a member that has been cast as one unit, without joints or seams.

a member that has been cast as one unit, without joints or seams.

• A. Modular
• B. Segmented
• C. Monolithic
• D. Composite

Answer: (C)

Monolithic means a single, continuous piece formed in one casting, with no joints or seams. That directly matches a member cast as one unit, since there are no joining points or separations. The other terms describe pieces assembled or composed from multiple parts: modular indicates assembled from modules, segmented implies multiple pieces with joints, and composite involves combining materials that typically introduce interfaces. So the description fits best with a monolithic member.

Monolithic means a single, continuous piece formed in one casting, with no joints or seams. That directly matches a member cast as one unit, since there are no joining points or separations. The other terms describe pieces assembled or composed from multiple parts: modular indicates assembled from modules, segmented implies multiple pieces with joints, and composite involves combining materials that typically introduce interfaces. So the description fits best with a monolithic member.