Monday, May 24, 2010
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.
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