ARE Study Review

Steel angle lintels are permitted by most codes for use in openings up to ______ ft. Answer ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What is slab span equal to in the structural grid? Answer

Which of the following are included in estimates for both project costs and construction costs? A. architect design fees B. FF&E C. site development D. financing E. moving costs F. labor Answer C&F only - the other costs are part of the project costs, but not construction costs.

How do slender columns tend to fail? Answer

Which direction should the webs of W-shape columns be oriented in relation to the structural frame? Answer

What steps must be done before a project is deemed substantially complete? Answer

In detailing assemblies, why is locating the next component by dimensioning from the preceding one problematic? Answer Cumulative errors can result. Rather refer back to a common datum. ARE 4.0 exam division: construction documents & services

Which of the following types of insulation has the highest R-value? 1. 2" thickness extruded expanded polystyrene (XEPS) board 2. 3" thickness of loose-fill fiberglass 3. 4" thickness mineral wool batts Answer From highest to lowest: 3. mineral wool batts = 14, 1. XEPS = 10, 2. loose-fill fiberglass = 6.6-8.1 ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Successful daylighting can be achieved with an effective aperture (EA) of between 0.20 - 0.30. Which of the following provides an EA within this range? 1. 105 sf net glazing area with visible light transmittance (VLT) of 0.38, in a space whose gross exterior wall area is 150 sf 2. 100 sf net glazing area with VLT of 0.53, in a space whose gross exterior wall area is 200 sf 3. 42 sf net glazing area with VLT of 0.88, in a space whose gross exterior wall area is 140 sf Answer EA = VT x WWR. EA = 0.264 - 0.266 - each of these windows offers the same effective aperture within the ideal value range.

How does one determine a window's WWR or window-to-wall ratio (further used to calculate EA - effective aperture)? Answer WWR is a room's net glazing area divided by the gross exterior wall area, excluding window frames and mullions. ARE 4.0 exam division: building systems

What two products or means address the mechanisms that transport water through a wall or roof cavity? Answer Vapor barriers seek to limit water vapor diffusion through a wall or roof assembly, whereas air barriers address air leakage by stopping infiltration and exfiltration. However, air leakage is capable of transporting more moisture through the assembly than water vapor diffusion.

What is the numbered title of the standard form of agreement used between the Owner and the General Contractor? Answer AIA A101. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

What is the benefit with regard to wind forces for tall buildings whose form becomes tapered as it rises? Answer As the floor plates and building shape tapers at upper levels, less exposed surface area is subjected to intensifying wind pressures and wind velocity.

After each meeting, who should receive a copy of project meeting minutes? Answer ARE 4.0 exam division: construction documents & services

Across much of the US, the ideal moisture content of interior architectural woodwork is between 5-10%. What is the range of relative humidity required to maintain this level of moisture content? Answer From 25% to 55% relative humidity. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

In a dumbbell building layout, what elements are commonly placed at the ends? Answer This is an efficient and linear layout that typically places entrance/exit or stairwells at the dumbbell ends. Architect Registration Exam 4.0 study: PPP

Per IBC, what is the maximum unsupported height of a cavity wall made up of 4 inch brick facing, 2 inches air space and a 4 inch concrete block backup? Answer (4+4)(18)=144 inches or 12 feet ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

List two ways that plywood is graded. Answer 1. Span Rating, 2. Veneer Grades ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What does a fire cut wood joist prevent in masonry walls? Answer If the wood fails and falls inward, the fire cut ends would not push the pocketed masonry up and out (further structural collapse). ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Using the assumption of 30 lb/cubic ft for the equivalent weight of soil, what is the total pressure on an 8 foot high retaining wall? Answer P =(30/2)(8x8)=960 plf ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

What is the minimum width for a walk that should allow two wheelchairs to pass? A. 42 inches B. 48 inches C. 54 inches D. 60 inches Answer 60 inches (5 ft) ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

A typical body ellipse used in pedestrian planning allows a 3 sqft area per person. How much (moving) space is necessary for a person walking at a slow rate? Answer 5-7 sq ft permits standing and moving about in a crowd without making contact with others.

What is another term for the property insurance that the AIA General Conditions document makes the Owner responsible for carrying? Answer Builder's Risk or Builder's Risk-All Risk insurance - even though this is typically carried by the owner not the contractor. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

How do Home Runs provide graphic clarity on electrical drawings? Answer With an arrowhead and a circuit number, a home run indicates a connection between lights or outlets to a particular circuit breaker in a specific panel box eliminating the need to draw the entire line.

What are the three principal considerations in the design of footings? Answer

After placing concrete in forms, what does compaction with vibration serve to prevent? Answer Honeycombing, which happens when air pockets or voids form within the concrete and next to the forms due to failure of the mortar to effectively fill the spaces among coarse-aggregate particles ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

What type of contracting arrangement is commonly used to facilitate fast-track construction projects? Answer Many prime contracts allows one portion of the work to start before other elements are completely designed, but greatly increases the difficulty of project and contract coordination.

Which of the following are considered nonferrous metals? A. Copper B. Weathering steel C. Low-carbon steel D. Aluminum E. Lead F. Cast Iron Answer A/D/E. Nonferrous metals do not contain iron. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What distinguishes the extensive green roof assembly from an intensive green roof? Answer he growing media for an extensive green roof is less than 6 inches depth of soil to support sedum, meadow grass, herbs and perennial plantings. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS