SCALE, ANNOTATION, WORKING DRAWING Why and how scale is used for documenting drawing projects. Because construction projects are too large to be drawn on a sheet of papar. It is impossible for us to draw in 1:1 for many buildings, therefore we have to use a scale re reduce the size of drawing. There must be scales under each drawing, people can therefore read different drawings accordingly and accurately. What is the common scale and units to use in the construction documentation 1:20, 1:50. 1:100 are commonly used scales in construction documentation. Millimeters are commonly used.
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E-learning Span is the distance measured between two structural supports.
Spacing is the repeating distance between a series of like or similar elements.
Concrete systems Slabs of various types are used to span between structural supports, including one-way or two-way slabs.
Steel systems Steel framing systems take various forms, with some utilizing heavy gauge structural steel members and others using light gauge steel framing.
Timber systems Timber floor framing systems use a combination of bearers (primary beams) and joists (secondary beams).
Glossary Appendix Joist Joist is one of the horizontal supporting members that run between structures to support ceiling or floor
Bearer
Bearer are timers that are attached to support the joists.
Girder
Girder is a support beam used in construction and horizontal support of a structure which Supports smaller beams
Concrete Durability/life span
Typically durable
cost
Normally cost effective, but depend on labours
sustainability
Non renewable but long lasting
conductivity
Poor conductor of heat and electricity
ductility
Very low
reusability
Quite low, can be reused partially only
flexibility
Very low
Hardness
Very high, can be scratched with metallic object
fragility
Low, can be chipped with hammers
density
Quite high, 2.5 times the density of water