What types of construction are (a) suitable and (b) unsuitable in an earthquake-prone region? Explain your answer, giving reasons.
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Fire-protection of structural steel framing members is mandated by building codes for all buildings. 2. Field bolting of steel members is generally preferred over field welding. 3. A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connecting beam flanges to the column. 4. A rigid connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connecting beam flanges to the column. 5. A steel column may or may not need a base plate at the bottom.
____ are used as door lock actuators, flow control devices such as injectors, and several other applications requiring fast response.
A. Solenoids B. Amplifiers C. Rectifiers D. Potentiometers
The output diodes in an alternator are mounted to which of these components?
A) Rotor B) Stator C) Slip rings D) Housing
During a collision, the inertial forces generally:
A. Cause damage away from the point of impact. B. Affect only areas immediately adjacent to the point of impact. C. Affect only nonstructural parts. D. Create damage that is readily visible and identifiable.