1 - eng coord

Question 1

Pros and cons of cast in place concrete

Answer 1

Pros:
1. strong compression
2. adaptable 9many forms)
3. lots of finishes and textures
4. rel low cost
5. fire resistant
6. thin assemblies
7. span can be increased with thickness/ reinforcement

cons:
1. weak in tension
2. very heavy
3. Labour intensive
4. good weather for pouring

Question 2

Pros and cons of masonry as a structural system

Answer 2

pros:
1. modular
2. fast erection
3. fire resistive
4. adaptive
5. good acoustic properties

cons:
1. short spans
2. proper detailing is time consuming (weep holes, expansion joints etc)
3. reinforcing required
4. skilled trades essential
5. thicker assemblies
6. not great insulator

Question 3

Pros snd cons of Steel as a structural system

Answer 3

pros:
1. fast construction
2. weight to volume/ light dead load
3. strongest low cost material
4. very adaptable
5. long spans with relatively light material

cons:
1. difficult to work on site
2. galvanized when exposed to elements
3. requires fire protection
4. most efficient with regular grid
5. needs lateral support (shear, bracing, rigid framing)

Question 4

Pros and cons of wood structural system

Answer 4

pro:
1. most economical
2. easy to construct / trades
3. flexible and lightweight
4. dimensional lumber and engineered systems available
5. no weather limitations

con:
1. thick floor assembly
2. combustible
3. spans/ ht limited
4. needs many trades
5. susceptible to rot decay insect damage

Question 5

Structural info to be decided at DD

Answer 5

1. typical framing layouts
2. max depth of members
3. size/ location of openings
4. fire rating issues
5. any special equipment

Question 6

mech info to be decided at DD

Answer 6

1. central vs individual heating/ cooling
2. type/size of equipment
3. size/location of major ducts
4. confirm size/location of utility room
5. any special features (noise dampers etc)

Question 7

elec info to be decided at DD

Answer 7

1. anticipated load
2. incoming services
3. location of elec closet/ risers/ comm rooms
4. embedding conduits
5. fixtures, data systems etc

Question 8

what is needed from consultants at CD

Answer 8

1. detailed calcs
2. plans/ details/ diagrams etc
3. spec sections
4. final construction cost estimate

Question 9

list permanent dead loads:

Answer 9

1. uniform
2. concentrated
3. distributed

Question 10

6 static loads

Answer 10

1. live
2. dead
3. ground pressure
4. hydrostatic pressure
5. ground pressure
6. impact

Question 11

heating/ cooling loads

Answer 11

heating load = heat lost
cooling load = heat gain