LARE Exam Bundle

Outline the business relationships between the three principal parties that are involved in a landscape construction project (Their obligations) - ANSWER1. Owner/ client - initiate the project ; signs separate contracts for completion, & responsible for funding design & construction 2. Contracto...

Accuracy - ANSWERthe closeness of observations, computations, or estimates to the true values or to values accepted as being true. Aerial - ANSWEROf, or pertaining to, or occuring in the air or atmopshere algorithm - ANSWERa statement of the steps to be followed in the solution of a problem; m...

USGS 7.5-Minute Quadrangle Maps - ANSWERThe most convenient source for a paper base map in the U.S. with a scale of 1:24,000. Units should not be smaller than 10 acres. Koppen System - ANSWERA climate classification system that divides the World's terrestrial climates into 5 separate types, each...

These materials determine the compressive strength of concrete - ANSWERwater & cement Aggregate size in concrete should not exceed - ANSWER1/3 the depth of the slab Machine bolt assembly - ANSWERused to connect metal to metal Demo Plan must always include - ANSWER-Survey base w/ existing si...

descriptive specifications - ANSWERdescribes thoroughly the manner, the materials, methods and workmanship used to construct a specific item. (tell them how to build it and with what specifically- places liability on the landscape architect) performance specifications - ANSWERrequires the contra...

misfeasance - ANSWERPreforming a legal action in an improper way malfeasance - ANSWERDoing of an act in an improper, wrongful, or unlawful manner. Public works always malfeasance. nonfeasance - ANSWERFailure to act when one should, a kind of tort malpractice - ANSWERA failure of a professio...

Planning solutions - ANSWERDefine the problem, keep in mind the requirements , analyze the land, understand the program, creating a logical solution, technical competence and functionality are most important Topography - ANSWERSlopes and elevations. Steep slopes - ANSWERGreater than 15%, signi...

General - ANSWERWhat type of specification instructs the contractor on where to deliver and store all of the materials on site? Certification of Occupancy - ANSWERIn order for a building to be occupied after construction the local building department must issue this certification writ of execu...

Slope generally considered to not be buildable - ANSWERSlope >15% HPS stands for - ANSWERHigh Point of Swale Hardscape slope min/max - ANSWER1-5% Softscape slope - ANSWER2% to maximum 3:1 General depth of swale - ANSWER1 foot Surface drainage formula - ANSWERQ=CIA Q:runoff in cubi...

A site with land forms exhibiting high relief, elevation change and severe slope offers which design opportunity? A) direct sight lines B) enframed views C) symmetrical organization D) architectonic spaces - ANSWERB) enframed views Because of its vegetative characteristics, the forest/wet...

Addendum vs Bulletin vs Change Order - ANSWERAddenda are issued after a project goes to bid, but before bids are evaluated. Bulletins and change orders are issued during construction. A bulletin is a request for a change from the design/construction side. A change order is a change to th...

1.) During the course of construction, the landscape architect discovers an error in the construction that may cause a portion of the project used by the public to fail. The landscape architect informs the client, but the client refuses to allow corrections to be made. The landscape architect should...

The process of beginning a project involves an introductory phase wherein the owner presents explicit descriptive specifications for the proposed undertaking. Rather than simply indicate interest without nuance, and to avoid issuing irresponsible considerations for multiple projects, a contractor is...

Advantages of asphalt paving - ANSWERLow installation cost Low reflectivity Low maintenance cost Disadvantages of asphalt paving - ANSWERPropensity to erode at edges Susceptibility to frost damage Aggregate in concrete mix, diameter not to exceed: - ANSWER1/3 slab thickness Borrow Pit Me...