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University of Colorado, College of Architecture & Planning Spring Semester 2013 Seminar | Arch 6412
NAME:____________________________________
Construction Documents ARCH 6412
May 14, 2013 1. In Denver, the frost depth is _____ below grade. A. 2 feet B. 3 feet C. 3.5 feet D. 4 feet 2. In order to avoid heaving foundations, the top/bottom of spread footings should be at or below frost depth 3. Polyisocyanurate/ expanded polystyrene insulation is usually used in roof assemblies because it has higher R-Value per inch/ resistance to vapor and water damage 4. The most common type of damproofing on foundation walls is bentonite/bituminous. 5. Soffits of any material should have a ______ to avoid horizontal migration of water. 6. On a flat roof, parapets should generally extend a minimum of _____ above the uppermost roof surface in order to meet standards for warranty? A. 6" B. 8" C. 12" D. 16" 7. Construction Warranties general commence with issuance of __________________. A. Certificate of Occupancy B. Substantial Completion C. Final Inspection D. Permit Closure 8. Define the Standard of Care
9. Give an example of how an architect might inadvertently elevate the Standard of Care.
10. In order to span a window opening in a structural concrete masonry unit wall, one could chose to use either a ________ or a _________. 11. When using brick as a sill, an architect should specify ______ for the ends of the sill A. Solid B. Sill C. Molded D. 100% solid
12. In order to test the water-fastness of a masonry wall or the coatings applied to that wall, one should specify a __________ test. A. Viscosity B. Rilem tube C. Penetration D. Rhizome tube 13. Name three basic types of flat roofing systems. 1._________________ 2._________________ 3._________________ 14. At joints too large to fill with sealant alone, ____________ should be used. A. Blocking B. Silicone C. Backer rod D. Smaller joints 15. Slabs on grade are typically attached/ detached from foundation walls or grade beams. 16. The exception to question 15 is at _______. A. Slabs on expansive soils B. Slabs on Structural Fill C. Slabs at doorways or walk-able surfaces D. Slabs in seismic zones 17. The General Contractor/ Architect controls means and methods on a construction site. 18. As such, if an architect sees a safety hazard on a job site they should. A. Stop work immediately since the architect is in control of means and methods B. Report the incident directly to OSHA C. Do nothing since the architect is not in control of means and methods D. Alert the General Contractor's superintendent to the concern and follow up with documentation in a Field Report 19. In contracts, the word "inspect" should always be replaced with ____________. A. Observe B. Detect C. Examine D. Nothing, inspections are expected of architects 20. In contracts, the word "approved" should always be replaced with the phrase ________________. 21. A Construction Change Directive (CCD) carries some risk for the architect because________________________ A. It transfers responsibility for means and methods B. It elevates the Standard of Care C. It doesn’t D. It initiates modifications prior to confirming price or time changes 22. Recently, it has been recommended that vapor retarders be eliminated through the use of __________ A. Latex paint B. Vapor Barriers C. Building Wrap D. Building Paper
23. A Request for Information (RFI) is most often initiated by A. Architect B. General Contractor C. Subcontractor D. Owner 24. During construction, name the form most typically used to request pricing information for a change. A. Change Request B. Proposal Request C. Cost Estimate Request D. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions 25. In the form you identified above, the General Contractor is, by default authorized/ not authorized to proceed with work once pricing is complete 26. The winter U-Value for Viracon 1" Insulated, Clear, Non-argon filled glass is approximately _______. A. 0.1 B. 0.3 C. 0.5 D. 1.0 27. This equates to and R-Value of _________ A. 10 B. 3.33 C. 2 D. 1 28. Other than U-Value, the most important indicator of glass performance is _____________. A. Thickness B. Thermal Coefficient C. Tint D. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient 29. Glass performance can have the greatest effect on which of your consultants’ work? A. Mechanical B. Electrical C. Interiors D. Specification Writer 30. Prior to receiving final bids and finalizing the Owner-General Contractor contract, changes to drawings or specifications are commonly referred to as __________ A. Proposal Requests B. Requests for Information C. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions D. Addenda 31. Rated wall assemblies not required to extend beyond the roof or exterior wall should generally terminate at the back of ___________ A. Interior Finish B. Sheathing C. Cavity Wall D. Exterior Finish 32. Name five typical columns in a submittal log 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 33. What is the project type that presents the greatest liability to Architects, Contractors and Owners alike? A. Higher Education B. Single-family Residential, for sale C. Multi-family Residential, for rent D. Multi-family Residential, for sale 34. The two most common issues that are sources of litigation in construction are _______ and _______ (Circle the two that apply) A. HVAC (discomfort) B. Lighting (too bright or too dark) C. Water (leaks) D. Acoustics (sound) 35. Submittals can be returned without review for (Circle all that apply) A. Submitting a non-specified item B. Submitting a substituted item C. Non-review by the General Contractor D. Lack of decision by the Owner or Architect 36. In addition to cost changes, Change Orders can also be submitted for changes to __________ A. Time B. Overhead C. Code D. Difficulty 37. Financial penalties for construction delays are referred to as _________________ A. Change Orders B. Substantial Incompletion C. Duration Penalties D. Liquidated Damages 38. The Architect is responsible for issuance of: A. Certificate of Occupancy B. Final Inspection C. Letter of Substantial Completion D. All of the above 39. On a typical job, the party responsible for approving release of the Owner's funds to the General Contractor for work completed to date is _______________ A. The Owner B. The Bank C. The Architect D. All of the above 40. The form used to document the General Contractor's billing to date is called __________________ A. Certificate of Substantial Completion B. Application for Payment C. Change Order D. Additional Service
NAME:____________________________________
Construction Documents ARCH 6412
May 14, 2013 1. In Denver, the frost depth is _____ below grade. A. 2 feet B. 3 feet C. 3.5 feet D. 4 feet 2. In order to avoid heaving foundations, the top/bottom of spread footings should be at or below frost depth 3. Polyisocyanurate/ expanded polystyrene insulation is usually used in roof assemblies because it has higher R-Value per inch/ resistance to vapor and water damage 4. The most common type of damproofing on foundation walls is bentonite/bituminous. 5. Soffits of any material should have a ______ to avoid horizontal migration of water. 6. On a flat roof, parapets should generally extend a minimum of _____ above the uppermost roof surface in order to meet standards for warranty? A. 6" B. 8" C. 12" D. 16" 7. Construction Warranties general commence with issuance of __________________. A. Certificate of Occupancy B. Substantial Completion C. Final Inspection D. Permit Closure 8. Define the Standard of Care
9. Give an example of how an architect might inadvertently elevate the Standard of Care.
10. In order to span a window opening in a structural concrete masonry unit wall, one could chose to use either a ________ or a _________. 11. When using brick as a sill, an architect should specify ______ for the ends of the sill A. Solid B. Sill C. Molded D. 100% solid
12. In order to test the water-fastness of a masonry wall or the coatings applied to that wall, one should specify a __________ test. A. Viscosity B. Rilem tube C. Penetration D. Rhizome tube 13. Name three basic types of flat roofing systems. 1._________________ 2._________________ 3._________________ 14. At joints too large to fill with sealant alone, ____________ should be used. A. Blocking B. Silicone C. Backer rod D. Smaller joints 15. Slabs on grade are typically attached/ detached from foundation walls or grade beams. 16. The exception to question 15 is at _______. A. Slabs on expansive soils B. Slabs on Structural Fill C. Slabs at doorways or walk-able surfaces D. Slabs in seismic zones 17. The General Contractor/ Architect controls means and methods on a construction site. 18. As such, if an architect sees a safety hazard on a job site they should. A. Stop work immediately since the architect is in control of means and methods B. Report the incident directly to OSHA C. Do nothing since the architect is not in control of means and methods D. Alert the General Contractor's superintendent to the concern and follow up with documentation in a Field Report 19. In contracts, the word "inspect" should always be replaced with ____________. A. Observe B. Detect C. Examine D. Nothing, inspections are expected of architects 20. In contracts, the word "approved" should always be replaced with the phrase ________________. 21. A Construction Change Directive (CCD) carries some risk for the architect because________________________ A. It transfers responsibility for means and methods B. It elevates the Standard of Care C. It doesn’t D. It initiates modifications prior to confirming price or time changes 22. Recently, it has been recommended that vapor retarders be eliminated through the use of __________ A. Latex paint B. Vapor Barriers C. Building Wrap D. Building Paper
23. A Request for Information (RFI) is most often initiated by A. Architect B. General Contractor C. Subcontractor D. Owner 24. During construction, name the form most typically used to request pricing information for a change. A. Change Request B. Proposal Request C. Cost Estimate Request D. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions 25. In the form you identified above, the General Contractor is, by default authorized/ not authorized to proceed with work once pricing is complete 26. The winter U-Value for Viracon 1" Insulated, Clear, Non-argon filled glass is approximately _______. A. 0.1 B. 0.3 C. 0.5 D. 1.0 27. This equates to and R-Value of _________ A. 10 B. 3.33 C. 2 D. 1 28. Other than U-Value, the most important indicator of glass performance is _____________. A. Thickness B. Thermal Coefficient C. Tint D. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient 29. Glass performance can have the greatest effect on which of your consultants’ work? A. Mechanical B. Electrical C. Interiors D. Specification Writer 30. Prior to receiving final bids and finalizing the Owner-General Contractor contract, changes to drawings or specifications are commonly referred to as __________ A. Proposal Requests B. Requests for Information C. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions D. Addenda 31. Rated wall assemblies not required to extend beyond the roof or exterior wall should generally terminate at the back of ___________ A. Interior Finish B. Sheathing C. Cavity Wall D. Exterior Finish 32. Name five typical columns in a submittal log 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 33. What is the project type that presents the greatest liability to Architects, Contractors and Owners alike? A. Higher Education B. Single-family Residential, for sale C. Multi-family Residential, for rent D. Multi-family Residential, for sale 34. The two most common issues that are sources of litigation in construction are _______ and _______ (Circle the two that apply) A. HVAC (discomfort) B. Lighting (too bright or too dark) C. Water (leaks) D. Acoustics (sound) 35. Submittals can be returned without review for (Circle all that apply) A. Submitting a non-specified item B. Submitting a substituted item C. Non-review by the General Contractor D. Lack of decision by the Owner or Architect 36. In addition to cost changes, Change Orders can also be submitted for changes to __________ A. Time B. Overhead C. Code D. Difficulty 37. Financial penalties for construction delays are referred to as _________________ A. Change Orders B. Substantial Incompletion C. Duration Penalties D. Liquidated Damages 38. The Architect is responsible for issuance of: A. Certificate of Occupancy B. Final Inspection C. Letter of Substantial Completion D. All of the above 39. On a typical job, the party responsible for approving release of the Owner's funds to the General Contractor for work completed to date is _______________ A. The Owner B. The Bank C. The Architect D. All of the above 40. The form used to document the General Contractor's billing to date is called __________________ A. Certificate of Substantial Completion B. Application for Payment C. Change Order D. Additional Service
