| Question | Answer |
| What is the weight of the structure itself (columns, beams, nuts, bolts) called? | dead load
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The weight of the things ON or INSIDE the structure is what kind of load? | live load
| What is used to strengthen a joint or to provide support to a structure? | brace
| What is the name for the criteria that a design needs to meet? | constraints
| What makes a strong and stable structure? | triangles, wide base, decreasing perimeter
| What kind of engineer designs bridges? | structural engineer
| What do the letters CAD mean in engineering? | Computer Aided Design
| What is the first step of the Engineering Design Process? | ask
| What is the first version of a design called? | prototype
| What is often the weakest part of a structure? | joint
| What is the force that squeezes material together? | compression
| What is the force that stretches a material apart? | tension
| What is the final step in the engineering design process? | improve
| The point at which a structure collapses because of a load is known as | critical load
| Strong gusts of air are examples of | wind load
| How many types of joints are there? | 2 |
