ARE Review Manuals

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Successful exam preparation requires the best resources, and the ARE Review Manual gives you the power to pass all seven divisions of the ARE. Updated to the 2007 AIA documents and the 2009 International Building Code, this one book provides you with a complete and comprehensive review of the content areas covered on the ARE divisions. Additional chapters covering basic mathematics, important building regulations, and barrier-free design supplement your preparation regime.

Prepare to pass all seven divisions of the ARE with

• a thorough review of the content areas covered
• hundreds of tables and figures
• advice, tips, and strategies on how to take the exams 
• exam preparation guidelines

ARE Divisions Covered

• Building Design & Construction Systems
• Building Systems
• Construction Documents & Services
• Programming, Planning & Practice
• Schematic Design
• Site Planning & Design
• Structural Systems

The 2nd edition of the ARE Review Manual has been updated to reflect the most recent editions of the following codes and standards:

• 2005 Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines
• 2005 AISC Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition
• 2007 AIA Contract Documents
• 2008 ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
• 2008 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
• 2008 SectionFormat
• 2009 International Building Code
• 2009 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
• 2009 LEED Rating Systems
• 2009 International Plumbing Code
• 2009 International Mechanical Code
• 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2010 CSI MasterFormat™

What’s New in the 2nd Edition

New Coverage of the Following Topics:

• Building Information Modeling
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Lighting Control
• New Kinds of Lighting Fixtures and Lamps
• Site Acoustics
• Site Security
• Supplementary Cementitious Materials
• The Use of Color
• Waste Stabilization Ponds
• Water Treatment Methods

Expanded Coverage of the Following Topics:

• Air Barriers
• Dispute Resolution
• Emergency and Standby Power Systems
• Energy Conservation
• Green Roofs
• Insulation
• Project Financing
• Restoration of Historic Buildings
• Sustainable Building Programs

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.

Seismic Design of Building Structures provides a comprehensive introduction to core seismic concepts and principles. It offers essential background information for seismic problems on the California Special Civil Seismic exam, the Structural Engineering (SE) exam, and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). 15 chapters and 16 appendices provide a concise but thorough review of seismic theory, code application, design principles, and structural analysis.

A Comprehensive Review of Seismic Concepts and Principles

• A thorough review of seismic building codes
• Easy-to-use formulas, figures, and tables
• Detailed illustrations and definitions of seismic terminology
• 129 practice problems
• 34 example problems
• A complete index

What's New for the 10th Edition?

• Thoroughly updated for ACI 318-08, ACI 530-08, and IBC-09 seismic building codes
• Two indices—one for terms, figures, and tables, and one for codes used in the book  

Topics Covered

• Basic Seismology
• Diaphragm Theory
• Earthquake Characteristics
• Effects of Earthquakes on Structures
• General Structural Design
• Response of Structures
• Seismic Building Codes
• Seismic-Resistant Concrete Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Masonry Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Steel Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Wood Structures
• Special Design Features
• Tilt-Up Construction
• Vibration Theory

An Introduction to Seismic Design for the

• California Special Civil Seismic exam
• California Structural Engineer Seismic exam
• Civil PE exam
• Structural Engineering (SE) exam
• Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

Topics Covered

• Basic Seismology
• Diaphragm Theory
• Earthquake Characteristics
• Effects of Earthquakes on Structures
• General Structural Design
• Response of Structures
• Seismic Building Codes
• Seismic-Resistant Concrete Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Masonry Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Steel Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Wood Structures
• Special Design Features
• Tilt-Up Construction
• Vibration Theory