Comprehensive Architecture and Construction Review

Flashcards covering architecture history, Filipino architects, construction mixtures, legal standards (NBCP, RA 9266, BP 344), and professional fees.

What is the concrete mixture proportion for Class AA?

$$1 : 1.5 : 3$$

What is the minimum required ultimate compressive strength for Class A concrete using a cylinder ($h=2h$)?

$$3500$$

According to the classification of Portland Cement, what is Type III?

High Early Strength: A very finely ground cement used for early formwork removal or cold-weather construction.

What is the computational factor for $1$ side of plaster per CHB?

$$0.0023$$

What is the formula for calculating the weight of a rebar per meter in kilograms?

$\frac{\emptyset^2}{162}$ or $\emptyset^2 \times 0.00617$

What are the maximum and minimum permissible slump consistencies for slabs, beams, and thin reinforced walls?

Maximum: $150\,mm$ ($6\text{"}$); Minimum: $75\,mm$ ($3\text{"}$)

What is the conversion factor for $1$ cubic meter ($m^3$) to US gallons (USG)?

$$264.1721\,USG$$

In Board Foot computation, what is the formula for volume?

$$\frac{[T(in) \times W(in) \times L(ft)]}{12}$$

What is the curing period for concrete types I, II, IV, and V?

Maintained above $10^\circ C$ and in a moist condition for at least the first $7\,days$ after placement.

How many days are required for the removal of forms for the bottom of beams/girders with spans over $7\,ft$?

$14\,days$ ($336\,hours$) to $28\,days$ ($672\,hours$).

In the 16 Divisions of construction specifications, what is Division 7?

Thermal and Moisture Protection

In the 16 Divisions of construction specifications, what is Division 16?

Electrical

What are the five classifications of fire according to the materials involved?

Class A (Ordinary Combustibles), Class B (Flammable Liquid), Class C (Electrical Equipment), Class D (Combustible Metals), Class K/F (Combustible Cooking).

Under the Master Series of Mortar, what is the strength of Type S?

Medium High Strength ($1800\,psi$ / $12,411\,kPa$)

According to the Classification of Luminaires, which type directs $90\%\text{ to }100\%$ of light output towards the ceiling?

Indirect

What is the effective width and end lap of a standard Corrugated GI Sheet?

Effective Width: $0.70$; End Lap: $0.25\text{ to }0.30\,mm$

Under SPP Doc 202, what is the commutative actual percentage for the Contract Document Phase?

$$90\%$$

What is the Minimum Basic Fee (MBF) for a Group 4 Residential building?

$$10\%$$

What is the MBF for Group 6 Repetitive buildings for the 3rd unit?

$60\%$ of the MBF

What is the architect's minimum basic fee for a Group 9 Alteration/Renovation?

$$150\%$$

What is RA 9266?

The Architecture Act of 2004, providing regulation for the registration, licensing, and practice of architecture.

What is BP 344?

The Accessibility Law, enhancing the mobility of disabled persons.

What is the required thickness for a concrete firewall?

$150\,mm$ ($6\text{"}$)

According to PD 1096, what is the validity period for a Building Permit if construction does not commence?

$1\,year$ ($12\,months$)

Under BP 344, what is the maximum height for a door threshold?

$25\,mm$ (ramped preferred).

What is the required turning diameter for a wheelchair as per BP 344?

$$1.50\,m$$

What is the maximum slope of a ramp according to BP 344?

$$1:12$$

What is the vernacular term (Tagalog) for a Door/Window Jamb?

Hamba

What is the vernacular term (Tagalog) for concrete plaster or stucco?

Palitada

What is the vernacular term (Tagalog) for a floor joist?

Soleras

What is the SI unit for Luminous Flux?

Lumen ($lm$)

What are Le Corbusier's 'Five Points of Modern Architecture'?

Pilotis, Free Facade, Open Floor Plan, Ribbon Windows, and Roof Garden.

What are the five elements of urban form according to Kevin Lynch's 'Image of a City'?

Pathways, Districts, Edges, Landmarks, and Nodes.

Who was the first Filipino recorded architect?

Felix Roxas y Arroyo

What is the current tallest building in the Philippines as of the provided timeline?

The Gramercy Residences ($262\,m$, $73\text{ floors}$)

According to the Pritzker Laureates list, who won the award in 2004?

Zaha Hadid (Iraq)

What is the minimum concrete cover for cast-in-place concrete cast against and permanently exposed to earth?

$$75\,mm$$

In Urban Spatial Structure, what is E.W. Burgess's theory?

Concentric Zone Theory (Monocentric): The city grows in radial expansion from the center.

What is the minimum lot size for a Single Detached Socialized Housing unit under BP 220?

$$64.00\,sqm$$

Under the NBCP, what is the required parking for a shopping center?

$1\,slot$ per $100\,m^2$

Who is the architect known for the 1922 'City of Tomorrow' and the 'Radiant City'?

Le Corbusier (Charles Edouard Jeanneret)

What is the designated color for 'Industrial' zoning on a land use map?

Violet