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In each of these four trusses, identify which members are in compression. Which ones are in tension? Assume that each one is under a uniform gravity load and is supported at its ends.
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.
A bidder wants to better understand the type of soil on the site. Why can’t a bidder call the architect to get a clarification?
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.
Which of the following is associated with an architecture firm quality management (QM) strategy? Select four of the six:
Assess risk
Eliminate waste in processes
Track employee time in smaller increments
Train your consultants as customers
Utilize checksheets
Utilize scorecards
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.
In steel structures what types of lateral bracing do we use? What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of the different types?
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.
How do you convey electricity to the desk in the middle of the open plan floor? Be as specific as you can. The building is of concrete construction.
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.
You are employing a cut-and-fill strategy, whereby the earth you are using as compacted fill behind a retaining wall will come from excavation for the building’s foundation. How much compacted soil will be available for the retaining wall?
Given:
230 bank cubic yards of earth will be removed for the foundation
After excavation that becomes 300 cubic yards of loose soil
The swell factor for the soil is 10%
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.
How many footcandles would be measured 3′ above the floor directly below a fixture hung at a height 9′ above the floor?
Given:
An omnidirectional point source light
9,000 candle power (cp)
Ignore reflectance from room surfaces, dirt depreciation, etc
*for this exercise, try utilizing the calculator provided to you on the demonstration exam. To access it, go to the “myNCARB” page, sign in, and click on the “demonstration exam” link on the right-hand column. Click through to the practice exam, the click on “calculator” in the bar near the top.
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.
What is the cost of heating a building with a natural gas boiler, given:
Peak heat loss = 500,000 BTU/hr
2,000 Full-load hours/yr
Fuel heat value of natural gas = 1,000 BTU/cu ft
Fuel cost = $11 per thousand cubic feet of natural gas
Boiler efficiency = 90%
*utilize the formulas available to you on the exam. See the NCARB demonstration exam on the right hand column of your myNCARB page. Click on the References bar once you have started the practice exam to browse the available formulas.
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.
Identify the following standards:
ASTM E1527
ASTM E1903
ASHRAE 55
ASHRAE 62
ASHRAE 90.1
Michael Ermann, author of the popular online Amber Book course, shares weekly strategies for owning the ARE 5.0 and achieving architectural licensure. Podcast episodes are based on the weekly 40 Minutes of Competence Zoom calls, Thursdays at 2 pm EST. Join the next Zoom call at Zoom address: 954194441. Enroll in the course at amber-book.com.