Architecture Exam Review: Structural topics

Architecture Exam Review: Structural topics
Author: Steven E. O'Hara
Publisher: Professional Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2002
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781888577723

The Architect Registration Exam (ARE) is part of the licensing requirements for U.S. and Canadian architects. A computerized, closed-book exam, the ARE is administered year-round at a network of test centers.The topics represented on the ARE may be roughly divided into two areas: structural and nonstructural. We offer two primary study guides for the exam -- one volume devoted to each area. Each volume includes concise reviews of the exam topics, with practice problems and solutions.Volume I: Structural Topics offers a comprehensive review of ARE structural exam topics, including structural systems, building loads, wood and steel construction, soils and foundations, and lateral forces. The book provides 160 practice questions, with solutions, and test-taking strategy. The text is enhanced by illustrations, figures, and tables, along with a detailed index.

Architecture Exam Review: Structural topics

Architecture Exam Review: Structural topics
Author: David Kent Ballast
Publisher: Professional Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1990
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Volume I: Structural Topics is a comprehensive review of all structural portions of the ARE, including structural systems, building loads, wood and steel construction, soil and foundations, lateral forces, and long-span structures. Clear explanations of terms, procedures, and theories, illustrated with more than 200 figures and tables, reinforce the review. This volume also includes an introduction to the exam and the grading process, and 160 practice questions with solutions.

Architecture Exam Review: Nonstructural topics

Architecture Exam Review: Nonstructural topics
Author: Steven E. O'Hara
Publisher: Professional Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 530
Release: 2002
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

The Architect Registration Exam (ARE) is part of the licensing requirements for U.S. and Canadian architects. A computerized, closed-book exam, the ARE is administered year-round at a network of test centers.The topics represented on the ARE may be roughly divided into two areas: structural and nonstructural. We offer two primary study guides for the exam -- one volume devoted to each area. Each volume includes concise reviews of the exam topics, with practice problems and solutions.Additional practice for the ARE is provided by Architecture Exam Review: Site Planning and Building Design Graphic Divisions.Volume II: Nonstructural Topics provides a thorough review of the ARE nonstructural exam topics, including the exam's most challenging divisions: Site Planning and Building Design. More than 80 sample questions are provided, with solutions, along with a valuable checklist of items that should be considered in every design solution. The book also covers test-taking strategy, and is enhanced by illustrations, figures, and tables, along with a detailed index. The fifth edition was updated to reflect changes in the exam -- the adoption of a computerized format and use of the 2000 versions of the International Building Code and the International Plumbing Code.

Architecture Exam Review: Graphic divisions

Architecture Exam Review: Graphic divisions
Author: David Kent Ballast
Publisher: Professional Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2005
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

- Updated to reflect recent exam changes - Provides 14 practice vignettes - Suggested solutions are included

Architecture Exam Review

Architecture Exam Review
Author: David Kent Ballast
Publisher: Professional Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 102
Release: 1995
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

This popular ARE review book provides a practice exam for the difficult Site Planning, Building Planning, and Building Technology portions of the exam. Architects, students, and educators will find all the essential information they need in Architecture Exam Review: Building and Site Design Practice Exam, including questions for the written portion of Site Planning and practice vignettes for the graphics portions of Building and Site Planning. Example solutions are provided, and large-format paper is bound into the book.

Architecture Exam Review Solved Problems

Architecture Exam Review Solved Problems
Author: David Kent Ballast
Publisher: Professional Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

"Nothing builds speed and confidence in an exam like solving practice problems, the more the better. [This book] offers over 280 challenging problems to help you prepare for NCARB's Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Practice working problems in all six ARE multiple-choice divisions. ... These problems are presented in multiple-choice format, similar to the computer-based exam. Solutions, many of which are enhanced with 'study notes', are clearly explained - so you can use them as a learning tool. Also included are 'terms to know', exposing you to definitions that will come in handy during the exam"--Back cover.

Structural Systems

Structural Systems
Author: Rima Taher
Publisher: Professional Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781591261278

Get the realistic practice you need to successfully prepare for the Structural Systems division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) with Structural Systems: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam. Sharpen your problem-solving skills, increase your problem-solving speed and confidence, and assess essential knowledge. Sharpen your Structural Systems problem-solving skills 125 challenging sample problems in the same formats as the actual exam including multiple choice, check all that apply, and fill in the blank A sample vignette prepares you for the graphic portion of the exam A realistic 125-problem practice exam with an additional vignette just like the actual exam Clearly explained solutions supplement your review Coverage of the Structural Systems Topics Concrete Structures Connections Foundation Systems Lateral Forces: Principles Notable Structures & Engineers Seismic Design Statics & Strength of Materials Steel Structures Structural Analysis Truss Analysis Walls & Retaining Walls Wind Design Wood Structures Structural Layout Vignette _____________________________ Since 1975 more than 2 million people preparing for their engineering, surveying, architecture, LEED�, interior design, and landscape architecture exams have entrusted their exam prep to PPI. For more information, visit us at www.ppi2pass.com.

Architecture Exam Review

Architecture Exam Review
Author: Steven E. O'Hara
Publisher: Professional Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2005
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Offers a comprehensive review of structural topics and helps you prepare successfully for the General Structures and Lateral Forces divisions on NCARB's Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Hundreds of examples, illustrations, and tables enhance the text and 160 multiple-choice practice problems with solutions help you determine areas where you need additional study. This sixth edition is updated to reflect the 2003 International Building Code which is referenced on the exam. The chapters that were updated from the fifth edition are: Ch. 2: Loads on Buildings Ch. 8: Building Code Requirements on Structural Design Ch. 9: some minor changes due to updates reflecting the National Design Specifications for Wood Construction (NDS) 2001. Ch. 13: Lateral Forces--Wind Ch. 14: Lateral Forces--Earthquakes