Author: MRMS
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Know the Difference: As-Built Drawings, Record Drawings, Measured Drawings
Source: AIA Knowledge Resources Team Summary The meanings of as-built drawings, record drawings and measured drawings can be confusing and misapplied, and the AIA receives many queries about the definitions and use of these terms in contemporary practice. As-Built Drawings: As-built drawings are prepared by the contractor. They show, in red ink, on-site changes to…
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Mandatory Provisions in ASHRAE 90.1-2007
This is a list of all Mandatory Provisions listed within different sections of ASHRAE 90.1-2007 This article begins with a brief outline of the document, and then provides an extended outline of all Mandatory Provisions (included in sections 5-9) for review and comprehension. For a full breakdown of the Mandatory Provisions, consult the full document…
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Useful Definitions from ASHRAE 90.1-2007
annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE): an efficiency descriptor of the ratio of annual output energy to annual input energy as developed in accordance with the requirements of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 10 CFR Part 430. automatic control device: a device capable of automatically turning loads off and on without manual intervention. balancing, air system:…
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Refine Your Test Taking Skills
Are you Serious about Passing your ARE Exams and Becoming an Architect? Arch Exam Academy provides you with software to practice the process of taking an exam on a computer. We have 6 exam simulators and all vignette tutorials to make sure you are well practiced and ready for your exam. Dear (Almost!) Architect, If…
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AISC Beam Diagrams
Here you’ll find some common relationships with load, shear and moment diagrams to help you get a feel for how loads affect the “graphic output.” This can help when solving problems, because it can give you a better idea of what to solve for and what is correct when you are working through problems. Also…
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ARE Reference Material Links to Codes and Standards
For each ARE division, candidates should be familiar with the latest edition of the following codes and standards. International Code Council, Inc. IBC 2015: https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/toc/542/ IBC Energy Code 2015 https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/toc/545/ IRC 2015 https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/toc/553/ Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) – UL number lookup – UL code relation database US Department of Justice – 2010 ADA Standards for…
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ARE SS 101 Pre-Exam Review Outline
Information summarized from the Marinaro Document “ARE STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 101” Pre-Test Outline created by Arch Exam Academy Leading up to the Exam: Preparation There is the right way, the wrong way and the NCARB way. Before entering the test room decide what to use for span limits. If you do not, you will waste …
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Know the Difference: Pre & Post Stressed/Tensioned Concrete Beams and Construction
Post Tension Concrete Construction A simple explanation: PRE tensioned- cables are tensioned, and the concrete is cast around it. The tensioning is done BEFORE casting the concrete (PRE = before). POST tensioned- cables are placed inside of ducts or are greased to prevent bonding to the concrete, the concrete is cast around the cables, and…