Truck Hub/Service Station

I. Statement of the Problem:

An established entrepreneur in the transport industry wants to expand his business into
something related to trucking, so he can fully maximize his existing capital equipment’s
such as fleet of trucks. He believes that putting up gasoline service station in every truck
hub that are spread all over his route from Luzon to Leyte will do well. He commissioned
RLA to design and manage the construction of his first all in one integrated truck hub to
be located in Batangas. He called the project the QT Truck Hub.
II. Design Requirements:
1. Service station with commercial building occupying a total land area of 3000 sq.m
inclusive of the driveway. The station contains the one lane gas filling canopy, a carwash
land, air and water island. Underground storage tanks, parking slots and a 2-storey
commercial building.
a. Gas refilling lane canopy, width x 7.5m depth with 6 pumps and a cashier booth.
b. Five (5) underground storage tanks of 4920mm length x 2040 mm diameter.
c. The ground floor of the commercial building measures of 28m length x 12m
depth and is of the same size as the 2nd floor for they are on top of E/O. The GF
contains the internet cafe, video shop, computer store, office, toilets and stairs.
d. Carwash lane is good for 4 cars occupying and space of 12 x 8m.
e. Covered water and air island of 1m x 3m.
f. Abundant soft space.
g. 10 car parking slots
h. Driveway going to light industrial area and residential area of 6.0m width to be
located at the right side portion of the lot.
2. The residential area is 50m width x 55m depth containing the 2- storey owner’s house,
staff/driver’s house, basketball court, swimming pool, kids pave playground, garden,
gazebo, and vans parking.
a. 2-storey owner’s house of 320sq.m building footprint and total gross floor area
= 560sq.m
b. Staffs/drivers house of 300sq.m building footprint
c. Recreational activity area to include basketball court, swimming pool, and
playground
d. To vans parking lot
e. Abundant soft escapes
f. Paved playground of 200 sq.m
g. Gazebo of 6.0m x 6.0m
3. The light industrial area is 50m wide x 4250sq.m containing warehouse no. 1,
warehouse no. 2, motor pool, truck parking area, driveway, loading and unloading space,
generator/utilities house and softscapes.
a. Warehouse no. 1, for heavy materials, such as metals lumber, plywood, and
likes, 28m width x 40m depth
b. Warehouse no. 2, for light materials such as soft drinks, snacks, boxed goodies,
and likes, 28m width x30m depth
c. Motor pool for 2 trucks simultaneous servicing, 200sq.m
 d. Pond and abundant softscapes as fire barriers
e. Truck parking 8m x 85m
f. Loading/unloading bay, 640 sq.m
g. Generator room/utility room 8m x 10m depth
III. The Site:
The project site is a parcel of land, regular rectangular inside lot and fronting Prov. Road
in Sto. Tomas Batangas. The lot is sloping at 2% inward starting at the sidewalk. The lot
bounded on the east, the shorter side, along line 1-2 by provincial RD. 18m wide, on the
north along 2-3 by private lot, on the west along line 3-4 by private lot, on the side (longer
side) along line 4-1 by private lot. The lot is 50m wide x 1 hectare. OBO has cleared the
project as (SPE) Special Zoning Classification.
IV. Design Objectives:
Max use of the lot allowing a faster ROI for couple. The design and space layout should
allow easy conversion of the spaces to big or small spaces. The aura and outlook of the
building should be friendly and welcoming; light and not heavy. The design solution
should clearly define the proper use of spaces. The project should be properly zoned into
3 namely commercial, light industrial and residential abundant softscape and open spaces
be provided to soften the heavy use of steel and concrete, due to the nature of business.
The commercial area shall be separated from the rest of areas by F.N. with steel gates.

Situation – The following questions pertain to STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION of Project No.6, Truck
Hub with Service Station.
61.What would be not a practical construction method for the commercial building and the buildings at
industrial area.
A. Precast
B. Timber
C. Steel
D. Concrete
62.The beam considered as the main horizontal support of a structure that supports smaller beam is ___.
A. end
B. lintel
C. girder
D. cantilever
63.What is the common term/name for a long horizontal timber to connect posts in a frame or support a
floor?
A. Purlins
B. Joist
C. Girder
D. Stringer
64.The roof frame component which is a tension member used to limit the deflection of a purlin in the
direction of its weak axis is ___.
A. tie rod
B. metal brace
C. sag rod
 D. tensioner
65.What is the approximate volume of sands in cubic meters of 25 tons truck loads?
A. 18
B. 30
C. 19
D. 20

Volume of sand in cum = 25 000 kgs / (1442kg/cum) loose sand

Volume of sand in cum = 17.33 cum

Situation – The following questions pertain to COMPLIANCE to the National Building Code of the
Philippines and its IRR, of Project No.6, Truck Hub with Service Station.
66.For the purpose of determining the required wall and opening protection, buildings on the same
property and court walls shall be assumed to have ___ between them.
A. property line
B. borderless
C. elevation line
D. grid line

For the purpose of determining the required wall and opening protection, buildings on the same property
and court walls shall be assumed to have a property line between them. When a new building is to be
erected on the same property with an existing building, the assumed property line from the existing
building shall be the distance to the property line for each occupancy as set forth by the Secretary:
Provided, that two or more buildings on the same property may be considered as one building if the
aggregate area of such building is within the limits of allowable floor areas for a single building, and when
the buildings so considered, house different occupancies or are of different types of construction, the area
shall be that allowed for the most restrictive occupancy or construction.

67.For low density residential (R-1) uses or occupancies, ___ firewalls are allowed.
A. No
B. thin
C. Thick
D. concrete

Absolutely no firewalls are allowed for a low density residential (R-1) uses or occupancies; an abutment
of up to 3.20 meters from established grade level may however be permitted but solely for the purpose of
supporting a carport roof; provided further that such abutment shall be constructed of perforated or
decorative concrete blocks above 1.50 meters measured vertically from the established grade level; such
an abutment shall not be longer than 7.00 meters or 50% of the side property line in total length, whichever
is shorter.

68.To minimize columns what would be the best construction method for the warehouse?
A. Steel
B. Precast
 C. Concrete
D. Precast and steel
69.If reinforced concrete is used on this project, what is the compressive strength in psi for its columns?
A. 3000
B. 5000
C. 4000
D. 3500
70.What would be the approximate clearance in meters from finish ceiling to the truss of the warehouse?
A. 6.50
B. 5.00
C. 3.50
D. 10.00

Situation – The following questions pertain to SPACE PLANNING of Project No.6, Truck Hub with Service
Station.
86.What is the area allotted for king size bed in square meters for the residential?
A. 3.8
B. 2
C. 5
D. 6
87.What is the size of carwash for 4 cars in meters for the project?
A. 12 x 8
B. 10 x 5
C. 10 x 9
D. 15 x 8

d. Carwash lane is good for 4 cars occupying and space of 12 x 8m.

88. What is the AMBF in square meters of the owner’s residence?

A. 499
B. 300
C. 320
D. 500

a. 2-storey owner’s house of 320sq.m building footprint and total gross floor area = 560sq.m

89.What is the total gross floor area in square meters of the owner’s residence?
A. 814
B. 640
C. 1,280
D. 240

a. 2-storey owner’s house of 320sq.m building footprint and total gross floor area = 560sq.m
b. Staffs/drivers house of 300sq.m building footprint
g. Gazebo of 6.0m x 6.0m

TGFA = 560 sqm + 300 sqm + 36 sqm

TGFA = 896 sqm

However, 896 sqm is not in the choices… we will answer 1280 sqm since we cannot go lower than 896 sqm

90.How much is the required lot area in square meters for the service station and commercial building for
the project?
A. 3240
B. 3656
C. 3814
D. 3000

1. Service station with commercial building occupying a total land area of 3000 sq.m inclusive of the
driveway. The station contains the one lane gas filling canopy, a carwash land, air and water island.
Underground storage tanks, parking slots and a 2-storey commercial building.

Situation – The following questions pertain to SITE PLANNING of Project No.6, Truck Hub with Service
Station.
116. The minimum depth to be allotted for one person cashier booth in meters?
A. 1
B. 6
C. 2
D. 5

a. Rooms for Human Habitations – 6.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 2.00 meters;

117.The allotted size in square meter for truck parking for this project?
A. 530
B. 680
C. 650
D. 699

e. Truck parking 8m x 85m

118. Considering business and access, where would be the best location of the service station and the
commercial building?
A. South
B. West
C. North
D. East
The project site is a parcel of land, regular rectangular inside lot and fronting Prov. Road in Sto. Tomas
Batangas. The lot is sloping at 2% inward starting at the sidewalk. The lot bounded on the east, the shorter
side, along line 1-2 by provincial RD. 18m wide, on the north along 2-3 by private lot, on the west along
line 3-4 by private lot, on the side (longer side) along line 4-1 by private lot. The lot is 50m wide x 1 hectare.
OBO has cleared the project as (SPE) Special Zoning Classification.

119.The allowable width of the driveway at commercial zone going to the light industrial zone is ____
square meters.
A. 6
B. 3
C. 8
D. 5

h. Driveway going to light industrial area and residential area of 6.0m width to be located at the right side
portion of the lot.

120.What is the assigned width in meters of each car wash slot at a commercial zone?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 2.5

d. Carwash lane is good for 4 cars occupying and space of 12 x 8m.

Compiled questions related to the problem.

1. What is the percentage of site occupancy of the 2-storey commercial building within the C1 lot?
a. 11%
b. 12%
c. 15%
d. 20%

c. The ground floor of the commercial building measures of 28m length x 12m depth and is of the same
size as the 2nd floor for they are on top of E/O. The GF contains the internet cafe, video shop, computer
store, office, toilets and stairs.

PSO = (28 m x 12 m / TLA) *100

PSO = (336 sqm / 3000 sqm) *100
PSO = 11.2%

2. What is the Gross Floor Area for the Light Industrial project?
a. 3,200 sqm
b. 2,240 sqm
c. 2,250 sqm
d. 2,800 sqm
a. Warehouse no. 1, for heavy materials, such as metals lumber, plywood, and likes, 28m width x 40m
depth
b. Warehouse no. 2, for light materials such as soft drinks, snacks, boxed goodies, and likes, 28m width
x30m depth
c. Motor pool for 2 trucks simultaneous servicing, 200sq.m
g. Generator room/utility room 8m x 10m depth

GFA = 28 m x 40 m + 28 m x 30 m + 200 sqm + 8 m x 10 m

GFA = 2 240 sqm

3. What is the Total Gross Floor Area of the 2-storey residential?

a. 320 sqm
b. 620 sqm
c. 560 sqm
d. 860 sqm

a. 2-storey owner’s house of 320sq.m building footprint and total gross floor area = 560sq.m

4. What is the Total Gross Floor Area of the commercial building base on the given area?
a. 336 sqm
b. 672 sqm
c. 11,250 sqm
d. 12,000 sqm

c. The ground floor of the commercial building measures of 28m length x 12m depth and is of the same
size as the 2nd floor for they are on top of E/O. The GF contains the internet cafe, video shop, computer
store, office, toilets and stairs.

TGFA = 28 m x 12 m x 2 floors
TGFA = 672 sqm

5. Which among the materials is recommended for the warehouse roofing?

a. Shingles
b. Metal deck
c. Longspan GI sheet
d. Polycarbonate sheet
6. If you select a sanitary fitting for this project, which brand would you not select?
a. Kohler
b. Toto
c. Karat
d. Whirlpool
7. What is the ideal height for a dining table?
a. 70 cm
 b. 86 cm
c. 75 cm
d. 90 cm
8. Which of the spaces is NOT included as an amenity provision for the commercial building?
a. internet cafe
b. video shop
c. laundry shop
d. computer store

c. The ground floor of the commercial building measures of 28m length x 12m depth and is of the same
size as the 2nd floor for they are on top of E/O. The GF contains the internet cafe, video shop, computer
store, office, toilets and stairs.

9. Which one of the following must be one of the very first architectural activities of the project?
a. Space planning and operations survey
b. Architectural design preparation
c. Architectural plan preparation
d. Space plan preparation
10. How much volume of earthwork is needed to be cut if the entire area of the lot requires to elevate its
grade +0.5m from the sidewalk? The lot is sloping at 2% towards the sidewalk.
a. 1,312 cu.m
b. 6,250 cu.m.
c. 15,000 cu.m.
d. 5,000 cu.m.
11. Base on Rule VII & VIII of National Building Code, what is the minimum standard truck or bus
parking/loading slot?
a. 3.70 x 5.00m
b. 2.50 x 5.00m
c. 3.60 x 12.00m
d. 3.00 x 9.00m

The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.50 meters by 5.00 meters for
perpendicular or diagonal parking and at 2.15 meters by 6.00 meters for parallel parking. A standard truck
or bus parking/loading slot must be computed at a minimum of 3.60 meters by 12.00 meters. An
articulated truck slot must be computed at a minimum of 3.60 meters by 18.00 meters which should be
sufficient to accommodate a 12.00 meters container van or bulk carrier and a long/hooded prime mover.
A jeepney or shuttle parking/loading/unloading slot must be computed at a minimum of 3.00 meters by
9.00 meters. The parking slots shall be drawn to scale and the total number of which shall be indicated on
the plans and specified whether or not parking accommodations are attendant-managed.

12. Base on Rule VII & VIII of National Building Code, what is the meaning of the abbreviation of UTS?
a. Unpaved Total Space
b. Utilitarian Terminal System
c. Utilities Transportation and Services
 d. Unpaid Terminal Services
13. How many tons of cement is required for two warehouses if the slab on fill thickness is 0.125m and
requires 3000 PSI?
a. 88.2 tons
b. 46 tons
c. 73.5 tons
d. 64.8 tons

Area of 2 warehouses = 1 960 sqm

Volume of slab = 1 960 sqm x 0.125 m
Volume of slab = 245 cum

# of cement bags = 245 x 7.5

# of cement bags = 1837.5 bags

Tons of cement = 1837.5 bags x 0.04 tons (40kg)

Tons of cement = 73.5 tons

14. Based on NBCP Section 805, habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling
heights not less than ___ measured from the floor to the ceiling
a. 2.10 m
b. 2.40 m
c. 2.70 m
d. 1.80 m

Habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than 2.40 meters
measured from the floor to the ceiling; Provided that for buildings of more than onestorey, the minimum
ceiling height of the first storey shall be 2.70 meters and that for the second storey 2.40 meters and
succeeding storeys shall have an unobstructed typical head-room clearance of not less than 2.10 meters
above the finished floor. Above stated rooms with a natural ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less
than 2.70 meters.

15. How much area can be allotted for softscape for Light Industrial lot?
a. 90 sqm
b. 180 sqm
c. 374 sqm
d. 640 sqm

Softscape in Industrial lot = (2.50 m x 36.00 m) x 2

Softscape in Industrial lot = 180 sqm

16. What is the common term for thin strips of wood arranged in a netlike grid pattern, often set
diagonally?
a. grid-work
 b. netting work
c. latticework
d. trellis
17. What is the common term for a protective cap, top, or cover of a wall parapet, commonly sloping to
protect masonry from water?
a. flashing
b. coping
c. eaves
d. canopy
18. What is the common term for iron that has been coated with zinc to inhibit rusting?
a. black iron
b. wrought iron
c. galvanized iron
d. alloyed iron
19. What is the densification of a fill by mechanical means?
a. Compaction
b. Cut
c. Fill
d. Excavation
20. Base on Rule VII & VIII of National Building Code, what will be the minimum prescribed front setback
for the commercial lot in relation with the RROW?
a. 3m
b. 5m
c. 8m
d. 4.5m

21. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum width for access road to interior lots?
a. 3m
b. 4m
c. 5m
d. 6m

Interior or rear lots shall have a RROW/access street with a minimum width depending upon the number
of buildings or units which it serves provided, however, that said RROW/access street shall not be less
than 3.00 meters in width and provided further that such RROW shall be provided with a minimum 4.00
meters wide chaflan at its intersect with the main RROW and provided, finally, that such RROW shall not
be used for any form of parking.

22. Base on NBCP Section 1202, Not less than how many day/s should the owner of the adjacent property
be informed in writing prior to excavation?
a. 1 day
b. 3 days
c. 7 days
d. 10 days

Protection of Adjoining Property. Any person making or causing an excavation to be made below existing
grade shall protect the excavation so that the soil of adjoining property will not cave-in or settle and shall
defray the cost of underpinning or extending the foundation of buildings on adjoining properties. Before
commencing the excavation, the person making or causing the excavation to be made shall notify in
writing the owners of adjoining buildings not less than ten (10) days before such excavation is to be
made and that the adjoining buildings will be protected by him. The owners of the adjoining properties
shall be given access to the excavation for the purpose of verifying if their properties are sufficiently
protected by the person making the excavation. Likewise, the person causing such excavation shall be
given access to enter the adjoining property for the purpose of physical examination of such property, prior
to the commencement and at reasonable periods during the progress of excavation. If the necessary
consent is not accorded to the person making the excavation, then it shall be the duty of the person
refusing such permission to protect his buildings or structure. The person causing the excavation shall not
be responsible for damages on account of such refusal by the adjoining property owner to permit access
for inspection. In case there is a party wall along a lot line of the premises where an excavation is being
made, the person causing the excavation to be made shall at his own expense, preserve such party wall in
as safe a condition as it was before the excavation was commenced and shall, when necessary, underpin
and support the same by adequate methods.

23. Mechanical systems and/or equipment installations shall be subject to the requirements of the:
a. Philippine Mechanical Engineer Code
b. Professional Mechanical Engineer
c. Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code
d. Philippine Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical systems and/or equipment installations shall be subject to the requirements of the Philippine
Mechanical Engineering Code.

24. Which one is not considered part of the GFA?

a. office
b. underground storage tanks
c. lobby
d. public toilet
25. Base on Rule VII & VIII of National Building Code, what is the BHL for light industrial project?
a. 10m
 b. 15m
c. 21m
d. 27m

26. Base on Rule VII & VIII of National Building Code, what is the designated FLAR for the residential site
of the project?
a. 1.30
b. 1.50
c. 2.00
d. 3.00

27. Base on the project given data, assuming the given building dimension of the commercial building,
what is the area of the roof if it has 1.20m eaves on all sides?
a. 336 sqm
b. 437.76 sqm
c. 89.6 sqm
d. 450 sqm

Area of the roof = (28 m + 1.2m + 1.2 m) x (12 m + 1.2 m + 1.2 m)

Area of the roof = 30.4 m x 14.4 m
Area of the roof = 437.76 sqm

28. Base on the project given data, what will be GFA of the second floor of the owner’s house?
a. 320 sqm
b. 240 sqm
c. 560 sqm
d. 4125 sqm

a. 2-storey owner’s house of 320sq.m building footprint and total gross floor area = 560sq.m

29. How could natural light and ventilation be achieved in terms of layout and design?
a. Use of atriums and courts
b. open planning
 c. cross ventilation
d. all of the above
30. Base on project given data, roughly compute for the total length of handrail to be used in the perimeter
of the gazebo if it has a two openings of 1.2m each.
a. 21.6 lm
b. 24 lm
c. 12 lm
d. 22.8 lm

g. Gazebo of 6.0m x 6.0m

Linear meter = 6.0 m + 6.0 m + 6.0 m + 6.0 m – 1.20 m – 1.20 m
Linear meter = 21.6 lm