Midterm 1

Question 1

Traditional approach vs Sustainable approach

Answer 1

e.

Question 2

Sustainability

Answer 2

e.

Question 3

6 Goals related to Sustainability

Answer 3

e.

Question 4

Cradle to Cradle Model

Answer 4

e.

Question 5

3 Steps for LEED Certification (slide 34)

Answer 5

e.

Question 6

Difference between types of energy (operating, grey, embodied, etc) measures we can take as designers

Answer 6

e.

Question 7

Phases of design services

Answer 7

e.

Question 8

Codes and Ordinances

Answer 8

e.

Question 9

Project Delivery Methods (Design, Bid, Build vs Design/build)

Answer 9

e.

Question 10

Payment Procedure

Answer 10

e.

Question 11

Sequential vs Fast Track Construction

Answer 11

e.

Question 12

Recurring concerns - Distinguish between building performance and building construction

Answer 12

e.

Question 13

Measure of soil’s strength

Answer 13

e.

Question 14

Types of building materials (Hatching)

Answer 14

e.

Question 15

Functionality and Criterion of Selection of Structure system

Answer 15

e.

Question 16

Bearing Wall vs Post/Beam structural systems (differences through sketches)

Answer 16

e.

Question 17

Foundation Requirements

Answer 17

e.

Question 18

What is settlement. Sketch and explanation for differential settlement

Answer 18

e.

Question 19

Types of joints (Differences and Usage)

Answer 19

e.

Question 20

Sustainability: Selection, Design, and Construction

Answer 20

e.

Question 21

Excavation: Benched and Sheeted. (sketch and explanation) Shoring

Answer 21

e.

Question 22

Methods of bracing. Sketch and Usage

Answer 22

e.

Question 23

Shallow foundation. Raft Foundations. Labelled Sketch

Answer 23

e.

Question 24

Foundations on sloping sites

Answer 24

e.

Question 25

Retaining walls. Functionality, types, and sketches.

Answer 25

e.

Question 26

Waterproofing. Shallow footing in organic soil. Page 54, Fig. 2.34 and explanation. question worth 15

Answer 26

e.

Question 27

Foundation cost considerations

Answer 27

e,

Question 28

Explain the difference between strength and stability of a structure with the help of an example

Answer 28

e,

Question 29

What purpose does cross-bracing achieve?

Answer 29

e.

Question 30

Wind blowing across a structure will affect its Strength Stability Both

Answer 30

both

Question 31

In what ways is arch similar to a vault? In what ways is it different?

Answer 31

e.

Question 32

What are the 2 conditions a material has to withstand to ensure no breakage or damage? OR How do we determine the load bearing capacity of a material?

Answer 32

e,

Question 33

Explain the 6 modes of deformations discussed in class, clearly showing the forces acting upon the material

Answer 33

e.

Question 34

Why is the steel reinforcement in a concrete bar done at the base?

Answer 34

e,

Question 35

How would you differentiate between pressure and stress, given that both are calculated by force per unit area?

Answer 35

e,

Question 36

If you have a material whose load bearing capacity is 200 n/m2, how much load should you practically expose the material to?

Answer 36

e,

Question 37

Cellular structure: Differences and examples (no sketching)

Answer 37

e,

Question 38

Sustainability

Answer 38

e,

Question 39

Lumber: Sawing (sketches), Grading, Seasoning

Answer 39

e,

Question 40

Types of joints - Avoiding areas of low strength. Relationship of grain continuity and strength? (LVL vs Plywood)

Answer 40

e,

Question 41

Slicing (sketches)

Answer 41

e,

Question 42

Wood fasteners - Usability and properties

Answer 42

e,

Question 43

Fire protection for heavy timber construction (Chamfering slide 27) Metal connectors, roofs and decks (sketching)

Answer 43

e,

Question 44

Uniqueness of heavy timber framing (pros and cons)

Answer 44

e,

Question 45

Light frame: Balloon vs Platform framing

Answer 45

e,

Question 46

Components of framing system (sketches)

Answer 46

e,

Question 47

Framing systems (sketches with knowledge of functionality

Answer 47

e,

Question 48

Steps involved when building a frame (Ground floor wall framing detail (sketches))

Answer 48

e,

Question 49

Knowing components, Ridge, Collar, Eave, Bracing

Answer 49

e,

Question 50

Master Detail (sketch)

Answer 50

e,

Question 51

Firewalls (functionality and components)

Answer 51

Metal framing - If neighbouring fire occurs, it prevents present house or building from neighbouring fires

Question 52

Weather protection (minimizing snow melting on the roof) Page 236 txtbook

Answer 52

e,

Question 53

Types of vents and their usage

Answer 53

e,

Question 54

Siding (definition, nailing methods)

Answer 54

e,

Question 55

Shingle siding (page 252)

Answer 55

e,

Question 56

Thermal insulation (types). Knowledge of R-Value and U-value

Answer 56

e,

Question 57

Faced vs unfaced batt insulation

Answer 57

e,

Question 58

Thermal Bridging. Reduction methods, Sketch and explanation (slide 77), Vapor barriers

Answer 58

e,