Cosc 354 Exam 1 Questions and
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Pile foundations transfer loads through __ - ANSWERS-friction and bearing
pier foundations transfer loads through ___ - ANSWERS-bearing
seismic base isolation - ANSWERS--Used in areas of high seismic activity
-Large building placed on base isolators: Base isolators allow foundation an structure to move
w/out causing damage. : Flex or yield and isolator absorbs movement
underpinning - ANSWERS-Strengthening and stabilizing an existing foundation because:
1. Original foundation is failing
2. Change in use of building that requires more load
3. Building size increases load
4. When nearby construction disturbs existing foundation
5. When building expansion requires addition subsoil report but site conditions do not allow for
traditional pier drilling equipment.
two methods:
1. mass concrete
2. helical piles
up-down construction - ANSWERS--Where schedule cannot afford lengthy substructure period
-Substructure built same time as superstructure
,-1st is shoring method then piers are drilled and filled w slurry to prevent collapse, steel
columns lowered into slurry filled holes
-2nd concrete foundations are tremied beneath slurry to support column
-Once floor slab is completed and supported by substructure, superstructure begins
two strategies used to resist water entry - ANSWERS-1. drainage
2. water barrier
7 Pillars of Sustainable Construction - ANSWERS-- Sustainable Design
- Durability
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
- Indoor Air Quality
- Water Conservation
- Sustainable Building Materials
Sustainable Design - ANSWERS-- Also known as "Green Design"
- The holistic approach from the design team to provide the intention of minimizing or
circumventing negative environmental impacts
- Step 1 of the process
Durability - ANSWERS-- Selecting building materials that can stand the test of time.
- less frequent maintenance, less frequent replacements, which decreases the net-impact.
, Energy Efficiency - ANSWERS-- Design strategies and techniques to minimize energy use during
the planning, build, and ongoing upkeep of any building or project.
Waste Reduction - ANSWERS-- Processes and strategies that minimize waste during the
construction of a project
- Promotes the need for recycling and using recycled materials.
- Pushes for the reuse of existing buildings (renovations) rather than new builds.
- Note: 32% of construction materials in landfills were because of demolition of buildings.
Indoor Air Quality - ANSWERS-- Improving and Promoting indoor air-quality which in-turn
promotes healthy and comfortable spaces.
- The #1 compliant in a building is "comfort".
Water Conservation - ANSWERS-- Minimizing the use of water during the material production
but also during the use of the building.
- Low-flow water fixtures (toilets and urinals)
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Efficient Irrigation - or no irrigation (plants that don't need much water for survivability)
- Monitoring water use through technology
Answers25
Pile foundations transfer loads through __ - ANSWERS-friction and bearing
pier foundations transfer loads through ___ - ANSWERS-bearing
seismic base isolation - ANSWERS--Used in areas of high seismic activity
-Large building placed on base isolators: Base isolators allow foundation an structure to move
w/out causing damage. : Flex or yield and isolator absorbs movement
underpinning - ANSWERS-Strengthening and stabilizing an existing foundation because:
1. Original foundation is failing
2. Change in use of building that requires more load
3. Building size increases load
4. When nearby construction disturbs existing foundation
5. When building expansion requires addition subsoil report but site conditions do not allow for
traditional pier drilling equipment.
two methods:
1. mass concrete
2. helical piles
up-down construction - ANSWERS--Where schedule cannot afford lengthy substructure period
-Substructure built same time as superstructure
,-1st is shoring method then piers are drilled and filled w slurry to prevent collapse, steel
columns lowered into slurry filled holes
-2nd concrete foundations are tremied beneath slurry to support column
-Once floor slab is completed and supported by substructure, superstructure begins
two strategies used to resist water entry - ANSWERS-1. drainage
2. water barrier
7 Pillars of Sustainable Construction - ANSWERS-- Sustainable Design
- Durability
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
- Indoor Air Quality
- Water Conservation
- Sustainable Building Materials
Sustainable Design - ANSWERS-- Also known as "Green Design"
- The holistic approach from the design team to provide the intention of minimizing or
circumventing negative environmental impacts
- Step 1 of the process
Durability - ANSWERS-- Selecting building materials that can stand the test of time.
- less frequent maintenance, less frequent replacements, which decreases the net-impact.
, Energy Efficiency - ANSWERS-- Design strategies and techniques to minimize energy use during
the planning, build, and ongoing upkeep of any building or project.
Waste Reduction - ANSWERS-- Processes and strategies that minimize waste during the
construction of a project
- Promotes the need for recycling and using recycled materials.
- Pushes for the reuse of existing buildings (renovations) rather than new builds.
- Note: 32% of construction materials in landfills were because of demolition of buildings.
Indoor Air Quality - ANSWERS-- Improving and Promoting indoor air-quality which in-turn
promotes healthy and comfortable spaces.
- The #1 compliant in a building is "comfort".
Water Conservation - ANSWERS-- Minimizing the use of water during the material production
but also during the use of the building.
- Low-flow water fixtures (toilets and urinals)
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Efficient Irrigation - or no irrigation (plants that don't need much water for survivability)
- Monitoring water use through technology
