PPD Quiz IX

What is the main disadvantage of the single duct, constant air volume HVAC systems?

Which one below defines the bands of vegetation that flank a channel or lake?

Insert the missing information in the boxes given below regarding the concrete’s structural capacity. Concrete by itself is inherently strong in [blank_start]__[blank_end] and weak in [blank_start]__[blank_end] .

An office building will be built in a seismically active location. The ground studies of the location show that the period of the ground is 1 second. Based on this information, which of the following number of floors would cause the greatest damage to the building during a possible earthquake?

What is the name of the machine that is used for lumber surfacing?

Which of the following reasons for the selection of the given steel structural member is primarily cost driven?

For light to medium loaded and short span structures, which of the site-cast concrete framing systems below should be selected? Check the two that apply.

An architect is deciding on the boiler type for a new school project. The main concern of the school board is to provide the most energy efficient HVAC system possible for the school building. Which of the following boiler type (for HVAC systems) is probably the best fit for this project, simply because it conserves energy the most?

Select all of the correct heat island effect mitigation strategies Check the three that apply.

An architect is designing a house where the main driving force of the design is utilizing as many passive heating and cooling strategies as possible. The architect informs the client about the importance of heat retention in such designs and recommends using super-insulation as opposed to regular insulation in exterior walls. Which of the following negative side-effect of using super insulation in buildings should be mentioned to the client immediately to prevent any future issues?

Even though they are good for day-lighting and space ventilation, which of the following issue is associated with the high-windows in spaces?

Which of the following scenario is the best for using passive chilled beams as part of HVAC system?

A fully sprinklered adult-care center with 4 residents has a 12 feet fire separation distance from the adjacent building. The building has a 4600 sf exterior wall area. What is the maximum allowable exterior unprotected opening area in total? https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

Which one below accurately describes an atrium as per International Building Code 2018? https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

As per International Building Code 2018, what is the maximum distance of travel from any point to an exit in covered malls?

What is the minimum fire separation requirements for an incinerator room at a two-story office building without sprinklers? https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

Based on the thermal planning principles only, drag & drop the given building functions below across to the locations marked in roman numerals in the bubble diagram of an elementary school building given below. Options Include: • Classrooms • Utilities • Cafeteria & Restrooms • Gymnasium • Administrative Offices https://www.flexiquiz.com/Uploads/Questions/sc3ff7f59-3c5c-40e9-a536-681c941e44c4_qb5a96129-6dd7-4f56-830a-d3e994f25696

If the simple load bearing beam is in in equilibrium under the given loads as shown in above graphic above, find R2 in kips. (Fill the number in the given box below.) [blank_start]__[blank_end] https://www.flexiquiz.com/Uploads/Questions/sc3ff7f59-3c5c-40e9-a536-681c941e44c4_q3c9b1dcf-07a3-4e46-a958-314e7f9b9dac

A simple beam has a span of 6 ft and supports a distributed load of 8 kips per foot. If the beam is a W12 x 30, what is the maximum flexural stress at extreme fiber? ( The section modulus of the cross-section is 38.6 in.3) [blank_start]__[blank_end] ksi (Round to the nearest tenth)