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A significant advantage of glass-fiber-reinforced concrete panels over architectural precast concrete panels is which one of the following?

Refer to the exhibit. What is the primary function of the 2 x 4 blocking shown at X in the drawing?

Refer to the exhibit.
The metal connector shown is primarily designed to resist which one of the following?
Proposed trees along a residential street next to a new development site should first be selected based on which of the following?
A family-owned apple farm in the Upper Midwest is taking advantage of a change in the local zoning code
that added a new Agri-Tourism class in the existing farm zone. This allows the Owner to build a new facility
on their existing site. The building will be open to the public and include a brewery, distillery, tap room, and
market. The architect is ready to submit the drawings to the Owner for the 50% construction documents
review.
To accommodate a compressed construction schedule, the Owner will be utilizing a design-build process. The
Contractor has submitted the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) shop drawings to the Architect for
review, due to the lead time on this critical path item. Once construction begins, farming operations must be
able to continue uninterrupted.
Key project information includes:
Brewing and distilling will operate year-round.
Brewery will initially include four fermenting tanks. Owner has requested space for at least two
additional tanks. Potential expansion will be based on future sales.
Distillery will produce 16% alcohol, which is classified as a flammable liquid. Fire separations are
required.
Tap Room is designed with seating for 300 people, not including exterior patio seating. It will have
views to the working orchards and the historic buildings on site.
Tap Room is scheduled to be open from August through November. Owner would like options to
extend operating dates based on popularity.
The Market area will feature local farm products and is not conditioned.
Entire building will be fully sprinklered.
Selected building materials are low-maintenance, as requested by the Owner, for durability and to
reflect the nature of a working farm.
Mechanical and electrical systems will be hung from the building structure. These loads are included in
PEMB shop drawings.
Public water and sewer is not available at the Project Site.
Occupancy sensors are included to reduce utility costs and achieve energy conservation requirements.
The following resources are available for your reference:
Architectural Drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and schedules
Consultant Drawings, including structural, HVAC, power distribution, and plumbing
PEMB Shop Drawings
Design and Construction Schedule
Specification Excerpts, showing relevant spec sections
IBC and ADA Excerpts, showing relevant code and accessibility sections
After reviewing the documents, the architect discovers a coordination issue in the corridor.

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