Settlement of Foundations Causes Stresses in the Structural Frame of the Building

question 41

Multiple Choice

Settlement of foundations causes stresses in the structural frame of the building when the settlement is

• A)nonuniform over the foundation area.
• B)caused by live loads.
• C)caused by dead loads.
• D)large and uniform over the entire foundation area.
• E)caused by lateral loads.

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Definitions:

Decreased Preload

A reduction in the volume of blood returning to the heart before contraction, which can impact cardiac output and blood pressure.

Vasodilators

Medications or other agents that widen blood vessels, increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure.

Atrial Fibrillation

A cardiac arrhythmia characterized by rapid, irregular beating of the atria, leading to poor blood flow and increased risk of stroke.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm), indicating the heart's health and efficiency.