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1
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3 WOOD EXPOSURES

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  1. Exterior : exposed
  2. Exposure 1 : sheathing/ subflooring
  3. Exposure 2: interior/ protected
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2
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WOOD PANEL GRADES (BEST TO WORST)

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N A B C D

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3
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3 LUMBER GRADES

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  1. Struct framing: SEL STR. NO 1, 2, 3
  2. Light framing: CONST, STAND, UTIL
  3. Studs: STUD
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4
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CATHODE METALS

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(+) SS, Bronze, Lead

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5
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ANONE METALS

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Aluminum, Zing

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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’

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7
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4 EXTERIOR BRICK JOINTS

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weathered, concave (most water tight), vee, flush

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8
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3 INTERIOR BRICK JOINTS

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raked, stripped, struck

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9
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5 TYPES OF CONCRETE

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  1. common
  2. moderate water resistance (warm weather, drainage structure)
  3. early strength (precast, cold weather)
  4. low heat of hydration (dams, big structures)
  5. high water resistance

A* air entrained for workability and resistance to freeze thaw

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10
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CONCRETE TAKES __ DAYS TO REACH FULL STRENGTH, WHILE __ DAYS IS DESIGN STRENGTH

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7-14. 28

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11
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3 CLASSES VAPOR RETARDER

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  1. impermeable : glass, sheet metal, polyethelene
  2. semi-impermeable : expanded polystyrene (hate), heavy asphalt coated paper, plywood
  3. semi-permeable: gyp, fiberglass insulation, board lumber, concrete, brick, house wrap
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12
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HEATING DOMINATED BUILDING SHOULD SPEC LOW E WINDOWS WITH ___ SHGC

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high

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13
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R VALUE FOR 1/4” SINGLE PANE GLASS

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.88

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14
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REVERB TIME FOR 1. RECORDING STUDIO 2. SMALL THEATER 3. CATHEDRAL

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.5 sec

  1. 1 sec
  2. 4 sec
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15
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DETENTION VAULT STORES WHAT WHERE AND WHEN?

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water, underground (usually under parking), when there is not enough space above-ground

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16
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MOST APPROPRIATE LOVATION FOR SOUND ABSORBING MATERIALS?

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ceiling

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17
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ESTABLISHMENTS FOR EATING/DRINKING WITH FEWER THAN 49 OCCUPANTS ARE WHAT OCCUPANCY?

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B

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18
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IN TEMPERATE CLIMATE __ DEGREES OFF SOUTH IS OPTIMAL ORIENTATION

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17.5

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19
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DIVISION 1-10

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  1. general requirements (temp construction, commissioning)
  2. existing conditions
  3. concrete
  4. masonry
  5. steel
  6. wood, plastic, composites
  7. thermal and moisture
  8. openings
  9. finishes
  10. specialties (random like plastic toilets and info kiosks)
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20
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MAIN STACK

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stack vent

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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)

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22
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WHERE TO FIND MIN FC FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING?

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CH12 IBC

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23
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BUBBLE VS RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM?

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relationship diagram does not show scale or circulation

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24
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___ VALVE ONLY ALLOWS WATER TO FLOW IN ONE DIRECTION

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check

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25
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REVOLVING DOORS CONTRIBUTE TOWARD EGRESS CAPACITY T/F

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false, sometimes count as 50% of legal exiting

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26
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THE ___ THE MOMENT OF INERTIA, THE LESS THE BEAM WILL BEND

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larger

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27
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RADIUS OF GYRATION IS A PROPERTY OF ____

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columns

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28
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A WOOD BEAM IS FIRST DESIGNED FOR ____ THEN CHECKED FOR _____ AND ______

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flexure (bending), shear and deflection

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29
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WHAT IS BETTER FOR HIGHWAY BUFFER, VEGETATED BERM OR TREES?

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berm

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30
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INCREASING THE R-VALUE DOES LITTLE TO REDUCE DIRECT SOLAR HEAT GAIN. T/F

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true

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31
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WHAT HELPS WITH WATER HARDNESS? (3)

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aeration, reverse osmosis, ion-exchanger

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32
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GLASS WALLS AND FIBER GLASS ACOUSTIC PANELS ARE NONCOMBUSTIBLE. T/F

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true

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33
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DAYLIGHT FACTOR

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interior illuminance / exterior illuminance

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34
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THE SPEED OF WIND _____ BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER A WINDBREAK

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decreases

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35
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THERE IS ____ PRESSURE AT THE SIDES AND LEEWARD SURFACES OF A WINDBREAK

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negative

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36
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A DOUBLE POLE SINGLE THROW SWITCH HAS HOW MANY TERMINALS?

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4 (two input, two output)

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37
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2 COMMON ELEVATOR CAB INTERIOR DIMS?

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80” x 51” with 42” centered door

68” x 51” with 36” off center door

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38
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WHERE ARE PACKAGED AHUS COMMONLY PLACED?

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rooftop

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39
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MIN. STAIR WIDTH SPRINKLERED VS NON SPRINKLERED?

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44 vs. 48 (1009.3.2)

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40
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TYPES OF FLOOR TO ISOLATE MID/ HIGH FREQUENCY IMPACT NOISE?

A

carpet & resilient floor tiles

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41
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HOW TO REDUCE IMPACT NOISE?

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suspended ceilings & floated floors

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42
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INTERIOR NON-SLIP CONCRETE FINISH (1)

EXTERIOR NON-SLIP CONCRETE FINISH (3)

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  1. machine trowel (interior)
  2. burlap drag
  3. coarse broom
  4. sawing
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43
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IBC OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR CHART?

A

1004.1.2

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44
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IBC MEANS OF EGRESS SIZING?

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1005.3.1

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45
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WHEN DETERMINING OLF, CONFERENCE ROOM IS CONSIDERED WHAT CATEGORY?

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unconcentrated tables and chairs (15SF)

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46
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MIN WIDTH OF STAIRS WHEN MORE THAN 49 OCCUPANTS? (NS/S)

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NS - 48”

S - 44”

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47
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WATT VS. LUMEN?

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watt measures total power output, lumen measures visible light output

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48
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LUMEN VS. CANDELA?

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lumen is total visible light output, candela is directional intensity of light

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49
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FOOT CANDLES VS. LUX?

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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

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50
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FOOT CANDLE = __/__

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lumens/area in ft2

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51
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ADDENDUM VS. BULLETIN?

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addendum is modification prior to contract award, bulletin is after award

addendum is issued in bidding documents

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52
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MAX RISE OF RAMP?

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30”

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53
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WHEELCHAIR DIMS?

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30” x 48”

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54
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ADA MIN BETWEEN TWO HINGED OR PIVOTED DOORS IN A SERIES?

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48”

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55
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DIVISION 11-20?

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  1. equipment
  2. furnishings
  3. special construction
  4. elevators/ escalators
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56
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DIVISION 20-30?

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  1. fire suppression
  2. plumbing
  3. HVAC
  4. automation
  5. electrical
  6. communications
  7. electronic safety and security
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57
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DIVISION 30-40?

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  1. earthwork
  2. exterior improvements
  3. utilities
  4. transportation
  5. waterway and marine construction
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58
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DIVISION 40-50?

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  1. process integration
  2. material processing and handling equipment
  3. process heating, cooling, and drying equipment
  4. process gas and liquid handling
  5. pollution and waste control equipment
  6. industry specific manufacturing equipment (oil/gas, food, textiles, leather)
  7. water and wastewater equipment
  8. electrical power generation
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59
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TYPES OF MORTAR?

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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)

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60
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CONTROL JOINT VS. CONSTRUCTION JOINT?

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construction joint between separate slabs, control to control cracking

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61
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WHAT TYPE OF JOINT ALLOWS FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN COLUMNS, SLAB, AND WALLS?

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isolation joint

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62
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GROUT WITH WHITE FINISH SHOULD NOT HAVE WHICH MATERIAL?

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iron

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63
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WHAT ARE THE TWO CATEGORIES OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT AND GIVE EXAMPLES OF EACH

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  1. structural ex. rebar

2. temperature ex. light welded wire fabric & synthetic fiber reinforcement

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64
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WHAT IS MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BRICK VENEER SUPPORTED BY FOUNDATION WITHOUT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT?

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30’

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65
Q

APPLE STORE GLASS?

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point load structural glazing system

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66
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BRITTLE MATERIALS HAVE ___ ULTIMATE STRAIN

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low (less than .5)

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67
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4 TYPES OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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  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)
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68
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WHY ARE 3-STUD CORNERS REQUIRED IN WOOD LIGHT-FRAME EXTERIOR WALLS?

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  1. provides strength

2. provides additional nailing surface for exterior sheathing

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69
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WHAT COMPONENT OF CURTAIN WALL PREVENTS GALVANIC ACTION?

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  1. plastic shim
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70
Q

1 KIP = ____ LBS

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1000 LBS

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71
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F = ___ / ____

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P/A

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72
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NAME 4 TREE SPECIES THAT ARE COMMONLY USED AS SIDING MATERIAL

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  1. cedar
  2. cypress
  3. redwood
  4. white pine
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73
Q

3 TYPES OF STEEL JOISTS AND RELATED SPAN

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  1. K series: (8”- 30”)
  2. LH series: (18” - 48”)
  3. DLH series: (52” - 72”)
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74
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WHERE CAN YOU USE UNFACED INSULATION?

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interior spaces, spaces that do not need moisture control

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75
Q

WHAT IS MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE FOR MEANS OF EGRESS PER IBC?

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7’6”

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76
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3 TYPES STEEL COLUMN BEAM CONNECTIONS

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AISC type I - rigid/moment connection
AISC type II - shear connection
AISC type III - semirigid connection

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77
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WHAT DOES IIC STAND FOR AND WHAT IS BEST RANGE?

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  • impact insulation class, 75-85 with carpet and underlay

- use float floors

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78
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HOW DOES IBC DEFINE THE AREA OF A BUILDING?

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“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.

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79
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  1. WHAT IS THE WEAKEST TYPE OF PILE?
  2. WHICH PILE HAS THE HIGHEST BEARING CAPACITY?
  3. WHICH PILE TYPES HAVE LOW BEARING CAPACITY?
A
  1. timber
  2. concrete-filled drilled caissons (can extend 250’)
  3. precast concrete piles, drilled piers
80
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PIER FOUNDATION VS PILE FOUNDATION? WHICH CAN REACH GREATER DEPTHS? HOW ARE THEY MADE?

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pier foundations are of shallow depth, pile foundations are of great depth.

pier foundations are drilled, piles are driven.

81
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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.

A

hydraulic

82
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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.

A

geared traction

83
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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.

A

gearless traction

84
Q

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOMS AND STORAGE LOFTS DO NOT NEED TO BE ACCESSIBLE. T/F

A

T

85
Q

IN WHICH CLIMATIC REGION IS REDUCING SURFACE AREA THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEANS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY?

A

cool and cold regions

86
Q

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD NOT BE LISTED IN A CRITERIA MATRIX?

SQUARE FOOTAGE, PRIORITY, DAYLIGHT AND VIEW, MECHANICAL ZONE, ADJACENCIES, PUBLIC ACCESS

A

priority

87
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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

A

machine-room-less (MRL)

88
Q

WHAT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO IMPLEMENT A CONSTRUCTED SOUND BARRIER?

A

the barrier should be placed as close to the sound as possible

89
Q

WHICH FEATURE SHOULD BE AVOIDED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF SOUND CREEP?

A

overhead curved dome

90
Q

ISOLATED GAIN VS INDIRECT GAIN

A

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
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GIVE EXAMPLE OF A SPACE WHERE ENGINEERS SHOULD DESIGN FOR A PARTITION LOAD

A

office buildings since partition locations are likely to change

92
Q

4 FACTS OF PROGRAMMING

A

economy
form
function
time

93
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4 TYPES OF UTILITIES. DEFINIE UTILITY.

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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
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ESA PHASE I VS II

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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
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WHAT IS SPACE-BY-SPACE METHOD USED FOR?

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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
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WHAT IS WORSE FOR CONSTRUCTION - HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS OR LOW LIQUID LIMIT CLAY?

A

highly organic soils

97
Q

WHAT IS LOW EMISSIVITY? WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE?

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materials with low emissivity retain the heat that is not reflected (ex. asphalt)

98
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A ROOF WITH ___ EMISSIVITY, _____ REFLECTANCE, AND _____ ALBEDO WOULD REDUCE THE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT.

A

high emissivity, high reflectance, high albedo

99
Q

WHEN IS ELECTRICAL LOAD PEAK DEMAND?

A

summer afternoon

100
Q

2 PILE TYPES GOOD FOR A BUILDING FOUNDATION IN A SENSITIVE AREA ADJACENT TO ANOTHER BUILDING?

A

minipiles (drilled), helical piles (screwed)

101
Q

WHAT TYPE OF WOODS ARE USED IN FINISH WORK? WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE?

A

hardwoods, birch

102
Q

WHAT DO THE FOLLOWING TREE TYPES HAVE IN COMMON? DOUGLAS FIR, SPRUCE, LARCH

A

softwoods

103
Q

MOST VALUABLE SOFTWOOD LUMBER IN NORTH AMERICA? USED FOR?

A

western white pine, cabinet making

104
Q

FOR RETAINING WALLS ____’ TALL OR LESS, SEEP HOLES AND DRAINAGE PIPES ARE NOT REQUIRED

A

2’

105
Q

HIGH MASS CONSTRUCTION IS BETTER AT REDUCING SOUND TRANSMISSION. T/F

A

T

106
Q

WHAT TYPE OF FASTENER PROVIDES THE BEST CATHODIC PROTECTION?

A

stainless steel

107
Q

3 BASIC COMPONENTS OF GLASS AND FUNCTION OF EACH

A
  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
Q

WHAT IS THE MAIN EFFECT OF THE WIND LOADS ON A BUILDING WITH AN ASYMMETRICAL LAYOUT OF SHEAR WALLS?

A

torsion

109
Q

USABLE VS RENTABLE AREA?

A

rentable takes into account a portion of common area, therefore is higher than usable. rentable = usable x load factor

110
Q

WHICH HVAC SYSTEM MINIMIZES OPERATING COSTS, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, AND SYSTEM NOISE?

A

closed-loop heat pumps

111
Q

2 TYPES OF FIRE DETECTORS? WHICH ONE IS MORE COMMON?

A
  1. photoelectric detectors (for smoky fires)

2. ionization detectors

112
Q

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.

A

allowance

113
Q

THE RATE AT WHICH AN OBJECT WILL MOVE BACK AND FORTH IF GIVEN A HORIZONTAL PUSH?

A

fundamental period, the time is takes (in seconds) to complete one cycle of a seismic wave

114
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INVERSE OF PERIOD?

A

frequency, the number of cycles that will occur in one second measured in hertz

one hertz is one cycle per section

115
Q

HOW TO APPROXIMATE BUILDING PERIOD?

A

of floors x .1 sec

116
Q

3 PRIMARY FAULT TYPES?

A
  1. strike slip (xy displacement)
  2. normal (z displacement)
  3. reverse (z displacement)
117
Q

TWO TYPES OF PRESTRESSING CONCRETE?

A
  1. pre tension

2. post tension

118
Q

FRENCH DRAIN VS TRENCH DRAIN

A

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
Q

WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON ELECTRICAL SERVICE IN THE U.S FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS?

A

120/240 single phase three wire

120
Q

ANISOTROPIC VS ISOTROPIC AND EXAMPLES

A

anisotropic - performs the same in both directions, wood and composite materials

isotropic - performs differently in different directions, include glass, plastics, metals, concrete

121
Q

THREE WAYS TO JOIN PIECES OF METAL FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST

A
  1. welding
  2. brazing
  3. soldering
122
Q

1 GALLON = ___ LBS

A

8.33lbs

123
Q

WHAT IS COMMONLY USED TO TIE CONCRETE COLUMNS TO SUPPORTED BEAMS AND SLABS?

A

dowels

124
Q

A PEDESTAL PILE IS USUALLY ____

A

uncased

125
Q

WHAT ARE ACCEPTABLE WOOD MOISTURE CONTENT FOR INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR APPLICATION?

A

6%-9% indoor

9%-14% outdoor

126
Q

WOOD IS CONSIDERED TO BE DRY WHEN ITS MOISTURE CONTENT IS BELOW ___

A

20%

127
Q

OPENING BETWEEN ANNUAL RINGS OF A SOFTWOOD THAT CONTAINS A SOLID OR LIQUID PITCH?

A

pitch pocket

128
Q

THE DEFLECTION OF A BEAM DECREASES WITH AN INCREASE IN THE ______ AND ________ OF THE MATERIAL

A

moment of inertia, modulus of elasticity

129
Q

WHAT IS A COMMON CONSEQUENCE OF OVER-VIBRATING CONCRETE THAT HAS JUST BEEN POURED?

A

segregation

130
Q

HARD STEEL MAY CONTAIN ROUGHLY __ % OF CARBON

A

.5%

131
Q

ALL AIR SYSTEMS (VAV AND CAV) ARE COMMONLY USED IN ____, ______. AND _______

A

arenas, hospitals, libraries, schools

132
Q

AIR AND WATER SYSTEMS (ACTIVE CHILLED BEAMS) ARE COMMONLY USED IN _____, ______, AND ______

A

offices, hospitals, labs

133
Q

ALL WATER SYSTEMS (FCU AND CLOSE LOOP HEAT PUMP) ARE USED IN

A

apartment buildings

134
Q

1 PSF = ___ PASCALS = KPA

A

47.88 P, .04788 KP

135
Q

WHAT IS BARN ROOF CALLED?

A

gambrel

136
Q

SOUND INTENSITY DECREASES __ FB FOR EACH DOUBLING OF THE DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE

A

6

137
Q

EMISSIVITY VS ALBEDO

A

emissivity measures a surface’s ability to emit stored energy, albedo measures fraction of incident light that is reflected by a surface

138
Q

MAX SLOPE OF

  1. CROWN OF PAVED STREET
  2. PARKING LOT
  3. LAWN
  4. PAVED DRIVEWAY
A

2.5%, 3%, 8%, 10%

139
Q

ON SOUTH FACING SLOPE, WHERE IS BEST LOCATION FOR BUILDING IN COLD, HOT ARID, AND HOT HUMID CLIMATE

A

cold - middle towards bottom
hot arid - bottom (where lower temps accumulate)
hot humid - top (windiest)

140
Q

STAIRWAYS SERVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF LESS THAN 50 SHOULD HAVE A WIDTH OF NOT LESS THAN ___ “

A

36

141
Q

FRONT APPROACH, PULL SIDE

A

60” in front of door,

18” to side of door

142
Q

HINGE APPROACH, PULL SIDE (2)

A

60” front & 36” side, 54” front, 42” side

143
Q

LATCH APPROACH. PULL SIDE

A

48” front, 24” side

144
Q

IN A TYPICAL CONCRETE MIX, AGGREAGATES USUALLY ACCOUTN FOR ___ PERCENT OF THE TOTAL VOLUME OF CONCRETE

A

60-75%

145
Q

BEAM AND GIRDER AND POST AND BEAM ARE WHAT KIND OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEM?

A

1 way

146
Q

2 TYPES OF DYNAMIC LOADS?

A

wind, earthquake

147
Q

WHICH FRAMING SYSTEM ALLOWS FOR MINIMAL VERTICAL SHRINKAGE, PLATFORM OR BALLOON FRAMING?

A

balloon

148
Q

FERROUS VS NON FERROUS METALS

A

ferrous has iron, non ferrous does not (aluminum, copper, led, zinc, tin)

149
Q

I BEAMS ARE TYPICALLY HOT ROLLED OR COLD ROLLED?

A

hot rolled

150
Q

____ IS THE DIFFERENCE IN CHARGE BETWEEN TWO POINTS

A

voltage

151
Q

____ IS THE RATE AT WHICH CHARGE IS FLOWING

A

current

152
Q

____ IS A MATERIAL’S TENDENCY TO RESIST THE FLOW OF CHARGE

A

resistance

153
Q

WHAT TYPE OF ECONOMICAL FOUNDATION WOULD BE BEST SUITED FOR A SMALL BUILDING LOCATED IN A SITE WITH A HIGH WATER TABLE?

A

mat foundation

154
Q

HEAT PUMPS ARE WHAT KIND OF SYSTEM?

A

all water

155
Q

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE FLOW IF EVERY FIXTURE IS OPERATING AT THE SAME TIME CALLED?

A

maximum demand

156
Q

WATER TO CEMENT RATIO?

A

.45 - .6

157
Q

FLAT STEEL HEAVY TRUSS SPAN?

A

300’

158
Q

PRECAST SINGLE TEE SPAN?

A

140’

159
Q

OWSJ SPAN?

A

150’

160
Q

GLUE LAM ARCHES SPAN?

A

250’

161
Q

IBC MIN CORRIDOR WIDTH TABLE

A

1020.2

162
Q

RULE OF THUMB: ____ SF / PARK SPACE

A

400

163
Q

TYPE IA VS IB?

A

high rise vs mid rise/group R

164
Q

TYPE IIA VS IIB?

A

protected vs nonprotected

main vertical elements are masonry / concrete vs steel

165
Q

TYPE IIIA VS IIIB?

A

protected vs nonprotected

masonry/conrete walls + combustible roof/floors vs. same but nonprotected roof/floor

166
Q

TYPE VA VS VB?

A

protected vs. nonprotected wood frame

167
Q

MOST ECONOMIC LIGHT SOURCE FOR LIGHT POLES?

A

HPS (high pressure sodium)

168
Q

SUMMER SOLSTICE AZIMUTH?

A

120°

169
Q

ADA ELEVATOR CAR DIMENSIONS?

A

36” x 54”

170
Q

RIGID PAVER SYSTEMS EFFECTIVELY SHED WATER WHEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY T/F

A

T

171
Q

WHERE TO CHECK FOR LIABILITY VARIATIONS?

A

statues of limitation and repose

  • statute of repose begins at substantial completion
  • statue of limitation begins at time of occurrence (ex. personal injury)
172
Q

HVAC SYSTEM RULES OF THUMB FOR SIZING SYSTEM (SMALL, MED, LARGE BUILDING)

A
  • small 9%
  • medium 6%
  • large 3%
173
Q

SMALLEST AND LEAST INVASIVE FOUNDATION?

A

micropiles

174
Q

U SHAPE KITCHEN CLEAR SPACE?

A

60”

175
Q

WHAT KIND OF GLASS IS EFFECTIVE AT REDUCING SOUND TRANSMISSION?

A

laminated

176
Q

WHAT IS RADIUS OF SPRINKLER THROW AT 1’6” AND 8’?

A

4’ @ 1’6”

8’ @ 4’

177
Q

3 FACTORS DETERMINING GUTTER SIZING?

A
  1. slope of pipe (smaller slope = larger pipe
  2. roof area
  3. max hourly rainfall
178
Q

USE FOR FOLLOWING WOODS

  1. OAK
  2. PINE
  3. MAPLE
  4. CEDAR
A
  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
Q

EJECTOR PUMP VS SUMP PUMP

A

ejector for sewage, sump pump for ground water

180
Q

WHAT FACTOR DETERMINES THE FIRE RESISTANCE OF A HOISTWAY?

A

number of floors served

181
Q

WHAT METHOD OF ENERGY CALCULATION SHOULD BE USED TO VERIFY LEED COMPLIANCE?

A

energy cost budget

182
Q

WHAT IS SPACE-BY-SPACE METHOD?

A

determines lighting power density based on allowable wattage per sf

183
Q

WHAT TYPE OF HVAC SYSTEM BEST FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL SIMULTANEOUS HEATING AND COOLING?

A

heat recovery VRF

184
Q

ARE MULTI-SPLIT HVAC SYSTEMS USED ON SMALL OR LARGE PROJECTS?

A

small

185
Q

SPREAD FOOTINGS ARE USED FOR SMALLER STRUCTURES ON ____ SOIL

A

stable

186
Q

PILE FOUNDATIONS TRANSFER LOADS FROM STRUCTURE TO ______

A

bedrock

187
Q

R-2 OCCUPANCIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED T/F

A

true

188
Q

WHAT STRUCTURAL SYSTEM MINIMIZES ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION TIME AND MAINTAINS MIN FLOOR THICKNESS?

A

hollow core slab

189
Q

HOW MUCH CAN YOU SHIFT COLUMN IN 2 WAY SLAB SYSTEM?

A

1/10 of horizontal dimension

190
Q

WHAT IS MIN ROOF SLOPE?

A

1/4” per 1’

191
Q

SOURCES MUST EQUAL USES T/F

A

T

192
Q

MAX ELEVATORS PER HOISTWAY?

A

4

193
Q

DO YOU INCLUDE MAINTENANCE COST IN ANNUAL DEPRECIATION CALCS?

A

no

194
Q

MAX RISE OF EXTERIOR STAIR THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE GUARDRAIL?

A

30”

195
Q

ARE MULTIPLE PRELIMINARY DESIGNS COVERED UNDER THE SCOPE OF BASIC OR ADDITIONAL SERVICES?

A

additional

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