COSC 253 - Exam 1 Already Graded A+ With Questions And Correct Answers
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COSC 253 - Exam 1 Already Graded A+ With Questions And
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Buildings account for ___________ to _____________ percent of the world's energy use -
ANSWER>>1/3 to 1/2
one simple definition of _____________ is building to meet the needs of the present
generation without compromi...
COSC 253 - Exam 1 Already Graded A+ With Questions And
Correct Answers
Buildings account for ___________ to _____________ percent of the world's energy use -
ANSWER>>1/3 to 1/2
one simple definition of _____________ is building to meet the needs of the present
generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
- ANSWER>>sustainability
a _________-_______-__________ life cycle analysis (LSA) begins with materials extraction
by extends only as far as when the material leaves the factory - ANSWER>>cradle-to-
gate
cradle-to-gate excludes what that cradle-to-grave does not? - ANSWER>>effects of
transportation to the building site, installation, maintenance, and disposal or recycling
the _________________ must receive the various loads acting on a building and transfer
the loads to the earth in a manner such that the building remains upright and stable -
ANSWER>>foundation
the ________________ is the combined weight of all permanent components of the
building, including the structural frame, floors, roofs, walls, foundation, and building
systems such as plumbing, electrical, and mechanical - ANSWER>>dead load
____________________ are nonpermanent loads caused by the weight of the buildings'
occupants, furnishings, and moveable equipment - ANSWER>>live loads
there are two types of settlement - ____________________ and ____________________ -
ANSWER>>uniform and differential
, uniform settlement - ANSWER>>settling occurs at about the same rate throughout all
components of the building
a ___________-_________-____________ LCA is considered the most comprehensive
method of describing and quantifying environmental impacts associated with building
materials - ANSWER>>cradle-to-grave
what does LEED stand for? - ANSWER>>Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design
LEED recognizes four levels of sustainable design including... - ANSWER>>certified,
platinum, gold, and silver
within each LEED category are mandatory _________________ and optional ______________
that contribute points toward a building's overall sustainability rating -
ANSWER>>prerequisites, credits
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