Quiz Questions Flashcards
What type of circulation system responds most sympathetically to the existing natural environment?
Curvilinear system
What type of circulation system responds most sympathetically to the existing natural environment
Curvilinear System page 5
To move large volumes of traffic at high speed, the most effective type of circulation system is
Expressways page 6
Land use development patterns are most frequently determined by
Street Systems page 1
The primary advantage of 60 degree parking is that it
its easier to use than 90 degree parking. 90 degree parking on the other hand is efficient, safer and more cost efficient than 90 degree parking.
A neighborhood shopping center is best located at
the intersection of an arterial and collector street.
Name 3 street design criterias
Curb radii should be 12’ min; Traffic lanes should be 12’ wide; intersections should be at right angles whenever possible.
Which is INCORRECT about handicapped design criteria
A- Wheelchair paths shall not exceed a 1:20 grade
B- Wheelchair ramps should not exceed a 1:12 grade
C- Wheelchair ramps should not exceed 30’ in length
D- Wheelchair turning spaces should not be less than 3’ square.
D- Wheelchair turning spaces should not be less than 3’ square.
The minimum wheelchair turning diameter is 5’
Which is INCORRECT about handicapped design criteria
A- Wheelchair paths shall not exceed a 1:20 grade
B- Wheelchair ramps should not exceed a 1:12 grade
C- Wheelchair ramps should not exceed 30’ in length
D- Wheelchair turning spaces should not be less than 3’ square.
D- Wheelchair turning spaces should not be less than 3’ square.
Which of the following should be avoided in the design of a large parking lot? I. Acute angle parking II. Ramped exit driveway III. Dead level paved areas IV. Dead end aisle V. Pedestrian circulation
III and IV - Level areas cause ponding of water and Dead end aisle create unnecessary congestion of traffic. page 1.
The primary objective of good pedestrian circulation is
safety
What most effectively diverts subsurface water away from a building’s foundation
Install drainage tiles adjacent to the bottom of footings
If the loads of a proposed structure are high relative to the bearing capacity of the soil, one would likely provide
A Mat Footing - distributes vertical loads over the entire building area and are used when soil conditions are poor
A system of piles may be appropriate for supporting a structure when
The surface soil has low bearing capacity - When upper soils have low bearing capacity, piles may be used to transmit a building’s load to deeper, firmer soils.
Frost line refers to the level of earth
below which the soil does not freeze. page 53
For a structure with very heavy loads resting on dense earth, which of the following would be most appropriate? A - Boat footings B - Jetted piles C - Wood piles D - Structural steel piles
Structural steel piles.
Boat footings - used where the underlying soil has a low bearing capacity
Jetted piles - rarely used
Wood piles - used for light to moderate loads
Placing load on a footing results in
A reduction of the soil’s void volume.
As a load is placed on footing, it compresses the soil and reduces the soil’s void volume. Although the results in settlement, it is not necessarily differential settlement.
The principal purpose of all soil exploration and testing is to determine the
intrinsic character of the soil
The design of a surface drainage system for a residential development is based on a 5 yr. storm. During a review, the drainage system is found to be incapable of handling the expected runoff. Therefore, it should be
Designed for a 10 year storm. If design for a 5 year storm is inadequate, one most design for a more severe storm, such as a 10 year storm. Designing for a 100 year storm would be excessively cautious.
In the residential development of previous questions, runoff might be reduced by using
Greater areas of vegetation. This permits storm water to seep into the ground
All the following describe the general climatic characteristics of an area EXCEPT? A - Temperature B - Topography C - Humidity D - Wind velocity
B - Topography
Topography is the shape of the ground surface, not an element of climate.
Sustainable design is primarily concerned with which of the following issues? I - Ecomomics II - Aesthetics III - Environment IV - Mechanical Systems
A - III
B - I, II and III
C - I and III
D - All the above
D - All the above
The holistic approach to sustainably designed projects encourages the design team to examine the impact of environmental, economic, mechanical and aesthetic architectural decisions.
The planning phase of sustainably designed architectural project should include what elements?
Native landscaping that is aesthticially pleasing and functional
Considerations of sun orientation, toporgraphic relief and the scale of the building
Locating projects within existing neighborhoods that are adjacent to public transportation
The Ahwahnee principles what ideas
Transportation planning should include roads, pedestrian paths, bike paths and mass transit systems
Job creation and economic diversity is a desired goal.
Life cycle costing is an economic evaluation of architectural elements for what factors
First Cost, Maintenance and operational costs, repair costs, replacement costs
LEED is concerned with
Indoor Air Quality, Storm Water, Innovative energy systems
Which of the following is a consultant who might be employed in a sustainable design project
Wetlands engineer, energy commissioner, landscape architect, energy modeling engineer
Sustainable design may require research and education that is beyond a normal architectural project. What is the following part of this process
I - Energy modeling
II - Education of the client
III - Art selection
IV - Selection of energy efficient appliances
Energy Modeling, Education of the client and selection of energy efficient appliances
Sensitivity to the nuances of site conditions is key to sustainable design. Which of the following are site conditions the architect should examine in the design process?
I - Solar orientation
II - Decorative landscaping
III. - Scale and Style of adjacent structures
IV - Ground water conditions
Solar Orientation
Scale and style of adjacent structures
Ground water conditions
Sustainably designed architecture requires attention to which of the following building elements? I - Solar shading devices II - Urban heat island effect III - Increased parking IV - Fenestration and glazing
Solar shading devices
Urban heat island effects
Fenestration and glazing
