Final for ARCH 325
The rainscreen principle attempts to: a) prevent wind-driven water from breaching a curtain wall by using reinforced fiberglass mesh in the cavity behind the wall. b) use backer rod and high-range sealants to completely seal a curtain wall against wind-driven rain. c) channel any water that penetrates the curtain wall down the cavity and out through weep holes. d) prevent wind-driven water from breaching a curtain wall by using design features that combat water's surface tension. e) prevent wind-driven water from breaching a curtain wall by equalizing the air pressure on both sides of the wall.
prevent wind-driven water from breaching a curtain wall by equalizing the air pressure on both sides of the wall.
The difference between cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave LCA analysis is that the first does not include: a) raw-material sourcing. b) product manufacture. c) energy used for manufacture. d) product disposal
product disposal.
Open-webbed steel joists are usually used in a commercial steel-framed building to support: a) loads above relatively wide openings (e.g., overhead doors). b) stairways. c) roof decks. d) joist girders. e) elevator shafts.
roof decks.
The main function of a backer rod is to: a) create a permanent seal for a gap. b) structurally separate two wall elements. c) shape the sealant and provide a bond break. d) give a joint an aesthetic finish.
shape the sealant and provide a bond break.
Several forces can move water through an opening in a curtain wall system. Which of the following forces (as it relates to water movement) is the most difficult for architects to address when designing curtain walls? a) Gravity b) Momentum c) Surface tension d) Capillary action e) Air pressure differences on the two sides of curtain wall.
Air pressure differences on the two sides of curtain wall.
Zoning ordinance are legal restrictions on land use which include the following:
All of the above
Which of the following is not an acceptable means of making a steel column fire resistant? a) Wrap the column with layers of drywall. b) Apply an intumescent mastic/paint. c) Encase the column in concrete. d) Use a water-filled box column. e) All of the above are acceptable means of making a steel column fire resistant.
All of the above are acceptable means of making a steel column fire resistant.
In phased construction: a) all design is completed before construction begins. b) foundation design always exactly considers the completely designed structure above. c) building execution typically takes longer than in sequential construction. d) building design may not be complete before construction begins. e) a design/bid/build process is typically followed.
Building design may not be complete before construction begins.
In an inside-glazed curtain wall system, which gets installed latest? a) Mullion b) Glazing c) Gaskets d) Exterior clip plate e) Compression strip
Gaskets
Which of these activities does not contribute to lean construction? a) Streamlining workflows and supply methods b) Decentralizing decision making c) Including factory-like production methods d) Sequential construction e) Using BIM
Sequential construction
A product's embodied energy in a cradle-to-gate LCA analysis describes: a) the energy expended to produce the product. b) the energy expended to produce, use, and dispose of the product. c) the amount of water used to produce the product. d) the energy needed to heat a house built with this product.
the energy expended to produce the product.
Cladding should perform all of the following except: a) control sound transmission. b) transmit electricity (e.g., lightning strikes). c) resist wind forces. d) control light transmission e) accommodate movement in the building frame.
transmit electricity (e.g., lightning strikes).
A 4- 7/8" thick wall with one layer ea. side of 1/2" type X gypsum- veneer base at right angles to a 2x4 wood stud wall @16" o.c. has a sound rating of STC 30-34 and a fire rating of: a) 20 minutes fire rating b) 1 hr fire rating c) 2 hr fire rating d) None of the above
1 hr fire rating
In the Table, "Fire Resistance Rating Requirements for Building Elements", which of the following Building Types represents the highest rating requirements and associated cost?
1A
According to the U.S. Green Building Council, what percentage of the world's energy use and greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to buildings? a) Less than 5% b) Approximately 10% c) 1020% d) 30-40% e) More than 80%
30-40%
Weathering and stainless steels are examples of: a) steel alloys. b) heat-treated steel. c) wrought iron. d) structural steel. e) cast iron.
steel alloys.
The most important aspect of a high-strength bolt connection is: a) heating of the bolts. b) tensioning of the bolts. c) adding nuts and washers. d) using A307 bolts. e) all of the above.
tensioning of the bolts.
You would be most likely to find leveling nuts near which item? a) A coped beam-to-beam connection b) An arc-welding electrode c) A column base plate d) Exterior X-bracing on a steel frame e) A beam-to-column moment connection
A column base plate
BIM is: a) a collection of building plan printouts. b) a 3D building model that does not contain any data. c) a data-rich digital building model. d) a project delivery method. e) a method for cost control.
A data-rich digital building model.
Which of the following is part of a glass-fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) curtain wall panel? a) A welded frame of steel studs b) Posttensioning cables c) Extruded aluminum mullions d) Spandrel glass e) A shelf angle
A welded frame of steel studs
Which metal is widely used to produce extruded shapes? a) Mild steel b) Aluminum c) Copper d) Magnesium e) Stainless steel
Aluminum
Which of the following is used most frequently as the framing material in glass curtain wall systems? a) Tempered glass b) Spandrel glass c) Mild steel (A 36) d) Aluminum e) Stainless steel
Aluminum
Which of the following terms is not associated with achieving longer spans in steel? a) Joist girder b) Backup bar c) Castellated beam d) Rigid frame members e) Plate girder
Backup bar
What is the primary function of the steel angle in cloud #2 highlighted in the preceding sketch? a) Prevent cracking in the stone wall panel b) Allow for horizontal movement of the stone wall panel. c) Allow for vertical movement of the stone wall panel. d) Distribute pressure evenly on the window head below. e) Brace the stone wall panel against tilting.
Brace the stone wall panel against tilting.
The IBC is an example of a: a) zoning ordinance. b) use group. c) building code. d) construction type. e) none of the above.
Building code
UBC, BOCA, SBC, and IBC are all examples of: a) Zoning ordinances b) Use groups c) Building codes d) Construction types e) none of the above
Building codes
Precast concrete curtain wall panels: a) are typically manufactured on site and then hoisted into place. b) cannot be fiber-reinforced. c) can be made with a variety of surface finishes. d) never include insulation. e) often are unreinforced.
Can be made with a variety of surface finishes.
Which of the following is not an example of a legal constraint an architect/engineer might face when designing a building? a) Building codes b) Environmental codes c) Cost of borrowing money d) Access standards (e.g., the Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA]) e) Zoning ordinances
Cost of borrowing money
The owner assumes the highest cost risk in which arrangement? a) Fixed-fee b) Lump sum c) Cost plus a fee d) Guaranteed maximum price
Cost plus a fee
Construction expertise (e.g., by the construction firm) is typically included latest in the planning process in which arrangement? a) Design/build b) Design/bid/build c) Integrated Project Delivery d) Construction manager at risk e) Turnkey construction
Design/bid/build
A case study in the text describes the construction of a new building for the School of Law at Seattle University. What major problem did the architect face in designing the brick curtain-wall veneer? a) Drainage through the curtain wall's cavity b) The interface between EIFS components and the brick components c) Providing shade for occupants d) Designing columns so they would not interrupt the horizontal brick bands e) Designing (detailing) the structural steel channels that supported the brick veneer
Designing (detailing) the structural steel channels that supported the brick veneer
Which of the following has the principal function of providing lateral stability to a steel frame? a) Shear connections b) Diagonal bracing c) Anchor bolts d) High-strength bolts e) All of the above
Diagonal bracing
Which of these steel framing features provides earthquake safety? a) Eccentrically braced frames b) Braced frames c) Composite flooring d) Wide-flange beams e) Slip-critical connections
Eccentrically braced frames
In an outside-glazed curtain wall system, which gets installed latest? a) Mullion b) Glazing c) Gaskets d) Exterior clip plate e) Compression strip
Exterior clip plate
Screw ports/slots are used in which of the following? a) Plastic windows b) Aluminum-clad wood windows c) Extruded aluminum window components d) GFRC panels e) EIFS systems
Extruded aluminum window components
A prefabricated brick curtain wall needs what for its own stability? a) A steel stud backup wall b) The use of only solid bricks c) Internal brick reinforcement d) A built-in air barrier e) Thermal insulation
Internal brick reinforcement
In the United States which of the following are the basis of the building code followed by licensed design professionals? a) Uniform Building Code b) BOCA code c) International Building Code d) NBCC code e) None of the above
International Building Code
Regarding EIFS, which word/phrase does not belong with the others? a) Lockstrip gasket b) Glass fiber mesh c) Polymer-based system d) Trowelled, stucco-like material e) Rigid plastic foam insulation
Lockstrip gasket
The accompanying sketch depicts which type of connection? a) Shear b) Moment c) A toe-plate connection d) A splined connection e) A joist-girder connection
Moment
In a typical curtain wall system, which component gets attached to the structure? a) Rail b) Spandrel panel c) Mullion d) Glazing e) Mullion trim
Mullion
Composite steel decking reinforces the concrete slab in which direction? a) Parallel to the beams b) Parallel to the girders c) Perpendicular to beams and girders d) Only at the edges e) Composite decking is used only for roofs
Perpendicular to beams and girders
Which of the following materials is typically not part of an EIFS system? a) Posttensioning tendons b) Metal or plastic reinforcing mesh c) Finish coat of stucco-like material d) Rigid plastic foam insulation board e) Base coat of stucco-like material
Posttensioning tendons
Recycled materials content is environmental information that is typically: a) independently certified by third-party entities. b) self-declared by the manufacturer. c) part of an environmental label. d) listed in the building code.
Self-declared by the manufacturer.
Which of these is not an example of a cold-formed steel product? a) Light-gauge C-channel b) Steel deck c) Steel tubing d) Steel angle e) Concrete prestressing strands
Steel angle
Which of the following is primarily responsible for preparing structural steel shop drawings, which show details of connections, exact spacing of bolt holes, anchor bolt sizes and locations, and so on, and for to the site steel components that are ready to be assembled without further processing? a) Architect/engineer b) General contractor c) Steel fabricator d) Steel erector e) Steel manufacturer (the mill)
Steel fabricator
The LEED system deals with: a) dewatering procedures used for deep foundations. b) building use groups in the IBC code. c) building construction types in the IBC code. d) sustainability in design and construction. e) standard procedures used in developing soils reports.
Sustainability in design and construction.
A construction project's critical path describes: a) the fastest time in which a project can be completed. b) the cheapest way in which a project can be completed. c) the delivery route for materials. d) the bidding process for construction services. e) a project's maximum duration.
The fastest time in which a project can be completed.
Shear panels or shear walls are sometimes used in steel-framed buildings. Which component of wood light frame construction serves the same function as a shear panel/wall? a) Floor joist b) Exterior wall stud c) Rafter d) Prefabricated roof truss e) Wall sheathing
Wall sheathing
Important considerations for metal panel cladding are: a) material color and texture. b) seam arrangement. c) glazing support detailing. d) a and b. e) a and c.
a and b.
Masonry veneer curtain walls: a) are supported from below. b) are hung from above. c) have weep holes at the shelf angles. d) do not need wall ties. e) a and c. f) b and d.
a and c.
Double-skin facades do not allow for: a) operable windows in high-rises. b) a possible reduction in construction cost. c) a possible reduction in operating cost. d) better protection of shading devices. e) improved natural ventilation.
a possible reduction in construction cost.
The clouded component in the accompanying sketch is: a) a thermal break. b) a mullion. c) a setting block. d) a lockstrip gasket. e) a purlin.
a thermal break.
A rainscreen wall becomes a pressure-equalized wall when: a) water is allowed to drain behind the wall. b) sealants on the surface keep water out. c) capillary water movement is prevented. d) air pressure behind the wall is prevented from being lower than in front of it. e) wall elements have drip edges.
air pressure behind the wall is prevented from being lower than in front of it.
An Architect is a building design professional who: a) Helps to organize an Owner's ideas about a building b) Develops the form of a building c) Assembles a group of engineering specialists who help to work out the details of foundation, structural support, mechanical, electrical and communications services d) a and b only e) all of the above
all of the above
Which statement is correct? In the MasterFormat system a) construction materials and systems are organized into 50 divisions. b) division 31 deals with earthwork. c) information is organized by discrete building trades. d) section 06 20 00 deals with finish carpentry. e) all of the above.
all of the above.
A member on a steel drawing is identified as L5 x 4 x ⅜. This member is: a) a channel. b) a wide-flange beam. c) a wide-flange column. d) a precast concrete lintel. e) an angle.
an angle.
Sloped glazing systems often feature: a) the column-and-cover spandrel system. b) triple-layered glass cladding. c) an internal drainage system. d) designs that accommodate both outside and inside glazing installations. e) mullions that are wrapped in drainage mats.
an internal drainage system.
A joint sealant can fail over time due to: a) improper tooling. b) lack of a bond break. c) incorrect sealant class selection. d) a and b only. e) any of the above.
any of the above.
Find the false statement: Buildings that follow the Living Building Challenge must a) not use any materials considered highly detrimental to the environment. b) meet the full set of requirements for the "Living" level. c) not be a net emitter of greenhouse gases. d) minimize waste through all project life phases. e) be certified immediately after construction.
be certified immediately after construction.
On a drawing (blueprint), a building element is referred to as "W10 x 33." This element could be a: a) footing. b) building separation joint. c) beam. d) mullion in a glass and aluminum curtain wall. e) two-way slab.
beam.
Shear studs are often welded to the top of a steel beam (see the accompanying sketch). These studs serve to: a) strengthen the beam's connection to an adjoining beam or girder. b) ensure a proper moment connection to an adjoining beam or girder. c) bond the beam to the concrete and cause the beam and concrete to act as a single structural unit. d) anchor the metal decking to the beam. e) none of the above.
bond the beam to the concrete and cause the beam and concrete to act as a single structural unit.
Steel production does not include: a) coking of coal. b) reheating in a breakdown mill. c) continuous casting of molten steel into W-shapes. d) electric furnace melting. e) disposal of slag.
continuous casting of molten steel into W-shapes.
On the upper stories of a high-rise building, you would more likely find an aluminum: a) storefront wall. b) window wall. c) curtain wall. d) awning.
curtain wall.
The component in cloud #1 in the accompanying sketch is: a) a lockstrip gasket. b) fire safing. c) EIFS material. d) GFRC material. e) a high-range caulk.
fire safing.
Polysulfides, silicones, and polyurethanes are examples of: a) low-range sealants. b) medium-range sealants. c) high-range sealants. d) materials used in backer rods. e) materials used in air barriers.
high-range sealants.
Structural steel: a) contains roughly 2 percent carbon. b) is made of carbon with iron as alloy. c) contains nickel and chromium as alloys. d) is largely made from scrap automobiles. e) is exactly what used to be called wrought iron.
is largely made from scrap automobiles.
A curtain wall: a) is an interior, decorative wall. b) is supported by the floor below. c) is a masonry gravity wall. d) is suspended by the floor(s) above. e) is always fully glazed.
is suspended by the floor(s) above.
Aluminum is the "metal of choice" for curtain wall systems for all of the reasons below except: a) it can be easily fabricated into elaborately detailed shapes by means of the process of extrusion. b) aluminum protects itself well against corrosion. c) it is a good insulator. d) it accepts and hold a variety of attractive surface finishes.
it is a good insulator.
Welded connections: a) are usually weaker than bolted connections. b) can be performed by unskilled workers. c) are not sensitive to weather conditions. d) only require gas, not electricity. e) none of the above.
none of the above.
The Kawneer 1600 System1 is an example of a/an: a) outside-glazed curtain wall system. b) structural glazing system. c) inside-glazed curtain wall system. d) concrete curtain wall sys
outside-glazed curtain wall system.
What is the function of the horizontal aluminum member shown in the accompanying image? a) Structural support b) Air barrier c) Pressure-equalization chamber d) Weep hole e) Thermal break
Structural support
Occupancy groups defined in the building code establish the following: a) Program requirements b) Construction type c) Various degrees of need for safety d) None of the above
Various degrees of need for safety
