Common Themes Flashcards
Name 5 project types
New construction, adaptive reuse, historical, reconstruction, rehabilitation
What are the modules covered under the B101?
Schematic design, design development, construction docs, bid/award, construction administration
What are modules?
The facility delivery cycle
Minimum score for LEED certification
40
Is LEED law?
No. It is a guideline.
AIA contracts describe what?
Project phases and the architects legal responsibilities
What are the two types of historical projects? Describe them
Preservation - building system upgrade (structural/mechanical/electrical)
Restoration - restore to a specific period
ASTM
American Society for Testing & Materials
Testing
NFPA
National Fire Protection Agency
Fire Life-safety
UL
Underwriters Laboratory
Certification
IFC
International Fire Code
Model: Fire Protection Systems
IPC
International Plumbing Code
Model
IMC
International Mechanical Code
Model
NEC
National Electrical Code
Model
ASCE
American Society of Civil Engineers
Lateral, Roof Loading
ACI
American Concrete Institute
Concrete Performance Design
AISC
American Institute of Steel construction
Steel performance Design
NDS
National Design Specifications
Wood Performance Design
ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Engineers
HVAC
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flood Elev, Site design, CPTED
IESNA
Illuminating Engineers Society of North America
Indoor and Outdoor Lighting
NPS
National Parks Service: The Secretary of the Interiors
Historic
LEED
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
Green Certification
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
Lead, Asbestos, PCBs, IAQ
CPTED
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Defensible Space
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
Access& Usable
ADAAG
Americans With Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines
Barrier Free
OSHA
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
29CFR Asbestos removal
Ramp Running - slope
1:12 (8%)
Walkway slope
1:20 (5%)
Landing slope
1:48 (2%)
Parking slope
1:48 (2%)
Cross slope
1:48 (2%)
Access Aisle slope
1:48 (2%)
Curb ramp slope
1:12 (8%)
Assembly Access Aisle slope
1:8 (12.5%)
Handrail slope
Same as ramp or walkway the handrail serves
List the High portion of the Embodied Energy Table
Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Steel, Plastic
List the Medium portion of the Embodied Energy Table
Glass, Mineral Fiber/Asphalt, Concrete, Brick (red), Gypsum Board
List the Low portion of the Embodied Energy Table
Lightweight Concrete, Sand-Lime Brick, Wood, Sand/Gravel
Commissioning =
Site Balancing & Laser Alignment
List site accessible elements
Parking, Accessible Route, Passenger Loading Zone, Site Arrival Point (bus stop i.e.), Paths Between Sports Fields
List building accessible elements
An accessible entrance, an accessible route to the altered area, at least one accessible restroom for each sex or one unisex restroom, accessible telephones, accessible drinking fountains, parking storage and alarms when possible
define accessible egress
A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any accessible point in a building or facility to a public way
describe absolute dimensions
dimensions that are not stated as a maximum or minimum are absolute
describe tolerances
all dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances except where the requirement is stated as a range with specific minimum and maximum end points
separation between fine grade and large grain soil
sieve #200
Fine grain soil is….
What type of a foundation is required?
clay or silt. A deep foundation is required. Piles or caissons.
Course grain soil is…
What type of a foundation is required?
sand or gravel. A shallow foundation is allowed. Slabs and footings.
working or dining bar counter height
28”min to 34” max
