ARE Study Review

If one psi is required to lift a column of water 2.3 feet, then in a 3-story building with 10 feet floor-to-floor height, the water pressure needed at the basement of the building to flush a toilet on the third floor, operating at 15 psi is? Answer 30 feet/2.3= 13.04 psi) lift + 15 psi flush = 28 psi required water pressure. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

In a basic proforma equation to test the economic viability of a potential development project, the sum of hard costs and soft costs equals total cost , which will incorporate total interest on the construction loan. The total cost is figured into an annualized expense amount toward mortgage retirement. net income minus total expense equals profit (or percentage of equity). Which of the following would be considered in calculating "soft costs"? Choose 3 A. Legal expenses/accounting B. Marketing fees C. Cost of construction - Circulation areas (typ. 20%) D. Architect/Engineer fee E. Real estate taxes F. Management office expense Answer A, B, D are soft costs. C is a hard cost (normally only construction cost and land acquisition). E, F are (operating) expenses. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

When allocating work by project phases, which of the following is a typical estimate breakdown into Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding&Negotiation, Contract Administration A. SD 10%, DD 10%, CD 50%, BN 10%, CA 20% B. SD 15%, DD 20%, CD 40%, BN 5%, CA 20% C. SD 5%, DD 30%, CD 30%, BD 5%, CA 30% D. SD 10%, DD 20%, CD 35%, BD 15%, CA 20% Answer B. SD 15%, DD 20%, CD 40%, BN 5%, CA 20% is a typical allocation. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

When placed appropriately near a building, which tree can provide shade for noon summer sun and permit solar gain in winter? Answer Tree A. Deciduous trees provide shade in summer, yet permit sun when they lose their leaves in winter. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

The bending moment in a cantilevered beam is negative. Which of the following statements are true? A. the top fibers are in compression B. the bottom fibers are in compression C. rebar placement should be either at the top or the bottom D. gravity loads are not a factor for negative moment Answer B. the bottom fibers are in compression in a cantilevered beam, so top fibers are in tension which requires rebar placement at the top to resist tension. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS