A soil's density can provide an indication of its strength. To increase load-bearing capacity what does soil modification often seek to reduce in soil?
To specify an accessible sink, the depth of the basin should be a maximum of ________. Choose two of the following: A. 5.5 inches depth in a counter 33 inches high. B. 6 inches deep. C. 6.5 inches depth in a counter 34 inches high. D. 7 in deep in a counter 35 inches high. E. 7.5 in deep in a counter 36 inches high.
In building industry language, the term "abatement" is often used in relation to inhibiting or reducing pollutant matter such as dust or asbestos. In planning and pre-design issues, abatement may be defined as:
Which type of soil has a greater angle of repose, the internal angle between the surface of the pile and the horizontal surface? A. wet clay, B. wet sand C. dry gravel with sand, D. dry sand
Which of the following is NOT true of site vegetation? A. up to 90% of light energy falling on vegetation is absorbed, B. capable of reducing wind speed below 10%, C. potential 15deg. F reduction of daytime temperature, D. can increase or retain fog
What is the required minimum corridor width for a corridor shared between 50 persons from Business and 250 persons from Hospital occupancy? A. 44 inches, B. 56 inches, C. 60 inches, D. 96 inches
In planning the design of a new warehouse project, a question regarding requirements for the loading area would be best answered by consulting which regulations? A. Building code, B. Life safety code, C. Zoning ordinances, D. ANSI 117.1
When a building's height is greater than or equal to 75 feet, at least one of the required exits must be: A. a fire tower, B. a smoke proof tower, C. a smoke proof enclosure, D. B+C but not A, E. A, B+C
An office building with archive box storage is being designed for Brockton, MA. A low use area such as storage would be best located facing which orientation? A. North, B. East, C. South, D. West
In a curb ramp that has either built-up or flared sides, the maximum slope of the incline should not exceed 1:12. What is the maximum slope of the (flared)sides in these types of curb ramps? A. 1:8, B. 1:10, C. 1:12, D. 1:16
Traditionally made of cast iron, steel or concrete, manhole covers can also be made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic, which offers corrosion resistance. Why are manhole covers round?
Local zoning regulations indicate that this 24,000sf office building, located in a commercial zone, requires one parking space for every 600sf of usable floor area. No less than _____ spaces must be provided.