Ballast Sample Problems

Question 0

Diagrams the first results of spatial organization

Answer 0

Block or stacking diagram

Question 1

An example of interstitial spaces

Answer 1

Khans Salk institute

Providing mechanical access between floors

Question 2

Scheduling chart

Non spatial

Answer 2

Flow diagram

Question 3

Best sources for info about construction time

Answer 3

Data from architects past projects

Best would be from CM bc it’s all they do

Note: annually published prices are per man hour so very specific to components of the project, and often to detailed for early on

Question 4

Fats track reduces project time

Answer 4

10-30%

Question 5

Deterioration of masonry or concrete caused by excessive moisture

Answer 5

Spalling

Question 6

Developed by Ed Hall.

Spatial requirements and effects of density on behavior

Answer 6

Proxemics

Question 7

Personal space distances

Answer 7

Intimate
Personal
Social
Public

Question 8

Culture of a time and place

“Spirit of the time”

Answer 8

Zeitgeist

Question 9

Radburn NJ

Answer 9

Stein and wright 1928.

Pedestrian underpass

Question 10

Asbestos banned in

Answer 10

1973

Question 11

Us survey system started in

Answer 11

1784

Question 12

More than 50 people = how many exits

Answer 12

2 exists separated

Question 13

C141 states the consultants are responsible for

Answer 13

Code compliance

Question 14

Loans:

For land subdivided and sold

Answer 14

Blanket loan

Question 15

Loans:

Short term loan while awaiting long term loan

Answer 15

Bridge loan

Question 16

Loans:

Variable rates that increase as nearing completion

Answer 16

Mezzanine loan

Is a gamble that revenue increases to cover existing rates