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TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS Flashcards

1
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What building material has lowest embodied energy?

A

wood (natural material)

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2
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What construction type is heavy timber?

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type IV

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3
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where is negative pressure at a wind break?

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sides and leeward surfaces

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4
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what can be considered an accessory use space?

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when a secondary occupancy is less than 10% of the primary occupancy
- no separation is required between accessory occupancies and main occupancy

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5
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what is the first step in a programming process?

A

research/study precedents

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6
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what type of air does evaporations/evaporator coils create?

A

cool air
- expansion valve releases pressure on refrigerant, allows to expand, travels through the evaporator coils & cools

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7
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what type of air does compressor/condensing coils create?

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compressor increases pressure on refrigerant, forcing it to heat. heated refrigerant travels through condensing coil & gives off hot air

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8
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what processes are used to soften water when there are large quantities of calcium/magnesium deposits & its considered hard water?

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ion-exchanger - pulls calc/mag out of water
aeration - improve taste/color of water and helps remove iron/mag
reverse osmosis - removes calc/mag ions

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9
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radius of gyration

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-applicable to columns
- measure of elastic stability of a cross section against buckling

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10
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what are wood beams checked for in terms of loading?

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shear
deflection
flexure (bending)
end bearing
lateral buckling

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11
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what factors determine the fire rating qualities of exterior walls?

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  • distance to lot line
  • type of construction
  • building’s use
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12
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where would you find a building’s climate zone for the project site?

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IECC - intnal energy conservation code

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13
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Qualities of revolving doors

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  • must be mounted entirely on one slab foundation so no uneven settling
  • practical capacity is 25-35 people/minute
  • anchored to floor & tied into structure above door
  • not considered egress options
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14
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Where are footcandles for interior lighting found in code resources?

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  • IBC, Chap 12
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15
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What type of plumbing fixture has an integral p-trap:

A

toilet!

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16
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what does it mean & whats an example of integrating a building system with project design?

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  • bldng integration related to interrelationship between systems to optimize the effectivieness of the collection of systems
  • ie. light shelf - integrates building lighting, glazing, HVAC
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17
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Hot humid climate - optimum orientation angle to east-west datum?

A

5 degrees off south

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18
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hot arid climate - optimum orientation angle to east west datum?

A

25 degrees off south

19
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cool climate - optimum orientation angle to east west datum?

A

12 degrees off south

20
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temperate climate - optimum orientation angle to east west datum?

A

17.5 degress off south

21
Q

what is a common path of egress?

A

where occupants only have one choice of an exit
- ends at the point in which an occupant has two separate and distinct exists they could proceed to

22
Q

Life cycle cost equation

A

LCC = IC + MC + AC + OC
LCC: life cycle cost
IC: investment cost (initial cost - salvage cost)
MC: maintenance cost
AC: replacement cost (not always know/input)
OC: operation costs

23
Q

best way to separate space between development and freeway?

A

vegetated berm

24
Q

type III concrete

A

achieves strength quicker than Type I, allowing forms to be stripped sooner

25
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type I concrete

A

normal cement
- if needing to do multi-level pours, choose a diff cement that cures faster

26
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type II concrete

A

moderate-sulfate-resistant cement
used when concrete is cast against soils that have sulfate levels

27
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type IV concrete

A

low-heat-of-hydration cement
develops at slower rate, so heat isn’t generated quickly. needed some specific types of spaces

28
Q

what does an FSC wood certify mean?

A

FSC (forest stewardship council) global nonprofit dedicated to responsible forest management. ensure wood is harvested without violating people’s rights, etc.

29
Q

what does increasing the solar heat gain coefficient of glass do?

A

increases the heat gain

30
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what is an example of a line item on a ‘sources and uses’ budget?

A

developer fee
- uses section lists all line items
- what sources will be used to pay

31
Q

what HVAC systems are capable of heating/cooling within same unit?

A
  • forced air: use furnace for heating & direct expansion for cooling
  • packaged terminal units & through-wall units: use compressive refrigeration for cooling & electric resistance or reverse refrigeration cycle for heating
  • heat pumps: pump in heat or pump heat out to cool
32
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what types of hvac can only provide either heating or cooling, but not both?

A
  • radiant panels: heating only
  • packaged evaporative air: cooling only
33
Q

what cooling strategies are good for hot-air climates?

A
  • night cooled mass
  • cooling towers (evaporative cooling method)
  • evaporative cooling
  • stack ventilation
34
Q

what is min width of a an ADA ramp?

A

36” wide

35
Q

what is an appropriate material for photovoltaic cells?

A

silicon
- pv cells require a semiconductor to create the flow of electricty
- amorphous materials are also an option

36
Q

1 acre = ? sf

A

43, 560 sf

37
Q

what information is needed to calculate a floor area ratio?

A
  • floor area of each story
  • outside width of building
  • number of stories in bldng
  • buildable land area of site
38
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Type O mortar

A

low to medium strength
- can only be used for non-load bearing walls

39
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Type S mortar

A

medium to high strength
- commonly used in structural walls

40
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Type M mortar

A

high strength mortar
- used for severe weather exposures

41
Q

what does an economizer cycle do?

A
  • turns off the refrigerant cycle
  • it’s when an hvac system can use outdoor air for cooling rather than the refrigerant cycle
  • saves money & energy
42
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what does a check valve do in piping?

A

allows water to flow in only one direction

43
Q

what’s the first step in managing a clients expectations and the delivery of a project?

A

discuss with the client what services the owner will require in order to clarify and understand what the expectations are

44
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A

PPD (12 decks)

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