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PLTW ENGINEERING: CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
How large is a “Section” of land?
How large is an acre of land?
PLTW ENGINEERING: CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
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1
How large is an acre of land?
1/640th of a square mile
About the size of a football field including both end zones.
1/160th of a square mile
about 300 by 300 feet
2
How large is a “Section” of land?
160 acres
One square mile
40 acres
660 acres
3
What regulations need to be followed when building a structure for a handicapped person?
American Institute of Architects - AIA
Occupational Safety and Health Act - OSHA
Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA
International Building Code - IBC
4
A building has a dead load of 20lbs per square food,a live load of 40lbs per square foot, and a floor area of 12' x 10'.
Total Load is 4800
Total Load is 7200
Total Load is 9600
Total Load is 720
5
Must have three bedrooms, two full baths, a two-car garage, and a large outdoor kitchen. These are examples of:
Client Requirements
Building Codes
Sustainability
Universal Design
6
Earthquakes create what kind of load on a structure?
Live Load
Wind Shear
Dead Load
Seismic Load
7
What does BIM stand for?
Building Information Model
Building Information Mechanics
Building Model
Building Inside Mechanicals
8
What program is used to construct schedules that can be implemented into CAD?
Word
Publisher
Excel
Access
9
How many acres are in a section of land?
640
320
1024
160
10
Using the drawing below, how long is the North property line?
110.95’
110.99’
105.02’
100°07’21”
11
Placing a building on a site so that it takes advantage of the sun to reduce heating cost would be an example of
Active solar
Sustainability
Universal Design
Building Codes
12
What is the best reason for changing single pane windows to double pane?
Less breakage
Sustainability
Human centered design
Aesthetics
13
Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder in a project?
Contractors
Investors
Designers
Power Company
14
How many yards of concrete are required for a slab that is 4” thick and 12’ x 16’?
2.37
28.44
1.78
2.73
15
In a commercial structure a bathroom is designed to be wide enough for a person in a wheelchair to use the facilities.
International Building Code IBC
International Residential Code IRC
Americans with Disabilities Act ADA
National Electrical Code NEC
16
Most types of vernacular architecture, were not:
Based on climate of the area where the building is to be constructed.
Constructed using locally available building materials.
Based on local needs.
Meant to be permanent structures
17
The parts of a building that make up the Dead load are:
Frost under the foundation that causes live movement
Snow or water on the roof
Furniture, people, moveable objects
Weight of the structure, walls, floors
18
A room needs 28 square feet per person. How many people maximum can occupy a 25’ x 36’ room?
42
33
25
32
19
Which type of soil will hold the most water?
Silt
Sand
Clay
Sandy loam
20
What organization is responsible for the International Building Code?
The ICC – International Code Council
The AIA – American Institute of Architects
OSHA
The IBC- International Building Council
21
The main building code used for commercial design and construction is the IBC. Its main purpose is to:
Ensure contractors construct the building properly
Make sure there is no physical damage to the building
Make sure everyone can access and use the building
Protect the health, safety, and well-being of the public
22
The parts of a building that make up the Live load are:
Weight of the structure, walls, floors
Furniture, people, moveable objects
Frost under the foundation that causes live movement
Snow or water on the roof
23
What professional organization do architects belong to?
ABET
AIA
OSHA
PE
24
Which type of soil will hold the least water?
Clay
Sandy loam
Sand
Silt
25
What type of plan can a property line, setback line, and easement line be found
Detail Drawings
Site or Plot Plan
Elevation Plan
Floor Plan
26
A building has a live load of 200lbs per person, 40lbs in dead load for a 9x10 room, and 4 people. The total load is:
4400
3600
4280
3680
27
A small commercial building most likely will have what type of air conditioning system?
A chilled water system
A single unit on the roof
Window units for each area
Multiple units on the roof
28
A driveway needs 170 cubic feet of concrete and it costs $90 per yard. How much will the concrete for the driveway cost?
$566.00
$532.00
$247.00
$171.00
29
What does HVAC stand for?
High Ventilation and Cooling (up in the ceiling)
High Voltage Alternating Current
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Heating Ventilation And Cooling
30
HVAC in a commercial building uses ____ units.
Multiple
Single
Heat only
AC onl
31
A yard of concrete will cover ________ square feet 4” thick
40
81
65
93
32
Which is not an advantage of BIM?
Resolve conflict with systems
Simulate and visualize designs that 2D paper models cannot
Changes to the model do not update drawings
Improve collaboration
33
What does the notation “TV” stand for in the upper right corner of this plot plan?
Television
Telephone Vault
Cable Pull Box
Transformer Pad
34
How large is a "Turning Circle" in a commerical bathroom fitted for those in a wheelchair according to the ADA?
56"
60"
42"
36"
35
How much concrete is required to pour a patio that is 4” thick and 10 by 20 feet in size?
29.63 yards
266.4 yards
3.16 yards
2.46 yards
36
When would an owner of a project meet with the architect who designed the building?
At the beginning, halfway point, and end
At the beginning and during inspections
At the beginning and then as often as needed
At the beginning and the end
37
The main building code used for residential design and construction is the IRC. Its main purpose is to:
Protect human life
Ensure contractors overcharge the owner for services
Make sure there is no physical damage to the building
Make sure houses are constructed right
38
With respect to REVIT, what is the plan from which all other plans are devised?
Elevations
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Detail Drawings
39
After determining the load and how far apart the supports are, the engineer might consult a:
ASME software
Lead Engineer
Young's Modulus
Span Table
40
Using the graphic below, how far must the house be from the front property line?
36.8'
28.16'
15'
25'
