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Bolted connections

What is the minimum spacing of bolts specified by AISC? and preferred spacing? A. 1 1/4 times the diameter of the bolt; 2 times preferred B. 1 3/4 times the diameter of the bolt; 2 1/4 times preferred C. 2 1/3 times the diameter of the bolt; 2 2/3 times preferred D. 2 2/3 times the diameter of the bolt; 3 times preferred E. 3 times the diameter of the bolt; 3.25 times preferred

Thermal insulation

Which of the following types of thermal insulation can be blown into wall or ceiling cavities with least difficulty, but contains no adhesive properties? I. Cellulose II. Rock wool III. Vermiculite IV. Mineral wool V. Straw VI. Polyicynene Answer I, II and III are loose-fill types of insulation that can be blown. IV comes in batts, V can come in boards or bales, VI is a spray-foam that adheres to the cavity. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Imageability

Select 5 components that contribute to imageability , Lynch's concept that posits that a highly imageable city is readily understandable and distinct. A. districts B. social structure C. edge D. landmark E. nodes F. overlapping systems G. paths H. legibility Answer A, C, D, E, G are components that contribute to defining imageability. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP