CEA Final Exam Review

Front

The main purpose of foundations is to:___________(2.3.5)

Back

Provide a level, stable surface to safely support a building, Transfer building loads to soil, Anchor the building from wind, flood, and seismic loads.

Front

What is the approximate frost depth in Noblesville, IN?

Back

20 in

Front

Calculate the required concrete if the required total footage is 750 ft3. How many yards will be needed for concrete?

Back

28.5 yd3

Front

Calculate the total cost of the concrete if the required total footage is 750 ft3. What will be the total cost of the concrete if concrete is $98/yd3?

Back

$2,793.00

Front

What will be a problem that will result from ordering too little concrete?

Back

An increase in the time and cost of construction.

Front

Electricity is supplied to a building via a service drop that includes: a. Three wires, b. Two wires carry 120 volts of alternating current (AC) such that the voltages are opposite, c. One wire is neutral or ground (zero volts), d. All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What distributes power to the building and is the main breaker that allows all power to be switched off?

Back

main panel

Front

Which of the following is not a Site Plan Consideration? a.Solar Orientation, b.Wind Orientation, c.Sound Orientation, d.Water Orientation

Back

Water Orientation

Front

In Residential design the Min. distribution pressure = ______ psi and Max. distribution pressure =_________ psi.

Back

40 psi, 80 psi

Front

Using the Hazen-Williams Formula calculate the head loss

Back

2.94 ft