ARE Study Review

If one psi is required to lift a column of water 2.3 feet, then in a 3-story building with 10 feet floor-to-floor height, the water pressure needed at the basement of the building to flush a toilet on the third floor, operating at 15 psi is? Answer 30 feet/2.3= 13.04 psi) lift + 15 psi flush = 28 psi required water pressure. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

In a basic proforma equation to test the economic viability of a potential development project, the sum of hard costs and soft costs equals total cost , which will incorporate total interest on the construction loan. The total cost is figured into an annualized expense amount toward mortgage retirement. net income minus total expense equals profit (or percentage of equity). Which of the following would be considered in calculating "soft costs"? Choose 3 A. Legal expenses/accounting B. Marketing fees C. Cost of construction - Circulation areas (typ. 20%) D. Architect/Engineer fee E. Real estate taxes F. Management office expense Answer A, B, D are soft costs. C is a hard cost (normally only construction cost and land acquisition). E, F are (operating) expenses. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

When allocating work by project phases, which of the following is a typical estimate breakdown into Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding&Negotiation, Contract Administration A. SD 10%, DD 10%, CD 50%, BN 10%, CA 20% B. SD 15%, DD 20%, CD 40%, BN 5%, CA 20% C. SD 5%, DD 30%, CD 30%, BD 5%, CA 30% D. SD 10%, DD 20%, CD 35%, BD 15%, CA 20% Answer B. SD 15%, DD 20%, CD 40%, BN 5%, CA 20% is a typical allocation. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

When placed appropriately near a building, which tree can provide shade for noon summer sun and permit solar gain in winter? Answer Tree A. Deciduous trees provide shade in summer, yet permit sun when they lose their leaves in winter. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

The bending moment in a cantilevered beam is negative. Which of the following statements are true? A. the top fibers are in compression B. the bottom fibers are in compression C. rebar placement should be either at the top or the bottom D. gravity loads are not a factor for negative moment Answer B. the bottom fibers are in compression in a cantilevered beam, so top fibers are in tension which requires rebar placement at the top to resist tension. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

An urban area that serves as the catchment area for a proposed retail center with a population density of 60 persons per acre in 1500 acres will require a sales volume of $95 per square foot of leasable area to be profitable. If the average personal consumption expenditure per person is $300 within this catchment area, what is the maximum gross leasable area that is supportable? A. 28,500 sf B. 165,000 sf C. 284,211 sf D. 265,648 sf Answer C. 284,211 sf (1500 x 60 x $300 / $95) ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP *updated

The nominal depth is designated in wide-flange steel members by the number following W, as in W18x80. What does the second set of numbers designate? Answer weight in lbm (pound mass) per foot ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What makes either American Standard (C) or American Miscellaneous (MC) channels a rarely selected section for beams or columns? Answer C-shapes have an asymmetrical shape, which tends to buckle. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

B101-2007 incorporates a public policy of the AIA that architects must be environmentally responsible in performing their services. As part of the architect's basic services, an architect is required to discuss during schematic design phase the feasibility of including environmentally responsible design approaches in the project. In reviewing environmentally responsible design alternatives, the client agrees that energy modeling should be performed. How is this type of service classified? Answer This should be identified in Article 4 as an additional service (extensive environmentally responsible design) for which additional compensation is required. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Which of these two types of solar panels provides the most efficient application of solar energy? Answer Solar thermal (left), used to heat water, is a more efficient application than converting solar to electricity with photovoltaics (right). ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

A town may regulate its density and population growth by requiring the minimum lot size for new construction to be at least 2 acres. Which of the following lot sizes would meet this minimum? A. 80,000 sf B. 90,000 sf C. 60,000 sf D. 45,000 sf Answer B. 90,000 sf is greater than 87,120 sf (2 acres) ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

Place the following in the correct sequence: I Excavate and grade II Remove top 6" of soil III Set batter boards IV Finish grading V Rough grading A. I, II, III, IV, V B. V, IV, II, III, I C. III, II, I, V, IV D. II, I, III, V, IV Answer C. is the correct sequencing for site work. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

This method of calculating artificial lighting is NOT typically used for office and commercial spaces and does not make use of a coefficient of utilization for each fixture type taking into account reflectances of surrounding room zones. A. point grid method B. zonal cavity method C. room cavity method D. lumen method Answer A. point grid method does not attempt to account for surface reflectivity and comparative volumes within the room. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Honeycombing in concrete describes the voids caused by the failure of the mortar to adequately permeate and fill spaces between coarse-aggregate particles. Which of the following statements are true of the honeycomb effect? Choose 2 A. honeycombing will always be an aesthetic problem. B. honeycombing will not be minimized by compaction C. honeycombing may substantially reduce concrete strength D. segregation as a result of vibration is necessary to eliminate honeycombing E. honeycombing is not present if a surface skin of mortar is visible. Answer A and C are true - honeycombing results in an unattractive finish and may reduce concrete strength, depending on depth and scale of the voids. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BCDS

Standard rules for grading of structural lumber are established by organizations that have been certified by: A. NELMA B. NSLB C. WWPA D. ALSC E. WCLIB Answer "D. American Lumber Standards Committee certifies the other agencies listed, administering the American Lumber Standard (ALS) system; more info at http://www.alsc.org/geninfo_summary_mod.htm ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

On which elevations of a building are vertical louvers generally more effective? Select 2 A. East B. South C. West D. North Answer A. East and C. West (answer applies for northern hemisphere) ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

A contractor has asked for an extra for ceramic tile because the specifications did not include quantities. The architect should A. Issue a change order, B. Reject the request for a change order C. Change the ceramic tile to a different material, D. Refer the request for arbitration.

How is the maximum aggregate size determined for a slab 8 inches thick with no. 7 rebar spaced 5" on center? Answer The more limiting dimension determines the size - in this case, one third of the slab (2.66) is less than three-quarters of the minimum space between reinforcing bars (3.09). ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS