Cd 230 Final Homework Assignment

1. Beam- long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

Plate- structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage

Sill- structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

2. Spec is short for "speculation”; its work done "on spec" is done for no guaranteed salary

3. Foundations are structures that transfer loads to the earth; foundations are designed to have an adequate load capacity with limited settlement; the primary design concerns are settlement and bearing capacity. Other design considerations include scour and frost heave

4. Commercial Construction “heavy”- includes the construction of such projects as office buildings, shopping centers, sports complexes, and hotels; require the use of fire-resistive materials such as steel, concrete, and masonry; to build these ‘heavy’ structures requires special construction equipment and workers that are highly trained

Light Construction- restricted to conventional wood stud walls, floor and ceiling joists and rafters; primarily used in houses and small buildings;

5. Estimation is an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth appraisal: a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation). We can easily hire an estimator!

6. A good roof starts with the appropriate design and materials selection. To provide a cost effective long term roofing solution, the architect must look at the building and its contents and function as the beginning of the design process. This will help to determine the type of roof system, and the type of materials and products to be specified. Building codes, occupancy issues (sensitivity to noise, fumes, dust), building use, climate exposure, substrate type (wood, steel, concrete), slope/drainage, roof traffic, durability, construction access, capital budget and service life requirements all play an important...