B1 - Plans/Specs - Structural Drawings & Specs Flashcards
BCBC (Code) requires that an architect or engineer design what size building?
1) Large buildings over 600m2 in floor area (6458 sq ft)
2) More than three storeys in height
3) Assembly, care or detention type occupancies(jail)
4) High hazard factories
Which part of code book would an engineer use to design a building?
Part 4
Larger buildings are broken down into the following drawings to make them easier:
1) Structural
2) Architectural
3) Electrical
4) Mechanical
What are gridlines used for and where are they normally located when used for large projects?
Use: Layout
Location: Centered to major components
In addition to load bearing, what are two additional structural requirements incorporated into structural drawings?
Seismic & Wind loads
How does a plan view differ from an elevation view?
Plan - Looking down from overhead
Elevations - View from side of building
What types of structural information are shown on the section view?
Dimensions, wall types, rebar details. location for keyways, water stop in reference to mechanical drawings
What are the specifications in the architectural plans?
Specifications are detailed description of work to be done and the methods by which this work must be done.
What are detail drawings?
They are drawn to a large scale to show the details of a small portion of construction. May be a plan view or a vertical section view.
What is the purpose of a schedule?
Used to provide detailed information about specific building components, especially those that are repeated several times.
What is a sections view?
Section view is a vertical slice through an object or objects. Section views can be used to show architectural information as well as structural.
What is a plan view?
Plan view - you are looking down on the building from overhead.
What is an elevation view?
- Sideways view point
- Clarify structural information
Where would construction details be found?
Detail drawings and large-scale cross sectional drawings to describe construction
Building lines are formed from:
Exterior Wall or Exterior of the Foundation
