Author: ADMINISTRATOR
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Beams and Columns
Lesson 2, Example # 1 (part I) Lesson 2, Example #1 (part II) Lesson 2, Example #2 (part I) Lesson 2, Example #2 (part II) Lesson 2, Example #3 Lesson 2, Example #4 Lesson 2, Example #5 (part I) Lesson 2, Example #5 (part II) For lesson 2, examples #6-8 See Simple Truss Analysis…
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Wood Construction Design
Lesson 3, Example #1 Lesson 3, Example #2 Lesson 3, Example #3 Lesson 3, Example #4 Lesson 3, Example #5 (part I) Lesson 3, Example #5 (part II) Lesson 3, Example #6 Lesson 3, Example #7 Lesson 3, Example #8 Lesson 3, Example #9
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Structural Systems Quiz – Sample Questions
A potential client has approached you to discuss the design for a new sports area. The client has been impressed by space frames he has heard about and asks you to describe exactly what they are. You reply that a space frame is A. a rigid frame which has the ability to resist lateral forces.…
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Is AREforum.org down?
Right now it is. Oct 4 2013 – has been for a week. I thought it might be helpful to have a log of when it is down. I see there is a message on the forum area: “vBulletin Message Sorry, the board is unavailable at the moment. We will be back soon.” I…
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How to find the magnitude of Horizontal Reactions about a Point (Example #5)
A horizontal force of 200# to the left and a vertical force of 400# downward act at the end of the structure. (AEC kaplan example #5)
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How to find free building codes from ICC
International Code Council (.iccsafe.org) has updated their website (2017), and they still allow you to look at the code in a basic text format with the Public Access, once you are in the free public access below the map, choose the I-Codes. The premium access you still have to pay for. But this is good…
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33 AND A HALF HOURS OF TESTING
So you are 33 AND A HALF HOURS away from being an architect! That is how you become an architect now a days. Just 33 1/2 hours, 465 multiple choice questions and 11 graphic vignettes away. Individual exam guides and exam practice programs are available in the Preparing for the ARE section: Programming, Planning &…
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How to Design an ADA Restroom
The key to knowing the requirements that the IBC code mentions, is the ANSI a117.1 Standard. Universal design, Barrier Free Design, and Accessible Design are all according to the ANSI Standard a117.1 Even the DOJ’s Americans with Disability Act refers to the ANSI A117.1 Standard. The You can find ANSI online, but book is only $30. I…
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What you need to know about STAIRS
Stairs are can be one of the trickier parts of a building. You’ll want to follow basic guide lines when designing accessible buildings. Stair Configurations: 10′ x 20′ is a good starting point for a rule of thumb for a stairwell size. stairways shall have min headroom clearance of 80″ – measured vertically…