Chapter 1 & 2

Question 1

CSI

Answer 1

Construction Specification Institute

Question 2

3 E’s

Answer 2

Economic, Ecological, Ethical

Question 3

L.E.E.D

Answer 3

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Question 4

InsUlation

Answer 4

Keeps the hot out and the cold in.

Question 5

InsOlation

Answer 5

“radiation” Solar gain from the sun

Question 6

Orthographic Projections

Answer 6

Straight lines that relate to each other in a 2D field

Question 7

Slope %

Answer 7

slope = rise/run X 100

Question 8

Trees Provide ________.

Answer 8

Shade from sun, aesthetics, noise dampening, windbreak, directs views, defines space, stabilizes soil, improves air quality.

Question 9

Altitude

Answer 9

Angular elevation of the sun above the horizon

Question 10

Azimuth

Answer 10

The angle of the horizontal deviation, measured clockwise, of a bearing from a standard south direction.

Question 11

Cold Region

Answer 11

Decrease surface area to reduce exposure to low temps

Question 12

Temperate Region

Answer 12

Elongating the building on the east and west axis and maximize south facing walls

Question 13

Hot-arid Region

Answer 13

Building forms should enclose courtyard spaces use evaporative cooling with water features and provide shade for windows and outdoor spaces

Question 14

Hot-humid Region

Answer 14

Elongate on East-West axis and minimize east-west exposure. utilize wind, provide shade

Question 15

Passive solar heating

Answer 15

Uses solar energy to heat interior of building without relying on mechanical systems

Question 16

Direct gain

Answer 16

Heat is collected directly within the interior space.

Question 17

Indirect Gain

Answer 17

heat is collected outside of building and transferred through wall into space

Question 18

Roof Pond

Answer 18

heat is absorbed and passed into building through water on roof which is controlled with an insulation panel

Question 19

Isolated Gain

Answer 19

Heated outside- heat rises- then cools and falls for reheating

Question 20

Horizontal overhangs

Answer 20

Best facing south- ledge over window

Question 21

Horizontal Louvers

Answer 21

bars parallel to wall, blocks sun and allows far air movement
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Question 22

Slanted Louvers

Answer 22

More protection than parallel
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Question 23

Louvers Hung from Overhang

Answer 23

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Question 24

Vertical Louvers

Answer 24

Rotate with sun giving best shade possible

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Question 25

Egg Crates

Answer 25

Give best shading and very effective in hot climates

Question 26

Solar Blinds

Answer 26

50% reduction in radiation and 40% heat absorption from heat-absorbing glass

Question 27

North Windows

Answer 27

Soft diffused skylight

Question 28

East-West Windows

Answer 28

Need blinds to help block out bright early mornings and late afternoon sun

Question 29

Light Shelving

Answer 29

Blocks out majority of sun (heat) but lets reflects light up into ceiling.

Question 30

Cistern

Answer 30

Collects water

Question 31

Swale

Answer 31

low spot in floor to transfer water

Question 32

Zoning ordinance

Answer 32

Controls where and what can be built, also controls town layout and growth plans

Question 33

Set Backs

Answer 33

How close something can be built to an object

Question 34

Easement

Answer 34

Law stating that Utilities services can access your land to get to their equipment

Question 35

Building Code

Answer 35

Restricts: Type of occupancy, fire rating, and construction. As well as Height and Floor areas and set backs

Question 36

Stairs

Answer 36

11" Tread 4-7" Riser

Question 37

Tactile Strip

Answer 37

Pads that are bumpy allowing blind people to know where a crossing is.

Question 38

Handy Cap Stall

Answer 38

96" minimum width

Question 39

Rip-Rap

Answer 39

Gravel and rock filled slope of channel that slows and dissipates water flow

Question 40

Filter Fabric

Answer 40

Separates old earth from new earth

Question 41

Cribbing

Answer 41

Interlocking frames that are then filled

Question 42

Concrete Retaining Wall

Answer 42

Holds lateral pressure of slope keeping it from moving

Question 43

Cold joint

Answer 43

Two part wall that is poured on site

Question 44

Key Way

Answer 44

locks to pieces together once set

Question 45

Retaining wall types

Answer 45

Gravity Wall, T-Type Cantilevered Wall, Counter-fort Wall, L-Type Cantilevered Wall, Horizontal Timber Wall, Brick Veneer Wall, Dry Stone Wall

Question 46

Types of Pavers

Answer 46

Brick Paver- 4X4X8,12,1 ||| Concrete Unit Paver- 12,18,24X1.5-3" ||| Interlocking Pavers 2.5-3.5" thick ||| Grid/Turfblock ||| Granite Cobble ||| Cut Stone |||

Question 47

Paver Patterns

Answer 47

Unit running bond, Stack Bond, Unit Basket Weave, interlocking basket weave, octagon and dot, Roman cobble, Coursed Ashlar, Unit & interlocking herringbone, turf block, random stone

Question 48

Bones

Answer 48

Structural System- Columns, beams, truss', load bearing walls. Transmits applied gravity into ground

Question 49

Skin

Answer 49

Enclosure System- Roof exterior walls, windows, and doors. Controls bad weather-- heat and cold

Question 50

Guts

Answer 50

Mechanical System-

Question 51

Prescribed vs Performance

Answer 51

Prescribed has plans and lists while performance may go beyond requirements it could be problematic to build

Question 52

Economic Considerations

Answer 52

Initial cost, labor, transportation

Question 53

Life Cycle Costs

Answer 53

maintenance, operating, demolition, replacement parts, interest in invested money

Question 54

Construction Practices

Answer 54

What tech can we use to build it faster better and safer

Question 55

International Building Code

Answer 55

created in 2000

Question 56

Fire Resistance ratings

Answer 56

Burns in hours

Question 57

Type I

Answer 57

Non combustible building like steel, concrete, and brick

Question 58

Type II

Answer 58

Same but reduced FP Rating

Question 59

Type III

Answer 59

Exterior are Non combustible but interior can be anything

Question 60

Type IV

Answer 60

Heavy Timber

Question 61

Type V

Answer 61

All wood

Question 62

Type A

Answer 62

Non Sprinkler

Question 63

Type B

Answer 63

Sprinkler

Question 64

Building Occupancy Uses (9)

Answer 64

A-Assembly B-Business E-Educational F-Factories H-Hazardous I-Institutional M-Mercantile R-Residential S-Storage

Question 65

Static/Dead Load

Answer 65

Act vertically downward permanently (gravity)

Question 66

Dynamic/Live Load

Answer 66

Forces on building that can be moved- snow, water, wind, furniture

Question 67

Impact and Seismic

Answer 67

Something striking the building or an earthquake

Question 68

Roof pitched more than 30*

Answer 68

Creates downforce

Question 69

Roof Pitched less than 30*

Answer 69

Creates suction