homework

1.     Define civil engineering.

The building of large places such as dorms bridges and warehouses.

2.     Define architecture.

The building of houses and other small buildings. (more touchy feely)

3.     Describe the origination of the concept of architecture?

architecture was based on building a dwelling where you had food.

4.     In ancient times how were building materials chosen?

By what was at hand. 

5.     Give two examples of vernacular architecture.

Igloos in Canada and wooden houses in a rain forest.

6.     Name and describe the type of system used to create many early buildings.

It was call neolithic and it used basic stone and mortar.

7.     What was the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids? Mexican pyramids?

The Egyptians buryed there Pharaohs in the pyramids and the Mexicans which i'm assuming were the Mayans used them for astronomy.

8.     What kind of construction method was used to build the Parthenon? Made a simple sketch to illustrate.

Post and lintel was used to build the Parthenon.                   =============

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9.     What problem in architecture led to this form of construction?

Other designs couldn't hold as much weight.

10. Explain how an arch is created.

Using a semi circle on the top of a frame.

11.  How is the vault used in civil engineering?

Passageways and tunnels.

12.  Give an example of an arch and dome system.

The Pantheon.

13.  Give an example of a modern material we have that was not available to the ancients. How did this restrict construction in ancient times?

Steel is an example, and is far stronger than any material used in ancient times so that's a restriction.

14.  What was the purpose of the Roman aqueducts?

To give water to the Romans who normally wouldn't have it.

15.  Compare ancient Greek roads to ancient Roman roads.

Greek roads were not as well built. Roman roads looked somewhat like our own.

16. Describe an ancient Roman bridge.

They used arches and were built with stone.

17. How did building materials and methods change after the Romans?

New substances were made like steel, plastic, and glass making more buildings possible.

Conclusion

1.     Give an example of a modern pyramid not shown in the presentation. How does its function differ from that of the Egyptian pyramids? What do you think accounts for this difference?

Louvre pyramid its an entrance to a museum not for dead people or telling what day it is. The difference is that times have changed and so have customs.

2.     Give an example of a modern structure that uses an arch and dome system.

The McDonald symbol and buildings.

3.     What is the main purpose of modern roads? How is the cost of modern roadways defrayed?

To drive our vehicles on, and many toll roads.

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• I have 2 arms.
• I have one nose but two nostrils.
• I also two eyes blue.
• I have a mouth and hair.
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