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| In terms of adding dimensions what is the most powerful technique one can use in the field to avoid errors? |
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| Change inches to decimal feet. |
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| In what situations can you benefit from converting inches to decimal feet? |
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- Checking a string of dimensions to verify they correclty add
- Comparing elevations between a site drawing and an architectural drawing (different units)
- Laying out accessible ramps and accessibily routes
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| One does 1/8 inches equal to in decimal feet? |
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| What does 1/4 inches equal to in decimal feet? |
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| What does 3/8 inches equal to in decimal feet? |
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| What does 1/2 inches equal to in decimal feet? |
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| What does 5/8 inches equal to in decimal feet? |
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| What does 3/4 inches equal to in decimal feet? |
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| What does 7/8 inches equal to in decimal feet? |
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| What does 1 inches equal to in decimal feet? |
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| In order to have an accessible route what is the maximum slope allowed by code? |
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Accessible Route or Ramp?
Say the building finished floor elevation is 401' - 6 1/4" and the grade at the parking space is 400.14'. The sidewalk between the parking space and the front door has a distance of 30'. Would this be considered an accessible route or a ramp with handrails?
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First step is to know that in order for it to be an accessible route the slope must be less than 5%.
Bldg Elevation in Feet
1/4" = 0.02'
6" = 0.08*6 = 0.48'
401' + 0.50' = 401.50'
Get the Height Difference
401.50' - 400.14' = 1.36'
Get The Slope
1.36' / 30' x 100 = 4.53 %
4.53% < 5% therefore it is an accessible route.
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Convert Inches to Decimal Feet
6" = 6x0.08 = 0.48'
Find Volume
60'x30'x0.48'=864 CF
Convert To CY
864 CF / 27 = 32 CY
Area of Semi-Circle
A=1/2 pir^2
A=0.5 x 3.14*15^2
A=353.43 SF
Find Volume
V=353.43 SF * 0.48 FT
V=169.64 CF
Convert
169.64 CF / 27 = 6.28 CY
ADD
32 CY + 6.28 CY = 38.28 CY
But buy (5% more for waste) total 40 CY |
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| What is the conversation factor for CF to CY? |
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| Divide CF by 27 to get CY. |
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| What is the conversation from SF to Acre? |
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| What is the weight of concrete? |
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| What is the weight of steel? |
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| How to convert CY of Concrete to Tons? |
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Multiply by 27
Mulitply by 150
Divide by 2000 |
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| How many pounds in one ton? |
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| How many acres in 150,000 SF? |
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| How many tons in 1 CY concrete? |
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| What is the one technique to use in order to solve math problems? |
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- Always write the problem down
- Always list the units (even if it seems simple to you)
- Always go through and cancel the units to make sure the answer you get is in the correct units
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| What is the basic word for solving trigonometry problems? |
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| What is the sine of the angle? |
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SOH
Sine (theta) = opposite / hypotenuse |
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| What is the consine of the angle? |
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CAH
Cosine (theta) = Adjacent / Hypotenuse |
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| What is the tangent of the Angle? |
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TOA
Tangent (theta) = Opposite / Adjacent |
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