EXAC EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Topography effects building design - Correct Answers -1. Influences building
proportions, wind loads, drainage strategies, floor elevations, sanitary connections.
2. Work with existing to achieve neutral cut fill
4 factors for site selection - Correct Answers -1. Process for site selection
2. opportunities for urban development
3. opportunity for brownfield
4. Transportation
3 factors when conducting a site evaluation - Correct Answers -1. Physical
2. Cultural
3. Regulator
Site Characteristics that Influence Design - Correct Answers -1 - Geographical latitude /
Microclimate
2 -Solar orientation
3 - Wind direction
4 - Topography (bldg proportions, wind loads)
5 - Parcel size / Access
6 - Neighborhood Structures
7 - Soil Characteristics (bldg location)
8 - Groundwater patterns
Daylighting - Correct Answers -1. Direct
2. Diffused
3. Reflected
Daylighting Rule of Thumb - Correct Answers -Effective lighting depth 2x the height of
window
Allow from 2 directions
Static Load vs Dynamic Load - Correct Answers -1. Static Load: Applied slowly
2. Dynamic Load: Applied suddenly
6 Types of static loads - Correct Answers -1. Live load (Occupant / Snow)
2. Dead load (self weight / mech)
3. Settlement loads (diff settlement)
, 4. Ground pressure (soil mass)
5. Hydrostatic Pressure
6. Impact load
2 Types Dynamic Loads - Correct Answers -1. Wind
2. Earthquake
Building orientation - Correct Answers -1, Elongate building east/west: minimize east
west exposure, maximize south exposure
2. South exposure with shade protection (overhang)
3. Facilitate air movement during hot months
4. Block wind during cold months
Two Elements for Passive Solar - Correct Answers -1. Glass: Cold 30-50% Temperate
15-25%
2. Thermal mass
3 types of passive solar - Correct Answers -1. Direct Gain
2. Indirect gain (thermal mass, roof pond, sunspace)
3. Isolated gain
Geotech Report - Correct Answers -1. Site description
2. Field Investigation
3. Subsurface Condition (soil types, depth)
4. Water table
5. Recommendations (Foundation, slab, parkade, cement mix, asphalt construction)
Shear Strength Soil - Correct Answers -Ability to resist displacement when forces
applied
1 - Cohesive soils (clay, silt) retain strength when unconfined (high angle of repose)
2 - Non cohesive soils (gravel, sand) require confined forces and have shallow angle of
repose
Site Characteristics - Physical - Correct Answers -1 - Wind
2 - Solar orientations
3 - Temperature
4 - Humidity
5 - Precipitation
Building Site - Regulatory Factors - Correct Answers -1 - Zoning
a) Permitted uses
b) Min site area
c) Height
d) Setbacks
e) Site coverage
f) Parking
CORRECT ANSWERS
Topography effects building design - Correct Answers -1. Influences building
proportions, wind loads, drainage strategies, floor elevations, sanitary connections.
2. Work with existing to achieve neutral cut fill
4 factors for site selection - Correct Answers -1. Process for site selection
2. opportunities for urban development
3. opportunity for brownfield
4. Transportation
3 factors when conducting a site evaluation - Correct Answers -1. Physical
2. Cultural
3. Regulator
Site Characteristics that Influence Design - Correct Answers -1 - Geographical latitude /
Microclimate
2 -Solar orientation
3 - Wind direction
4 - Topography (bldg proportions, wind loads)
5 - Parcel size / Access
6 - Neighborhood Structures
7 - Soil Characteristics (bldg location)
8 - Groundwater patterns
Daylighting - Correct Answers -1. Direct
2. Diffused
3. Reflected
Daylighting Rule of Thumb - Correct Answers -Effective lighting depth 2x the height of
window
Allow from 2 directions
Static Load vs Dynamic Load - Correct Answers -1. Static Load: Applied slowly
2. Dynamic Load: Applied suddenly
6 Types of static loads - Correct Answers -1. Live load (Occupant / Snow)
2. Dead load (self weight / mech)
3. Settlement loads (diff settlement)
, 4. Ground pressure (soil mass)
5. Hydrostatic Pressure
6. Impact load
2 Types Dynamic Loads - Correct Answers -1. Wind
2. Earthquake
Building orientation - Correct Answers -1, Elongate building east/west: minimize east
west exposure, maximize south exposure
2. South exposure with shade protection (overhang)
3. Facilitate air movement during hot months
4. Block wind during cold months
Two Elements for Passive Solar - Correct Answers -1. Glass: Cold 30-50% Temperate
15-25%
2. Thermal mass
3 types of passive solar - Correct Answers -1. Direct Gain
2. Indirect gain (thermal mass, roof pond, sunspace)
3. Isolated gain
Geotech Report - Correct Answers -1. Site description
2. Field Investigation
3. Subsurface Condition (soil types, depth)
4. Water table
5. Recommendations (Foundation, slab, parkade, cement mix, asphalt construction)
Shear Strength Soil - Correct Answers -Ability to resist displacement when forces
applied
1 - Cohesive soils (clay, silt) retain strength when unconfined (high angle of repose)
2 - Non cohesive soils (gravel, sand) require confined forces and have shallow angle of
repose
Site Characteristics - Physical - Correct Answers -1 - Wind
2 - Solar orientations
3 - Temperature
4 - Humidity
5 - Precipitation
Building Site - Regulatory Factors - Correct Answers -1 - Zoning
a) Permitted uses
b) Min site area
c) Height
d) Setbacks
e) Site coverage
f) Parking
