ARE Study Review

These houses in Harlem in upper Manhattan, are called brownstones after their stone cladding. What type of stone is brownstone? Answer Brownstone refers to a brown sandstone. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Precast slabs will compose a horizontal diaphragm, which will transfer lateral forces to shear walls. How must the rebar be configured? Answer Reinforcement must tie the units to each other on top of the supports and at the end bearings of the slab units. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Place the following materials in order of embodied energy values from least (better) to highest (worse): I Concrete, precast II Aluminum (virgin) III Zinc IV Asphalt shingles V Steel VI Particle board A. VI, IV, I, II, III, V B. I, VI, IV, V, III, II C. VI, I, IV, III, V, II D. I, VI, IV, II, III, V Answer B is correct. Particle board has a more intense embodied energy value than concrete, the lowest of this list. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

The form G704/DB "Acknowledgement of Substantial Completion" is used on design-build projects and is similar to the traditional G704 "Certificate of Substantial Completion". However, only the owner & design-builder signs this form. Why has the space for architect's signature dropped in this form? Answer To eliminate a potential ethical conflict when the architect is a subcontractor to the design-builder, ensuring the architect is not pressured to sign off on a date that might trigger an early completion bonus or limit liquidated damages for late completion. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

from IAN symbol libraries (free) for Illustrator,  UMd Center for Environmental Science Select the correct order from top to bottom of the lamp type matching these color spectra: A. mercury vapor, metal halide, incandescent B. metal halide, incandescent, mercury vapor C. incandescent, mercury vapor, metal halide Answer B. metal halide (color in most regions), incandescent (color in regions toward yellow, weak at blue end), mercury vapor (bluish, poor color rendition in objects) ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

What is the function of a soffit surrounding an escalator opening through a floor level? Answer The soffit functions as a smoke guard, housing a baffle that deflects smoke and flames. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Which CSI division includes product specifications for glass block, hollow or solid? A. division 9 B. division 4 C. division 8 D. division 10 Answer C. division 4, 04270 glass unit masonry ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

What is moldable intumescent putty used for? Answer Moldable intumescent putty is a one-component, non-curing, fire-rated material used at electrical outlet boxes and other thru-penetrations that will expand under heat to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through an assembly. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What is the difference in precision between rough grading and finish grading in relation to approximate final grades? A. rough = 12-18 inches, finish = 2-4 inches B. rough = 10-14 inches, finish = 1-5 inches C. rough = 6-12 inches, finish = 1 inch D. rough = 5-10 inches, finish = 1/2 inch Answer C. rough grading is within 6-12 inches of final and finish grading is within 1 inch of final. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

An office building has an elevator bank with 4 elevators where 2 cabs side-by-side are arranged opposite the other 2. Each of the elevators is 3500-pound capacity with an interior cab dimension of 6'8" x 5'4". What is the recommended corridor width at this group? A. 8 feet B. 9 feet C. 11 feet D. 12 feet Answer C. 11 feet. At 1.5-2 times the car depth (5'4), this could be a range, but 10 feet is a minimum for groups of 4 or more. Therefore C is the best choice. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

In wood stair construction, what is the difference between a carriage and a stringer?! Answer A carriage is the principle support for the treads and risers, whereas the stringer is the finish member (face) that treads and risers terminate against. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What is the maximum number of cars serving the same portion of building that IBC allows to be contained in a single hoistway? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Answer B. 3. Four cars must be in 2 separate hoistways. Five cars can be located 3 in 1 hoistway, 2 in a second hoistway. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS