Thursday, May 27, 2010
Final Reflection
Personally, I was most involved in the actual forming of the structure in the revit program. When i first drew up my structure, it had no basement and it wouldn't have passed ADA requirements. As I continued, I added an entire movie theater into the basement. If i had the chance to work on a similar project I would begin working on the structure much earlier and also focus on more of the material aspect of the building. Throughout this project i have learned the roles that both the civil engineer and the architect have in the forming of the structure. I have learned most about the needed documents that a engineer or architect must have and the guidelines they must follow when creating such a structure within the close quarters of school grounds.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Water Supply/ Cost Estimate
Water supply 19,900 GPD
Cost estimated around 5 million because of movie theater capabilities
Cost estimated around 5 million because of movie theater capabilities
Structural calculations
Live loads
Snow 20 psf
People _____psf
Furniture _____psf
Other _____psf
Dead loads Assume 90 psf
Total __110___psf
Use A36 steel (36000 lbs)Beam loadingtotal load*tributary width
Determine Allowable Bending Stress.2/3*steel yield strength
24,000
Determine Maximum momentloading*length of beam squared divided by 8
15,468.75
Determine Section Modulus Required for Bending.
7.679 in cubed
Max moment divided by allowable bending stress
.645
Determine allowable deflection length of beam divided by 360
.5 in
W10X15 beam works
Snow 20 psf
People _____psf
Furniture _____psf
Other _____psf
Dead loads Assume 90 psf
Total __110___psf
Use A36 steel (36000 lbs)Beam loadingtotal load*tributary width
Determine Allowable Bending Stress.2/3*steel yield strength
24,000
Determine Maximum momentloading*length of beam squared divided by 8
15,468.75
Determine Section Modulus Required for Bending.
7.679 in cubed
Max moment divided by allowable bending stress
.645
Determine allowable deflection length of beam divided by 360
.5 in
W10X15 beam works
Heat Loss Calculations
Q = AU(delta)T
A=area of material U=1/R-value of material (delta)T =temperature differential
Total area of walls = 16,575.32 ft sq
Total area of windows = 323.2 ft sq
Total Area of doors = 84 ft sq
Take each area and divide it by the R-value for the material.
Walls - 10.175 = 1,629.02
Windows - .88 = 367.27
Doors - .88 = 95.45
Total = 2091.74
Multiply by the temperature differential. (outside temp during summer-desired temp, and then the same time for winter temp.)
average winter = 72 - 22 = 50
average summer = 72 - 70 = 2
Add these values together and add a blog entry showing the BTUH for each material and the total BTUH for the structure.
Building BTUH during winter = 104,587 BTUH
Building BTUH during summer = 4,183.48 BTUH
A=area of material U=1/R-value of material (delta)T =temperature differential
Total area of walls = 16,575.32 ft sq
Total area of windows = 323.2 ft sq
Total Area of doors = 84 ft sq
Take each area and divide it by the R-value for the material.
Walls - 10.175 = 1,629.02
Windows - .88 = 367.27
Doors - .88 = 95.45
Total = 2091.74
Multiply by the temperature differential. (outside temp during summer-desired temp, and then the same time for winter temp.)
average winter = 72 - 22 = 50
average summer = 72 - 70 = 2
Add these values together and add a blog entry showing the BTUH for each material and the total BTUH for the structure.
Building BTUH during winter = 104,587 BTUH
Building BTUH during summer = 4,183.48 BTUH
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Waste water needs
1. What course of action should an architect or civil engineer take if the proposed slope of the Jolt Coffee Shop tie-in pipe is less than ¼” of drop per foot of pipe?
They would need to increase the slope of the building somehow, either raising the height at the house or lowering the other end. or possible putting in a sceptic tank.
2. Why is it important for waste water from a structure(s) to not be toxic to microorganisms?
It is important the microorganisms will eat away some of the waste and will keep the buildup down and will need to be drained less often.
3. Why is proper waste water management critical for the health and welfare of society and the environment?
It is critical because if the waste water were to buildup and flow into lakes and rivers the ecosystem would breakdown and the society would begin to become less healthy.
They would need to increase the slope of the building somehow, either raising the height at the house or lowering the other end. or possible putting in a sceptic tank.
2. Why is it important for waste water from a structure(s) to not be toxic to microorganisms?
It is important the microorganisms will eat away some of the waste and will keep the buildup down and will need to be drained less often.
3. Why is proper waste water management critical for the health and welfare of society and the environment?
It is critical because if the waste water were to buildup and flow into lakes and rivers the ecosystem would breakdown and the society would begin to become less healthy.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
4.7.1 Landscaping
1. Reviewing the material about Xeriscape, list the seven fundamental Xeriscape areas that must be considered when designing a landscape.
Plan and Design, Create Practical Turf Areas, Select and Group Plants appropriately, improve the soil, mulch, efficient irrigation, maintain the landscape
2. Describe/define what the term “Xeriscape” means. (http://www.xeriscape.org/).
Xeriscape is a combination of seven common-sense gardening principles that save water while creating a lush and colorful landscape.
3. On a second website about Xeriscape the importance of effective planning, management, and up keep is discussed.
4. Answer the following questions in your journal:
5. What part does shade play in water resource management and human comfort?
Shade allows for less of the water to evaporate and also allow for people to sit in the shade and not sweat from the sun.
6. How can it be incorporated into landscape design efficiently?
While designing, it should be considered that a deck would be shaded somehow and to allow for a garden to receive sunlight while not being over exposed to the light.
7. When is it appropriate to provide shade and when is it not appropriate?
It would be necessary to provide shade in areas that have higher temperatures and also receive more sunlight. It would be less appropriate to provide shade in a cooler northern state where very little sunlight is received already.
8. Using the same website as in Question 3, list the criteria that should be followed when selecting plant material for a site.
Select trees, shrubs and groundcovers based on their adaptability to your region's soil and climate. Also choose plants that would be profitable to your design and desired image.
9. Using the Xeriscape websites as a reference, sketch a landscape plan in the project notes showing water-use zones (low, medium, high). Devise an irrigation plan that will address these needs.
10. In your journal, list appropriate plant material for your site’s geographical area that addresses plant groupings, requirements, sizing, and species selection.
Some flowers include: American bellflower, tall bellflower,butterweed some ferns are: ebony spleenwort, marsh fern, and Cinnamon fern some dedicious trees include: smooth alder, leadplant, and button bush.
Plan and Design, Create Practical Turf Areas, Select and Group Plants appropriately, improve the soil, mulch, efficient irrigation, maintain the landscape
2. Describe/define what the term “Xeriscape” means. (http://www.xeriscape.org/).
Xeriscape is a combination of seven common-sense gardening principles that save water while creating a lush and colorful landscape.
3. On a second website about Xeriscape the importance of effective planning, management, and up keep is discussed.
4. Answer the following questions in your journal:
5. What part does shade play in water resource management and human comfort?
Shade allows for less of the water to evaporate and also allow for people to sit in the shade and not sweat from the sun.
6. How can it be incorporated into landscape design efficiently?
While designing, it should be considered that a deck would be shaded somehow and to allow for a garden to receive sunlight while not being over exposed to the light.
7. When is it appropriate to provide shade and when is it not appropriate?
It would be necessary to provide shade in areas that have higher temperatures and also receive more sunlight. It would be less appropriate to provide shade in a cooler northern state where very little sunlight is received already.
8. Using the same website as in Question 3, list the criteria that should be followed when selecting plant material for a site.
Select trees, shrubs and groundcovers based on their adaptability to your region's soil and climate. Also choose plants that would be profitable to your design and desired image.
9. Using the Xeriscape websites as a reference, sketch a landscape plan in the project notes showing water-use zones (low, medium, high). Devise an irrigation plan that will address these needs.
10. In your journal, list appropriate plant material for your site’s geographical area that addresses plant groupings, requirements, sizing, and species selection.
Some flowers include: American bellflower, tall bellflower,butterweed some ferns are: ebony spleenwort, marsh fern, and Cinnamon fern some dedicious trees include: smooth alder, leadplant, and button bush.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Viability Survey
1. The number of inhabitants of the structure: commercial or residential
150
2. The ages and gender of inhabitants
all ages
3. Future plans to add onto the structure: future expansion
More dining area and another theatre
4. A list of activities to be done with the structure (i.e., office use, office and living use, or storage only)
dining and movie entertainment also office use and some storage area
5. Entertainment habits
none
6. Desired number of rooms, minimum sizes, and types of rooms
# of rooms:approximately 29, min: 10x10, types of rooms: food prep area, managerial office, break room, public restroom, employee restroom, concession area, stairway, elevator, dining, waiting area, freezer, kitchen, dry storage.
7. Kitchen with types of appliances desired
Walk-in freezer, Large oven and stoves, dishwasher?
8. Bathrooms with the number, size, and types of fixtures desired.
7, toilets, sinks, urinals, 15x25 and 10x10
9. Planned length of use of structure
50 years
10. ADA requirements
Elevators, parking lot, rail on stairs, sidewalk
11. Budget for structure
5 million
12. Style of structure
commercial restaurant
13. Special needs, i.e.: Handicap access
Dumbwaiter
150
2. The ages and gender of inhabitants
all ages
3. Future plans to add onto the structure: future expansion
More dining area and another theatre
4. A list of activities to be done with the structure (i.e., office use, office and living use, or storage only)
dining and movie entertainment also office use and some storage area
5. Entertainment habits
none
6. Desired number of rooms, minimum sizes, and types of rooms
# of rooms:approximately 29, min: 10x10, types of rooms: food prep area, managerial office, break room, public restroom, employee restroom, concession area, stairway, elevator, dining, waiting area, freezer, kitchen, dry storage.
7. Kitchen with types of appliances desired
Walk-in freezer, Large oven and stoves, dishwasher?
8. Bathrooms with the number, size, and types of fixtures desired.
7, toilets, sinks, urinals, 15x25 and 10x10
9. Planned length of use of structure
50 years
10. ADA requirements
Elevators, parking lot, rail on stairs, sidewalk
11. Budget for structure
5 million
12. Style of structure
commercial restaurant
13. Special needs, i.e.: Handicap access
Dumbwaiter
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Essential Questions 4.6.2
1. Determine the following information about the PLTW firehouse plan:
· What is the diameter of the existing water main?
6"
· What is the diameter of the proposed water service?
8"
· What is the elevation of the top of the hydrant?
301.79
· What diameter pipe is used for the building’s sanitary sewer line?
6"
· Where is the gas meter to be located?
South side of building in the center
· What is the spot elevation in the front left-hand corner of the building?
300.00
2. Why do you think red is the color used to depict electricity?
It is red because it is a hot wire and dangerous to touch or make contact with
· What is the diameter of the existing water main?
6"
· What is the diameter of the proposed water service?
8"
· What is the elevation of the top of the hydrant?
301.79
· What diameter pipe is used for the building’s sanitary sewer line?
6"
· Where is the gas meter to be located?
South side of building in the center
· What is the spot elevation in the front left-hand corner of the building?
300.00
2. Why do you think red is the color used to depict electricity?
It is red because it is a hot wire and dangerous to touch or make contact with
Essential Questions 4.4
1. Why did we exaggerate the vertical scale when we did the profile layout of the road?
That way the profile layout is more precise and accurate. Also so you can determine the exact height of the hill.
2. In what ways do engineers use design to control traffic differently on an arterial opposed to a feeder street?
With an arterial road there are alot more cars than a feeder road. A feeder road design would be much smaller and wouldn't have a median divider or multiple lanes. While an arterial road would have both.
3. What are some of the factors you would have to consider if you were asked to design a new parking lot for your local library?
You would need to consider the ADA and it regulations for handicap spots and aisle width. Also you would need to consider the location of the entrance and the distance form the parking lot to the front door.
4. How would the design of ingress or egress change if a building were to be used as a day care center instead of a senior center?
With a day care center a design may have to adjust to quick little children running around but due to ADA guidelines the parking lots, entrances, and exits would both have to be very similar.
That way the profile layout is more precise and accurate. Also so you can determine the exact height of the hill.
2. In what ways do engineers use design to control traffic differently on an arterial opposed to a feeder street?
With an arterial road there are alot more cars than a feeder road. A feeder road design would be much smaller and wouldn't have a median divider or multiple lanes. While an arterial road would have both.
3. What are some of the factors you would have to consider if you were asked to design a new parking lot for your local library?
You would need to consider the ADA and it regulations for handicap spots and aisle width. Also you would need to consider the location of the entrance and the distance form the parking lot to the front door.
4. How would the design of ingress or egress change if a building were to be used as a day care center instead of a senior center?
With a day care center a design may have to adjust to quick little children running around but due to ADA guidelines the parking lots, entrances, and exits would both have to be very similar.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Vocab
Arterial-A major through route; arterial often provide direct service between cities and large towns.
Freeway-expressway: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
Benchmark-a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
Sight Distance-The length of roadway visible to a driver or pedestrian; the distance a person can see along an unobstructed line of sight.
Tangent Line-In geometry, the tangent line (or simply the tangent) to a curve at a given point is the straight line that "just touches" the curve at that point
Curb Cut-A curb cut (U.S.), curb ramp, dropped kerb (UK), or pram ramp, Kerb ramp (Australia) is a ramp leading smoothly down from a sidewalk to a street
Curve Length (L) - the length of a curve between objects or around an obstacle
Cut and Fill-The process of earth grading by excavating part of a higher area and using the excavated material for fill to raise the surface of an adjacent lower area.
Degee of curve (D)- the angle of a curve between objects or around an obstacle.
Point of Intersection (P.I.)- intersection of roads
Driveway-A driveway is a type of private road for local access to one or a small group of structures, and is owned and maintained by an individual or group
Egress- an exit off of a road
Feeder- a smaller road that leads into a larger road
Ingress- a way to enter a road or freeway
Transit Line- a line providing public transit
Freeway-expressway: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
Benchmark-a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
Sight Distance-The length of roadway visible to a driver or pedestrian; the distance a person can see along an unobstructed line of sight.
Tangent Line-In geometry, the tangent line (or simply the tangent) to a curve at a given point is the straight line that "just touches" the curve at that point
Curb Cut-A curb cut (U.S.), curb ramp, dropped kerb (UK), or pram ramp, Kerb ramp (Australia) is a ramp leading smoothly down from a sidewalk to a street
Curve Length (L) - the length of a curve between objects or around an obstacle
Cut and Fill-The process of earth grading by excavating part of a higher area and using the excavated material for fill to raise the surface of an adjacent lower area.
Degee of curve (D)- the angle of a curve between objects or around an obstacle.
Point of Intersection (P.I.)- intersection of roads
Driveway-A driveway is a type of private road for local access to one or a small group of structures, and is owned and maintained by an individual or group
Egress- an exit off of a road
Feeder- a smaller road that leads into a larger road
Ingress- a way to enter a road or freeway
Transit Line- a line providing public transit
Monday, March 29, 2010
Navy questions
1. What are some of the main things you do for your job?
2. What do you enjoy about your job?
3. What kind of work hours do you have?
2. What do you enjoy about your job?
3. What kind of work hours do you have?
Essential questions 3.2
1. As the developer of a piece of property, what are the factors you need to consider for cost effectiveness and success in your development?
The main things you should consider include location, the type of land, the types of permits you will need to start developing.
2. How are the selection of a site and the project being planned for the site inter-related?
You need to select a site that will be suitable for the project being planned. For example you wouldn't want to build a prison next to a school.
3. What criteria or constraints, imposed on your site, can be changed and how would this influence your decision about the development of the property?
Some things like a pond or stream could be drained and filled in to allow for building on that spot.
4. Who are the current and past owners of the property?
Coty, William O/Charity B
NORTHERN WELLS COMM SCHOOLS
5. Are there any buried lines, tanks, etc. you need to worry about for the project?
No there are not any buried lines or tanks we need to worry about for the project.
The main things you should consider include location, the type of land, the types of permits you will need to start developing.
2. How are the selection of a site and the project being planned for the site inter-related?
You need to select a site that will be suitable for the project being planned. For example you wouldn't want to build a prison next to a school.
3. What criteria or constraints, imposed on your site, can be changed and how would this influence your decision about the development of the property?
Some things like a pond or stream could be drained and filled in to allow for building on that spot.
4. Who are the current and past owners of the property?
Coty, William O/Charity B
NORTHERN WELLS COMM SCHOOLS
5. Are there any buried lines, tanks, etc. you need to worry about for the project?
No there are not any buried lines or tanks we need to worry about for the project.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Essential Questions 3.1
1. How do you know when the design you have chosen for a site is the correct one?
Through research of the areas and the needs of that plot. Also the type of land and its dimensions.
2. As a developer for the site, how does knowing about past owners and the uses of the property help you develop the site?
You need to know about past owners to understand what they did to the site and how they used the property. If the past owner used the site to dig for gold you will know that the yard probably has holes in it.
3. In what ways do the view of a site, its terrain, the solar aspects, wind, and sound influence site orientation?
Most owners want their site to be closer to the road so it is more convenient and also up on a hill to prevent flooding. Some houses have solar panels so it would have to be located out in the open. The house would probably be placed in a less windy spot on the property to prevent wind damage. And finally most owners would prefer their house farther away from train tracks because of the noise.
4. How does knowing about current neighbors help you in developing a site?
A owner needs to know who the current neighbors are because if the neighbors are late night partiers then the people viewing the house may want more space in between the houses.
5. What difference does it make if you do or do not abide by the regulations and requirements for developing and building property?
Most regulations and requirements must be followed or the government will take the property. But some are for the benefit of the house and its longevity.
6. What regulatory agencies should you know? Why is it important to work with them in preparing to develop property?
The local building committees and zoning committees should be worked with in order to avoid late issues with the property or the development of the property.
7. Zoning is not a requirement in all localities. How does zoning help or hinder land development?
Zoning is important because it would help your project to be in an area with similar buildings in it. It could hinder the project if it was residential built in an area where an industrial building would be built.
8. The environment is affected when land is developed. How does an environmental impact study help or hinder a developer in preparing to develop property?
The environmental study can help because it would approve the environment was safe and a good place to build. But it could hinder the development if it is destroying a needed habitat.
9. What do wetlands, covenants, and prior ownership have to do with site selection?
Most people viewing sites for selection avoid wetlands and avoid places where prior owners destroyed property. The wetland would provide weak soil and terrain. Prior owners may have done something to the property that won't be noticed until later.
10. How did completing a traffic analysis around the property help in providing information about the property?
When you complete a traffic analysis you can tell how much traffic passes the house and see how noisy and disruptive it would be.
11. As an owner of the property, what issues were of concern to you and may affect the development of the property after you completed the viability analysis?
Some factors that will come into effect during the viability analysis include previous owners and their treatment of the house, the quality of the soil, and the past of the property.
12. What is the relationship of regulations to the viability analysis?
Most the regulations are either going to help a lot or hurt a lot. Either the previous owner completely disregarded the regulations and you will have to compensate for that. Or they will have followed all of the regulations and you will have no problems with the viability analysis.
Through research of the areas and the needs of that plot. Also the type of land and its dimensions.
2. As a developer for the site, how does knowing about past owners and the uses of the property help you develop the site?
You need to know about past owners to understand what they did to the site and how they used the property. If the past owner used the site to dig for gold you will know that the yard probably has holes in it.
3. In what ways do the view of a site, its terrain, the solar aspects, wind, and sound influence site orientation?
Most owners want their site to be closer to the road so it is more convenient and also up on a hill to prevent flooding. Some houses have solar panels so it would have to be located out in the open. The house would probably be placed in a less windy spot on the property to prevent wind damage. And finally most owners would prefer their house farther away from train tracks because of the noise.
4. How does knowing about current neighbors help you in developing a site?
A owner needs to know who the current neighbors are because if the neighbors are late night partiers then the people viewing the house may want more space in between the houses.
5. What difference does it make if you do or do not abide by the regulations and requirements for developing and building property?
Most regulations and requirements must be followed or the government will take the property. But some are for the benefit of the house and its longevity.
6. What regulatory agencies should you know? Why is it important to work with them in preparing to develop property?
The local building committees and zoning committees should be worked with in order to avoid late issues with the property or the development of the property.
7. Zoning is not a requirement in all localities. How does zoning help or hinder land development?
Zoning is important because it would help your project to be in an area with similar buildings in it. It could hinder the project if it was residential built in an area where an industrial building would be built.
8. The environment is affected when land is developed. How does an environmental impact study help or hinder a developer in preparing to develop property?
The environmental study can help because it would approve the environment was safe and a good place to build. But it could hinder the development if it is destroying a needed habitat.
9. What do wetlands, covenants, and prior ownership have to do with site selection?
Most people viewing sites for selection avoid wetlands and avoid places where prior owners destroyed property. The wetland would provide weak soil and terrain. Prior owners may have done something to the property that won't be noticed until later.
10. How did completing a traffic analysis around the property help in providing information about the property?
When you complete a traffic analysis you can tell how much traffic passes the house and see how noisy and disruptive it would be.
11. As an owner of the property, what issues were of concern to you and may affect the development of the property after you completed the viability analysis?
Some factors that will come into effect during the viability analysis include previous owners and their treatment of the house, the quality of the soil, and the past of the property.
12. What is the relationship of regulations to the viability analysis?
Most the regulations are either going to help a lot or hurt a lot. Either the previous owner completely disregarded the regulations and you will have to compensate for that. Or they will have followed all of the regulations and you will have no problems with the viability analysis.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
6.4 Essential questions
1. How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?
When you install a floor, you must know how heavy the loads that are going to be placed in the room are so you can choose a strong enough material to hold up the loads.
2. What are the factors that determine if soil is suitable to support a structure?
Some factors include the strength of the soil, if it is loose or hard soil, and if it will change due to the weather.
3. How does the various load types, soil bearing capacities, and drainage influence the design of a foundation?
When designing a foundation, you must account for what is being placed on the foundation such as a skyscraper or a shed. The soil bearing capacity determines weather your foundation will sink straight into the ground. the drainage will cause problems if not accounted for because it could erode the foundation.
When you install a floor, you must know how heavy the loads that are going to be placed in the room are so you can choose a strong enough material to hold up the loads.
2. What are the factors that determine if soil is suitable to support a structure?
Some factors include the strength of the soil, if it is loose or hard soil, and if it will change due to the weather.
3. How does the various load types, soil bearing capacities, and drainage influence the design of a foundation?
When designing a foundation, you must account for what is being placed on the foundation such as a skyscraper or a shed. The soil bearing capacity determines weather your foundation will sink straight into the ground. the drainage will cause problems if not accounted for because it could erode the foundation.
6.3 Essential questions
1. If a beam bends in one direction, what is the effect on the column?
If a beam bends down then the column would be compressed or stretched based on the side of the bending beam that the column is on.
2. If a column compresses too severely, how does that affect a beam?
If a column compressed to much it would pull down on the beam and possibly cause the beam to break.
3. In the design of a column and beam system, what are the geometric and physical principles that must be considered for safety and sustainability of a structure?
Some geometric aspects to be considered include the strength of the shape and also the appeal of the shape. Some physical principles would be the type of material being used and the length, width, and height of the beams and columns.
4. What information is provided in column schedules? What additional information is needed in designing a column and beam bracing system?
Some information a column schedule needs is the type of column, the number of columns, and possibly the length or height or width of the structure. Some additional information would include the type of beams and their length and count.
If a beam bends down then the column would be compressed or stretched based on the side of the bending beam that the column is on.
2. If a column compresses too severely, how does that affect a beam?
If a column compressed to much it would pull down on the beam and possibly cause the beam to break.
3. In the design of a column and beam system, what are the geometric and physical principles that must be considered for safety and sustainability of a structure?
Some geometric aspects to be considered include the strength of the shape and also the appeal of the shape. Some physical principles would be the type of material being used and the length, width, and height of the beams and columns.
4. What information is provided in column schedules? What additional information is needed in designing a column and beam bracing system?
Some information a column schedule needs is the type of column, the number of columns, and possibly the length or height or width of the structure. Some additional information would include the type of beams and their length and count.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Essential questions 6.2
1. How are trusses able to span large distances?
Trusses are able to span large distances by the use of triangles to distribute the weight evenly to make sure the truss is stable
2. What do I have to understand in order to use mathematics to predict truss strength?
When trying to calculate the strength of a truss you must know how to use trigonometry and also some knowledge of how forces work on different beams and
supports.
3. How are different roof styles and pitches related to different architectural styles?
One architectual style, cubic, has low pitched roofs which requires different trusses/supports than a victorian home.
4. What is the effect of different materials on the strength of a rafter or a truss?
Some materials are stronger and will make your truss more stable, but the stronger materials tend to be heavier and require more support to remain stable
Trusses are able to span large distances by the use of triangles to distribute the weight evenly to make sure the truss is stable
2. What do I have to understand in order to use mathematics to predict truss strength?
When trying to calculate the strength of a truss you must know how to use trigonometry and also some knowledge of how forces work on different beams and
supports.
3. How are different roof styles and pitches related to different architectural styles?
One architectual style, cubic, has low pitched roofs which requires different trusses/supports than a victorian home.
4. What is the effect of different materials on the strength of a rafter or a truss?
Some materials are stronger and will make your truss more stable, but the stronger materials tend to be heavier and require more support to remain stable
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Essential questions 6.1
1. What is structural engineering?
Structural engineering is a form of engineering focused on the design part of a building. More specifically it deals with the strength and stability of the structure.
2. How does the design of a structure impact how loads are dispersed?
When designing the structure the engineer must take into account the placement of beams and columns. The designer must arrange the beams and columns in such a way that the loads are dispersed evenly and transfer the majority of the weight to the ground.
3. In what ways are wind, snow, and dead and live loads similar or different?
Wind, snow, and DL and LL are a similar because they impose a weight issue on the structure. Although wind and snow are both LL they still cause a less controllable weight onto the structure.
4. How does the use of mathematics help in understanding about the forces and loads on a structure?
We use math to help calculate the different forces and loads placed on the building and then build the structure to best handle the loads and forces.
5. How do you determine what loads are applied to a structure?
You must research the area you are building the structure in and plan accordingly for weather. Also you must take into account the use of the structure such as books in a library.
6. Where would you locate a load table to assist your design process?
Some good places to locate a load table would be on the Internet or maybe a book addressing the different weights of common objects used during the construction process.
Structural engineering is a form of engineering focused on the design part of a building. More specifically it deals with the strength and stability of the structure.
2. How does the design of a structure impact how loads are dispersed?
When designing the structure the engineer must take into account the placement of beams and columns. The designer must arrange the beams and columns in such a way that the loads are dispersed evenly and transfer the majority of the weight to the ground.
3. In what ways are wind, snow, and dead and live loads similar or different?
Wind, snow, and DL and LL are a similar because they impose a weight issue on the structure. Although wind and snow are both LL they still cause a less controllable weight onto the structure.
4. How does the use of mathematics help in understanding about the forces and loads on a structure?
We use math to help calculate the different forces and loads placed on the building and then build the structure to best handle the loads and forces.
5. How do you determine what loads are applied to a structure?
You must research the area you are building the structure in and plan accordingly for weather. Also you must take into account the use of the structure such as books in a library.
6. Where would you locate a load table to assist your design process?
Some good places to locate a load table would be on the Internet or maybe a book addressing the different weights of common objects used during the construction process.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Essential Questions 5.2-5.3
1.How are the interior and exterior traffic flow patterns related? As a designer, why should you consider them when preparing a floor plan?
As a designer you need to allow for customers moving in and out of the restaurant and to and from the bathroom. Also you must give space between tables for waiters/waitresses to move and also the customers.
2. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1997 provided clear guidelines for universal accessibility. What accessibility issues are important with a project?
The most important guidelines are about the restrooms and the hallways being wide enough and easily accessible for people with disabilities
3.What factors determine the functionality of a room and its size, shape, and location?
The most important factor is what the room will be used for. When a room is used for a private seating you want to make sure it is closed off and appropriate for the student.
4.In preparing a floor plan, what is the purpose and value of floor plan symbols?
The symbols are needed to show the different aspects of the room not showed with normal design lines or features.
5.What is R-value and how is it determined?
The R-value is the resistance to heat of a certain material.
6. Where would you find air leakage, and how could it be prevented?
Normally you would find air leakage near windows or doors which are not sealed. To prevent this you could use a sealing material of some kind.
7. What is a vapor retarder? How is it used?
A layer of material or a laminate used to appreciably reduce the flow of water vapor into a roof assembly.
8. What is a BTU and how would you calculate the BTUs needed for your building?
A BTU is a British thermal unit. It is calculated by using the formula of Q' = UA(delta)T
As a designer you need to allow for customers moving in and out of the restaurant and to and from the bathroom. Also you must give space between tables for waiters/waitresses to move and also the customers.
2. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1997 provided clear guidelines for universal accessibility. What accessibility issues are important with a project?
The most important guidelines are about the restrooms and the hallways being wide enough and easily accessible for people with disabilities
3.What factors determine the functionality of a room and its size, shape, and location?
The most important factor is what the room will be used for. When a room is used for a private seating you want to make sure it is closed off and appropriate for the student.
4.In preparing a floor plan, what is the purpose and value of floor plan symbols?
The symbols are needed to show the different aspects of the room not showed with normal design lines or features.
5.What is R-value and how is it determined?
The R-value is the resistance to heat of a certain material.
6. Where would you find air leakage, and how could it be prevented?
Normally you would find air leakage near windows or doors which are not sealed. To prevent this you could use a sealing material of some kind.
7. What is a vapor retarder? How is it used?
A layer of material or a laminate used to appreciably reduce the flow of water vapor into a roof assembly.
8. What is a BTU and how would you calculate the BTUs needed for your building?
A BTU is a British thermal unit. It is calculated by using the formula of Q' = UA(delta)T
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
6. What impact will the property have on the surrounding area if it is developed?
it will cause the surrounding nature to be depleted and will disrupt the quiet habitat of the animals
7. How do you know if your design is ready for implementation?
I knew my design was ready because both me and my client agreed it fit all the set restraints and filled all of the needs asked by the client
8. How does the use of software and other tools aid in the development of an idea?
with revit we are able to not only create a more precise floor plan but also fill in for some aspects not included in a rough sketch or bubble diagram
9. What design ideas would you incorporate in your vacation house versus your year-round house?
your vacation house doesn't need as much storage and will only be inhabited for a week or two a year so it won't have anything except what you need for lake activities. You won't need things such as winter coats or gloves if you only go there mid-summer.
10. What is something you learned today that you did not understand or know before?
Today I learned that unless you work with the client throughout the entire process your final results may not reflect exactly what the client was looking for or if they had changed their mind on any aspects of the project.
it will cause the surrounding nature to be depleted and will disrupt the quiet habitat of the animals
7. How do you know if your design is ready for implementation?
I knew my design was ready because both me and my client agreed it fit all the set restraints and filled all of the needs asked by the client
8. How does the use of software and other tools aid in the development of an idea?
with revit we are able to not only create a more precise floor plan but also fill in for some aspects not included in a rough sketch or bubble diagram
9. What design ideas would you incorporate in your vacation house versus your year-round house?
your vacation house doesn't need as much storage and will only be inhabited for a week or two a year so it won't have anything except what you need for lake activities. You won't need things such as winter coats or gloves if you only go there mid-summer.
10. What is something you learned today that you did not understand or know before?
Today I learned that unless you work with the client throughout the entire process your final results may not reflect exactly what the client was looking for or if they had changed their mind on any aspects of the project.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
1. As a designer, in what ways did you try to influence your client?
I tried to convince my client that he didn't need a shower or hot tub in the back yard
2. How did making the sketches when working with your client help the design process?
It allowed for me to see the layout of the house and work with the client on what he wanted the setup to be or how he wanted the different rooms arranged
3. What relationship do the various drawings and renderings have to each other?
They have a few slight differences but the layout of all is mostly the same
4. How did the existing plot plan limit your design?
It didn't let our design go past the extending boundaries of the concrete. Also it kept us from being able to make much larger porches or decks
5. What are some of the things you would do differently? How would you change the process to accomplish them?
One thing i would do differently is i would connect the kitchen and the dinning room directly to allow for more area for the other rooms. I wouldn't change the process, i would just change some of the bubble diagrams and the initial sketches
I tried to convince my client that he didn't need a shower or hot tub in the back yard
2. How did making the sketches when working with your client help the design process?
It allowed for me to see the layout of the house and work with the client on what he wanted the setup to be or how he wanted the different rooms arranged
3. What relationship do the various drawings and renderings have to each other?
They have a few slight differences but the layout of all is mostly the same
4. How did the existing plot plan limit your design?
It didn't let our design go past the extending boundaries of the concrete. Also it kept us from being able to make much larger porches or decks
5. What are some of the things you would do differently? How would you change the process to accomplish them?
One thing i would do differently is i would connect the kitchen and the dinning room directly to allow for more area for the other rooms. I wouldn't change the process, i would just change some of the bubble diagrams and the initial sketches
Monday, January 18, 2010
1. How are lines, color, texture, and proportion used in the design of a structure?
they are used to give the structure both structural value and also a visual value.
2. What architectural styles are typically seen in residential design? Industrial design? Commercial design?
cubic and victorian for residential
cubic for industrial
cubic for commercial
3. What architectural style is most common in your area? What are the common components of that style?
cubic and neoeclectic mainly. componets involve crowning on front door. rarely columns
4. What are the neighborhood and environmental influences that determine the style of a structure in your area?
the climate, weather, plants, lakes or ponds
they are used to give the structure both structural value and also a visual value.
2. What architectural styles are typically seen in residential design? Industrial design? Commercial design?
cubic and victorian for residential
cubic for industrial
cubic for commercial
3. What architectural style is most common in your area? What are the common components of that style?
cubic and neoeclectic mainly. componets involve crowning on front door. rarely columns
4. What are the neighborhood and environmental influences that determine the style of a structure in your area?
the climate, weather, plants, lakes or ponds
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Shed questions
1) One aspect from the design process that i think is important to remember is not try and do the entire project all at once. Pick one aspect of the shed and work on that until it is finished. As they say, work from the base up.
2) If i could change one thing about the shed is I would change some of the windows and the door if more options were available and probably make the door wider to accomodate larger equipment and other accesories
2) If i could change one thing about the shed is I would change some of the windows and the door if more options were available and probably make the door wider to accomodate larger equipment and other accesories
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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