Class Info

  • Date: Tuesday March 15, 2022
  • Time: 8:30am – 12:40pm
  • Meeting Info: Voorhees Building Room V-305

To-Do Before Class

  • Module I: Case Study Federal Hall – Progress Pin-up Tuesday March 15, 8:30am
  • What is Due for PIN-UP:
    • Completed First Floor Plan
    • Completed Building Section
    • Progress Front Elevation (South Elevation)
      • Elevation should show centerlines of exterior columns + elevation levels with symbols and height
      • draw stairs, porch and columns up to top of column capital
    • See Course Hub for Steps to completing your drawings
  • NOTE: Present as much as you can for the Pin-Up, even if a view is not complete; the more you pin up, the better your grade will be for Module 1
  • NOTE: The Reading is postponed this week, so you have more time to complete your drawings!

Topics

  • Module 1 Wrap-Up
  • Module 2 Intro
  • Materials and Properties: Masonry

Activities

  • Module 1: PIN-UP all Drawings for Case Study Federal Hall
    • Review drawings — see To-Do Before Class
  • Reading 4 — review Masonry sections from last week
  • Module 2 Introduction
  • Module 1 Completion
    • Complete Elevation
    • Revise drawings per Pin-Up Review

To-Do After Class

  • Reading 5 – Wall Systems and Masonry Walls – Chapter 5 BCI
    • See Reading List for pages
    • Submit scanned and formatted Notes + Sketches
  • NOTE: In addition to above, prepare the following for discussion next week:
  • Find a building near you that uses brick as the exterior walls
    • Photograph a part of the facade that includes a part of the wall and includes a full window
    • Label these elements on your photo, using correct terminology:
      • Type of brick bonding
      • Lintel
      • Sill
      • Head
      • Arch (if your building has masonry arches)
    • Submit your Notes and photo with terms to Dropbox