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A new, sprinklered, mid-rise office building of Type II-A construction has a ground-level restaurant and offices above. The restaurant has an A-2 occupancy and the offices have a B occupancy. The architect needs to provide fire separation between the two occupancy types and select the most cost-efficient floor/ceiling assembly option.
Which one of the following assemblies is most appropriate?

• A.2-hour-rated assembly with lightweight precast concrete
• B.1-hour-rated assembly with open web steel joists @ 24" o.c.
• C.1-hour-rated assembly with 2 x 10 wood joists

Refer to the exhibit (concrete rigid frame building with aluminum curtain wall system).
The drawing shows a proposed concrete rigid frame building enclosed in an aluminum curtain wall system.
To save money, the contractor proposed to eliminate the curtain wall system and substitute steel stud framing, which is anchored between the columns and beams and covered with a stucco finish.
What is the most likely result of this substitution?

• A.The substitution will work and will save construction cost.
• B.Increased dead load of the stucco system will overload the frames.
• C.The stucco will crack due to movement of the frames under lateral loading.
• D.Wind load on the stud framing will transfer directly to the concrete frame and overload it.

An elementary school requires a renovation, selective demolition, and a major addition in order to accommodate a growing student population. An architectural firm has prepared schematic design plans incorporating the school's increased programmatic needs, including an enlarged library, cafeteria, and gymnasium; a secure courtyard; and additional space for administrative offices and classrooms. The main entrance was relocated in order to improve the traffic and pedestrian flow at the beginning and end of the school day, and additional parking was provided to comply with current zoning requirements.
The existing single-story masonry building was built in 1950. Two small additions were built later: the north addition will be kept and repurposed, but the south addition will be demolished. The building contains asbestos and lead in roof soffits, floor tiles, pipe insulation, and window paint. All existing mechanical systems need to be replaced; new systems have not been selected.
Considerations for the renovation include:
*The relocated front entrance must be easily recognizable, highly visible, and secure.
*Interior and exterior materials need to be durable and maintainable in order to withstand frequent student abuse, but also economical due to strict budget limitations.
*Good indoor air quality and increased energy efficiency are priorities for the selection of mechanical equipment.
After completion, the entire school should look uniform, without a distinctive difference between the existing building and new addition.
Building information:
*Construction Type is II-B.
The following resources are available for your reference:
*Existing Plans, including site and floor plans
*Proposed Plans, including site and floor plans
*Cost Analysis
*Zoning Ordinance Excerpts, for off-street parking requirements
*IBC Excerpts, showing relevant code sections
*ADA Standards Excerpts, showing relevant sections from the ADA Standards for Accessible Design An elementary school library has an occupancy load of 150.
What is the minimum clear opening width required?

• A.36"
• B.32"
• C.30"

Refer to the exhibit (urban commercial site sketch).

In the urban commercial site shown in the sketch, which is the most convenient location for a truck entrance and exit from the site?

• A.D
• B.C
• C.B
• D.A

A divisional cost breakdown method of cost estimating has which of the following advantages over a cost per square foot method of cost estimating?

• A.It provides a simple method to calculate costs.
• B.It provides a quick reference or check at the early design stages.
• C.It is useful for generic buildings.
• D.It is useful throughout design and construction of the project.