ARE Study Review

The scope of services to be provided in AIA B101 is described in both Architect's basic services and under additional services. Outline specifications should be included in which of the following? A. Schematic Design Phase Services B. Design Development Phase Services C. Construction Documents Phase Services D. Additional Services: Fast-track Design Services Answer B. Design Development Phase Services. Major systems, materials and expected levels of quality are outlined in the design development phase. Detailed specifications are provided in the construction documents phase. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

From this plan of a simple wood frame structure (1-story height), what is the maximum chord force at the east and west edges of the roof diaphragm if 110 lbs/foot lateral wind load is exerted as shown? A. 18,340 lbs B. 367 lbs C. 3,670 lbs D. 4,600 lbs Answer D. 4,600 is correct. The lateral wind load here is similar to a uniform load acting on a simple beam turned on its side. To find the maximum chord force at the edges of the diaphragm, use the equation for maximum moment wl²/8 ÷ building plan depth. 110 lbs per foot x (100 ft)² / 8 ÷ 30ft = 4,583.33 ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

What is the clear floor area required for this front approach at an accessible water fountain? (yellow dash line) A. 36 x 60 B. 36 x 48 C. 30 x 48 D. 30 x 60 Answer C. 30 x 48. Although set in an alcove, the depth of the recess is not 24 inches or greater, which requires a 36 inch clear width. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

Which of the following delivery processes permits the architect's design services to overlap construction activities, intended to result in expedited occupancy by the owner? A. design-bid-build B. design-build C. fast-track D. bridging documents Answer C. fast-track is a process that produces this. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

Two types of structural tee shapes are "WT" and "ST" shapes. How are these two different shapes derived? Answer WTs are cut from wide-flange sections (W shapes). STs are cut from American Standard I-beams (S shapes). ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Which of the following is a sum established by the owner as funds available for the entire project? A. Project budget B. Internal project budget C. Construction budget D. None of the above Answer A. Project budget - which includes construction budget (C) and is not the same as the internal project budget (B) established by the design firm to cover its obligations to complete a project. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

In a small office building (20,000sf), what is a reasonable breakdown of mechanical and electrical systems by percentage of total budget (projected cost = $2.5 million)? A. mech 10% / elec 5% B. mech 15% / elec 10% C. mech 20% / elec 10% D. mech 10% / elec 10% Answer D. mech 10% / elec 10%. A typical small office building project allocates equal percentages on mechanical and electrical systems for a total of 20% of the projected costs. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS