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5. A building code regulates a) the design of the building. b) the construction of the building. c) the aesthetics of the building. d) all of the above. e) both (a) and (b). 6. The two main categories under which all building loads may be classified are a) dead loads and live loads. b) gravity loads and lateral loads. c) terrestrial loads and celestial loads. d) first-class and second-class loads 7. The material in an arch is primarily in a) compression. b) tension. c) both tension and compression. d) shear. e) none of the above. 8. Which of the following beam cross sections is structurally more efficient in bending? a) Rectangular (solid) section b) I-section c) Tubular section d) L-section 9. The stirrups in a reinforced concrete beam are used to a) increase the strength of the beam in bending. b) reduce the deflection of the beam. c) increase the durability of the beam. d) increase the strength of the beam in shear. e) none of the above. 10. Which of the following building materials is most renewable? a) Steel b) Aluminum c) Natural stone d) Wood