Class 3 Agenda

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 / Robert Zagaroli

Class Info

  • Date: Tuesday February 22, 2022
  • Time: 1:00pm – 5:10pm
  • Meeting Info: Voorhees Building Room V-814

To-Do Before Class

  • Read Ching BCI on Egress A.10-A.11. 
    • Scann + formatted Reading Notes+ Sketches
    • When done with all Mod 1 Reading Notes , Save your scans to ONE PDF file; see formatting requirements here
    • Remember to use Zagaroli for the professor name, + use the correct date
  • In addition to your notes/sketches, be ready to discuss:
    • How many means of egress do I have in my home?
    • Where are they and how do I get to them?
      • Sketch a plan of your home showing how you would exit the building in case of an emergency.
      • If you live in an apartment building be sure to show the path to the outside of the building, not just your apt.
      • Keep in mind that every building should have at least 2 means of egress.
  • Due Tuesday February 22, 2022, 10pm You can email me a copy of your Answers to rzagaroli@citytech.cuny.edu 
  • Module I: Case Study order and Geometry Diagram
    • Finish Final Plan Geometry Diagram
    • Due Tuesday February 22, 2022, 10pm torzagaroli@citytech.cuny.edu 
  • Module I: Federal Hall First Floor Plan
    • Draw structural grid based on dimensions provided in Module 1 demo
    • Be sure to use drawing conventions and + scale we reviewed in class
      • Draw only the structural grid — column grid lines
      • Use line type for centerlines
    • Plan with dimensions can be found in the Downloads section below
  • Bring all drawings to class and be ready to review
    • Do not fold your drawings; roll them.

Federal-Hall-Drawings_FIRST-FLOOR-PLANDownload

Topics

  • Reading 2: Means of Egress
  • Architectural Drawings: Floor Plans + Sections

Activities

  • Review Reading 2: BCI-A10-A.11
    • Be prepared to discuss Egress
    • Be prepared to explain the path of Egress in your home (show your sketch)
  • Module I: Case Study Federal Hall – First Floor Plan
    • Bring your structural grid drawing to class for review
    • Floor Plan – Set up demonstration + dimension review
    • Line types review;
    • Drawing doors + windows in plan
  • Module I: Case Study Federal Hall – Section
    • Set up structural grid for Section, using your Plan

To-Do After Class

  • Reading 3: BCI – Stairs 9.03-9.09
    • GROUP 1 will present Reading 2 next class
  • In addition to your notes + sketches, prepare the following and be ready to discuss next class: 
    • Find a stair near you (home, park, etc…), measure it, draw it in plan and section, and confirm whether or not it complies with the building code based on what you’ve learned in the reading.
    • What are the key things to look for when trying to figure out if a stair is code compliant?
  • Module I: Case Study – Complete Floor Plan