Unit 3 Exam Questions and Answers-
CEA
A structural member, usually horizontal, that carries a load that is applied transverse to its length -
Answer-Beam
A diagram used to isolate a body from its environment, showing all external constraints and forces
acting upon it and all geometric measurements necessary to model the body. - Answer-Free-body
Diagram
A category used to determine structural requirements based on occupancy of the building. - Answer-
Occupancy Category
A beam which is supported such that the number of unknown reaction forces is equal to the number of
equilibrium equations. - Answer-Statically Determinate Beam
The weight of movable objects such as people, furnishings, machines, vehicles, and goods in or on a
building. - Answer-Live Load
A beam that is supported on one end by a pin support and supported on the other end by a roller
support. - Answer-Simple Beam
CEA
A structural member, usually horizontal, that carries a load that is applied transverse to its length -
Answer-Beam
A diagram used to isolate a body from its environment, showing all external constraints and forces
acting upon it and all geometric measurements necessary to model the body. - Answer-Free-body
Diagram
A category used to determine structural requirements based on occupancy of the building. - Answer-
Occupancy Category
A beam which is supported such that the number of unknown reaction forces is equal to the number of
equilibrium equations. - Answer-Statically Determinate Beam
The weight of movable objects such as people, furnishings, machines, vehicles, and goods in or on a
building. - Answer-Live Load
A beam that is supported on one end by a pin support and supported on the other end by a roller
support. - Answer-Simple Beam
