ARE Study Review

Shop drawing review stamps will typically state that the review does not include which of these: I. confirming and correlating all quantities II. selecting fabrication processes III. coordinating the work with that of other trades IV. general conformance with design concept V. markings as noted Answer I, II, III are typical exclusions of a shop drawing review. IV is the purpose of the review and V is a response given in the review. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Overall building configurations in plan that assume L, T, U, H, + shapes, or a combination of these, contain reentrant corners. At these interior corners, where the projecting wing or leg is more than 15% of the plan dimension in a given direction, what two interrelated effects are possible? Answer Stress and torsion. Differential movement of the legs creates stress concentrations at the notch of the reentrant corner and tends to rotate as the geometric centers of mass and rigidity do not correspond to the possible directions of seismic forces. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

How many acres equals 217,800 square feet? A. 2 acres B. 4 acres C. 5 acres D. 6 acres E. 8 acres Answer C. 5 acres (1 acre = 43,560 sf) ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

In reinforcing bars marked H6W, what type of steel is being used? A. new billet B. new supplemental ACI C. axle D. low alloy Answer D. low alloy. H = mill ID, 6 = size, last letter indicates type of steel ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Walks next to parking areas where vehicles are able to overhang the walk should be a minimum width. What is this minimum in feet? A. 3 feet B. 4 feet C. 5 feet D. 6 feet Answer These walks should be 6 ft (D.) minimum in width. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

Which approach describes the least historically accurate treatment, but provides the possibility of building anew a non-surviving site or structure in new materials? A. Preservation B. Restoration C. Reconstruction D. Rehabilitation Answer C. Reconstruction. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

Which of the following terms describes the ability to use the same space for a range of uses to maximize use of limited space? A. Expansibility B. Convertibility C. Versatility D. Reconstructibility Answer C. Versatility. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

A building in Chicago that employs a roof overhang on a south facing wall may achieve a similar degree of sun control using a shorter overhang in which cities? A. Seattle B. Minneapolis C. New York D. Miami Answer C. New York & D. Miami- where the sun's altitude is higher all year than in Chicago. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

What is an example of a deed restriction? A. Escrow B. Deed Lien C. Restrictive covenants D. Zoning ordinances Answer C. Restrictive covenants place limitations on the use of one's property that may i cover appearance and usage among other issues. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP