Ten100: Chapter 12 Assignment

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TEN100: Chapter 12 Assignment explores architectural design and engineering principles through the lens of iconic structures like the Burj Dubai. It assesses understanding of structural forces, historical construction limits, and modern architectural breakthroughs.

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Why do people in Dubai want to build a super-tall structure in their city?
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What limited the height of the structure in the Middle Ages?
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What manufacturing breakthrough led to the development of taller structure in the 1800's?
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Why is it necessary for Bill to design the Burj Dubai so that it "confuses" the wind?
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Is concrete better at minimizing the effects of compression or tension? What is special about the concrete that Bill is using as construction material for the Burj Dubai?
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How does the Burj Dubai reflect a New Urbanist's approach to city planning?
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Sometimes designs are inspired by art or things of social importance. The Burj Dubai, for instance, was designed after a ________________ native to the Dubai region.

Explanation
The correct answer is "flower, a flower." The sentence suggests that the Burj Dubai was designed after a specific flower native to the Dubai region. The use of the article "a" before "flower" indicates that it refers to a singular flower rather than flowers in general.

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_______________ is a force that results in the deformation of an object such that the object's parallel planes move past one another.

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Shear is a force that causes the parallel planes of an object to slide past each other, resulting in deformation. This force is commonly referred to as shear force.

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Ten100: Chapter 12 Assignment

Why do people in Dubai want to build a super-tall structure in their city?

What limited the height of the structure in the Middle Ages?

What manufacturing breakthrough led to the development of taller structure in the 1800's?

Why is it necessary for Bill to design the Burj Dubai so that it "confuses" the wind?

Is concrete better at minimizing the effects of compression or tension? What is special about the concrete that Bill is using as construction material for the Burj Dubai?

How does the Burj Dubai reflect a New Urbanist's approach to city planning?

Sometimes designs are inspired by art or things of social importance. The Burj Dubai, for instance, was designed after a ________________ native to the Dubai region.

_______________ is a force that results in the deformation of an object such that the object's parallel planes move past one another.