction joint
Construction joint
Creep
Cold joint
A deformed bar, embedded in a

concrete construction at a joint and
designed to hold a butting edges
together, not designed for direct load
transfer
Dowel
Extra bar
Stirrup
Tie bar
A deformed bar, embedded in a

concrete construction at a joint and
designed to hold a butting edges
together, not designed for direct load
transfer
Dowel
Extra bar
Stirrup
Tie bar
Formed when a concrete surface

hardens before the next batch of
concrete is placed
Conduction joint
Construction joint
Creep
Cold joint
Formed when a concrete surface

hardens before the next batch of
concrete is placed
Conduction joint
Construction joint
Creep
Cold joint

tension at the support of a beam.
Bottom Bar
Hook
Main Bar
Top Bar

tension at the support of a beam.
Bottom Bar
Hook
Main Bar
Top Bar
A property of a body that defines its

resistance to a change in angular
velocity about an axis of rotation.
Brace System
moment of couple
moment of inertia
none of the above
A property of a body that defines its

resistance to a change in angular
velocity about an axis of rotation.
Brace System
moment of couple
moment of inertia
none of the above
The maximum value of tension,

compression, or shear respectively when
the material sustain without failure is
called.
Bond stress
Working stress
Ultimate stress
Yielding stress

compression, or shear respectively when
the material sustain without failure is
called.
Bond stress
Working stress
Ultimate stress
Yielding stress
These are lateral loads except one
movable load
seismic load
wind load
none of the above
These are lateral loads except one
movable load
seismic load
wind load
none of the above
A storey whose strength is less than

80% of the strength of the storey
above is considered as __________.
Soft Storey
Weak Storey
Overdesigned Storey
None of these
A storey whose strength is less than

80% of the strength of the storey
above is considered as __________.
Soft Storey
Weak Storey
Overdesigned Storey
None of these
Hospitals, Communication Centers, and

others, which are necessary for
emergency post-earthquake operations,
are classified as ___________.
Hazardous Facilities
Distribution Facilities
Seismic Facilities
Essential Facilities
Hospitals, Communication Centers, and

others, which are necessary for
emergency post-earthquake operations,
are classified as ___________.
Hazardous Facilities
Distribution Facilities
Seismic Facilities
Essential Facilities
A horizontal or nearly horizontal system

acting to transmit lateral forces to the
vertical resisting system including the
horizontal bracing system.
Diaphragm
Diaphragm Strut
Brace
Platform
A horizontal or nearly horizontal system

acting to transmit lateral forces to the
vertical resisting system including the
horizontal bracing system.
Diaphragm
Diaphragm Strut
Brace
Platform
This is essentially a vertical truss

system provided to resist lateral
forces of a building.
Shear wall system
Skeletal Frame
Braced Frame
Platform
This is essentially a vertical truss

system provided to resist lateral
forces of a building.
Shear wall system
Skeletal Frame
Braced Frame
Platform
Constructing a high- rise building requires

concrete that can easily be pumped. What type of
admixture in concrete the contractor will provide
which can reduce the requirement of mixing water
and produce a flowing concrete that does not
segregate and needs very little vibration
Retarder
Plasticizer
Accelerator
Air entraining agent
Constructing a high- rise building requires

concrete that can easily be pumped. What type of
admixture in concrete the contractor will provide
which can reduce the requirement of mixing water
and produce a flowing concrete that does not
segregate and needs very little vibration
Retarder
Plasticizer
Accelerator
Air entraining agent
(NSCP 403.20) A complete record of test of materials

and of concrete shall be available for inspection
during the progress of work . How many years after
completion of the project shall certificates be
preserved by the inspecting engineer or architect.
1 years
2 year
5 years
10 years
(NSCP 403.20) A complete record of test of materials

and of concrete shall be available for inspection
during the progress of work . How many years after
completion of the project shall certificates be
preserved by the inspecting engineer or architect.
1 years
2 year
5 years
10 years
What is the weight of 1 cu. m. of steel?
1,000 Kg
2,400 Kg
5,500 Kg
7,850 Kg
What is the weight of 1 cu. m. of steel?
1,000 Kg
2,400 Kg
5,500 Kg
7,850 Kg
What is the weight of 1 cu. m. of

concrete?
1,000 Kg
2,400 Kg
5,500 Kg
7,850 Kg

concrete?
1,000 Kg
2,400 Kg
5,500 Kg
7,850 Kg

water?
1,000 Kg
2,400 Kg
5,500 Kg
7,850 Kg

water?
1,000 Kg
2,400 Kg
5,500 Kg
7,850 Kg
A type of gunite mixed with an

accelerating admixture with aggregate
larger than 10mm originally sprayed
under high air pressure of lining tunnels.
Early Strength Gunite
Pnuematic Gunite
Pnuematic mortar
Shotcrete
A type of gunite mixed with an

accelerating admixture with aggregate
larger than 10mm originally sprayed
under high air pressure of lining tunnels.
Early Strength Gunite
Pnuematic Gunite
Pnuematic mortar
Shotcrete
If a structure is judged under the

condition either to be no longer useful for
its intended function or to unsafe, it has
reached its __________.
Fracture State
Limit state
Rupture state
Ultimate strength
If a structure is judged under the

condition either to be no longer useful for
its intended function or to unsafe, it has
reached its __________.
Fracture State
Limit state
Rupture state
Ultimate strength
A phenomenon of failure or damage that

may result in sudden and brittle fracture
of a ductile material due to reversals of
stresses applied to a body repeatedly or
a great number of times.
Limit Stage
Inelastic failure
Metal Fatigue
Torsional rupture
A phenomenon of failure or damage that

may result in sudden and brittle fracture
of a ductile material due to reversals of
stresses applied to a body repeatedly or
a great number of times.
Limit Stage
Inelastic failure
Metal Fatigue
Torsional rupture
The load at which a perfectly straight

member under compression assumes a
deflected position.
Axial load
Buckling load
Deflecting load
Eccentric load
The load at which a perfectly straight

member under compression assumes a
deflected position.
Axial load
Buckling load
Deflecting load
Eccentric load
It is a point within the structure at which

a member (beam/column) can rotate
slightly to eliminate all bending moment
in the member at that point.
Contraflexure point
Hinge
Roller
Support
It is a point within the structure at which

a member (beam/column) can rotate
slightly to eliminate all bending moment
in the member at that point.
Contraflexure point
Hinge
Roller
Support
It is a beam type supported by a

hinge/roller at one end and the other
end is projecting beyond a fixed support.
Continuous beam
Fixed beam
Semi-continuous beam
Simply supported beam
It is a beam type supported by a

hinge/roller at one end and the other
end is projecting beyond a fixed support.
Continuous beam
Fixed beam
Semi-continuous beam
Simply supported beam
The upward pressure against the

bottom of the basement floor of a
structure or road slab caused by the
presence of water.
Bearing pressure
Hydrodynamic pressure
Hydraulic pressure
Uplift pressure
The upward pressure against the

bottom of the basement floor of a
structure or road slab caused by the
presence of water.
Bearing pressure
Hydrodynamic pressure
Hydraulic pressure
Uplift pressure
The particular type of pin-connected tension

member of uniform thickness with forged
loop or head of greater width than the body,
with is proportioned to provide
approximately equal strength both in the
head and the body.
Bolt
Eyebar
Rocker
Tunbuckle
The particular type of pin-connected tension

member of uniform thickness with forged
loop or head of greater width than the body,
with is proportioned to provide
approximately equal strength both in the
head and the body.
Bolt
Eyebar
Rocker
Tunbuckle
A revetment consisting of rough stones

of various sizes placed compactly to
protect the banks or bed of a river from
the eroding effects of the flowing water.
Caisson
Cofferdam
Riprap
Sheet pile
A revetment consisting of rough stones

of various sizes placed compactly to
protect the banks or bed of a river from
the eroding effects of the flowing water.
Caisson
Cofferdam
Riprap
Sheet pile
It refers to a piece or pair of diagonal

braces to resist wind or other
horizontal forces on a building.
Buckling moment
Carry over moment
Overturning moment
None of the above

Buckling moment
Carry over moment
Overturning moment
None of the above

Chevron bracing
Knee brace
Stiffener
Sway brace

Chevron bracing
Knee brace
Stiffener
Sway brace
Referring to any artificial method of

strengthening the soil to reduce its
shrinkage and ensure that it will not
move. Common methods are mixing
the soil with cement or compaction
Sand drain
Soil investigation
Soil Evaluation
Soil Stabilization
Referring to any artificial method of

strengthening the soil to reduce its
shrinkage and ensure that it will not
move. Common methods are mixing
the soil with cement or compaction
Sand drain
Soil investigation
Soil Evaluation
Soil Stabilization
A pit dug in the basement floor during

excavation made to collect water into
which a pump is placed to sewer the
liquid.
Cistern
Cofferdam
Septic tank
Sump
A pit dug in the basement floor during

excavation made to collect water into
which a pump is placed to sewer the
liquid.
Cistern
Cofferdam
Septic tank
Sump
It is a long, straight beam which by the

inspection if two hinges in alternate
spans, functions essentially as a
cantilever beam.
Gerber beam
Grade beam
Strap beam
Tie beam
It is a long, straight beam which by the

inspection if two hinges in alternate
spans, functions essentially as a
cantilever beam.
Gerber beam
Grade beam
Strap beam
Tie beam
An instrument which measures the

actual displacement of the ground with
respect to a stationary point during an
earthquake.
Accelerograph
Deflectometer
Seismograph
Seismometer
An instrument which measures the

actual displacement of the ground with
respect to a stationary point during an
earthquake.
Accelerograph
Deflectometer
Seismograph
Seismometer
The behavior of sandy soil to weaken

its capacity to carry imposed loads
when subjected to vibration such as
earthquake particularly when water
table saturates this layer.
Compaction
Liquidity
Liquefaction
Settlement
The behavior of sandy soil to weaken

its capacity to carry imposed loads
when subjected to vibration such as
earthquake particularly when water
table saturates this layer.
Compaction
Liquidity
Liquefaction
Settlement
It is a beam especially provided over

an opening for a door or window to
carry the wall over opening.
Grade beam
Lintel beam
Spandrel beam
Transom beam
It is a beam especially provided over

an opening for a door or window to
carry the wall over opening.
Grade beam
Lintel beam
Spandrel beam
Transom beam
For any given granular material, the

steepest angle with horizontal, a
heaped soil surface will make in
normal condition that will not slide.
Angle of cohesion
Angle of inclination
Angle of repose
Angle of surface tension
For any given granular material, the

steepest angle with horizontal, a
heaped soil surface will make in
normal condition that will not slide.
Angle of cohesion
Angle of inclination
Angle of repose
Angle of surface tension
When the ratio of the short span

to the long span of a slab is less
then 0.50, slab.
cantilever slab
one-way slab
slab on fill
two-way slab
When the ratio of the short span

to the long span of a slab is less
then 0.50, slab.
cantilever slab
one-way slab
slab on fill
two-way slab
The analysis of the stress,

strain and deflection
characteristics of structural
behavior is referred to as:
plastic analysis
seismic analysis
structural analysis
stress analysis
The analysis of the stress,

strain and deflection
characteristics of structural
behavior is referred to as:
plastic analysis
seismic analysis
structural analysis
stress analysis
Longitudinal beams which

rest on top chord, and
preferably at the joints of
the truss:
girders
jack rafter
Purlins
rafters
Longitudinal beams which

rest on top chord, and
preferably at the joints of
the truss:
girders
jack rafter
Purlins
rafters
One of a series of inclined

structural members from the
ridge of the roof down to the
eaves, providing support for the
covering of a roof.
girders
jack rafter
Purlins
rafters
One of a series of inclined

structural members from the
ridge of the roof down to the
eaves, providing support for the
covering of a roof.
girders
jack rafter
Purlins
rafters
large or principal beam of

steel, reinforced concrete or
timber; used to support
concentrated loads at
isolated points along its
length
girders
jack rafter
Purlins
rafters
large or principal beam of

steel, reinforced concrete or
timber; used to support
concentrated loads at
isolated points along its
length
girders
jack rafter
Purlins
rafters
Any rafter that is shorter than

the usual length of the rafters
used in the same building; esp.
occurs in hip roofs
girders
jack rafter
Purlins
rafters
Any rafter that is shorter than

the usual length of the rafters
used in the same building; esp.
occurs in hip roofs
girders
jack rafter
Purlins
rafters
It is the general term applied for

all force which act upon a
structure and anything else
which causes stresses or
deformation within a structure,
or part thereof:
deformation
loads
reactions
stresses
It is the general term applied for

all force which act upon a
structure and anything else
which causes stresses or
deformation within a structure,
or part thereof:
deformation
loads
reactions
stresses

changes from positive to negative
Inflection Point
Neutral axis
Maximum Moment
Section Modulus

changes from positive to negative
Inflection Point
Neutral axis
Maximum Moment
Section Modulus
A joint where two successive

placement of concrete meet.
Contraction joint
Construction joint
Expansion joint
Truss joint
A joint where two successive

placement of concrete meet.
Contraction joint
Construction joint
Expansion joint
Truss joint
A joint between adjacent parts of a

structure which permits movement
between them resulting from
contraction
Contraction joint
Construction joint
Expansion joint
Truss joint
A joint between adjacent parts of a

structure which permits movement
between them resulting from
contraction
Contraction joint
Construction joint
Expansion joint
Truss joint
A joint or gap between adjacent parts of

a building, structure or concrete work
which permits their relative movement
due to temperature changes (or other
conditions) without rupture or damage
Contraction joint
Construction joint
Expansion joint
Truss joint
A joint or gap between adjacent parts of

a building, structure or concrete work
which permits their relative movement
due to temperature changes (or other
conditions) without rupture or damage
Contraction joint
Construction joint
Expansion joint
Truss joint
A wall which supports vertical loads in

addition to its weight without the
benefit of a complete vertical load
carrying space frame.
Bearing wall
Curtain wall
Retaining wall
Shear wall
A wall which supports vertical loads in

addition to its weight without the
benefit of a complete vertical load
Bearing wall
Curtain wall
Retaining wall
Shear wall
A wall which in its own plane

carries shear, resulting from forces
such as wind, blast or earthquake
Bearing wall
Curtain wall
Retaining wall
Shear wall
A wall which in its own plane

carries shear, resulting from forces
such as wind, blast or earthquake
Bearing wall
Curtain wall
Retaining wall
Shear wall
In a tall building of steel-frame

construction, an exterior wall that
is non-loadbearing, having no
structural function
Bearing wall
Curtain wall
Retaining wall
Shear wall
In a tall building of steel-frame

construction, an exterior wall that
is non-loadbearing, having no
structural function
Bearing wall
Curtain wall
Retaining wall
Shear wall
Wall, either freestanding or laterally

braced, that bears against an earth or
other fill surface and resists lateral and
other forces from the material in contact
with the side of the wall, thereby
preventing the mass from sliding to a lower
elevation.
Bearing wall
Curtain wall
Retaining wall
Shear wall
Wall, either freestanding or laterally

braced, that bears against an earth or
other fill surface and resists lateral and
other forces from the material in contact
with the side of the wall, thereby
preventing the mass from sliding to a lower
elevation.
Bearing wall
Curtain wall
Retaining wall
Shear wall
Any material changes in shape

when subjected to the action of a
force.
Acceleration
Deflection
Deformation
Reflection
Any material changes in shape

when subjected to the action of a
force.
Acceleration
Deflection
Deformation
Reflection
The change of direction which a

ray of light, sound or radiant heat
undergoes when it strikes a
surface
Acceleration
Deflection
Deformation
Reflection
The change of direction which a

ray of light, sound or radiant heat
undergoes when it strikes a
surface
Acceleration
Deflection
Deformation
Reflection
Any displacement in a body from its

static position, or from an
established direction or plane, as a
result of forces acting on the body
Acceleration
Deflection
Deformation
Reflection
Any displacement in a body from its

static position, or from an
established direction or plane, as a
result of forces acting on the body
Acceleration
Deflection
Deformation
Reflection
The rate of change of the velocity of a moving body.
Acceleration
Deflection
Deformation
Reflection
The rate of change of the velocity of a moving body.
Acceleration
Deflection
Deformation
Reflection
Piles at an inclination to
resist forces that are not
critical?
Guide piles
Batter piles
Slope piles
Fender piles
Piles at an inclination to
resist forces that are not
critical?
Guide piles
Batter piles
Slope piles
Fender piles

compression, or shear
respectively when the material
sustain without failure.
Bond stress
Ultimate stress
Working stress
Yielding stress

compression, or shear
respectively when the material
sustain without failure.
Bond stress
Ultimate stress
Working stress
Yielding stress
Allowable stress; in the design of

structures, the maximum unit stress
permitted under working loads by
codes and specifications
Bond stress
Ultimate stress
Working stress
Yielding stress
Allowable stress; in the design of

structures, the maximum unit stress
permitted under working loads by
codes and specifications
Bond stress
Ultimate stress
Working stress
Yielding stress
The force of adhesion per unit area of

contact between two bonded surfaces,
such as between concrete and a steel
reinforcing bar
Bond stress
Ultimate stress
Working stress
Yielding stress
The force of adhesion per unit area of

contact between two bonded surfaces,
such as between concrete and a steel
reinforcing bar
Bond stress
Ultimate stress
Working stress
Yielding stress
The greatest stress to which a material is

capable of developing without a
permanent deformation remaining upon
the complete release of stress.
Allowable stress
Bending Stress
Moment of Inertia
Proportional limit
The greatest stress to which a material is

capable of developing without a
permanent deformation remaining upon
the complete release of stress.
Allowable stress
Bending Stress
Moment of Inertia
Proportional limit
The maximum unit stress

permitted under working
loads by codes and
specifications
Allowable stress
Bending Stress
Moment of Inertia
Proportional limit
The maximum unit stress

permitted under working
loads by codes and
specifications
Allowable stress
Bending Stress
Moment of Inertia
Proportional limit
A law stating that the deformation of

an elastic body is proportional to the
force applied, provided the stress does
not exceed the elastic limit of the
material.
Allowable stress
Hooks law
Law of Elasticity
Moment of Inertia
A law stating that the deformation

of an elastic body is proportional to
the force applied, provided the
stress does not exceed the elastic
limit of the material.
Allowable stress
Hooks law
Law of Elasticity
Moment of Inertia
The deformation of a
structural member as a
result of loads acting on it.
Deflection
Inflection
Strain
Stress
The deformation of a
structural member as a
result of loads acting on it.
Deflection
Inflection
Strain
Stress
The major horizontal supporting

member of the floor system is
called:
Girder
Girt
Purlin
Rafter
The major horizontal supporting

member of the floor system is
called:
Girder
Girt
Purlin
Rafter
It refers to the occupancy load which

is either partially or fully in place or
may not be present at all is called:
Concentrated load
Dead load
Distributed load
Live load
It refers to the occupancy load which

is either partially or fully in place or
may not be present at all is called:
Concentrated load
Dead load
Distributed load
Live load
Load acting on a very small area of a structure.
Concentrated load
Dead load
Distributed load
Live load
Load acting on a very small area of a structure.
Concentrated load
Dead load
Distributed load
Live load
A load which acts evenly over a

structural member or over a surface
that supports the load.
Concentrated load
Dead load
Distributed load
Live load
A load which acts evenly over a

structural member or over a surface
that supports the load.
Concentrated load
Dead load
Distributed load
Live load
The weight of a structure itself,

including the weight of fixtures or
equipment permanently attached
to it.
Concentrated load
Dead load
Distributed load
Live load
The weight of a structure itself,

including the weight of fixtures or
equipment permanently attached
to it.
Concentrated load
Dead load
Distributed load
Live load
The distance between inflection

point in the column when it
breaks.
Cross-sectional area
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance

point in the column when it
breaks.
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance
The minimum length of straight

reinforcing bar or reinforcing rod
which is required to anchor it in
concrete
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance
The minimum length of straight

reinforcing bar or reinforcing rod
which is required to anchor it in
concrete
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance
The length of embedded

reinforcement required to
develop the design strength at a
critical section
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance
The length of embedded

reinforcement required to
develop the design strength at a
critical section
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance
In formula e = PL/AE, E
stands for:
Elongation
Equilibrium
Modulus of elasticity
Total deformation
In formula e = PL/AE, E
stands for:
Elongation
Equilibrium
Modulus of
elasticity
Total deformation
In an elastic material which has

been subject to strain below its
elastic limit, the ratio of the unit
stress to the corresponding unit
strain.
Elongation
Equilibrium forces
Total deformation
In an elastic material which has

been subject to strain below its
elastic limit, the ratio of the unit
stress to the corresponding unit
strain.
Elongation
Equilibrium forces
Total deformation
Steel reinforcement which is placed in

a concrete slab, or the like, to
minimize the possibility of developing
cracks as a result of temperature
changes.
Bottom bar
Metal plate
Stirrups
Temperature bar
Steel reinforcement which is placed in

a concrete slab, or the like, to
minimize the possibility of developing
cracks as a result of temperature
changes.
Bottom bar
Metal plate
Stirrups
Temperature bar
To find the volume of water in a

cylinder tank, multiply the area of
its base by its:
Diameter
Height
Perimeter
Radius

cylinder tank, multiply the area of
its base by its:
Diameter
Height
Perimeter
Radius

cylinder tank, multiply the height
from the base to the overflow by its:
Base
Base
Base
Base
Area
Diameter
Perimeter
Radius

cylinder tank, multiply the height
from the base to the overflow by its:
Base Area
Base Diameter
Base Perimeter
Base Radius
The stress per unit area of the

original cross section of a material
which resist its elongation.
Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress

Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress
In the design of structures, the

maximum unit stress permitted
under working loads by codes and
specifications.
Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress

specifications.
Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress
The stress that can cause the

bending of a member, as under
a load.
Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress
The stress that can cause the

bending of a member, as under
a load.
Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress

Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress

Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress

specifications.
Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress

specifications.
Allowable stress
Bending stress
Flexural stress
Tensile stress
The most important component

to determine the strength of
concrete mix.
Cement
Gravel
Lime
Sand
The most important component

to determine the strength of
concrete mix.
Cement
Gravel
Lime
Sand
The ultimate strength of the

material divided by the allowable
working load.
Maximum strength
Safety factor
Strength limit
None of these
The ultimate strength of the

material divided by the allowable
working load.
Maximum strength
Safety factor
Strength limit
None of these
The ratio of the ultimate breaking

strength of a member or piece of
material or equipment to the
actual working stress when in
use.
Maximum strength
Safety factor
Strength limit
None of these
The ratio of the ultimate breaking

strength of a member or piece of
material or equipment to the
actual working stress when in
use.
Maximum strength
Safety factor
Strength limit
None of these
How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for

concrete reinforcement constructed?
90 degree bend plus 10 db
end of the bar
extension, at free

end of the bar
extension, at free
90 degree bend plus 6 db extension, at free end

of the bar
How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for

concrete reinforcement constructed?
end of the bar
extension, at free
90 degree bend plus 12 db extension, at

free end of the bar
90 degree bend plus 6 db extension, at free end
of the bar
What is the minimum requirement for development

of at least 1/3 of the total reinforcement provided
for negative moment reinforcement as an
embedment length beyond the point of inflection?
Not less than the effective depth of member of 12
db, or 1/16th the clear span, whichever is greater.
L/3 + d or 24 db, or 1/12th the clear span,
whichever is greater.
Not less than 1.5 d or 14 db, or 1/12th the clear
span, whichever is greater.
L/4 + 2d or 12 db, 1/12th the clear span,
whichever is greater
What is the minimum requirement for development

of at least 1/3 of the total reinforcement provided
for negative moment reinforcement as an
embedment length beyond the point of inflection?
Not less than the effective depth of member
of 12 db, or 1/16th the clear span, whichever
is greater.
L/3 + d or 24 db, or 1/12th the clear span,
whichever is greater.
Not less than 1.5 d or 14 db, or 1/12th the clear
span, whichever is greater.
L/4 + 2d or 12 db, 1/12th the clear span,
What is the minimum concrete cover for primary

reinforcement of beams and columns not exposed
to earth or weather for precast manufactured
under plant control conditions?
db but not less than 25 mm
db but not less than 15 mm and need not exceed
40 mm
50 mm

to earth or weather for precast manufactured
under plant control conditions?
db but not less than 15 mm and need not
exceed 40 mm
50 mm

to earth or weather for cast in place concrete?
40 mm
50 mm

to earth or weather for cast in place concrete?
40 mm
db but not less than 20 mm and need not
exceed 50 mm
The lowest stress in a material (less than

the maximum attainable stress) at which
the material begins to exhibit plastic
properties; beyond this point an increase in
strain occurs without an increase in stress.
Bond stress
Working stress
Ultimate stress
Yielding stress
The lowest stress in a material (less than

the maximum attainable stress) at which
the material begins to exhibit plastic
properties; beyond this point an increase in
strain occurs without an increase in stress.
Bond stress
Working stress
Ultimate stress
Yielding stress
Every body perseveres in its state of

being at rest or of moving uniformly
straight forward except insofar as it is
compelled to change its state by forces
impressed.
Brace System
moment of couple
moment of inertia
none of the above
Every body perseveres in its state of

being at rest or of moving uniformly
straight forward except insofar as it is
compelled to change its state by forces
impressed.
Brace System
moment of couple
moment of inertia
none of the above
A shear type structural system

without a complete vertical load
Bearing wall system

Brace frame system
Structural system
All of the above
A shear type structural system

without a complete vertical load
Bearing wall system

Brace frame system
Structural system
All of the above
An assemblage of framing members

designed to support gravity loads and
resist lateral forces. They may be
categorized as building or nonbuilding.
Bearing wall
Brace frame
Structure
All of the above
An assemblage of framing members

designed to support gravity loads and
resist lateral forces. They may be
categorized as building or nonbuilding.
Bearing wall
Brace frame
Structure
All of the above
Loop or reinforcing bar or wire

enclosing longitudinal
reinforcement.
Dowel
Extra bar
Stirrup
Tie
Loop or reinforcing bar or wire

enclosing longitudinal
reinforcement.
Dowel
Extra bar
Stirrup
Tie
A three dimensional structural system

without the bearing walls, composed of
interconnected members laterally
supported so as to function as a complete
self-contained unit with or without the aids
of horizontal diaphragms or floor-bracing
system:
box system
braced frame
Freeform
space frame
A three dimensional structural system

without the bearing walls, composed of
interconnected members laterally
supported so as to function as a complete
self-contained unit with or without the aids
of horizontal diaphragms or floor-bracing
system:
box system
braced frame
Freeform
space frame
A beam carrying a beam is

known as
Girt
Girder
Sheath
stud
A beam carrying a beam is

known as
Girt
Girder
Sheath
stud
Walls that support weight from

above as well as their own dead
weight.
Load-bearing walls
Dead load
Shoring walls
None of these
Walls that support weight from

above as well as their own dead
weight.
Load-bearing walls
Dead load
Shoring walls
None of these

point in the column when it breaks.
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance

point in the column when it breaks.
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance
The tendency of a force to

rotate an object about an
axis.
Brace
Couple
Moment
none of the above
The tendency of a force to

rotate an object about an
axis.
Brace
Couple
Moment
none of the above
The amount of space

measured in cubic units:
Area
Perimeter
Volume
None of the above
The amount of space

measured in cubic units:
Area
Perimeter
Volume
None of the above
The primary reason for using pinned

connection.
To allow relatively free end rotation

of connection members
To make the analysis simpler
To allow for better load distribution
All of the above
The primary reason for using pinned

connection.
To allow relatively free end rotation

of connection members
To make the analysis simpler
To allow for better load distribution
All of the above
The milky layer composed of cement

and fine aggregate on the upper
surface of the concrete mass during
curing process due to an excess
amount of water used:
Grout
Laittance
Mortar
Plaster
The milky layer composed of cement

and fine aggregate on the upper
surface of the concrete mass during
curing process due to an excess
amount of water used:
Grout
Laittance
Mortar
Plaster
A shear wall is:

A wall designed to resist lateral pressure to
the plane of the wall
A wall designed to resist earthquake forces
perpendicular to the plane of the wall
A type of shear induced in load bearing walls
A wall to block the shear caused by seismic
moment
A shear wall is:

A wall designed to resist lateral
pressure to the plane of the wall
A wall designed to resist earthquake forces
perpendicular to the plane of the wall
A type of shear induced in load bearing walls
A wall to block the shear caused by seismic
moment
The sum total of all the external forces

measured from the supports of a beam.
Reaction
Resultant
Moment
inertia
The sum total of all the external forces

measured from the supports of a beam.
Reaction
Resultant
Moment
inertia
Type of beam fixed only at one

support.
Cantilever beam
continuous beam
semi- continuous beam
simple beam
Type of beam fixed only at one

support.
Cantilever beam
continuous beam
semi- continuous beam
simple beam
A property of a body that defines

its resistance to a change in
angular velocity about an axis of
rotation.
Brace System
moment of couple
moment of inertia
none of the above
A property of a body that defines

its resistance to a change in
angular velocity about an axis of
rotation.
Brace System
moment of couple
moment of inertia
none of the above

parabolically varying
moments
bending formula
flexure formula
neutral axis
loads

parabolically varying
moments
bending formula
flexure formula
neutral axis
loads

variation in magnitude of the
bending moment
Concentrated load
Deflection
moment diagram
shear diagram

variation in magnitude of the
bending moment
Concentrated load
Deflection
moment diagram
shear diagram
The distance between

inflection point in the column
when it breaks.
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance
The distance between

inflection point in the column
when it breaks.
Development length
Effective length
Equivalent distance
A design analysis as a basis where

the total lateral forces are
distributed to the various vertical
elements of the lateral forceresisting system.
Shear and moment diagram

Distribution of Horizontal
Shear
Stability against overturning
A design analysis as a basis where

the total lateral forces are
distributed to the various vertical
elements of the lateral forceresisting system.
Shear and moment

diagram
Distribution of Horizontal
Shear
A projecting piece of timber,

stone or brick supporting an
overhanging structure, such as
an arch or balcony.
Beam
Corbel
Cornice
planks
A projecting piece of timber,

stone or brick supporting an
overhanging structure, such as
an arch or balcony.
Beam
Corbel
Cornice
planks
The center to center distance

between the supports of a
beam.
clear span
effective span
Span
neutral axis
The center to center distance

between the supports of a
beam.
clear span
effective span
Span
neutral axis
An imaginary line passing

through the centroid of the
cross section of a beam, along
which no bending stresses
occur.
clear span
effective span
span
neutral axis
An imaginary line passing

through the centroid of the
cross section of a beam, along
which no bending stresses
occur.
clear span
effective span
span
neutral axis
Measure of resistance for

flexural or bending stress
Moment
Moment of inertia
Section Modulus
Shear
Measure of resistance for

flexural or bending stress
Moment
Moment of inertia
Section Modulus
Shear
The extent of space

between two supports of a
structure
clear span
effective span
span
neutral axis
The extent of space

between two supports of a
structure
clear span
effective span
span
neutral axis
The perpendicular distance a

spanning member deviates from a
true course under transverse
loading.
Deflection
Inflection
Moment
Shear
The perpendicular distance a

spanning member deviates from a
true course under transverse
loading.
Deflection
Inflection
Moment
Shear
The cohesive force in a body,

which resists the tendency of an
external force to change the
shape of the body
Axial Force
Load
Stress
Strain
The cohesive force in a body,

which resists the tendency of an
external force to change the
shape of the body
Axial Force
Load
Stress
Strain
The distance between inner

faces of the support
clear span
effective span
Span
neutral axis
The distance between inner

faces of the support
clear span
effective span
Span
neutral axis
What is a round, steel bolt embedded in

concrete or masonry used to hold down
machinery, steel columns or beams,
casting, shoes, beam plates and engine
heads?
Anchor bolts
Foundation bolts
Friction bolts
Retaining bolts
What is a round, steel bolt embedded in

concrete or masonry used to hold down
machinery, steel columns or beams,
casting, shoes, beam plates and engine
heads?
Anchor bolts
Foundation bolts
Friction bolts
Retaining bolts
A steel bolt usually fixed in a

building structure with its
threaded portion projecting;
used to secure frameworks.
Anchor bolts
Foundation bolts
Friction bolts
Retaining bolts
A steel bolt usually fixed in a

building structure with its
threaded portion projecting;
used to secure frameworks.
Anchor bolts
Foundation bolts
Friction bolts
Retaining bolts
What is a steel element such as wire,

cable, bar, rod or strand, or a bundle
of such elements, used to impart
prestress to concrete?
Prestress cables
Reinforcements
Tenon cables
Tendon
What is a steel element such as wire,

cable, bar, rod or strand, or a bundle
of such elements, used to impart
prestress to concrete?
Prestress cables
Reinforcements
Tenon cables
Tendon
THE CODE
NATIONAL STRUCTURAL
CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES
(NSCP 305.7.3) In using sand backfill in

the annular space around column not
embedded in poured footings, the sand
shall be thoroughly compacted by
tamping in layers not more than
_____mm in depth?
200
300
400
500
mm
mm
mm
mm
(NSCP 305.7.3) In using sand backfill in

the annular space around column not
embedded in poured footings, the sand
shall be thoroughly compacted by
tamping in layers not more than
_____mm in depth?
200 mm
300 mm
400 mm
500 mm
(NSCP 407.7.3)The minimum clear

spacing between parallel bars in a
layer must be db but not less than?
25mm
50mm
75mm
100mm
(NSCP 407.7.3)The minimum clear

spacing between parallel bars in a
layer must be db but not less than?
25mm
50mm
75mm
100mm
(NSCP 407.7.6.4) Individual bars within

a bundle terminated within the span of
flexural members shall terminate at
different points with at least ____
stagger:
10
20
30
40
db
db
db
db
(NSCP 407.7.6.4) Individual bars within

a bundle terminated within the span of
flexural members shall terminate at
different points with at least ____
stagger:
10 db
20 db
30 db
40 db
(NSCP 207.20) Low rise buildings is

an enclosed or partially enclosed with
mean roof height less than or equal
to?
15
18
21
24
M
M
M
M
(NSCP 207.20) Low rise buildings is

an enclosed or partially enclosed with
mean roof height less than or equal
to?
15 M
18 M
21 M
24 M
(NSCP 407.30) The minimum

bend diameter for 10mm
through 25mm bars
6 db
8 db
10 db
12 db
(NSCP 407.30) The minimum

bend diameter for 10mm
through 25mm bars
6 db
8 db
10 db
12 db
(NSCP 407.8.1) The minimum

clear concrete covering for cast
in place slab.
20mm
25mm
40mm
50mm

clear concrete covering for cast
in place slab.
20mm
25mm
40mm
50mm
(NSCP 412.3.1) Development

length for deformed bars in tension
shall be less than.
150
200
250
300
mm
mm
mm
mm
(NSCP 412.3.1) Development

length for deformed bars in tension
shall be less than.
150 mm
200 mm
250 mm
300 mm
(NSCP 407.8.1) Minimum concrete

cover cast against and permanently
exposed to earth.
50 mm
75 mm
100 mm
125 mm
(NSCP 407.8.1) Minimum concrete

cover cast against and permanently
exposed to earth.
50 mm
75 mm
100 mm
125 mm
(NSCP 407.7.3)In spirally reinforced or

tied reinforced compression members,
clear distance between longitudinal
bars shall not be less than?
1.50 db
1.75 db
2.0 db
2.15 db
(NSCP 407.7.3)In spirally reinforced

or tied reinforced compression
members, clear distance between
longitudinal bars shall not be less
than?
1.50 db
1.75 db
2.0 db
2.15 db
(NSCP 407.7.5)In walls and slabs other

than concrete joist construction, primary
flexural reinforcement shall not be spaced
farther apart than 3 times wall or slab
thickness nor farther than?
300mm
375mm
450mm
500mm
(NSCP 407.7.5)In walls and slabs other

than concrete joist construction, primary
flexural reinforcement shall not be spaced
farther apart than 3 times wall or slab
thickness nor farther than?
300mm
375mm
450mm
500mm
(NSCP 409.2.1) In ultimate

strength design, the strength
reduction factor for flexure
without axial loads.
0.70
0.75
0.85
0.90
(NSCP 409.2.1) In ultimate

reduction factor for flexure
without axial loads.
0.70
0.75
0.85
0.90
(NSCP 409.4.2.3) In ultimate

reduction factor for shear and
torsion.
0.70
0.75
0.85
0.90
(NSCP 409.4.2.3) In ultimate

reduction factor for shear and
torsion.
0.70
0.75
0.85
0.90
(NSCP 409.6.2)The minimum

one way slab thickness which is
simply supported at the ends
only.
L/10
L/20
L/24
L/28

one way slab thickness which is
simply supported at the ends
only.
L/10
L/20
L/24
L/28

one way slab thickness for a
ONE end continuous slab.
L/10
L/20
L/24
L/28

ONE end continuous slab.
L/10
L/20
L/24
L/28

BOTH ends continuous slab.
L/10
L/20
L/24
L/28

BOTH ends continuous slab.
L/10
L/20
L/24
L/28

cantilevered slab thickness.
L/10
L/20
L/24
L/28

cantilevered slab thickness.
L/10
L/20
L/24
L/28
(NSCP 208.5.1.1) In the determination

of seismic dead load with a minimum
of_______% of floor live load shall be
applicable for storage and warehouse
occupancies.
25%
30%
35%
50%
(NSCP 208.5.1.1) In the determination

of seismic dead load with a minimum
of_______% of floor live load shall be
applicable for storage and warehouse
occupancies.
25%
30%
35%
50%
(NSCP 302.2.4) Before commencing the

excavation work, the person making the
excavation shall notify in writing the
owner of the adjoining building not less
than _____days before such excavation is
to be made.
10
15
30
60
days
days
days
days
(NSCP 302.2.4) Before commencing the

excavation work, the person making the
excavation shall notify in writing the
owner of the adjoining building not less
than _____days before such excavation is
to be made.
10 days
15 days
30 days
60 days
Zone 3 of the Philippine map has

a wind velocity of ____Kph?
150
150
200
250
Kph
Kph
Kph
Kph
Zone 3 of the Philippine map has

a wind velocity of ____Kph?
150 Kph
150 Kph
200 Kph
250 Kph
(NSCP 410.5.10) Spacing for a

lateral support for a beam shall not
exceed _______times the least width
b of compression flange or face.
30
40
50
60
(NSCP 410.5.10) Spacing for a

lateral support for a beam shall not
exceed _______times the least width
b of compression flange or face.
30
40
50
60
CONCRETE FILLED DRIVEN PILES OF

UNIFORM SECTION SHALL HAVE A
NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF NOT
LESS THAN (NSCP 307.7.3)
200 MM
250 MM
300 MM
350 MM
CONCRETE FILLED DRIVEN PILES OF

UNIFORM SECTION SHALL HAVE A
NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF NOT
LESS THAN (NSCP 307.7.3)
200 MM
250 MM
300 MM
350 MM
THE MINIMUM BEND DIAMETER FOR

28MM THROUGH 36MM BARS (NSCP
407.30)
12 db
6 db
8 db
10 db
THE MINIMUM BEND DIAMETER FOR

28MM THROUGH 36MM BARS (NSCP
407.30)
12 db
6 db
8 db
10 db
THE MINIMUM CLEAR SPACING

BETWEEN PARALLEL BARS IN A
LAYER MUST BE 1.5 DB BUT NOT
LESS THAN? (NSCP 407.7.3)
50mm
25mm
75mm
100mm
THE MINIMUM CLEAR SPACING

BETWEEN PARALLEL BARS IN A
LAYER MUST BE 1.5 DB BUT NOT
LESS THAN? (NSCP 407.7.3)
50mm
25mm
75mm
100mm
IN SPIRALLY REINFORCED OR TIED REINFORCED COMPRESSION

MEMBERS, CLEAR DISTANCE BETWEEN LONGITUDINAL BARS
SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN? (NSCP 407.7.3)
2.0 db
2.15 db
1.50 db
1.75 db
IN SPIRALLY REINFORCED OR TIED REINFORCED COMPRESSION

MEMBERS, CLEAR DISTANCE BETWEEN LONGITUDINAL BARS
SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN? (NSCP 407.7.3)
2.0 db
2.15 db
1.50 db
1.75 db
IN WALLS AND SLABS OTHER THAN

CONCRETE JOIST CONSTRUCTION, PRIMARY
FLEXURAL REINFORCEMENT SHALL NOT BE
SPACED FARTHER APART THAN 3 TIMES WALL
OR SLAB THICKNESS NOR FARTHER THAN?
(NSCP 407.7.5)
375mm
450mm
500mm
300mm
IN WALLS AND SLABS OTHER THAN

CONCRETE JOIST CONSTRUCTION, PRIMARY
FLEXURAL REINFORCEMENT SHALL NOT BE
SPACED FARTHER APART THAN 3 TIMES WALL
OR SLAB THICKNESS NOR FARTHER THAN?
(NSCP 407.7.5)
375mm
450mm
500mm
300mm
GROUPS OF PARALLEL REINFORCING BARS

BUNDLED IN CONTACT TO ACT AS ONE UNIT
SHALL BE UNITED TO ___ PIECES IN ONE
BUNDLE. (NSCP 407.7.6.1)
GROUPS OF PARALLEL REINFORCING BARS

BUNDLED IN CONTACT TO ACT AS ONE UNIT
SHALL BE UNITED TO ___ PIECES IN ONE
BUNDLE. (NSCP 407.7.6.1)
BARS LARGER THAN ___MM SHALL

NOT BE BUNDLED IN BEAMS: (NSCP
407.7.6.3)
25mm
16mm
28mm
36mm
BARS LARGER THAN ___MM SHALL

NOT BE BUNDLED IN BEAMS: (NSCP
407.7.6.3)
25mm
16mm
28mm
36mm
INDIVIDUAL BARS WITHIN A BUNDLE

TERMINATED WITHIN THE SPAN OF
FLEXURAL MEMBERS SHALL TERMINATE AT
DIFFERENT POINTS WITH AT LEAST ____
STAGGER: (NSCP 407.7.6.4)
12
10
50
40
db
db
db
db
INDIVIDUAL BARS WITHIN A BUNDLE

TERMINATED WITHIN THE SPAN OF
FLEXURAL MEMBERS SHALL TERMINATE AT
DIFFERENT POINTS WITH AT LEAST ____
STAGGER: (NSCP 407.7.6.4)
12 db
10 db
50 db
40 db
MINIMUM CONCRETE COVER CAST AGAINST

AND PERMANENTLY EXPOSED TO EARTH:
(NSCP 407.8.1)
100 mm
75 mm
50 mm
150 mm
MINIMUM CONCRETE COVER CAST AGAINST

AND PERMANENTLY EXPOSED TO EARTH:
(NSCP 407.8.1)
100 mm
75 mm
50 mm
150 mm
THE MINIMUM CLEAR CONCRETE

COVERING FOR CAST IN PLACE
SLAB:
(NSCP 407.8.1)
20mm
25mm
40mm
50mm
THE MINIMUM CLEAR CONCRETE

COVERING FOR CAST IN PLACE
SLAB:
(NSCP 407.8.1)
20mm
25mm
40mm
50mm
IN ULTIMATE STRENGTH DESIGN, THE

STRENGTH REDUCTION FACTOR FOR
FLEXURE WITHOUT AXIAL LOADS: (NSCP
409.2.1)
0.85
0.75
0.90
0.70
IN ULTIMATE STRENGTH DESIGN, THE

STRENGTH REDUCTION FACTOR FOR
FLEXURE WITHOUT AXIAL LOADS: (NSCP
409.2.1)
0.85
0.75
0.90
0.70
IN ULTIMATE STRENGTH DESIGN,

THE STRENGTH REDUCTION FACTOR
FOR SHEAR AND TORSION: (NSCP
409.4.2.3)
0.70
0.75
0.85
0.90
IN ULTIMATE STRENGTH DESIGN,

THE STRENGTH REDUCTION FACTOR
FOR SHEAR AND TORSION: (NSCP
409.4.2.3)
0.70
0.75
0.85
0.90
THE MINIMUM ONE WAY SLAB

THICKNESS WHICH IS SIMPLY
SUPPORTED AT THE ENDS ONLY IS:
(NSCP 409.6.2)
L/20
L/24
L/28
L/10

THICKNESS WHICH IS SIMPLY
SUPPORTED AT THE ENDS ONLY IS:
(NSCP 409.6.2)
L/20
L/24
L/28
L/10

THICKNESS FOR A ONE END
CONTINUOUS SLAB IS: (NSCP 409.6.2)
L/20
L/24
L/10
L/28

THICKNESS FOR A ONE END
CONTINUOUS SLAB IS: (NSCP 409.6.2)
L/20
L/24
L/10
L/28

THICKNESS FOR A BOTH ENDS
CONTINUOUS SLAB IS: (NSCP
409.6.2)
L/20
L/24
L/10
L/28

THICKNESS FOR A BOTH ENDS
CONTINUOUS SLAB IS: (NSCP
409.6.2)
L/20
L/24
L/10
L/28
THE MINIMUM CANTILEVERED SLAB

THICKNESS IS : (NSCP 409.6.2)
L/20
L/24
L/10
L/28
THE MINIMUM CANTILEVERED SLAB

THICKNESS IS : (NSCP 409.6.2)
L/20
L/24
L/10
L/28
DEEP CONTINUOUS FLEXURAL

MEMBERS HAS OVERALL DEPTH TO
CLEAR SPAN RATIO GREATER THAN:
(NSCP 410.8.10)
0.40
0.60
0.75
0.70
DEEP CONTINUOUS FLEXURAL

(NSCP 410.8.10)
0.40
0.60
0.75
0.70
DEEP SIMPLE SPAN FLEXURAL

(NSCP 307.4.2)
0.40
0.60
0.75
0.70
DEEP SIMPLE SPAN FLEXURAL

(NSCP 307.4.2)
0.40
0.60
0.75
0.70
SPACING OF SHEAR REINFORCEMENT

PLACED PERPENDICULAR TO AXIS
OF NON-PRESTRESSED MEMBER
SHALL NOT EXCEED: (NSCP
411.6.4.1)
d/2
d/4
d/5
SPACING OF SHEAR REINFORCEMENT

PLACED PERPENDICULAR TO AXIS
OF NON-PRESTRESSED MEMBER
SHALL NOT EXCEED: (NSCP
411.6.4.1)
d/2
d/4
d/5
IS AN ESSENTIALLY VERTICAL TRUSS

SYSTEM OF THE CONCENTRIC OR
ECCENTRIC TYPE THAT IS PROVIDED
TO RESIST LATERAL FORCES: (NCSP
208.1)
Building frame system
Braced frame
Diaphragm
Collector
IS AN ESSENTIALLY VERTICAL TRUSS

SYSTEM OF THE CONCENTRIC OR
ECCENTRIC TYPE THAT IS PROVIDED
TO RESIST LATERAL FORCES: (NCSP
208.1)
Building frame system
Braced frame
Diaphragm
Collector
IS A FRAME IN WHICH MEMBERS

AND JOINTS ARE CAPABLE OF
RESISTING FORCES PRIMARILY BY
FLEXURE:
Moment resisting frame
Ordinary braced frame
Truss
Eccentric braced frame
IS A FRAME IN WHICH MEMBERS

AND JOINTS ARE CAPABLE OF
RESISTING FORCES PRIMARILY BY
FLEXURE:
Moment resisting frame
Ordinary braced frame
Truss
Eccentric braced frame
IN THE DETERMINATION OF SEISMIC DEAD

LOAD WITH A MINIMUM OF ________% OF
FLOOR LIVE LOAD SHALL BE APPLICABLE
FOR STORAGE AND WAREHOUSE
OCCUPANCIES. (NSCP 208.5.1.1)
50%
25%
30%
35%
IN THE DETERMINATION OF SEISMIC DEAD

LOAD WITH A MINIMUM OF ________% OF
FLOOR LIVE LOAD SHALL BE APPLICABLE
FOR STORAGE AND WAREHOUSE
OCCUPANCIES. (NSCP 208.5.1.1)
50%
25%
30%
35%
THE SLOPE OF CUT SURFACES SHALL

BE NO STEEPER THAN _______%
SLOPE. (NSCP 302.2.2)
50%
60%
30%
40%
THE SLOPE OF CUT SURFACES SHALL

BE NO STEEPER THAN _______%
SLOPE. (NSCP 302.2.2)
50%
60%
30%
40%
BEFORE COMMENCING THE EXCAVATION WORK,

THE PERSON MAKING THE EXCAVATION SHALL
NOTIFY IN WRITING THE OWNER OF THE
ADJOINING BUILDING NOT LESS THAN _____DAYS
BEFORE SUCH EXCAVATION IS TO BE MADE. (NSCP
302.2.4)
15 days
10 days
30 days
60 days
BEFORE COMMENCING THE EXCAVATION WORK,

THE PERSON MAKING THE EXCAVATION SHALL
NOTIFY IN WRITING THE OWNER OF THE
ADJOINING BUILDING NOT LESS THAN _____DAYS
BEFORE SUCH EXCAVATION IS TO BE MADE. (NSCP
302.2.4)
15 days
10 days
30 days
60 days
FILL SLOPES SHALL NOT BE

CONSTRUCTED ON NATURAL SLOPES
STEEPER THAN ____% SLOPE (NSCP
302.3.1)
50%
10%
20%
60%
FILL SLOPES SHALL NOT BE

CONSTRUCTED ON NATURAL SLOPES
STEEPER THAN ____% SLOPE (NSCP
302.3.1)
50%
10%
20%
60%
THE MINIMUM DISTANCE THAT THE

TOE OF FILL SLOPE MADE TO THE SITE
BOUNDARY LINE: (NSCP 302.4.3)
0.80 M
0.60 M
1.50 M
2.00 M
THE MINIMUM DISTANCE THAT THE

TOE OF FILL SLOPE MADE TO THE SITE
BOUNDARY LINE: (NSCP 302.4.3)
0.80 M
0.60 M
1.50 M
2.00 M
THE MAX. DISTANCE THAT THE TOE

OF FILL SLOPE MADE TO THE SITE
BOUNDARY: (NSCP 302.4.3)
0.80 M
0.60 M
6.00 M
1.00 M
THE MAX. DISTANCE THAT THE TOE

OF FILL SLOPE MADE TO THE SITE
BOUNDARY: (NSCP 302.4.3)
0.80 M
0.60 M
6.00 M
1.00 M
IN USING SAND BACKFILL IN THE ANNULAR SPACE

AROUND COLUMN NOT EMBEDDED IN POURED
FOOTINGS, THE SAND SHALL BE THOROUGHLY
COMPACTED BY TAMPING IN LAYERS NOT MORE
THAN _____MM IN DEPTH? (NSCP 305.7.3)
500 mm
400 mm
200 mm
300 mm
IN USING SAND BACKFILL IN THE ANNULAR SPACE

AROUND COLUMN NOT EMBEDDED IN POURED
FOOTINGS, THE SAND SHALL BE THOROUGHLY
COMPACTED BY TAMPING IN LAYERS NOT MORE
THAN _____MM IN DEPTH? (NSCP 305.7.3)
500 mm
400 mm
200 mm
300 mm
IN USING A CONCRETE BACKFILL IN THE ANNULAR

SPACE AROUND COLUMN NOT EMBEDDED IN
POURED FOOTINGS, THE CONCRETE SHALL HAVE
ULTIMATE STRENGTH OF ____MPA AT 28 DAYS.
(NSCP 305.7.3)
30 Mpa
15 Mpa
10 Mpa
5 Mpa
IN USING A CONCRETE BACKFILL IN THE ANNULAR

SPACE AROUND COLUMN NOT EMBEDDED IN
POURED FOOTINGS, THE CONCRETE SHALL HAVE
ULTIMATE STRENGTH OF ____MPA AT 28 DAYS.
(NSCP 305.7.3)
30 Mpa
15 Mpa
10 Mpa
5 Mpa
WHEN GRILLAGE FOOTINGS OF STRUCTURAL STEEL

SHAPES ARE USED ON SOILS, THEY SHALL BE
COMPLETELY EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE.
CONCRETE COVER SHALL BE AT LEAST _____MM ON
THE BOTTOM. (NSCP 305.8)
100 mm
150 mm
200 mm
250 mm
WHEN GRILLAGE FOOTINGS OF STRUCTURAL STEEL

SHAPES ARE USED ON SOILS, THEY SHALL BE
COMPLETELY EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE.
CONCRETE COVER SHALL BE AT LEAST _____MM ON
THE BOTTOM. (NSCP 305.8)
100 mm
150 mm
200 mm
250 mm
TEMPORARY OPEN AIR PORTABLE BLEACHERS

MAY BE SUPPORTED UPON WOOD SILLS OR
STEEL PLATES PLACED DIRECTLY UPON THE
GROUND SURFACE, PROVIDED SOIL PRESSURE
DOES NOT EXCEED ____KPA. (NSCP 305.9)
100 Kpa
50 Kpa
150 Kpa
200 Kpa
TEMPORARY OPEN AIR PORTABLE BLEACHERS

MAY BE SUPPORTED UPON WOOD SILLS OR
STEEL PLATES PLACED DIRECTLY UPON THE
GROUND SURFACE, PROVIDED SOIL PRESSURE
DOES NOT EXCEED ____KPA. (NSCP 305.9)
100 Kpa
50 Kpa
150 Kpa
200 Kpa
THE MINIMUM NOMINAL DIAMETER OF STEEL

BOLTS WHEN WOOD PLATES OR SILL SHALL BE
BOLTED TO FOUNDATION WALL IN ZONE 2
SEISMIC AREA IN THE PHILIPPINES. (NSCP
305.60)
10mm
12mm
16mm
20mm
THE MINIMUM NOMINAL DIAMETER OF STEEL

BOLTS WHEN WOOD PLATES OR SILL SHALL BE
BOLTED TO FOUNDATION WALL IN ZONE 2
SEISMIC AREA IN THE PHILIPPINES. (NSCP
305.60)
10mm
12mm
16mm
20mm
THE MINIMUM NOMINAL DIAMETER OF

STEEL BOLTS WHEN WOOD PLATES OR
SILL SHALL BE BOLTED TO FOUNDATION
WALL IN ZONE 4 SEISMIC AREA IN THE
PHILIPPINES. (NSCP 305.60)
10mm
12mm
16mm
20mm
THE MINIMUM NOMINAL DIAMETER OF

STEEL BOLTS WHEN WOOD PLATES OR
SILL SHALL BE BOLTED TO FOUNDATION
WALL IN ZONE 4 SEISMIC AREA IN THE
PHILIPPINES. (NSCP 305.60)
10mm
12mm
16mm
20mm
INDIVIDUAL PILE CAPS AND CAISSONS OF EVERY

STRUCTURE SUBJECTED TO SEISMIC FORCES SHALL
BE INTERCONNECTED BY TIES. SUCH TIES SHALL BE
CAPABLE OF RESISTING IN TENSION OR COMPRESSION
A MINIMUM HORIZONTAL FORCE EQUAL TO _____% OF
THE LARGEST COLUMN VERTICAL LOAD. (NSCP
306.20)
15%
20%
10%
INDIVIDUAL PILE CAPS AND CAISSONS OF EVERY

STRUCTURE SUBJECTED TO SEISMIC FORCES SHALL
BE INTERCONNECTED BY TIES. SUCH TIES SHALL BE
CAPABLE OF RESISTING IN TENSION OR COMPRESSION
A MINIMUM HORIZONTAL FORCE EQUAL TO _____% OF
THE LARGEST COLUMN VERTICAL LOAD. (NSCP
306.20)
15%
20%
10%
SUCH PILES INTO FIRM GROUND MAY

BE CONSIDERED FIXED AND LATERALLY
SUPPORTED AT _____M BELOW THE
GROUND SURFACE. (NSCP 306.20)
1.50 M
2.00 M
2.50 M
3.00 M
SUCH PILES INTO FIRM GROUND MAY

BE CONSIDERED FIXED AND LATERALLY
SUPPORTED AT _____M BELOW THE
GROUND SURFACE. (NSCP 306.20)
1.50 M
2.00 M
2.50 M
3.00 M
SUCH PILES INTO SOFT GROUND

MAY BE CONSIDERED FIXED AND
LATERALLY SUPPORTED AT _____M
BELOW THE GROUND SURFACE.
(NSCP 306.20)
1.50 M
2.00 M
2.50 M
3.00 M
SUCH PILES INTO SOFT GROUND

MAY BE CONSIDERED FIXED AND
LATERALLY SUPPORTED AT _____M
BELOW THE GROUND SURFACE.
(NSCP 306.20)
1.50 M
2.00 M
2.50 M
3.00 M
THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF CAST IN

PLACE PILES/BORED PILES SHALL BE
_____TIMES THE AVERAGE DIAMETER OF
THE PILE. (NSCP 307.2.1)
10 times
20 times
30 times
15 times
THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF CAST IN

PLACE PILES/BORED PILES SHALL BE
_____TIMES THE AVERAGE DIAMETER OF
THE PILE. (NSCP 307.2.1)
10 times
20 times
30 times
15 times
CAST IN PLACE/BORED PILES SHALL

HAVE A SPECIFIC COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH FC OF NOT LESS THAN
______MPA. (NSCP 307.2.1)
17.50 Mpa
20 Mpa
15 Mpa
25 Mpa
CAST IN PLACE/BORED PILES SHALL

______MPA. (NSCP 307.2.1)
17.50 Mpa
20 Mpa
15 Mpa
25 Mpa
PRE-CAST CONCRETE PILES SHALL

_____MPA. (NSCP 304.7.1)
17.50 Mpa
20 Mpa
15 Mpa
25 Mpa
PRE-CAST CONCRETE PILES SHALL

_____MPA. (NSCP 304.7.1)
17.50 Mpa
20 Mpa
15 Mpa
25 Mpa
THE MAXIMUM SPACING OF TIES

AND SPIRALS IN A DRIVEN PRE-CAST
CONCRETE PILE CENTER TO CENTER.
(NSCP 307.5.1)
75 mm
100 mm
125 mm
150 mm
THE MAXIMUM SPACING OF TIES

AND SPIRALS IN A DRIVEN PRE-CAST
CONCRETE PILE CENTER TO CENTER.
(NSCP 307.5.1)
75 mm
100 mm
125 mm
150 mm
PRE-CAST PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE

PILES SHALL HAVE A SPECIFIED
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH FC OF NOT
LESS THAN ____MPA. (NSCP 307.5.1)
20 Mpa
15 Mpa
25 Mpa
35 Mpa
PRE-CAST PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE

PILES SHALL HAVE A SPECIFIED
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH FC OF NOT
LESS THAN ____MPA. (NSCP 307.5.1)
20 Mpa
15 Mpa
25 Mpa
35 Mpa
THE MINIMUM OUTSIDE DIAMETER

OF PIPE PILES WHEN USED MUST
BE? (NSCP 307.6.3)
300 mm
250 mm
350 mm
400 mm
THE MINIMUM OUTSIDE DIAMETER

OF PIPE PILES WHEN USED MUST
BE? (NSCP 307.6.3)
300 mm
250 mm
350 mm
400 mm
AVIATION CONTROL TOWERS FALL

TO WHAT TYPE OF OCCUPANCY?
Special occupancy structures
Hazardous facility
Standard occupancy
AVIATION CONTROL TOWERS FALL

TO WHAT TYPE OF OCCUPANCY?
Special occupancy structures
Hazardous facility
Standard occupancy
PRIVATE GARAGES, CARPORTS,

SHEDS, AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
FALL TO WHAT TYPE OF
OCCUPANCY?
Special occupancy
Hazardous facility
PRIVATE GARAGES, CARPORTS,

SHEDS, AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
FALL TO WHAT TYPE OF
OCCUPANCY?
Special occupancy
Hazardous facility
BUILDINGS USED FOR COLLEGE OR

ADULT EDUCATION WITH A CAPACITY OF
500 OR MORE STUDENTS FALL TO WHAT
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY?
Special occupancy
Hazardous facility
BUILDINGS USED FOR COLLEGE OR

ADULT EDUCATION WITH A CAPACITY OF
500 OR MORE STUDENTS FALL TO WHAT
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY?
Special occupancy
Hazardous facility
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES THEREIN

HOUSING AND SUPPORTING TOXIC OR
EXPLOSIVE CHEMICALS OR SUBSTANCES
FALL TO WHAT TYPE OF CATEGORY?
Special occupancy
Hazardous facility
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES THEREIN

HOUSING AND SUPPORTING TOXIC OR
EXPLOSIVE CHEMICALS OR SUBSTANCES
FALL TO WHAT TYPE OF CATEGORY?
Special occupancy
Hazardous facility
THE ALLOWABLE DEFLECTION FOR ANY

STRUCTURAL MEMBER LOADED WITH
LIVE LOAD ONLY. (NSCP 107.2.2)
L/300
L/360
L/200
L/240
THE ALLOWABLE DEFLECTION FOR ANY

STRUCTURAL MEMBER LOADED WITH
LIVE LOAD ONLY. (NSCP 107.2.2)
L/300
L/360
L/200
L/240
THE ALLOWABLE DEFLECTION FOR

ANY STRUCTURAL MEMBER LOADED
WITH DEAD LOAD AND LIVE LOAD
ONLY. (NSCP 104.2.2)
L/240
L/300
L/360
L/200
THE ALLOWABLE DEFLECTION FOR

ANY STRUCTURAL MEMBER LOADED
WITH DEAD LOAD AND LIVE LOAD
ONLY. (NSCP 104.2.2)
L/240
L/300
L/360
L/200
RETAINING WALLS SHALL BE DESIGNED

TO RESIST SLIDING BY AT LEAST
_______TIMES THE LATERAL FORCE.
(NSCP 206.6)
1.50
1.0
RETAINING WALLS SHALL BE DESIGNED

TO RESIST SLIDING BY AT LEAST
_______TIMES THE LATERAL FORCE.
(NSCP 206.6)
1.50
1.0
RETAINING WALLS SHALL BE

DESIGNED TO RESIST OVERTURNING
BY AT LEAST ______TIMES THE
OVERTURNING MOMENT. (NSCP 206.6)
1.0
2.50
2.0
1.50
RETAINING WALLS SHALL BE

DESIGNED TO RESIST OVERTURNING
BY AT LEAST ______TIMES THE
OVERTURNING MOMENT. (NSCP 206.6)
1.0
2.50
2.0
1.50
AN OPEN BUILDING IS A STRUCTURE

HAVING ALL WALLS AT LEAST _____%
OPEN. (NSCP 207)
50%
60%
80%
75%
AN OPEN BUILDING IS A STRUCTURE

HAVING ALL WALLS AT LEAST _____%
OPEN. (NSCP 207)
50%
60%
80%
75%
LOW RISE BUILDINGS IS AN

ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED
WITH MEAN ROOF HEIGHT LESS
THAN OR EQUAL TO? (NSCP 207.20)
70 M
50 M
15 M
18 M
LOW RISE BUILDINGS IS AN

ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED
WITH MEAN ROOF HEIGHT LESS
THAN OR EQUAL TO? (NSCP 207.20)
70 M
50 M
15 M
18 M
THE WIND LOAD IMPORTANCE

FACTOR LW FOR ESSENTIAL
FACILITIES IS EQUAL TO? (NSCP
207.50)
1.15
1.0
2.15
0.87

FACTOR LW FOR ESSENTIAL
FACILITIES IS EQUAL TO? (NSCP
207.50)
1.15
1.0
2.15
0.87

FACTOR FOR HAZARDOUS FACILITIES
IS EQUAL TO?
1.0
0.87
1.15
2.15

FACTOR FOR HAZARDOUS FACILITIES
IS EQUAL TO?
1.0
0.87
1.15
2.15

FACTOR FOR STANDARD OCCUPANCY
STRUCTURES IS EQUAL TO?
1.0
1.15
0.87
2.0

FACTOR FOR STANDARD OCCUPANCY
STRUCTURES IS EQUAL TO?
1.0
1.15
0.87
2.0
THE WIND LOAD IMPORTANCE FACTOR

FOR MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES IS
EQUAL TO?
1.0
1.15
0.87
2.0
THE WIND LOAD IMPORTANCE FACTOR

FOR MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES IS
EQUAL TO?
1.0
1.15
0.87
2.0
LARGE CITY CENTERS WITH AT LEAST 50% OF

THE BUILDINGS HAVING A HEIGHT GREATER
THAN 21M. FALLS ON WHAT EXPOSURE
CATEGORY FOR WIND LOADING? (NSCP
207.5.3)
1.0
1.15
0.87
2.0
LARGE CITY CENTERS WITH AT LEAST 50% OF

THE BUILDINGS HAVING A HEIGHT GREATER
CATEGORY FOR WIND LOADING? (NSCP
207.5.3)
1.0
1.15
0.87
2.0
OPEN TERRAIN WITH SCATTERED

OBSTRUCTIONS HAVING HEIGHTS LESS
CATEGORY FOR WIND LOADING?
Exposure A
Exposure B
Exposure C
Exposure D
OPEN TERRAIN WITH SCATTERED

OBSTRUCTIONS HAVING HEIGHTS LESS
CATEGORY FOR WIND LOADING?
Exposure A
Exposure B
Exposure C
Exposure D
FLAT UNOBSTRUCTED AREAS EXPOSED TO

WIND FLOWING OVER OPEN WATER FOR A
DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 2 KM FALLS ON
WHAT EXPOSURE CATEGORY FOR WIND
LOADING?
Exposure A
Exposure B
Exposure C
Exposure D
FLAT UNOBSTRUCTED AREAS EXPOSED TO

WIND FLOWING OVER OPEN WATER FOR A
DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 2 KM FALLS ON
LOADING?
Exposure A
Exposure B
Exposure C
Exposure D
URBAN AND SUBURBAN AREAS, WOODED AREAS

OR OTHER TERRAIN WITH NUMEROUS CLOSELY
SPACED OBSTRUCTIONS HAVING THE SIZE OF
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING OR LARGER FALLS ON
LOADING?
Exposure A
Exposure B
Exposure C
Exposure D
URBAN AND SUBURBAN AREAS, WOODED AREAS

OR OTHER TERRAIN WITH NUMEROUS CLOSELY
SPACED OBSTRUCTIONS HAVING THE SIZE OF
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING OR LARGER FALLS ON
LOADING?
Exposure A
Exposure B
Exposure C
Exposure D
ZONE 1 OF THE PHILIPPINE MAP HAS

A WIND VELOCITY OF ____KPH?
150 Kph
250 Kph
125 Kph
200 Kph

150 Kph
250 Kph
125 Kph
200 Kph

200 Kph
125 Kph
150 Kph
250 Kph

200 Kph
125 Kph
150 Kph
250 Kph

200 Kph
125 Kph
150 Kph
250 Kph

200 Kph
125 Kph
150 Kph
250 Kph
IN TESTING CONCRETE LABORATORY CURED

SPECIMENS, NO INDIVIDUAL STRENGTH TEST
(AVERAGE OF 2 CYLINDERS) FALLS BELOW
FC BY MORE THAN _______. (NSCP
405.7.3.3)
3.50 Mpa
4.0 Mpa
4.25 Mpa
5 Mpa
IN TESTING CONCRETE LABORATORY CURED

SPECIMENS, NO INDIVIDUAL STRENGTH TEST
(AVERAGE OF 2 CYLINDERS) FALLS BELOW
FC BY MORE THAN _______. (NSCP
405.7.3.3)
3.50 Mpa
4.0 Mpa
4.25 Mpa
5 Mpa
FOR A RECTANGULAR REINFORCED CONCRETE

COMPRESSION MEMBER, IT SHALL BE PERMITTED
TO TAKE THE RADIUS OF GYRATION EQUAL TO
_______TIMES THE OVERALL DIMENSION OF THE
DIRECTION OF STABILITY IS BEING CONSIDERED.
(NSCP 410.12.20)
0.30
0.45
0.50
0.75
FOR A RECTANGULAR REINFORCED CONCRETE

COMPRESSION MEMBER, IT SHALL BE PERMITTED
TO TAKE THE RADIUS OF GYRATION EQUAL TO
_______TIMES THE OVERALL DIMENSION OF THE
DIRECTION OF STABILITY IS BEING CONSIDERED.
(NSCP 410.12.20)
0.30
0.45
0.50
0.75
FOR MEMBERS WHOSE DESIGN IS BASED

ON COMPRESSIVE FORCE, THE
SLENDERNESS RATIO KL/R PREFERABLY
SHOULD NOT EXCEED ________? (NSCP
502.8.1)
300
250
200
350

ON COMPRESSIVE FORCE, THE
SLENDERNESS RATIO KL/R PREFERABLY
SHOULD NOT EXCEED ________? (NSCP
502.8.1)
300
250
200
350

ON TENSILE FORCE, THE SLENDERNESS
RATIO L/R PREFERABLY SHOULD NOT
EXCEED _________.
200
300
250
350

ON TENSILE FORCE, THE SLENDERNESS
RATIO L/R PREFERABLY SHOULD NOT
EXCEED _________.
200
300
250
350
FOR PIN CONNECTED MEMBERS, THE

ALLOWABLE STRESS ON THE NET AREA
OF THE PINHOLE FOR PIN CONNECTED
MEMBERS IS _________. (NSCP 504.4.1.1)
0.60 Fy
0.50 Fy
0.45 Fy
0.40 Fy
FOR PIN CONNECTED MEMBERS, THE

ALLOWABLE STRESS ON THE NET AREA
OF THE PINHOLE FOR PIN CONNECTED
MEMBERS IS _________. (NSCP 504.4.1.1)
0.60 Fy
0.50 Fy
0.45 Fy
0.40 Fy
OTHER THAN PIN CONNECTED

MEMBERS, THE ALLOWABLE TENSILE
STRESS SHALL NOT EXCEED _______ ON
THE GROSS AREA. (NSCP 504.2.1)
0.60 Fy
0.45 Fy
0.33 Fy
0.66 Fy
OTHER THAN PIN CONNECTED

MEMBERS, THE ALLOWABLE TENSILE
STRESS SHALL NOT EXCEED _______ ON
THE GROSS AREA. (NSCP 504.2.1)
0.60 Fy
0.45 Fy
0.33 Fy
0.66 Fy
THE MAXIMUM LONGITUDINAL SPACING OF

BOLTS, NUTS AND INTERMITTENT WELDS
CORRECTLY TWO ROLLED SHAPES IN
CONTACT FOR A BUILT UP SECTION SHALL
NOT EXCEED ________. (NSCP 505.5.4)
700 mm
500 mm
600 mm
400 mm
THE MAXIMUM LONGITUDINAL SPACING OF

BOLTS, NUTS AND INTERMITTENT WELDS
CORRECTLY TWO ROLLED SHAPES IN
CONTACT FOR A BUILT UP SECTION SHALL
NOT EXCEED ________. (NSCP 505.5.4)
700 mm
500 mm
600 mm
400 mm
THE RATIO L/R FOR LACING BARS

ARRANGED IN SINGLE SYSTEM SHALL
NOT EXCEED ________. (NSCP
505.5.80)
140 mm
200 mm
250 mm
100 mm

ARRANGED IN SINGLE SYSTEM SHALL
NOT EXCEED ________. (NSCP
505.5.80)
140 mm
200 mm
250 mm
100 mm

ARRANGED IN DOUBLE SYSTEM
SHALL NOT EXCEED ________.
140 mm
200 mm
250 mm
100 mm

ARRANGED IN DOUBLE SYSTEM
SHALL NOT EXCEED ________.
140 mm
200 mm
250 mm
100 mm
FOR MEMBERS BENT ABOUT THEIR STRONG OR

WEAK AXES, MEMBERS WITH COMPACT SECTIONS
WHERE THE FLANGES CONTINUOUSLY
CONNECTED TO WEB THE ALLOWABLE BENDING
STRESS IS _________. (NSCP 506.4.1.1)
0.75 Fy
0.60 Fy
0.45 Fy
0.66 Fy
FOR MEMBERS BENT ABOUT THEIR STRONG OR

WEAK AXES, MEMBERS WITH COMPACT SECTIONS
WHERE THE FLANGES CONTINUOUSLY
CONNECTED TO WEB THE ALLOWABLE BENDING
STRESS IS _________. (NSCP 506.4.1.1)
0.75 Fy
0.60 Fy
0.45 Fy
0.66 Fy
FOR BOX TYPE AND TABULAR TEXTURAL

MEMBERS THAT MEET THE NON COMPACT
SECTION REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 502.6,
THE ALLOWABLE BENDING STRESS IS ________.
(NSCP 506.4.1.1)
0.75 Fy
0.60 Fy
0.45 Fy
0.66 Fy
FOR BOX TYPE AND TABULAR TEXTURAL

MEMBERS THAT MEET THE NON COMPACT
SECTION REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 502.6,
THE ALLOWABLE BENDING STRESS IS ________.
(NSCP 506.4.1.1)
0.75 Fy
0.60 Fy
0.45 Fy
0.66 Fy
BOLTS AND RIVETS CONNECTING

STIFFNESS TO THE GIRDER WEB SHALL
BE SPACED NOT MORE THAN ______MM
ON CENTERS. (NSCP 507.5.3)
300 mm
400 mm
350 mm
250 mm
BOLTS AND RIVETS CONNECTING

STIFFNESS TO THE GIRDER WEB SHALL
BE SPACED NOT MORE THAN ______MM
ON CENTERS. (NSCP 507.5.3)
300 mm
400 mm
350 mm
250 mm
IRA COMPOSITE BEAM SECTION, THE ACTUAL SECTION

MODULUS OF THE TRANSFORMED COMPOSITE SECTION
SHALL BE USED IN CALCULATING THE CONCRETE
FLEXURAL COMPRESSED STRESS AND FOR
CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT TEMPORARY SHORES, THIS
STRESS SHALL BE BASED UPON LOADING APPLIED AFTER
THE CONCRETE HAS REACHED _____% OF ITS REQUIRED
STRENGTH.
50%
60%
80%
IRA COMPOSITE BEAM SECTION, THE ACTUAL SECTION

MODULUS OF THE TRANSFORMED COMPOSITE SECTION
SHALL BE USED IN CALCULATING THE CONCRETE
FLEXURAL COMPRESSED STRESS AND FOR
CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT TEMPORARY SHORES, THIS
STRESS SHALL BE BASED UPON LOADING APPLIED AFTER
THE CONCRETE HAS REACHED _____% OF ITS REQUIRED
STRENGTH.
50%
60%
80%
SHEAR CONNECTORS SHALL HAVE AT

LEAST ________MM OF LATERAL
CONCRETE COVERING. (NSCP 509.5.8)
50 mm
100 mm
25 mm
40 mm
SHEAR CONNECTORS SHALL HAVE AT

LEAST ________MM OF LATERAL
CONCRETE COVERING. (NSCP 509.5.8)
50 mm
100 mm
25 mm
40 mm
THE MINIMUM CENTER TO CENTER SPACING OF

STUD CONNECTORS ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL
AXIS OF SUPPORTING COMPOSITE BEAM IS
____________.
(NSCP 509.5.8)
6 diameter of connector
THE MINIMUM CENTER TO CENTER SPACING OF

STUD CONNECTORS ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL
AXIS OF SUPPORTING COMPOSITE BEAM IS
____________.
(NSCP 509.5.8)
THE MAXIMUM CENTER TO CENTER SPACING

OF STUD CONNECTORS ALONG THE
LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SUPPORTING
COMPOSITE BEAM IS ____________. (NSCP
509.5.8)
THE MAXIMUM CENTER TO CENTER SPACING

OF STUD CONNECTORS ALONG THE
LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SUPPORTING
COMPOSITE BEAM IS ____________. (NSCP
509.5.8)
CONNECTIONS CARRYING CALCULATED

STRESSES, EXCEPT FOR LACING, SAG BARS AND
GIRTS, SHALL BE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT NOT
LESS THAN ________KN OF FORCE. (NSCP
510.10.61)
30
50
26.70
35
CONNECTIONS CARRYING CALCULATED

STRESSES, EXCEPT FOR LACING, SAG BARS AND
GIRTS, SHALL BE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT NOT
LESS THAN ________KN OF FORCE. (NSCP
510.10.61)
30
50
26.70
35
THE CONNECTIONS AT ENDS OF TENSION OR

COMPRESSION MEMBERS IN TRUSSES SHALL DEVELOP
THE FORCE DUE TO THE DESIGN LOAD, BUT NO LESS
THAN _______% AT THE EFFECTIVE STRENGTH OF THE
MEMBER UNLESS A SMALLER PERCENTAGE IS JUSTIFIED
BY ENGINEERING ANALYSIS THAT CONSIDERS OTHER
FACTORS INCLUDING HANDLING, SHIPPING AND
ERECTION. (NSCP 510.2.5.1)
50
70
65
THE CONNECTIONS AT ENDS OF TENSION OR

COMPRESSION MEMBERS IN TRUSSES SHALL DEVELOP
THE FORCE DUE TO THE DESIGN LOAD, BUT NO LESS
THAN _______% AT THE EFFECTIVE STRENGTH OF THE
MEMBER UNLESS A SMALLER PERCENTAGE IS JUSTIFIED
BY ENGINEERING ANALYSIS THAT CONSIDERS OTHER
FACTORS INCLUDING HANDLING, SHIPPING AND
ERECTION. (NSCP 510.2.5.1)
50
70
65
WHEN FORMED STEEL DECKING IS A PART

OF THE COMPOSITE BEAM, THE SPACING
OF STUD SHEAR CONNECTOR ALONG THE
LENGTH OF THE SUPPORTING BEAM OR
GIRDER SHALL NOT EXCEED _______MM.
(NSCP 509.6.1.2)
800
750
900
WHEN FORMED STEEL DECKING IS A PART

OF THE COMPOSITE BEAM, THE SPACING
OF STUD SHEAR CONNECTOR ALONG THE
LENGTH OF THE SUPPORTING BEAM OR
GIRDER SHALL NOT EXCEED _______MM.
(NSCP 509.6.1.2)
800
750
900
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Condition in which forces are

centroid of points loads

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centroid of points loads

Where the lines of action of all the

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Branch of engineering mechanics

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One Newton is equal to.

One Newton is equal to.

Two or more forces acting as a

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A force measured at a distance

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Two or more forces acting on a

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A force that act in the opposite

centroid of points loads

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centroid of points loads

The component of a diagonal

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A temporary change in the

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A graphic representation of the

Free body diagram

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Free body diagram

Maximum Stress that can be

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The act of stretching or state of being

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Stress at w/c the material

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A longitudinal strain that tend to

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A push or pull that tend to move a

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1Mpa is equal to?

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The component of a diagonal

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The rotational force measured at a

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