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JANUARY 2013:

A Proposed Medium-Rise Office Condominium Building

A Proposed Medium-Rise OFFICE CONDOMINIUM BUILDING Project a

development with a Basement component and on a Project Site having a three
Percent (3.0%) slope towards the RROW.

Statement of the problem:

A private development company has acquired a new lot with a Total Lot Area
(TLA) of One thousand three hundred fifty square meters (1,350.0 Sqm.) shall be
developed to host a medium-rise 8-storey office condominium building. The
project is located in an urban area and the site has a 3% slope towards the RROW.
The building will have an AMBF of 600 sqm. or 25meters x 24meters with
firewall @ west. The lobby shall have an area of 192.00 sqm. with a least
dimension of 8 meters. From second floor to eighth floor, the project requires 6
units of office space per floor and areas for stair, elevator, hallway and toilet. The
building has a 3 level basement intended for parking with 600 sqm. at each level.
The project also requires a 6.00 meters two-way ramp, elevators, and stairs at each
basement level.

Project site features:

The project site is rectangular in shape, with a frontage of Thirty meters (30.00)
facing north. The site is having a 6.00 meters wide driveway at the west portion
towards the basement parking. The project required a 12.00 meters setback at
front, 5.00 meters driveway at east side to serve as easement and 9.00 meters
setback at rear. The project site uniformly slopes at three percent (3%) towards the
RROW.

Design Objectives:
a. To plan/design a high-density commercial building, marketable and attractive to
small and medium-sized buyers;
b. To plan/design the project in a way that can maximized profits for the Project
Proponent; the ratio of saleable versus non- saleable spaces based on GFA shall be
70:30; and
c. To plan/design a building that shall serve as a landmark in host area.
1. What is the range of Unpaved Surface Area (USA) of the project?
a. 700sqm. c. 650sqm.
b. 400sqm. d. 350sqm.

2. What is the range for the area of roof of the project considering a 1.00 meter
roof eaves with firewall at the west side of the building?
a. 700sqm. c. 800sqm.
b. 300sqm. d. 350sqm.

3. Given that the sidewalk is considered as elevation 0.00 meters, how much is the
elevation difference from the sidewalk to the rear tip of the property with a 3%
slope?
a. 1.35m. c. 1.00m
b. 1.20m. d. 5.35m

4. What is the range of the Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL) of the project?
a. 650 sqm. c. 830 sqm.
b. 700 sqm. d. 750 sqm.

5. What is the range of the Allowable Maximum Volume of the Building (AMVB)
for the project considering the floor to floor height is 3 meters?
a. 15,000 cu.m c. 25,000 cu.m
b. 20,000 cu.m d. 12,000 cu.m

6. What is the range of the Total Gross Floor Area of the building (TGFA) for the
project?
a. 6,500 sqm. c. 8,600 sqm.
b. 1,200 sqm. d. 9,000 sqm.

7. What is the range of the number of tiles to be used in the lobby using 600mm x
600mm floor tiles?
a. 420 pcs. c. 360 pcs.
b. 480 pcs. d. 540 pcs.

8. What is the range of Impervious Surface Area (ISA) of the project?

a. 120sqm. c. 550sqm.
b. 450sqm. d. 360sqm.
9. Given that the slab at second floor is 0.12 meters thick, how many kilograms of
steel reinforcing bars are needed if it requires 15 kilograms of reinforcing bars per
cubic meter of concrete?
a. 1,350 kilograms c. 1,100 kilograms
b. 8,070 kilograms d. 8,520 kilograms

10. What is the range of the Percentage of the Site Occupancy (PSO) of the
project?
a. 38% of the Total Lot Area c. 22% of the Total Lot Area
b. 20% of the Total Lot Area d. 30% of the Total Lot Area

A Proposed Medium-Rise OFFICE CONDOMINIUM Project i.e. a development

with a Basement, Podium (with covered parking) and Tower component and on a
Project Site having a 2.50% Slope.
Statement of the Problem:
A Private Development Company has decided that its C-3 zoned property with
Total Lot Area (TLA) of two thousand square meters (2,000.0 sqm) located in an
urban area in Manila be developed into a Medium Rise OFFICE
CONDOMINIUM. The project development shall consist of four (4.0) types (1st )
thirty (30.0) sqm GFA Office Units (2nd ) sixty (60.0) sqmGFA Office Units; (3rd
) ninety (90.0) sqmGFA Office Units and (4th ) One Hundred Twenty (120.0) sqm
GFA Office Units.

Project Site Features:

The project site is inside lot, with aforty meters (40.0m) wide frontage facing
South. The Project Site uniformly slopes at 2.5% towards the fifteen meter
(15.0m) RROW that is also at a slope of 1/3 of 1.0% draining towards the North
and which has a 1.8m wide sidewalks at both sides. The surface of the sidewalk at
the center of the Project Site frontage is considered as elevation 0.0m.

Design Objectives:
a. To plan/design a high-densitycommercial building, marketable and attractive to
small and medium-sized buyers;
b. To plan/design the project in a way that can maximized profits for the Project
Proponent; the ratio of saleable versus non-saleable spaces based on GFA shall be
70:30; and
c. To plan/design a building that shall serve as a landmark in host area.

QUESTIONS FOR PROJECT 3

77. BP 344, what is the recommended size of the elevator car
a. 1.5 x 1.2
b. 1.4 x 1.3
c. 1.1 x 1.4
d. 1.4 x 1.9

78. BP 344, elevator provision at the building will not exceed or have a total
length of how many meters from the entrance.
a. 60 meters
b. 30 meters
c. 90. Meters
d. 10 meters
79. Which is not part of architecture interior elements
a. Niche
b. Suspended ceiling
c. Marquee
d. Shelves

80. In architectural interiors, which of the architectural material is highly

considered to have a highest embodied energy in term of production,
transportation and installation in the building
a. Plywood
b. Gypsum board
c. Concrete block
d. Aluminum

81. In architectural interiors, which of the architectural material is highly

considered to have a highest embodied energy in term of production,
transportation and installation in the building
a. Plywood
b. Gypsum board
c. Cement board
d. Particle board

82. On the ordinary site, where should the foundation of the project rest.
a. Soft to hard
b. Hard
c. Very hard
d. Adobe bedrock

83. When was the architect must orient the structure at the site
a. At the very start of the project setting, schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When it’s necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
d. During preparation of project document.

84. When was the architect must used the provision of the rule 7 & rule 8
a. At the very start of the project setting, schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When it’s necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
e. During preparation of project document.

85. When was the architect must used the provision of the RA 9514 for the project
a. At the very start of the project setting , schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When it’s necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
d. During preparation of project document.

86. When was the architect must used the provision of BP 344, BP220 & PD 957
a. At the very start of the project setting, schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When its necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
d. During preparation of project document.

87. When was the architect must apply the minimum basic fee to be pair for both
client and architect.
a. At the very start of the project , schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When its necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
d. During preparation of project document.

88. Given the proposed project, slope and orientation, Where should ‘Excavation’
start?
a. In the perimeter walls of each sides
b. After establishing the yards required
c. Right on the property line of the lot
d. Setback provisions from O.F.B.

89. Where is the most economical location of beam connected to column?

a. At center of the column
b. At exterior face of the column
c. At interior face of the column
d. Answer not among the choices

90. What is the total area of the common single size bed?
a. 2.10 sqm
b. 1.71 sqm
c. 1.90 sqm
d. 2.565 sqm

91. What is the total area of the common double size bed?
a. 2.106 sqm
b. 2.715 sqm
c. 2.905 sqm
d. 2.565 sqm

92. What is the total area of the common king size bed?
a. 2.97 sqm
b. 3.42 sqm
c. 3.94 sqm
d. 2.83 sqm

93. What is the total area of the common night stand table?
a. 0.075 sqm
b. 0.203 sqm
c. 0.305 sqm
d. 0.120 sqm

94. Which of the following finishing materials is not considered resilient

a. Carpet tile
b. Vitreous tile
c. Vinyl strip tile
d. Vinyl tile

95. Which of the following is not hardware

a. Hinge
b. Door stop
c. Door leaf
d. Screw

96. Which of the following is not millwork

a. Door casing
b. Chair rail
c. Balustrade
d. Door knob

97. Which of the following finishing materials is considered resilient

a. Ceramic tile
b. Vinyl tile
c. Vitreous tile
d. None of the above

98. Which of the following is millworks item

a. Projected window
b. Steel door
c. Door casing
d. Steel balustrade

99. Under NBCP, what is normally comprise of a sidewalk

a. Sidewalk, Curb stone and planting strip
b. Sidewalk, Curb stone, island and Carriageway
c. Sidewalk, Curb stone, Planting strip, drainage and utilities
d. Nothing sidewalk is part of RROW only

100. Which of the following should NOT be provided at the basement component
of the project
a. Elevator lobby
b. Covered parking
c. Solid waste storage
d. Enclosures for the electronic equipment

101. Which of the following is not a good keyhole center height for the main door
lockset
a. 1.10 meters
b. 1.06 meters
c. 1.00 meters
d. 0.82 meters

102. Considering the entrance elevation of the project is +2.00 meters from 0.00,
how much depth of the vestibule to allow a disabled person to open the door and
allow his wheelchair to pass through easily
a. 1.70 meters
b. 4.50 meters
c. 3.20 meters
d. 4.00 meters

103. If the elevation of the of the side is +5.00 meters, As-per NBCP PD 1096
what will be the allowable building height limit (BHL) of the project
a. 53 meters
b. 48 meters
c. 45 meters
d. 50 meters

104. Under PD1096, what will be the total rear & side incremental setback of the
project at level 8?
a. 3.60 meters
b. 5.60 meters
c. 1.80 meters
d. 0.30 meters

105. Under NBCP, what will be the total front incremental setback of the project
a. 11.32 meters
b. 9.37 meters
c. 16.32 meters
d. 14.37 meters

106. Under NBCP, what will be the Total Open Space Within Lot (TOSL) of the
project without firewall
a. 200 sqm
b. 400 sqmm
c. 300 sqm
d. 400 sqm

107. Under PD1096, basement can only be constructed if the lot is being serve by
RROW with a minimum width of how meters
a. 15 meters
b. 20 meters
c. 10 meters
d. 30 meters
A Proposed Two-Storey, Single Detached Residential Project Development, R-1,
on a Project Site with ten percent (10%) slope.

Statement of the Problem:

An Owner has decided that his R-1 zoned property, with a Total Lot Area (TLA)
of 1,934.72 sqm and located in an Urban Area, shall serve as an Open Market
Residential Cluster Development. Individual lots shall have a twelve meter
(12.0m) depth. The project shall include six (6) Exclusive, Semi-Upscale
structures each having a Total Lot Area (TLA) of One Hundred Thirty Two
(132.0) square meters.
The seventy seven (77.0) square meters Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) are the
enclosed areas only and excludes all the other floor areas if being introduced in the
future.

Project Site Features:

The Project Site is an inside lot, rectangular in shape, having a thirty-two meter
(32.0m) wide frontage that is facing East. The project site uniformly slopes at one
percent (1.0%) draining south. The fifteen meter (15.0m) Road Right of Way
(RROW) has 1.80 meter wide paver, block surface sidewalk on each side. The
RROW is at 0.0 elevation.
An eight meter (8.0m) wide cluster street bisects the site at its long axis and
intersects the main RROW at a right angle. The road is at ten percent (10%)
uniform slope from west to east, which is also the direction of the cluster street
that serves as a direct access to the ten (10.0) lots, five (5.0) on each side of the
cluster street, the two (2.0) end lots at the western portion shall equal to 31.45%
wider than the adjacent lot at the center of the development.

Design Objectives:
a. To plan/design the project on an R-1 zoned property.
b. To plan/design a Project that is a closely-knit Residential cluster that will serve
as a model development in the area.
c. To maximize the Client’s profit for the Project Proponent; and
d. The Project shall serve as a Landmark for the area.

QUESTIONS FOR PROJECT 1.

1. Under NBCP what will be the minimum width of private stairway serving an
occupant load of less than 10?
a. 750mm
b. Answer not among the choices
c. 1.10mm
d. 900mm

2. Under NBCP what is generally permitted range for number of storey

a. 1 to 5
b. 1 to 3
c. 5 to 6
d. 6 to 9

3. What type of R-1 foundation should be used if the adjacent lot is sloping
upward
a. Strip footing
b. Retaining wall
c. Isolated footing
d. Trapezoidal footing

4. Under NBCP all inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard shall have a
minimum width of.
a. 2.00 meters
b. 1.20 meters
c. 4.50 meters
d. 5.00 meters
5. Which is not part of architectural interior
a. Chairs
b. Ceiling
c. Lamp shade
d. Walls

6. Which orientation is more ideal for the units within the development?
a. NE - SW
b. West - East
c. NW – SE
d. North - South

7. Which is NOT good height of door knob?

a. 1.10 meters
b. 1.06 meters
c. 1.00 meters
d. 0.82 meters

8. Given the density, what is the ideal number of ingress/egress of site?

a. 1 main Access.
b. 2 main Accesses
c. 1 main – 1 emergency
d. 2 main – 1 emergency

9. When was the architect must orient the structure at the site
a. At the very start of the project setting, schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When it’s necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
d. During preparation of project document.

10. When was the architect must used the provision of the rule 7 & rule 8
a. At the very start of the project setting, schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When it’s necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
a. During preparation of project document.

11. When was the architect must used the provision of the RA 9514 for the project
a. At the very start of the project setting , schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When it’s necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
d. During preparation of project document.

12. When was the architect must used the provision of BP 344, BP220 & PD 957
a. At the very start of the project setting, schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When its necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
d. During preparation of project document.

13. When was the architect must apply the minimum basic fee to be fair for both
client and architect.

a. At the very start of the project , schematic design, site planning etc.
b. When its necessary
c. Sometimes at final design stage
d. During preparation of project document.

14. Where is the most economical location of beam connected to column?

a. At center of the column
b. At exterior face of the column
c. At interior face of the column
d. Answer not among the choices

15. For pooled parking for the above development. Which is applicable?
a. 1 slot for every 10 plots
b. 1 slot for every 8 plots
c. 1 slot for every 4 plots
d. 1 slot for every 2 plots

16. What is the total area of the common single size bed?
a. 2.10 sqm
b. 1.71 sqm
c. 1.90 sqm
d. 2.565 sqm

17. What is the total area of the common double size bed?
a. 2.106 sqm
b. 2.715 sqm
c. 2.905 sqm
d. 2.565 sqm
18. What is the total area of the common king size bed?
a. 2.97 sqm
b. 3.42 sqm
c. 3.94 sqm
d. 2.83 sqm

19. What is the total area of the common night stand table?
a. 0.075 sqm
b. 0.203 sqm
c. 0.305 sqm
d. 0.120 sqm

20. Which of the following finishing materials is not considered resilient

a. Carpet tile
b. Vitreous tile
c. Vinyl strip tile
d. Vinyl tile

STRUCTURAL PAST BOARD QUESTIONS DIFINITELY NO

COMPUTATIONS:

1. What's the most probable reason why a slab-on fill cracks?

a. Improper soil compaction c. Lack of reinforcing bars
b. Failure of concrete mix d. None of the above
2. The main bars for Cantilevered slabs are located at
a. Top c. Bottom
b. Middle d. Anywhere
3. What is the best location of support for a one way slab?
a. End of slab c. Top of Slab
b. Middle third d. Middle of slab
4. 26. What do you call the point where in a material is about to rupture?
a. Ultimate strength c. Point of no return
b. Point of breaking d. Point of reaction
5. What wall is used to protect different levels?
a. Retaining wall c. Tie beam
b. Cantilever Wall d. Deep wall
6. In reinforced concrete beams, which portion is under tension?
a. Top c. Bottom
b. Middle d. NOTA
7. In reinforced Concrete beams, which portion is under compression?
a. Top c. Bottom
b. Middle d. NOTA
8. Where can we stop pouring ready mixed concrete in the beam if the pouring
cannot be done in one setting?
a. At the center c. At the shearing points
b. At the middle third of the beam d. NOTA
9. Advantage of steel over concrete
a. Rigidity
b. Ductility
c. Elasticity
d. NOTA