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1
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3 WOOD EXPOSURES
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- Exterior : exposed
- Exposure 1 : sheathing/ subflooring
- Exposure 2: interior/ protected
2
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WOOD PANEL GRADES (BEST TO WORST)
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N A B C D
3
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3 LUMBER GRADES
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- Struct framing: SEL STR. NO 1, 2, 3
- Light framing: CONST, STAND, UTIL
- Studs: STUD
4
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CATHODE METALS
A
(+) SS, Bronze, Lead
5
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ANONE METALS
A
Aluminum, Zing
6
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3 TYPICAL COLD FORM STUD SIZES/SPAN
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3 5/8” - up to 12’
6” - up to 20’
8” - up to 28’
7
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4 EXTERIOR BRICK JOINTS
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weathered, concave (most water tight), vee, flush
8
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3 INTERIOR BRICK JOINTS
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raked, stripped, struck
9
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5 TYPES OF CONCRETE
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- common
- moderate water resistance (warm weather, drainage structure)
- early strength (precast, cold weather)
- low heat of hydration (dams, big structures)
- high water resistance
A* air entrained for workability and resistance to freeze thaw
10
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CONCRETE TAKES __ DAYS TO REACH FULL STRENGTH, WHILE __ DAYS IS DESIGN STRENGTH
A
7-14. 28
11
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3 CLASSES VAPOR RETARDER
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- impermeable : glass, sheet metal, polyethelene
- semi-impermeable : expanded polystyrene (hate), heavy asphalt coated paper, plywood
- semi-permeable: gyp, fiberglass insulation, board lumber, concrete, brick, house wrap
12
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HEATING DOMINATED BUILDING SHOULD SPEC LOW E WINDOWS WITH ___ SHGC
A
high
13
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R VALUE FOR 1/4” SINGLE PANE GLASS
A
.88
14
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REVERB TIME FOR 1. RECORDING STUDIO 2. SMALL THEATER 3. CATHEDRAL
A
.5 sec
- 1 sec
- 4 sec
15
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DETENTION VAULT STORES WHAT WHERE AND WHEN?
A
water, underground (usually under parking), when there is not enough space above-ground
16
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MOST APPROPRIATE LOVATION FOR SOUND ABSORBING MATERIALS?
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ceiling
17
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ESTABLISHMENTS FOR EATING/DRINKING WITH FEWER THAN 49 OCCUPANTS ARE WHAT OCCUPANCY?
A
B
18
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IN TEMPERATE CLIMATE __ DEGREES OFF SOUTH IS OPTIMAL ORIENTATION
A
17.5
19
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DIVISION 1-10
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- general requirements (temp construction, commissioning)
- existing conditions
- concrete
- masonry
- steel
- wood, plastic, composites
- thermal and moisture
- openings
- finishes
- specialties (random like plastic toilets and info kiosks)
20
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MAIN STACK
A
stack vent
21
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SOURCES AND USES BUDGET
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includes all monies spent, and the sources of the monies, on the construction of the building (ex. developer fee)
22
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WHERE TO FIND MIN FC FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING?
A
CH12 IBC
23
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BUBBLE VS RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM?
A
relationship diagram does not show scale or circulation
24
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___ VALVE ONLY ALLOWS WATER TO FLOW IN ONE DIRECTION
A
check
25
REVOLVING DOORS CONTRIBUTE TOWARD EGRESS CAPACITY T/F
false, sometimes count as 50% of legal exiting
26
THE ___ THE MOMENT OF INERTIA, THE LESS THE BEAM WILL BEND
larger
27
RADIUS OF GYRATION IS A PROPERTY OF ____
columns
28
A WOOD BEAM IS FIRST DESIGNED FOR ____ THEN CHECKED FOR _____ AND ______
flexure (bending), shear and deflection
29
WHAT IS BETTER FOR HIGHWAY BUFFER, VEGETATED BERM OR TREES?
berm
30
INCREASING THE R-VALUE DOES LITTLE TO REDUCE DIRECT SOLAR HEAT GAIN. T/F
true
31
WHAT HELPS WITH WATER HARDNESS? (3)
aeration, reverse osmosis, ion-exchanger
32
GLASS WALLS AND FIBER GLASS ACOUSTIC PANELS ARE NONCOMBUSTIBLE. T/F
true
33
DAYLIGHT FACTOR
interior illuminance / exterior illuminance
34
THE SPEED OF WIND _____ BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER A WINDBREAK
decreases
35
THERE IS ____ PRESSURE AT THE SIDES AND LEEWARD SURFACES OF A WINDBREAK
negative
36
A DOUBLE POLE SINGLE THROW SWITCH HAS HOW MANY TERMINALS?
4 (two input, two output)
37
2 COMMON ELEVATOR CAB INTERIOR DIMS?
80" x 51" with 42" centered door
| 68" x 51" with 36" off center door
38
WHERE ARE PACKAGED AHUS COMMONLY PLACED?
rooftop
39
MIN. STAIR WIDTH SPRINKLERED VS NON SPRINKLERED?
44 vs. 48 (1009.3.2)
40
TYPES OF FLOOR TO ISOLATE MID/ HIGH FREQUENCY IMPACT NOISE?
carpet & resilient floor tiles
41
HOW TO REDUCE IMPACT NOISE?
suspended ceilings & floated floors
42
INTERIOR NON-SLIP CONCRETE FINISH (1)
| EXTERIOR NON-SLIP CONCRETE FINISH (3)
1. machine trowel (interior)
2. burlap drag
3. coarse broom
4. sawing
43
IBC OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR CHART?
1004.1.2
44
IBC MEANS OF EGRESS SIZING?
1005.3.1
45
WHEN DETERMINING OLF, CONFERENCE ROOM IS CONSIDERED WHAT CATEGORY?
unconcentrated tables and chairs (15SF)
46
MIN WIDTH OF STAIRS WHEN MORE THAN 49 OCCUPANTS? (NS/S)
NS - 48"
| S - 44"
47
WATT VS. LUMEN?
watt measures total power output, lumen measures visible light output
48
LUMEN VS. CANDELA?
lumen is total visible light output, candela is directional intensity of light
49
FOOT CANDLES VS. LUX?
both measure amount of visible light on a surface, but foot candle is imperial and lux is metric
one candela located at the center of a sphere with a radius of one foot has one foot candle as the amount of light that falls on the inside surface of the spehre
50
FOOT CANDLE = __/__
lumens/area in ft2
51
ADDENDUM VS. BULLETIN?
addendum is modification prior to contract award, bulletin is after award
addendum is issued in bidding documents
52
MAX RISE OF RAMP?
30"
53
WHEELCHAIR DIMS?
30" x 48"
54
ADA MIN BETWEEN TWO HINGED OR PIVOTED DOORS IN A SERIES?
48"
55
DIVISION 11-20?
11. equipment
12. furnishings
13. special construction
14. elevators/ escalators
56
DIVISION 20-30?
21. fire suppression
22. plumbing
23. HVAC
25. automation
26. electrical
27. communications
28. electronic safety and security
57
DIVISION 30-40?
31. earthwork
32. exterior improvements
33. utilities
34. transportation
35. waterway and marine construction
58
DIVISION 40-50?
40. process integration
41. material processing and handling equipment
42. process heating, cooling, and drying equipment
43. process gas and liquid handling
44. pollution and waste control equipment
45. industry specific manufacturing equipment (oil/gas, food, textiles, leather)
46. water and wastewater equipment
48. electrical power generation
59
TYPES OF MORTAR?
O - low strength, interior non-load bearing wall
N - medium strength, exposed masonry (veneer masonry)
S - medium strength, interior load bearing wall
M - high strength (foundation walls, sewers)
60
CONTROL JOINT VS. CONSTRUCTION JOINT?
construction joint between separate slabs, control to control cracking
61
WHAT TYPE OF JOINT ALLOWS FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN COLUMNS, SLAB, AND WALLS?
isolation joint
62
GROUT WITH WHITE FINISH SHOULD NOT HAVE WHICH MATERIAL?
iron
63
WHAT ARE THE TWO CATEGORIES OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT AND GIVE EXAMPLES OF EACH
1. structural ex. rebar
| 2. temperature ex. light welded wire fabric & synthetic fiber reinforcement
64
WHAT IS MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BRICK VENEER SUPPORTED BY FOUNDATION WITHOUT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT?
30'
65
APPLE STORE GLASS?
point load structural glazing system
66
BRITTLE MATERIALS HAVE ___ ULTIMATE STRAIN
low (less than .5)
67
4 TYPES OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
1. wet pipe (common)
2. dry pipe (for cold climates)
3. pre-action (for museums/ where water damage is a concern)
4. deluge (huge amounts of water for hazardous areas)
68
WHY ARE 3-STUD CORNERS REQUIRED IN WOOD LIGHT-FRAME EXTERIOR WALLS?
1. provides strength
| 2. provides additional nailing surface for exterior sheathing
69
WHAT COMPONENT OF CURTAIN WALL PREVENTS GALVANIC ACTION?
1. plastic shim
70
1 KIP = ____ LBS
1000 LBS
71
F = ___ / ____
P/A
72
NAME 4 TREE SPECIES THAT ARE COMMONLY USED AS SIDING MATERIAL
1. cedar
2. cypress
3. redwood
4. white pine
73
3 TYPES OF STEEL JOISTS AND RELATED SPAN
1. K series: (8"- 30")
2. LH series: (18" - 48")
3. DLH series: (52" - 72")
74
WHERE CAN YOU USE UNFACED INSULATION?
interior spaces, spaces that do not need moisture control
75
WHAT IS MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE FOR MEANS OF EGRESS PER IBC?
7'6"
76
3 TYPES STEEL COLUMN BEAM CONNECTIONS
AISC type I - rigid/moment connection
AISC type II - shear connection
AISC type III - semirigid connection
77
WHAT DOES IIC STAND FOR AND WHAT IS BEST RANGE?
- impact insulation class, 75-85 with carpet and underlay
| - use float floors
78
HOW DOES IBC DEFINE THE AREA OF A BUILDING?
"the area included within surrounding exterior walls exclusive of vent shafts and courts. Areas of the building not provided with surrounding walls shall be included in the building if such areas are included with the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.
79
1. WHAT IS THE WEAKEST TYPE OF PILE?
2. WHICH PILE HAS THE HIGHEST BEARING CAPACITY?
3. WHICH PILE TYPES HAVE LOW BEARING CAPACITY?
1. timber
2. concrete-filled drilled caissons (can extend 250')
3. precast concrete piles, drilled piers
80
PIER FOUNDATION VS PILE FOUNDATION? WHICH CAN REACH GREATER DEPTHS? HOW ARE THEY MADE?
pier foundations are of shallow depth, pile foundations are of great depth.
pier foundations are drilled, piles are driven.
81
A ____ ELEVATOR IS BEST SUITED FOR LOW RISE BUILDINGS WITH 2-5 FLOORS AND A TRAVEL DISTANCE UP TO APPROXIMATELY 65'. THEY HAVE LOW UPFRONT COST AND MODERATE MAINTENACNE EXPENSES.
hydraulic
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A ____ ELEVATOR IS BEST SUITED FOR MID-RISE BILDINGS WITH A MAXIMUM RISE OF ABOUT 300'. THEY HAVE A MEDIUM INITIAL COST AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE EXPENSES. THEY CAN LIFT HEAVY LOADS.
geared traction
83
A _____ ELEVATOR IS BEST SUITED FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS WITH A RISE GREATER THAN 250'. THEY HAVE A HIGH INSTALLATION COST WITH QUIET, EFFICIENT OPERATION AND LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS.
gearless traction
84
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOMS AND STORAGE LOFTS DO NOT NEED TO BE ACCESSIBLE. T/F
T
85
IN WHICH CLIMATIC REGION IS REDUCING SURFACE AREA THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEANS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY?
cool and cold regions
86
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD NOT BE LISTED IN A CRITERIA MATRIX?
SQUARE FOOTAGE, PRIORITY, DAYLIGHT AND VIEW, MECHANICAL ZONE, ADJACENCIES, PUBLIC ACCESS
priority
87
A _____ ELEVATOR IS THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR 2 & 3 STORY BUILDINGS. THE EQUIPMENT IS QUIETER. THERE IS NO MACHINE ROOM ABOVE THE ELEVATOR SHAFT
machine-room-less (MRL)
88
WHAT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO IMPLEMENT A CONSTRUCTED SOUND BARRIER?
the barrier should be placed as close to the sound as possible
89
WHICH FEATURE SHOULD BE AVOIDED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF SOUND CREEP?
overhead curved dome
90
ISOLATED GAIN VS INDIRECT GAIN
isolated gain systems collect and store solar radiation away from the space to be heated. indirect gain systems control heat gain at the exterior skin of a building, utilizing a Trombe wall or a drumwall of water-filled barrels or tubes.
91
GIVE EXAMPLE OF A SPACE WHERE ENGINEERS SHOULD DESIGN FOR A PARTITION LOAD
office buildings since partition locations are likely to change
92
4 FACTS OF PROGRAMMING
economy
form
function
time
93
4 TYPES OF UTILITIES. DEFINIE UTILITY.
water, gas, electric, sewer
utilities can be public or private companies. they have infrastructure to build and maintain, and have rights to land use through easements.
94
ESA PHASE I VS II
environmental site assessment phase II utilizes the information provided in phase I report to determine a remediation action plan, in addition to suggesting remediation techniques, identifying clean-up goals, and noting any land use restrictions.
95
WHAT IS SPACE-BY-SPACE METHOD USED FOR?
space-by-space assigns allowable wattage per square foot to spaces based on their use type. can be used to comply with IECC requirements
96
WHAT IS WORSE FOR CONSTRUCTION - HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS OR LOW LIQUID LIMIT CLAY?
highly organic soils
97
WHAT IS LOW EMISSIVITY? WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE?
materials with low emissivity retain the heat that is not reflected (ex. asphalt)
98
A ROOF WITH ___ EMISSIVITY, _____ REFLECTANCE, AND _____ ALBEDO WOULD REDUCE THE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT.
high emissivity, high reflectance, high albedo
99
WHEN IS ELECTRICAL LOAD PEAK DEMAND?
summer afternoon
100
2 PILE TYPES GOOD FOR A BUILDING FOUNDATION IN A SENSITIVE AREA ADJACENT TO ANOTHER BUILDING?
minipiles (drilled), helical piles (screwed)
101
WHAT TYPE OF WOODS ARE USED IN FINISH WORK? WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE?
hardwoods, birch
102
WHAT DO THE FOLLOWING TREE TYPES HAVE IN COMMON? DOUGLAS FIR, SPRUCE, LARCH
softwoods
103
MOST VALUABLE SOFTWOOD LUMBER IN NORTH AMERICA? USED FOR?
western white pine, cabinet making
104
FOR RETAINING WALLS ____' TALL OR LESS, SEEP HOLES AND DRAINAGE PIPES ARE NOT REQUIRED
2'
105
HIGH MASS CONSTRUCTION IS BETTER AT REDUCING SOUND TRANSMISSION. T/F
T
106
WHAT TYPE OF FASTENER PROVIDES THE BEST CATHODIC PROTECTION?
stainless steel
107
3 BASIC COMPONENTS OF GLASS AND FUNCTION OF EACH
1. silica (main component)
2. sodium carbonate - lowers melting point of glass but makes it water soluble
3. lime - prevents glass from being water soluble
108
WHAT IS THE MAIN EFFECT OF THE WIND LOADS ON A BUILDING WITH AN ASYMMETRICAL LAYOUT OF SHEAR WALLS?
torsion
109
USABLE VS RENTABLE AREA?
rentable takes into account a portion of common area, therefore is higher than usable. rentable = usable x load factor
110
WHICH HVAC SYSTEM MINIMIZES OPERATING COSTS, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, AND SYSTEM NOISE?
closed-loop heat pumps
111
2 TYPES OF FIRE DETECTORS? WHICH ONE IS MORE COMMON?
1. photoelectric detectors (for smoky fires)
| 2. ionization detectors
112
AN ____ IS A SUM OF MONEY THAT CAN BE ALLOCATED FOR AN ITEM THAT CANNOT BE EXACTLY QUANTIFIED OR QUALIFIED AT THE TIME OF THE BID.
allowance
113
THE RATE AT WHICH AN OBJECT WILL MOVE BACK AND FORTH IF GIVEN A HORIZONTAL PUSH?
fundamental period, the time is takes (in seconds) to complete one cycle of a seismic wave
114
INVERSE OF PERIOD?
frequency, the number of cycles that will occur in one second measured in hertz
one hertz is one cycle per section
115
HOW TO APPROXIMATE BUILDING PERIOD?
of floors x .1 sec
116
3 PRIMARY FAULT TYPES?
1. strike slip (xy displacement)
2. normal (z displacement)
3. reverse (z displacement)
117
TWO TYPES OF PRESTRESSING CONCRETE?
1. pre tension
| 2. post tension
118
FRENCH DRAIN VS TRENCH DRAIN
french drain should be located uphill of the house and parallel to contour lines - deals with groundwater
trench drain should be located downhill of the house and parallel to contour lines - deals with surface water
119
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON ELECTRICAL SERVICE IN THE U.S FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS?
120/240 single phase three wire
120
ANISOTROPIC VS ISOTROPIC AND EXAMPLES
anisotropic - performs the same in both directions, wood and composite materials
isotropic - performs differently in different directions, include glass, plastics, metals, concrete
121
THREE WAYS TO JOIN PIECES OF METAL FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST
1. welding
2. brazing
3. soldering
122
1 GALLON = ___ LBS
8.33lbs
123
WHAT IS COMMONLY USED TO TIE CONCRETE COLUMNS TO SUPPORTED BEAMS AND SLABS?
dowels
124
A PEDESTAL PILE IS USUALLY ____
uncased
125
WHAT ARE ACCEPTABLE WOOD MOISTURE CONTENT FOR INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR APPLICATION?
6%-9% indoor
| 9%-14% outdoor
126
WOOD IS CONSIDERED TO BE DRY WHEN ITS MOISTURE CONTENT IS BELOW ___
20%
127
OPENING BETWEEN ANNUAL RINGS OF A SOFTWOOD THAT CONTAINS A SOLID OR LIQUID PITCH?
pitch pocket
128
THE DEFLECTION OF A BEAM DECREASES WITH AN INCREASE IN THE ______ AND ________ OF THE MATERIAL
moment of inertia, modulus of elasticity
129
WHAT IS A COMMON CONSEQUENCE OF OVER-VIBRATING CONCRETE THAT HAS JUST BEEN POURED?
segregation
130
HARD STEEL MAY CONTAIN ROUGHLY __ % OF CARBON
.5%
131
ALL AIR SYSTEMS (VAV AND CAV) ARE COMMONLY USED IN ____, ______. AND _______
arenas, hospitals, libraries, schools
132
AIR AND WATER SYSTEMS (ACTIVE CHILLED BEAMS) ARE COMMONLY USED IN _____, ______, AND ______
offices, hospitals, labs
133
ALL WATER SYSTEMS (FCU AND CLOSE LOOP HEAT PUMP) ARE USED IN
apartment buildings
134
1 PSF = ___ PASCALS = KPA
47.88 P, .04788 KP
135
WHAT IS BARN ROOF CALLED?
gambrel
136
SOUND INTENSITY DECREASES __ FB FOR EACH DOUBLING OF THE DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE
6
137
EMISSIVITY VS ALBEDO
emissivity measures a surface's ability to emit stored energy, albedo measures fraction of incident light that is reflected by a surface
138
MAX SLOPE OF
1. CROWN OF PAVED STREET
2. PARKING LOT
3. LAWN
4. PAVED DRIVEWAY
2.5%, 3%, 8%, 10%
139
ON SOUTH FACING SLOPE, WHERE IS BEST LOCATION FOR BUILDING IN COLD, HOT ARID, AND HOT HUMID CLIMATE
cold - middle towards bottom
hot arid - bottom (where lower temps accumulate)
hot humid - top (windiest)
140
STAIRWAYS SERVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF LESS THAN 50 SHOULD HAVE A WIDTH OF NOT LESS THAN ___ "
36
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FRONT APPROACH, PULL SIDE
60" in front of door,
| 18" to side of door
142
HINGE APPROACH, PULL SIDE (2)
60" front & 36" side, 54" front, 42" side
143
LATCH APPROACH. PULL SIDE
48" front, 24" side
144
IN A TYPICAL CONCRETE MIX, AGGREAGATES USUALLY ACCOUTN FOR ___ PERCENT OF THE TOTAL VOLUME OF CONCRETE
60-75%
145
BEAM AND GIRDER AND POST AND BEAM ARE WHAT KIND OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEM?
1 way
146
2 TYPES OF DYNAMIC LOADS?
wind, earthquake
147
WHICH FRAMING SYSTEM ALLOWS FOR MINIMAL VERTICAL SHRINKAGE, PLATFORM OR BALLOON FRAMING?
balloon
148
FERROUS VS NON FERROUS METALS
ferrous has iron, non ferrous does not (aluminum, copper, led, zinc, tin)
149
I BEAMS ARE TYPICALLY HOT ROLLED OR COLD ROLLED?
hot rolled
150
____ IS THE DIFFERENCE IN CHARGE BETWEEN TWO POINTS
voltage
151
____ IS THE RATE AT WHICH CHARGE IS FLOWING
current
152
____ IS A MATERIAL'S TENDENCY TO RESIST THE FLOW OF CHARGE
resistance
153
WHAT TYPE OF ECONOMICAL FOUNDATION WOULD BE BEST SUITED FOR A SMALL BUILDING LOCATED IN A SITE WITH A HIGH WATER TABLE?
mat foundation
154
HEAT PUMPS ARE WHAT KIND OF SYSTEM?
all water
155
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE FLOW IF EVERY FIXTURE IS OPERATING AT THE SAME TIME CALLED?
maximum demand
156
WATER TO CEMENT RATIO?
.45 - .6
157
FLAT STEEL HEAVY TRUSS SPAN?
300'
158
PRECAST SINGLE TEE SPAN?
140'
159
OWSJ SPAN?
150'
160
GLUE LAM ARCHES SPAN?
250'
161
IBC MIN CORRIDOR WIDTH TABLE
1020.2
162
RULE OF THUMB: ____ SF / PARK SPACE
400
163
TYPE IA VS IB?
high rise vs mid rise/group R
164
TYPE IIA VS IIB?
protected vs nonprotected
| main vertical elements are masonry / concrete vs steel
165
TYPE IIIA VS IIIB?
protected vs nonprotected
| masonry/conrete walls + combustible roof/floors vs. same but nonprotected roof/floor
166
TYPE VA VS VB?
protected vs. nonprotected wood frame
167
MOST ECONOMIC LIGHT SOURCE FOR LIGHT POLES?
HPS (high pressure sodium)
168
SUMMER SOLSTICE AZIMUTH?
120°
169
ADA ELEVATOR CAR DIMENSIONS?
36" x 54"
170
RIGID PAVER SYSTEMS EFFECTIVELY SHED WATER WHEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY T/F
T
171
WHERE TO CHECK FOR LIABILITY VARIATIONS?
statues of limitation and repose
- statute of repose begins at substantial completion
- statue of limitation begins at time of occurrence (ex. personal injury)
172
HVAC SYSTEM RULES OF THUMB FOR SIZING SYSTEM (SMALL, MED, LARGE BUILDING)
- small 9%
- medium 6%
- large 3%
173
SMALLEST AND LEAST INVASIVE FOUNDATION?
micropiles
174
U SHAPE KITCHEN CLEAR SPACE?
60"
175
WHAT KIND OF GLASS IS EFFECTIVE AT REDUCING SOUND TRANSMISSION?
laminated
176
WHAT IS RADIUS OF SPRINKLER THROW AT 1'6" AND 8'?
4' @ 1'6"
| 8' @ 4'
177
3 FACTORS DETERMINING GUTTER SIZING?
1. slope of pipe (smaller slope = larger pipe
2. roof area
3. max hourly rainfall
178
USE FOR FOLLOWING WOODS
1. OAK
2. PINE
3. MAPLE
4. CEDAR
1. oak - hardwood for interior application
2. pine - softwood for furniture and interior applications
3. maple - shock resistant, used for bowling lanes and instruments
4. cedar - naturally resistant to the elements, exterior applications
179
EJECTOR PUMP VS SUMP PUMP
ejector for sewage, sump pump for ground water
180
WHAT FACTOR DETERMINES THE FIRE RESISTANCE OF A HOISTWAY?
number of floors served
181
WHAT METHOD OF ENERGY CALCULATION SHOULD BE USED TO VERIFY LEED COMPLIANCE?
energy cost budget
182
WHAT IS SPACE-BY-SPACE METHOD?
determines lighting power density based on allowable wattage per sf
183
WHAT TYPE OF HVAC SYSTEM BEST FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL SIMULTANEOUS HEATING AND COOLING?
heat recovery VRF
184
ARE MULTI-SPLIT HVAC SYSTEMS USED ON SMALL OR LARGE PROJECTS?
small
185
SPREAD FOOTINGS ARE USED FOR SMALLER STRUCTURES ON ____ SOIL
stable
186
PILE FOUNDATIONS TRANSFER LOADS FROM STRUCTURE TO ______
bedrock
187
R-2 OCCUPANCIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED T/F
true
188
WHAT STRUCTURAL SYSTEM MINIMIZES ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION TIME AND MAINTAINS MIN FLOOR THICKNESS?
hollow core slab
189
HOW MUCH CAN YOU SHIFT COLUMN IN 2 WAY SLAB SYSTEM?
1/10 of horizontal dimension
190
WHAT IS MIN ROOF SLOPE?
1/4" per 1'
191
SOURCES MUST EQUAL USES T/F
T
192
MAX ELEVATORS PER HOISTWAY?
4
193
DO YOU INCLUDE MAINTENANCE COST IN ANNUAL DEPRECIATION CALCS?
no
194
MAX RISE OF EXTERIOR STAIR THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE GUARDRAIL?
30"
195
ARE MULTIPLE PRELIMINARY DESIGNS COVERED UNDER THE SCOPE OF BASIC OR ADDITIONAL SERVICES?
additional
