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1
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Single zone all air system

A

best use in larger scale building
includes a large AHU unit, ducting, filters, and retain air systems
single zone does not allow for control by individual units

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local unitary air conditioning unit

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not energy efficient
noisy
combine heating and cooling in one unit (packaged) or a few sections (split)
very common

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local air-to-air heat pumps

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more energy-efficient than local unitary air conditioning unit
allows for individual user autonomy
transfers heat from outside air to inside of building to provide both heating and cooling. extracts heat from outdoor air and moves it inside through a refrigerant system

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4
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indirect evaporative cooling

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lowers air temp by causing water to evaporate
uses a heat exchanger to cool air supplied to a living space
requires more infrastructure in terms of equipment, filters, pipes, ducting
does not allow for individual control of climate

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5
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quarter sliced wood

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cut log in quarters on a 45degree angle
linear grain pattern

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plain sliced veneer

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cut log in slices, directly across
large, varying in size grain pattern (u-shaped)

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rotary veneer

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cut in circular pattern, peeling back layer by layer starting at outside and working way in. creates broad pattern

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8
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running match veneer

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non-symmetrical matching

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rift sliced veneer

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cut log in quarters, radial cuts out from center
very linear grain pattern

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10
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slip matching veneer

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aligned side by side, in sequence to create a repeating grain pattern across a panel

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11
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what are 4 characteristics of a T.O.D.?

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VARIED HOUSING PRICES
increased bicycle facilites
diverse housing types
mixed-use functions

*decreases parking requirements

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12
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what type of soil is preferred for subgrade and foundations?

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GW - well graded gravel

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13
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where are requirements for # of parking spaces noted?

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local municipal code

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14
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what does a low emissivity roof do?

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holds heat! a high emissivity roof would release it

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15
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what is a good way to reduce heat island effect?

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incorporate a rooftop garden

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16
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what angle should PV arrays be rotated?

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ie - building is located 42d north, they should be rotated 42d south
should be south-sloping and tilted at same angle as latitude or greater

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17
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where is the maximum bending moment of a balconY?

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where it intersects the wall

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18
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what will determine the max height of a building?

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zoning regulations & FAR
occupancy group - IBC specifies max heights based on this
type of construction - IBC specifies max heights based on this

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19
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what is soil liquefaction?

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where strength and stiffness of a soil is reduced by earthquake shaking or other rapid loading

20
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what soil is least susceptible to liquefaction during a seismic event?

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clay, or clay content of 15% or greater will provide adequate protection from liquefaction

21
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what is the primary function of a vegetated roof?

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provide important strategy for managment of stormwater. can reduce runoff on a site by 50%

22
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what are best practices for maintaining defensible space?

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  • extend defensible space further on the downhill side of a building. fire spreads vertically and travel uphill
  • reduce forest density within 100’ from bldng
  • store firewood uphill from bldng
  • space shrubs at least 10’ apart to protect from spreading fire
  • do not use wood chip mulch closer than 30’ to a bldng
23
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what is a DOAS system?

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used on projects with high sustainable performance criteria. ability to provide 100% fresh outside air reduces energy dependence

24
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can a septic system increase potential for slope destabilization and landslides?

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yes

25
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what is a boundary survey?

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shows a property’s boundaries, easements, setbacks, zoning and any improvements such as bldngs, walls, or fencing

26
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what is a topographic survey?

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would should spot elevations, and could be at four corners of proeprty
show trees
show utilities
usually done in tandem with a boundary survey

27
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how can you graphically show that a bldng complies with max bldng height requirements?

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show dimension of allowable height
show max building envelope

28
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what is primary reason for a FAR?

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to control density

29
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what is an example of a type of bldng that has a high building efficiency ratio?

A

warehouse
has less circulation and support areas

30
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how do you graphically show on dwgs that setbacks are achieved?

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need to note property line, setback line, and dimensions from building face

31
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what are reasons you would phase a project?

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initial budget is limited
client’s needs are expected to grow
money for project will become available over time

*it is not because of time constraints

32
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what is a zoning variance?

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an allowed deviation from zoning regulations

33
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what is an easement?

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right to use a portion of land owned by another entity for a specified purpose

34
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what is reconstruction

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act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, strucutre etc. for purpose of replicating its appearances (replace in kind)

35
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what is restoration

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act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history

36
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what is rehabilitation

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act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or featrues which convey its historical, cultural or arch values

37
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what is preservation?

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act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of a historic property

38
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what is 277/480V 3 phase 4 wire appropriate for?

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very large buildings, such as multi-story office bldngs or large single story industrial bldngs

39
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what is 120/280V 3 phase, 4 wire appropriate for?

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many commercial facilities except large ones

40
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what is 120/240V Single phase, 3 wire appropriate for?

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single-family homes or small stores where loads dont exceed 19.2kVA

41
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what is 120/240 V single phase appropriate for?

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smallest of bldngs, outbuildings or isolated small loads less than 6kVA

42
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wall schedule

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useful for medium-to-large projects

43
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gantt chart

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usefull for larger projects

44
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critical path method

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useful for larger and complex projects

45
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milestone chart

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used for short duration prjects with few tasks and fees under $35K

46
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what percentage would infrastructure use of a residnetial neighborhood’s gross land area?

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10-30%

47
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PA (8 decks)

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