Chapter 13

There are two views when looking at plans from the architect.

The ​ (a)   is the above ground, while the ​ (b)   is drawn as if you were looking from above down onto the floor.

• elevation view
• Plan view
• Front view
• ground view

All drawing plans, must be drawn

• To scale

• in blue ink

• with measurements indicated

• from multiple view points

When creating joists, wood should be laid ​ on (a)   to the beam. This ​ (b)   the load and resists ​ (c)   .

• perpendicular
• distributes
• bending
• flat
• localizes
• torsion

What regulates the structural, electrical, and plumbing systems of a building?

• Zoning Laws

• Building Codes

• Architect plans

• Construction managers

Categorize this things when calculating maximum load for a building

Groups:

(a) Safety factor

,

(b) Stress

,

(c) Force

,

(d) Area

• Determined by building codes

• Units of measurement in lbs

• Bending

• Units of measurement ft^2

• Distributes the load

• Calculated by dividing maximum stress by likely stress

• Varies with the shape, and type of material

• Compression

• Identify the likely live load of a building

• Calculated by dividing force by area

• Calculated by multiplying Length by width

• Unexpected uses of a building

Besides protecting the interior, a roof adds _______________ to the structure