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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Semester 2 Examinations 2010
History of Structural Engineering CA
Module Code: CIVL 6011
School: School of Building & Civil Engineering
Programme Title: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering
Programme Code: CSTRU_8_Y
External Examiner(s): Mr. J. O Mahony, Dr. M Richardson Internal Examiner(s): Ms. A. Mannion
Instructions: Answer ALL questions.
Duration: 2hours
Sitting: Autumn 2010
Requirements for this examination:
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
Question 1: 25 Marks Compare the building materials which were used 5000 -3000 BC (approx) with the building materials used today. Compare their qualities and usability in building large structures.
Question 2: 25 Marks Describe the different types of Greek Columns. Where can you find examples of them today? Or Vitruvius, the Roman architect wrote books on how to build. In Book 2 he talks about building materials. He mentioned Pozzolana. What is Pozzolana and for what is it used?
Questions 3: 25 Marks Explain in detail the structural elements which you find in a Gothic cathedral. How was it possible to build such high structures? Use one of the famous cathedrals in both France and Germany to illustrate your points.
Question 4: 25 Marks Give a short overview of the history of the Bauhaus movement. Explain the philosophy behind the movement.
