M&M EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
SOLVED CORRECTLY TO PASS!!
What Building Code is used in Miami Dade County? Answer - The Florida
Building Code
Purpose of Building Codes Answer - To regulate the design, construction,
alteration, and repair of buildings in order to protect the public safety, health
and welfare of citizens.
8 Types of Solar Shading Answer - 1. Horizontal Overhangs
2. Horizontal Louvers
3. Slanted Louvers
4. Louvers hung from a Solid Overhang
5. Vertical Louvers
6. Eggrates
7. Solar Blinds and Screens
8. Trees and Adjacent Structures
Horizontal Overhangs Answer - - most efficient with South orientation
Horizontal Louvers Answer - - parallel to walls
- increase air circulation
-reduce heat gain
, Slanted Louvers Answer - - same as horizontal louvers
- angles can vary
Louvers hung from a Solid Overhang Answer - - protect against low sun
- may interfere with views
Vertical Louvers Answer - - most effective in East and West orientations
- can be manual or automatic
- adapts to solar angles
- separation from wall reduces conductive heat gain
Eggcrates Answer - - combine shading of both vertical and horizontal louvers
- high shading ratio
- very efficient in hot climates
Solar Blinds and Screens Answer - - 50% solar reduction
- up tp 40% radiation reaches its surface
Bouyancy of Styrofoam? Answer - 60 ....
Why are EXTERIOR shading devices better than INTERIOR shading devices?
Answer - They intercept solar rays before reaching exterior windows and walls.
Trees and Adjacent Structures Answer - - provide shade depending on
- proximity
- height
- orientation
SOLVED CORRECTLY TO PASS!!
What Building Code is used in Miami Dade County? Answer - The Florida
Building Code
Purpose of Building Codes Answer - To regulate the design, construction,
alteration, and repair of buildings in order to protect the public safety, health
and welfare of citizens.
8 Types of Solar Shading Answer - 1. Horizontal Overhangs
2. Horizontal Louvers
3. Slanted Louvers
4. Louvers hung from a Solid Overhang
5. Vertical Louvers
6. Eggrates
7. Solar Blinds and Screens
8. Trees and Adjacent Structures
Horizontal Overhangs Answer - - most efficient with South orientation
Horizontal Louvers Answer - - parallel to walls
- increase air circulation
-reduce heat gain
, Slanted Louvers Answer - - same as horizontal louvers
- angles can vary
Louvers hung from a Solid Overhang Answer - - protect against low sun
- may interfere with views
Vertical Louvers Answer - - most effective in East and West orientations
- can be manual or automatic
- adapts to solar angles
- separation from wall reduces conductive heat gain
Eggcrates Answer - - combine shading of both vertical and horizontal louvers
- high shading ratio
- very efficient in hot climates
Solar Blinds and Screens Answer - - 50% solar reduction
- up tp 40% radiation reaches its surface
Bouyancy of Styrofoam? Answer - 60 ....
Why are EXTERIOR shading devices better than INTERIOR shading devices?
Answer - They intercept solar rays before reaching exterior windows and walls.
Trees and Adjacent Structures Answer - - provide shade depending on
- proximity
- height
- orientation
