Methods/Processes
What is the name of the process by which cement reacts with water to bind together aggregates to form concrete
What is hydration?
What is the term for the system used to rate the energy efficiency of buildings based on factors such as insulation, ventilation, and renewable energy use
LEED- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
What is the term for wood that has not been properly seasoned or dried, making it unsuitable for immediate use in woodworking projects.
What is Green Wood
What is the tallest building in the world as of 2024
Burj Khalifa
Who said, "I think, therefore I am"
Who is René Descartes
This method involves breaking down a project into smaller tasks and assigning them to team members.
WBS
What term describes a triangular structure used to support weight, commonly found in architecture and engineering, named after its resemblance to a part of a ship's hull?
Truss
This specialized tool is used for digging narrow, deep holes, often for fence posts and soil testing.
Auger
This white marble mausoleum, located in Agra, India, was built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal
Taj Mahal
Named after a physicist, this unit of measurement is defined as the energy transferred when an electric current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second.
What is a joule
This technique involves driving long, slender columns deep into the ground to transfer the load of a structure.
What are piles/pile foundation
What are the 3 constraints of the project management triangle?
Scope, Time and Cost
What innovative piece of heavy equipment revolutionized the construction of tunnels by excavating soil, rock, and other materials?
What is a Tunnel Boring Machine
What is the the ancient Roman architectural innovation that was created to transport water?
What is an aqueduct.
This ancient Greek epic poem, attributed to Homer, recounts the adventures of Odysseus during his journey home from the Trojan War
What is the Odyssey
This technique involves using a mixture of water, sand, and cement to fill gaps and reinforce structures
Grouting
This term refers to the process of designing and constructing buildings to withstand earthquakes and minimize damage.
What is seismic design
This surveying instrument is used for precise measurements over long distances and is often used in large-scale construction projects.
Total Station
This architectural style, prevalent in Europe during the Middle Ages, is characterized by ribbed vaults and pointed arches.
What is Gothic architecture
Who wrote the famous novel "1984"
Who is George Orwell
This testing method measures the density and moisture content of soil to determine its suitability for construction
What is a soil compaction test
What is the name of the construction method that involves assembling prefabricated components off-site and then transporting them to the construction site for assembly?
Modular
This device, commonly used in geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics, measures the density and moisture content of soil by emitting nuclear radiation and detecting its interaction with the soil particles
What is a nuclear density gauge
This architectural style, prevalent in the American Southwest, is characterized by its flat roofs, earth-toned materials, and integration with the surrounding landscape.
Adobe architecture
What is the name of the process by which a solid transitions directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase?
What is sublimation