Project 01:

TWO- STOREY, 2-BEDROOM MODEL HOUSE (R-2 Basic)

Statement of the problem:

A client commissioned you to plan a 2-storey model house unit located at Bacolod,
Philippines. It will be built under the residential zoning.

The client requires a 2 bedroom unit model house on a seventy five (75 m.) square
meter rectangular regular inside lot. The lot will have a seven and a half meters (7.50
m.) frontage with a ten meter (10 m.) side.

At the ground floor area will be the living room, dining area, kitchen, stair and toilet
and bath. Below the stair is a storage. The owner wants that the AMBF of the project be
utilized. The second floor will have a two bedrooms. One bedroom will have an area of
13.75 square meters. The other bedroom will be of 7.75 square meters. The 2nd floor
will have a hallway and a stair. The total are of the 2nd floor will be the AMBF of the
project.

Project site features:

The project will have a paved carport of fifteen square meters (15 sq. m.) with
opening at sidewalk at the right corner of the lot. The carport floor line must be the
highest natural grade taken from the rear with an additional of 100 mm height. The lot’s
right corner is 0.0 elevation from side walk level upward. The site slopes towards the
rear at 1.75% and 1.50% towards the left corner. The road right of way and sidewalk is
at the south of the project.

Design objectives:

1. The architect is required to design and maximize the space in accordance to the
client’s needs
2. The project must be designed and planned on an R-2 residential zoning

Project 01 : QUESTIONS 1-20

1. Given that the side walk is 0.0 in elevation, how much is the elevation difference
from the side walk to the rear tip of the property?
a. 0.175 meters c. 0.25 meters
b. 0.150 meters d. 0.180 meters
2. How much is the AMBF of the project?
a. 45.00 sq. m. c. 30.50 sq. m.
b. 27.50 sq. m. d. 28.00 sq. m.

3. Based on the given data of the project, how much is the percentage of site
occupancy?
a. 36.67% sq. m. c. 60.00% sq. m.
b. 30.00% sq. m. d. 50.00% sq. m

4. Referring to table VIII.3, section 804 of rule 7 and 8, how much is the AMBF of
the project?
a. 45.00 sq. m. c. 30.50 sq. m.
b. 27.50 sq. m. d. 28.00 sq. m.

5. What is the building height limit of the project?

a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4

6. For R-2 and Basic R-3 uses or occupancies (for single family dwelling units only),
only up to how many percent of the front yard abutting the RROW may be paved
or hardscaped, i.e., converted into a courtyard for carport use is allowed? Such
use shall not be permitted in all other uses or occupancies.
a. 60% c. 90%
b. 50% d. 40%

7. For a 2-storey house with a maximum height of 3 meters for the first floor, what is
the maximum total height in meters of its wooden posts or suportales?
a. 4.00 m c. 6.00 m
b. 9.00 m d. 3.00 m

8. The wind load for roofs shall be at least ____ per square meter for vertical
projection.
a. 121 kg c. 130 kg
b. 123 kg d. 120 kg

9. Referring to table VIII.1 of rule 7 and 8, how much is the TOSL of the project?
a. 45 c. 15
b. 40 d. 30
10. It is the required open space left between the outermost face of the
building/structure and the property lines.
a. Yard c. Abutment
b. Setback d. Court

11. The client wishes to have a customized design of a twin bed, what is the best
dimension for it?
 a. 90 cm x 230 cm c. 96 x 230 cm
b. 135 x 230 cm d. 125 x 230 cm

12. Which of the following statement/s is/are true for safety and accessibility for a
residential unit?

i. All flammable items should be designed out of the kitchen

ii. Sharp corners, exposed handles and control knobs in the kitchen
equipment should be avoided
iii. Doors and drawers should be provided with safety catches
iv. Provide accessibility to front and back door, laundry area,
telephone and bathroom
a. i,iii,iv c. iv,iii,ii,i
b. iv,i,ii d. ii,iii,i

13. What should be the desired height of the lavatory?

a. 90-95 cm c. 65-75 cm
b. 75-85 cm d. 80-85 cm

14. How much is the minimum air space that should be provided for a habitable
room?
a. 12 cu. m. per room c. 3 cu. m. with 1 square
b. 12 cu. m. per person meter of floor area per
person
d. 14 cu. m. per room

15. If the client asks you to buy a 90 x 230 cm bed, what kind of bed is it?
a. Single bed c. Twin bed
b. Roll away bed d. Double bed

16. The national electrical code provides that: “100 watts shall be the maximum load
for each house hold lighting outlet”.
a. False, it should be 800 d. False, the architect must
watts specify the lights and the
b. True, it should be 100 engineer must compute it
watts per outlet accordingly.
c. It depends on the project

17. For a small appliance load, section 3.3.1.2 of the Philippine electrical code
specify 180 watts load limit per convenience outlet.
a. True d. No, it must be computed
b. False accordingly
c. It is possible

18. It is an upright post or support as a window railing.

a. Stanchion b. Buttress
 c. muntin d. mullion

19. it is a translucent, hollow block of glass with clear, textured or patterned faces,
made by fusing two halves together with a partial vacuum openings.
a. Glass brick c. Glass fuse
b. Glass block d. Solar glass

20. It is a concrete proportion primarily used for the walls thicker than 100mm(4”),
footings, steps, reinforced concrete slabs on fill.
a. Class b c. Class c
b. Class aa d. Class a

Project 02:

SEVEN STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING (R-3 Max.) w/o Firewalls

Statement of the problem:

Mr. and Mrs Lopue were able to come up with an amount enough to fund a seven
storey apartment building to be built in Mansilingan, Philippines. They commissioned
Architect Sac to do the project. They are excited to build this project as another
business venture. They immediately wanted to invest their money, aiming to achieve the
return of investment the soonest possible.

The site is a 647.90 square meter lot with a frontage of 20.90 m. The client wants it
to have a 24 – car parking spaces connected to the street by a six meter (6 m.)
driveway starting from seven meters (7 m.) from the left corner of the lot. At the right
corner of the property will be the entrance lobby, elevator lobby, guards quarter with t&b
and storage with 57.33 square meters with 4.90 m side. There will be a 1.10 m wide
pedestrian walkway adjacent to main entrance. At the rear is the utility room or 5m x 2m
and the generator/electrical room of 5.9m x 2.8m opposite each other.

The 2nd floor of the building up to the 7th floor will have a typical plan with 10 units
each. The 8 studio type units of each floor will have an area of 3.2 m x 7.70m at rear; at
which will be divided into 4 units on the right side and 4 units on the left side, separated
by a hallway; all with balconies. The remaining two units will have an area of 10.20m
(front) x 6 m with balcony. All balconies will be 3.84 square meters and 1.2 m wide. The
hallways will have a total length of 24.80m and width of 1.50m. It ends at the fire exit
stair, with 1.50m x 8 m dimensions. The building has common areas, of which are the
lobbies, stairs, a 57.33 square meter storage with a 4.90 m width. The roof deck area
will be the same as the typical floors. The 24.64 square meters of the roof deck will be
allotted for the water tank. The rest of it will be a party place.
Project site features:

The site is a rectangular regular consolidated 3 inside lots. It has 0.0 elevation from
the sidewalk. The lot is bounded by sidewalk and road right of way at the east. It is
currently being occupied by 3 units x 2 storey apartments.

Design objectives:

1. The architect is required to design and maximize the space in accordance to the
client’s needs
2. The project must be designed and planned on an R-3 zoning

Project 02 : QUESTIONS 1-20

1. What is the range of the Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) of the
project based on table VIII.3 on rule 7 & 8?
a. 455.00 – 460.00 sq. m. c. 450.00 - 455.00 sq. m.
b. 460.00 – 480.00 sq. m. d. 455.00 – 460.00 sq. m.

2. Based on the given data of the project, how much is the AMBF of the project?
a. 181 sq. m. c. 183 sq. m.
b. 185 sq. m. d. 184 sq. m.

3. Which of the following is most economical flooring material for the main lobby of
the project?
a. Greek marble slabs c. Italian granite slab
b. Local marble slabs d. Italian granite tile

4. Which of the following is a resilient architectural flooring material for use on the
project’s apartment units?
a. Granite tile c. Clay tile
b. Ceramic tile d. Vinyl strips

5. Which of the following will you specify for the ceiling of the units?
a. 9mm FICEM c. Acoustic tiles
b. 12mm MDF board d. Plywood

6. What is the average size of parking space slot for perpendicular parking?
a. 3m x 9m c. 2.15m x 6m
b. 2.50 x 5m d. 3.60m x 12m
7. According to Table VII.G.1. of rule 7 and 8, how much is the building height limit
of the said project?
a. 3 storey c. 15 storey
b. 5 storey d. 12 storey

8. What is the minimum thickness of a foundation bed?

a. 10mm c. 15mm
b. 10cm d. None of the above

9. Concrete hollow blocks are tested for its

a. Compression c. Tensile
b. Absorption and dimension d. Both a and b

10. Before commencing the excavation work, the person making the excavation shall
notify in writing the owner of the adjoining building not less than ___ days before
such excavation is made. (NSCP 302.2.4)
a. 15 days c. 10 days
b. 1 year d. 7 dayss

11. Is it necessary to install dry stand pipes for this project?

a. Yes c. When it is required by the
b. No owner
d. If the plumber suggests

12. It is a structural system without complete vertical local carrying space frame.
(NSCP 208.20)
a. Braced frame c. Rigid component
b. Bearing wall system d. Balloon framing

13. Which of the following is not a brand name or manufacturer of decorative stones
for cladding?
a. GT stone works c. Decostone
b. None of the above d. EZ rocks

14. What type of moisture control applied to building walls and floors to prevent
moisture from passing into the interior spaces of this project?
a. Geosynthetic c. Neutralizing
b. Water proofing d. Damp proofing

15. If the area for the second floor hallway has 2,000 psi, how much psi is there in 1
square meter?
a. –psi c. --psi
b. --psi d. –psi

16. In reference to table VIII.1 of section 803, how much should be the Maximum
Allowable ISA?
 a. 20 c. 10
b. 30 d. 15

17. According to the given, how much is the Total Gross Floor Area of the project?
a. 3,670.50 square meters c. 3,650.30 square meters
b. 3,650.00 square meters d. 3,674.00 square meters

18. According to the given, how much should be the Minimum USA?
a. 125.00 square meters c. 120.00 square meters
b. 126.00 square meters d. 123.00 square meters

19. Compute for the project’s Maximum allowable ISA based on the given data.
a. 350.30 square meters
b. 340.80 square meters
c. 345.00 square meters
d. 342.80 square meters

20. How many trucks of backfill is needed for the project?

a. 10 loads c. 20 loads
b. 5 loads d. 50 loads

Project 03:

PROPOSED TWO-STOREY ADMIN. OFFICE EXTENSION BUILDING (GI)

Statement of the problem:

There will be a project for Baguio Teacher’s Camp. It is basically only one of the
many buildings on site. The site is extremely wide so the area that the project will be
built on is fenceless.

You are commissioned to design the 2 storey camp’s administration department

extension building. The ground floor will have a lobby and stair with deck which will be
sixty square meter (60 sq m) area with a side of six meters (6m). The lobby deck is
measured six meters by ten meters (6m x 10m). Ground floor must also consist a
business centre with deck for 168 square meter by twelve meters (12m). The deck will
be for 6 x 14 m at the right side and 18 x 10 meter at the front of the business centre.
There will be two adjacent storages, 1 will be for 120 square meter by 10 m and storage
2 (with minimum setback and attached to storage 1) will be for 300 square meters by 15
m. The client wants to locate the 14m x 800 square meter engineering workshop
adjacent to storage 2. It will be constructed with fire-rated partition walls. The workshop
will have an area of 60 square meter for the locker room and t&b. There should also be
a docking area and a 3 x 72 square meter soft scape at the ground floor.

At the second floor, the client wants to also have a lobby and stair which will be
of the same size as the ground floor. A 168 square meter engineering department
office, with balcony and deck, is also located at this floor. There will be a purchasing
office with balcony and deck at this floor too. It should be the same size as storage 1 at
ground floor. The open deck is a 4m x 18m area for both offices.

Project site features:

The lot boundary 1 is at South along Provincial road. 2nd lot boundary is at East
along secondary road. North and West boundaries are basically limitless. There is a 3%
slope from provincial road going downward to north. The ground floor is at the right
corner of the site. There is a 6 meter driveway at east side and a 3m x 72 square meter
softscape at west side. At the rear of the lot, the loading, unloading area, parking areas,
and multipurpose open space is located.

Project 03 : QUESTIONS 1-20

1. What will be the least total area of windows at engineering department?

a. 75.00 sq m c. 60.00 sq m
b. 40.00 sq m d. 80.00 sq m

2. What is the minimum width of sidewalk in each side in meters?

a. 1.50m c. 3.00m
b. 2.00m d. 1.00m

3. How much is the total earth fill of actual building (elevated at .30 m) plus open
decks (150 mm) and a docking platform?
a. 43.00 cu m c. 53.00 cu m
b. 45.00 cu m d. 55.00 cu m

4. What will be the least total area of windows at purchasing department?

a. 12.00sq m c. 16.00sq m
b. 15.00sq m d. 10.00sq m

5. What will be the least total area of windows at engineering workshop?

a. 65.00sq m c. 80.00sq m
b. 50.00sq m d. 75.00sq m
6. How much is the entire ceiling of the 2nd floor excluding roof eaves?
a. 350.00sq m c. 345.00sq m
b. 348.00sq m d. 342.00sq m

7. Given the site, what is the most appropriate dimension for the multipurpose
area?
a. 10% of TLA c. 20% of TLA
b. 40% of TLA d. 30% of TLA

8. Get the 2nd floor slab thickness.

a. 150 mm c. 200 mm
b. 300 mm d. 100 mm

9. Get the total area for ground floor, decks & docking platform.
a. 1,832.00sq m c. 1,830.00sq m
b. 1,835.00sq m d. 1,840.00sq m

10. Compute the total linear meter of steel decking at second floor slab?
a. 275.00 lm c. 125 lm
b. 300.00 lm d. 200 lm

11. How much is the Maximum allowable ISA of the project?

a. 563.18 sq m c. 563.80sq m
b. 560.20sq m d. 563.70sq m

12. What should be the height of the docking area?

a. 0.30 m c. 0.50 m
b. 0.40 m d. 0.60 m

13. The minimum cantilevered slab thickness is: NSCP 409.6.2

a. L/20 c. L/28
b. L/24 d. L/10

14. What is the total lot area of the project?

a. 2,815.89sq m c. 2,816.89sq m
b. 2,815.50sq m d. 2,816.50sq m

15. The minimum clear concrete covering for cast in place slab:
a. 20mm c. 18mm
b. 25mm d. 45mm

16. It is one which the storey strength is less than 80%of the storey above.
a. Hyper storey c. Soft storey
b. Weak storey d. Corrupted storey
 17. It is a concrete proportion primarily used for the walls thicker than 100mm(4”),
footings, steps, reinforced concrete slabs on fill.
a. Class A c. Class B
b. Class C d. Class AA

18. What is used in order to determine the function or use of spaces?

a. Grid c. Threshold
b. Floor pattern d. Door

19. What is economical, safe in backing-out, and the most efficient?

a. Buffer parking c. Perpendicular parking
b. Parallel parking d. Parking beside the road

20. Heat absorbing glass with blue green or gray color reflects reflects heat coming
into space. This is because of ____.
a. Strength of glass c. Weight and density
b. Chemical composition d. Thickness and vacuum
and color

Project 04:

PROPOSED TWO-STOREY DUPLEX HOUSE (R-2 Basic)

Statement of the problem:

A private client has bought Two (2) adjacent units of a Low-Density subdivision
lots located in Cebu City. Each of the lots have a Total Lot Area of One Hundred and
Twenty Square Meters (120 sq.m.). Bounded on the South East along line 1-2 (lot 2), on
the South West along line 2-3 (RROW), bounded on the North West along line 3-4 (lot
3), bounded along North East 4-1 (Lot 4).

Owner’s Requirements are the following: Two – Car Carport with Three Meters
by Five Meters per car and a covered porch at the front of each unit. At the ground
floor should be an Entrance Foyer with Two meter depth and Two and a half meter
width, Stairs, Toilet and Bath, Maid’s Room, Kitchen which is located at the opposite
side of the Maid’s Room, Living Area, Dining Area, all of which are abutting a common
wall. The slab on-fill thickness shall be One Hundred Millimeters (100mm.)

On the Second Floor, you should provide a Master’s Bedroom with Walk-in Closet,
T&B and Balcony. Provide also another Bedroom with Walk-in Closet and T&B, and for
obvious reasons, a stairwell.
Design objectives:

1. The architect is required to design and maximize the space in accordance to the
client’s needs
2. The project must be designed and planned on an R-2 basic zoning

Project 04: QUESTIONS 1-20

1. How much is the AMBF of the project?

a. 140 sqm c. 120sqm
b. 100 sqm d. 100sqm

2. What is the minimum front setback for each of the units?

a. 3.00m c. 4.5m
b. 3.00sqm d. 0.30m

3. What is the total volume of concrete for the slab on-fill on the ground floor?
a. 15 cum c. 10 cum
b. 20 cum d. 25 cum

4. What is the minimum thickness of the common wall separating the two units?
a. 100mm c. 200mm
b. 150mm d. 250mm

5. What would be the minimum diamater of Deformed Steel Bars to be used for the
columns?
a. 12mm c. 20mm
b. 16mm d. 25mm

6. What would be the appropriate concrete mixture for the colums and beams?
a. Class A-A c. Class B
b. Class A d. Class C

7. What should be the desired height of the kitchen counter?

a. 90-95 cm c. 65-75 cm
b. 75-85 cm d. 80-85 cm

8. Based on the given data of the project, how much is the percentage of site
occupancy?
a. 50% b. 41%
 c. 35% d. 32%

9. How many pieces of CHB per square meter would be needed for the walls of the
project?
a. 10 c. 12.5
b. 12 d. 15

10. What would be the minimum width of the wall footing of the project?
a. 30cm c. 50cm
b. 40cm d. 1000mm
11. What kind of paint should be used in the ceiling?
a. Flat c. Gloss
b. Satin d. Semi-gloss

12. How many 600mm X 600mm monolithic tiles would be used for the foyer?
a. 16 pcs. c. 10 pcs.
b. 20 pcs. d. 12 pcs.

13. How many septic tanks would you provide for the project?
a. One c. Three
b. Two d. None

14. Where would you locate a Three-way switch?

a. Porch c. Balcony
b. Carport d. Near the Stairs

15. What would be the ideal concrete strength of columns in psi?

a. 900 c. 2,000
b. 1,500 d. 4,000

16. In a 250 X 400mm column, from Footing to Second Floor has 12-20mm. How
many for Second Floor to Roof Beam?
a. 14-20mm c. 10-20mm
b. 16-20mm d. 18-20mm

17. The volume of 2” gravel bed for Ten (10) typical 1.65m x 1.65m column footing.
a. 1.50 cu.m. c. 3.00 cu.m.
b. 1.00 cu.m. d. 2.00 cu.m.

18. The height of backfill for a wall-footing.

a. 200mm c. 150mm
b. 400mm d. 250mm

19. Concrete mixture for 10m X 20m CHB wall.

a. Class C c. Class B
b. Class A d. Class D
 20. What would be the ideal concrete strength of slab on-fill in psi?
a. 900 c. 1,000
b. 1,500 d. 2,500

Project 05:

PROPOSED FOUR-STOREY COMMERCIAL BUILDING (C2)

Statement of the Problem:

Mr. Tan commissioned you to design a Four Storey Commercial Building within a
regular Inside Lot with a size of 14.80M width and 20.50M depth. Bounded on the East
is points 1-2. On the North are points 2-3. West are points 3-4. On the South is the
shorter side of the lot, are points 4-1 fronting the Twelve Meters RROW with sidewalks.
The highest grade of lot from the sidewalk is 200mm. Apply minimum Front and Rear
setbacks.

The owner requires a Hundred and Forty Square Meters for the Ground Floor.
Having a One and a Half meter walkway fronting the rentable spaces, ending at the
stairs. On the left corner should the stairs be located at 2.70m X 3.45m dimensions.
Front Yard has to be 14.80M X 10.50M parking. He also needs 2.00M X 2.00M yard at
the rear corners.

On the Second Floor, he strictly requires a total area of 191.80 Sq.M. with a front
balcony of 1.50M X 11.65M. Stairs and Hallway is 3.15M, fronting the street with an
area of 20.32 Sq.M. and to be extended by 3.5M.

The Third and fourth Floors need an area of 221.40 Sq.M. The Third Floor is
available for tenants while the Owner would use the Fourth Level as his office.

The Owner loves roof decks having 2 sides of firewalls. He wants a Multi-Purpose
Area and also would like to install solar panels. Provide stairwells with Storage of 26.62
Sq.M.
Design objectives:

1. The architect is required to design and maximize the space in accordance to the
client’s needs
2. The project must be designed and planned on an C-2 zoning

Project 05: QUESTIONS 1-20

1. How much is the AMBF of the project?

a. 255.80 sqm c. 205.80sqm
b. 199.80sqm d. 210.80 sqm

2. What is the minimum front setback for the building?

a. 5.00 sqm c. 5.00 cum
b. 5.00 m d. 5.00 mm

3. What would be the degree of compaction for the backfill for the footings?
a. 60-70% c. 90-95%
b. 70-80% d. 65-75%

4. What is the minimum stirrup spacing for the Second Floor Beams?
a. 50mm c. 100mm
b. 80mm d. 150mm

5. The ideal concrete strength for the suspended slab?

a. 1,000 psi c. 2,500 psi
b. 2,000 psi d. 4,000 psi

6. The ideal slab thickness for the roof deck.

a. 200mm c. 100mm
b. 150mm d. 250mm

7. What would be the most economical partition among rentable spaces?

a. Dry Wall c. Fire Wall
b. Brick Wall d. CHB Wall

8. How many parking slot would you provide for the PWDs?
a. Three b. One
 c. Two d. Four

9. What would be the volume of concrete for the Second floor Balcony?
a. 1.00 – 2.00 cu.m. c. 4.00 – 5.00 cu.m.
b. 1.50 – 2.50 cu.m. d. 2.50 – 3.00 cu.m.

10. Considering the use of artificial ventilation, what would be your minimum ceiling
height for the owner’s office?
a. 2.80 M. c. 2.10 M.
b. 2.60 M. d. 2.50 – 3.00 cu.m.
11. The owner’s executive office should have at least how many square meters?
a. 20-30 sq.m. c. 10-20 sq.m.
b. 30-40 sq.m. d. 40-50 sq.m.

12. Would you advice the owner to install an elevator?

a. Not sure. c. The owner’s decision.
b. Yes. Because of Roof d. No
Deck

13. What would be the ideal floor finish for the office spaces?
a. Carpet c. Monolithic Tiles
b. Wood d. Marble

14. What is the minimum stirrup spacing for the columns?

a. 50mm c. 100mm
b. 80mm d. 150mm

15. Kind of beam to be used for the balconies?

a. Simple beam c. Use slab only
b. Cantilever Beam d. Use folded slab

16 . What would you provide to avoid the slab from vibrating?

a. Thicker slab c. More rebars
b. More beams d. Slab Stiffener

17. Based on the given data of the project, how much is the percentage of site
occupancy?
a. 65.85% c. 70%
b. 66.85% d. 60%

18. What would be the BHL of the project?

a. 4 storey c. 6 storey
b. 12 storey d. 8 storey

19. What would be the most crucial factor on roof decks?

a. Slab Thickness b. Beams
 c. Water Proofing d. Space

20. The junior executive office should have at least how many square meters?
a. 8-10 sq.m. c. 40-50 sq.m.
b. 5.00 sq.m. d. 10-20 sq.m.

Project 06:

TRUCK HUB WITH SERVICE STATION

Statement of the problem:

A Chinese owner wants to have a truck hub for his truck business. He wants it to
have its own gas refilling station. It’s a mix industrial and residential development for his
fifty meters by one hectare lot (50m x 1hectare).

The client requires a Gas refilling lane of 10m x 7.5 meters with 6 pumps. There
will be 5 underground storage tanks for 49.20 m. x 20.40 m. near the gas refilling lane is
the car wash lane that would cater 4 cars at the same time, with dimensions 12 m x 8
m. Adjacent is the covered water and air island of 1m x 3m. Right ahead is a two storey
commercial building that serves as their multi business office. Both ground and second
floor has an area of 28m x 12m. Provide a 6 meter wide driveway for industrial and
residential. Behind the commercial building is the light industrial area with 4,250 square
meters. There will be warehouses, 1 will be for 28m x 40 m and the 2nd one is for 28 m x
x 30 meters area. There’s 200 square meter motor pool, a truck parking for 8 x 85
meters area, loading/unloading for 640 square meters, and a generator room and utility
room for 8m x 10 m. up ahead is the 300 square meter staff/ driver’s house. The
owner’s 2 storey 320 square meter building footprint with 560 square meter gross floor
area is located in the residential zone of 50 m x 55 meters area. The client wants a
paved playground for his children that will be a 200 square meter area. He also requires
a 6 m x 6 m gazebo.

Project site features:

The site is a 1 hectare lot with a 50 meters side perimeter. It can be accessed by
an 18 meter wide road right of way.

Design objectives:
 1. The architect is required to design and maximize the space in accordance to the
client’s needs

Project 06: QUESTIONS 1-20

1. Compute the total linear meter of steel bar for the matting at the ground floor slab
for the owner’s house.
a. 26.67 linear meter c. 28.75 linear meter
b. 30.65 linear meter d. 25.86 linear meter

2. What is the most appropriate height for electrical devices switches?

a. 1.40 m c. 1.10 m
b. 1.30 m d. 1.25 m

3. What is the recommended height for convenient outlets from the floor?
a. 0.4 m c. 3 cm
b. 300 mm d. 400 mm

4. How much is the total lot area of the project?

a. 50 x 200 m c. 50 x 350 m
b. 50 x 55 m d. 50 x 1 m

5. How many truck load of concrete is needed in order to complete ware house 1
construction?
a. 15 loads c. 19 loads
b. 17 loads d. 18 loads

6. Based on the given, how much is the USA of the project?

a. 206.25 sq m c. 202.25 sq m
b. 204.25 sq m d. 205.25 sq m

7. What is the ideal volume of concrete to be used to finish commercial building 2nd
floor slab?
a. 50.40 cu. meter c. 540 cu. meter
b. 53.20 cu. meter d. 504 cu. meter

8. As per code what is the standard size of truck?

a. 3 m x 9 m c. 3.60 m x 18 m
b. 3.60 m x 12 m d. 3 m x 15 m

9. How much is the total AMBF of the project?

a. 1,546.88 sq m c. 1,560.88 sq m
b. 1,550.88 sq m d. 1,750.80 sq m
10. It is used to attach aluminum gutter to roof.
a. Rivets c. Nails
b. Screws d. weld
11. What roof is ideal for a warehouse?
a. Shingles c. Long span GI
b. Metal deck d. Polycarbonate

12. Kenneth & Mock is a local company that started in 1997 that provides top quality
European product and technology to the local construction industry. What do
they supply/install?
a. High-quality wooden doors c. Aluminum doors and
b. PVC-U Doors and windows
Windows d. Fire-resistant doors and
windows

13. It is the most common material for trusses.

a. Angle bar c. Wide flange
b. Channel d. Tubular

14. Which does not belong to the group?

a. Kohler c. Karat
b. Toto d. Whirlpool

15. What is the nominal size for bar # 2?

a. 6.350 mm c. 12.700 mm
b. 9.525 mm d. 15. 875 mm

16. Which of the following confirms to the green architecture principles?

a. Steel c. Plastic
b. Aluminum d. Wood

17. What is the ideal height for a dining table?

a. 750 mm c. 860 mm
b. 800 mm d. 700 mm

18. Referring to the previous question, what is the minimum knee clearance of the
table?
a. 60 cm c. 70 cm
b. 55 cm d. 50 cm

19. How much is the minimum clearance that is needed for dressing between the
bed and the closet/ wall?
a. 800 mm c. 100 mm
b. 900 mm d. 1100 mm

20. What is the maximum height for wall shelving?

 a. 90 cm c. 100 cm
b. 80 cm d. 180 cm

Total Round-Trip Time (min.) / Unloading Time (min.)

= Number of Trucks Needed

In the example, our order is for 150 cubic yards of concrete with each truck carrying 10 cubic yards and unloading
every 10 minutes. We further estimate that the travel time to the job is 20 minutes and that your plant takes 5 minutes
to load a truck. Divers will check the load after batching, which takes 5 minutes. Another 5 minutes is needed to wash
up after unloading.

Let's use the equation to determine the number of trucks to assign to this project.

Step 1: Calculate the round-trip time.

Load truck 5 min.

Check load 5 min.
Travel to project 20 min.
Unload 10 min.
Wash up 5 min.
Return to plant 20 min

Round-Trip Time 65 min.

Step 2: Calculate the number of loads or trips: 150 cubic yards / 10 cubic yards per load = 15 loads.

Step 3: Calculate the number of trucks: 65 minutes / 10 minutes = 6.5 trucks.

Step 4: Use the lower of the two numbers: 6.5 trucks is the answer. (Round to 7 when assigning trucks to the
project.)