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Lisaclaire

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Stacking and piling is another term for:
 
  A. post-and-lintel.
  B. arch and vault.
  C. load-bearing construction.
  D. the mending of stone fences.
  E. None of these answers are correct.

Question 2

Two factors that decide the success of any structural system are:
 
  A. weight and tensile strength.
  B. the placement of its dome and its pendentives.
  C. the linear ratio of foundation to wall and wall to roof.
  D. the tension and compression of each buttress.
  E. None of these answers are correct.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Load-bearing constructionstackin g and pilingis the simplest method of making a building, and it is suitable for brick, stone, adobe, ice blocks, and certain modern materials. Essentially, the builder constructs the walls by piling layer upon layer, starting thick at the bottom, getting thinner as the structure rises, and usually tapering inward near the highest point.

Answer to Question 2

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In supporting weight, tensile strength refers to the amount of stretching strength a material can withstand before it breaks.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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