Class Info

To-Do Before Class

  • Module 3 Drawing Assignment
    • Begin the structural axon drawing by setting up the grid and laying out the column locations
    • Structural Axon to be drawn at 1/8″ = 1′-0″, Component Sections to be drawn at 1-1/2″ = 1′-0″ scale
    • Due Thursday, 12/17 by 6:00pm
    • Upload progress drawings to Dropbox here, final drawings here
  • Reading #9 Concrete Modules + Spans 4.04-4.07, 4.11-4.13, 5.04-5.05
    • Group C to present (upload presentation to Dropbox here)
    • All students submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Sketches
      • Due Wednesday, 11/25 by 12:00pm
      • Upload to Dropbox here

Topic

Federal Hall Structure

Objectives

  • Continue to develop structural system for Federal Hall

Activities

  • Group C – Reading #9 presentation
    • Reading #9 recap
  • Review materials and calculations
    • Steel
    • Concrete
    • Wood
  • In class activity:
    • Using the rules of thumb from the book, calculate member sizes (girders, beams, and deck) and design with a framing plan for your Federal Hall structural system. Make sure you are using the appropriate materials.
    • Upload to Dropbox here
  • Review framing plans
  • Enjoy the break!

To-Do After Class

  • Module 3 Drawing Assignment
    • Sketch out proposed framing plan
    • Set up component sections sheet and calculations
    • Continue to develop the structural axon – make sure members are appropriately sized and match framing plan
    • Structural Axon to be drawn at 1/8″ = 1′-0″, Component Sections to be drawn at 1-1/2″ = 1′-0″ scale
    • Due Thursday, 12/17 by 6:00pm
    • Upload progress drawings to Dropbox here, final drawings here
  • Reading #10 Wood Modules + Spans 4.26-4.40, 5.47-5.49
    • Group D to present (upload presentation to Dropbox here)
    • All students submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Sketches
      • Due Friday, 12/4 by 12:00pm
      • Upload to Dropbox here