ARE Study Review

What type of connection is free to rotate and translate along a surface (horizontal, vertical or sloped) producing a reaction force that is always a single force perpendicular to the surface? A. Fixed B. Pinned C. Roller

Four 12 inch diameter piles (each of whose frictional capacity is 300 psf) support a column carrying 120 kips total load. How deep must each pile be to support the load? A. 24 ft B. 30 ft C. 32 ft D. 40ft

Which of the current MasterFormat divisions were previously found in MasterFormat'95 division 15? A. Div 22, B. Div 23, C. Div 26, D. Div 27

For joints greater than 1 inch wide, what should sealant depth be?

For the same load and span, an increase in the Modulus of Elasticity (E) will result in: A. more deflection B. less deflection

In a mixed occupancy building, how is the required hourly rating of the fire barrier separating the two occupancies affected when the building has an automated sprinkler system?

What do lightbulbs and rebar have in common?

The Deutscher Werkbund, a german association of architects, artists, industrialists and designers was an important precursor in the creation of what influential school? A. Behrens, B. Bauhaus C. Vkhutemas, D. Weimar

In Kevin Lynch's eight-stage site planning cycle, in what position is "Occupation & management"? A. first stage, B. eighth stage, C. fifth stage, D. second stage

Night sky radiation, water from a site, soil or earth and ambient outside air (sensible) are all sources of what?   A. source component providing heat, B . electrical resistance, C. warmth, D. coolth

Both the Building Systems and Building Design & Construction Systems exams will address aspects of fenestration and the building enclosure. A resource to bookmark is the National Institute of Building Sciences NIBS and its many committees. BETEC: Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council, in particular, offers some of the more informative symposia and conferences. Read about  research and innovations in high-performance facades from their January 2013 conference are-review.blogspot.com

In site grading, toward which direction does a ROAD CROWN point? A. UPHILL B. DOWNHILL

Which of the following types of loans is repaid as part of the selling price when a developer uses the loan proceeds to buy land, which is then subdivided and resold? A. bridge loan B. conventional mortgage C. blanket loan D. reverse mortgage

Which of the following is NOT either a publicly run utility or public/private service? A. water distribution, B. electricity, C. telephone, D. water treatment, E. gas

What is the typical speed limit for an arterial street that has traffic signal controls at crossings and two or three lanes of traffic in each direction? Arterial streets connect to expressways by means of on/off ramps. A. 25, B. 35 C. 45, D. 55

In the interior layout vignette, what is the minimum distance to leave between this door and the file drawer shown?

How can a neighborhood be subdivided to define a mini-neighborhood? Creating mini-neighborhoods as described in Oscar Newman's "Creating Defensible Space" can significantly adjust aspects of a community, including increased interaction amongst inhabitants and decreased rates of crime. A. face rear yards to neighboring front yards B. restructure streets to remove vehicular through-traffic C. ensure 2 entries off an arterial street are provided D. zone mini-neighborhoods to contain between 10-12 streets