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…
read moreUse the table below to do research on what your state board requires in terms of IDP and requirements for the ARE, they can vary by state; so make sure you know the rules of your own state. US State Boards…
read moreThis is the raw data, and the directions are posted below. In the members section, alternative vignettes are in pdf form for download. Schematic Design Interior Alternate Vignette BDCS Alternate Vignette Each graphic vignette in NCARB software has number of files, two…
read moreMODULUS OF ELASTICITY: The ratio of stress to strain or the stiffness of the material of a structural member (resistance to deformation). Essentially, the modulus of elasticity is a more general term regarding the overall stiffness of a member. E= Modulus of Elasticity….
read moreBuilding Section (CDS) Read Directions carefully – indication for depth of concrete deck should be in this text. Read Program carefully and jot down notes to avoid flipping from screen to screen, and for checklist. Draw grade line Sketch lines to extend…
read moreFor 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 –…
read moreInformation 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…
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