The Structural Systems Exam can be a very broad ranging one that covers a lot of diverse topics. Join Mike Newman as he discusses 10 sample questions (and one bonus question!) from our Structural Systems Mock Exam covering topics such as Slump Tests, Earthquake Damage, and Code Issues as they will appear on the Exam. 

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.

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What Does “Stiff vs. Soup” Mean and Why is it Important? A Structural Systems Mock Exam

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Timestamps:
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11:35: Question No. 2
17:40: Question No. 3
20:36: Question No. 4

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04:01 Question No. 1
08:03 Question No. 2
13:42 Question No. 3
19:45 Question No. 4
23:59 Question No. 5

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Timestamps:
04:10 Question No. 1
04:58 Answer for No. 1
8:58 Question No. 2
9:50 Answer for No. 2
14:55 Question No. 3
15:41 Answer for No. 3
19:00 Question No. 4
19:36 Answer for No. 4
23:50 Question No. 5
24:36 Answer for No. 5

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Timestamps:
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10:28 Question No. 2
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13:30 Question No. 3
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What Does “Stiff vs. Soup” Mean and Why is it Important? A Structural Systems Mock Exam

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