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Structural Detailing

STRDTL Section 1.1

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Introductions & Orientation

[STANDARD CTAE-FS-10: Career Development - Learners plan and manage academic-career plans and employment relations.]

Read the course syllabus

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What skills are needed to become a senior draftsman?

Assignment

The Structural Detailing class is a senior level design class to be taken after completing the Architectural Drawing career pathway. The content of this class focuses on light commercial construction. You will be learning how to draw different construction details as they relate to a commercial building.

If you do not have AutoCAD and Revit at home, then request the information from Mr. Reece and download the software.
Days to complete: 1
(Points: 80)

Gmail & Blog


You must have a Gmail account. The email address needs to be professional.

Use the attached instructions and create your portfolio blog on Blogger. If you can still access your blog from a previous class, you may use it. Just add Mr. Reece as a contributor.

Careers

Read chapter 1 of the Commercial Drafting and Detailing textbook to learn about different building design careers. No questions for this chapter.

 

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STRDTL Section 1.2

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National Building Codes

[STANDARD ACT-ADDI-1e: Students will explain how building codes and ordinances affect design.]

Read Chapter 4 "Introduction to National Building Codes", pages 61 - 78

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is the most important purpose of building codes?

Assignment

Type out questions 1 - 7 at the end of the chapter and answer the questions.
For questions 6 & 7, assume that the building is 65' x 92'. Show the calculations for these two questions.
Turn in when completed.
Days to complete: 1
(Points: )


Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 09:58
 

STRDTL Section 1.3

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Access Requirements

[STANDARD ACT-ADDI-1e: Student will explain how building codes and ordinances affect design.]

Read Chapter 5 "Access Requirements for People with Disabilities", pages 79-108.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why is the American with Disablilities Act important?

Assignment

Type questions 1-12 at the end of the chapter and answer the questions. Print and turn in when complete.
Days to complete: 1
(Points: 25)

Video

Watch this video of Dean Kamen talking about the design of prosthetics

Dim lights

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STRDTL Section 1.95

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Blog Posting #1

[STANDARD CTAE-FS-3: COMMUNICATIONS: learners use various communication skills in expressing and interpreting information.]

Create a blog posting describing what you have learned about building codes and hanidcap accessibility.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why are building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act important?

Assignment

Since you have not created any drawings yet, you do not have an image of your own to upload. Find a suitable image on the internet that adheres to Creative Commons licensing and place it in your blog. Give appropriate credit to the image creator.

Days to complete: 1
(Points: 30)

 

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STRDTL Section 1.99

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Test #1 - Building Codes & A.D.A.

[STANDARD ACT-ADDI-1e: Student will explain how building codes and ordinances affect design.]

Click here to take the online test for Chapters 4 & 5

Assignment

Days to complete: 1
(Points: 100)

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STRDTL Section 2.1

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Wood Framing Methods (Homework)

[STANDARD ACT-ADDII-2b: Student will draw a wall section.]

Read chapter 6, Wood Framing Methods, pages 111-134.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: ?

Assignment

Type questions 2,3,4,7,8,11,13,16,17,21,22 & 25 at the end of the chapter.
Question #4 should read "List three types of floor truss web materials."
Answer the questions and turn in when completed.
Days to complete: 1
(Points: 25)


Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 10:14
 
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