Don Beatty
Architectural Drafting Teacher
Lake Norman High School
dbeatty@iss.k12.nc.us
704-799-8555 ext. 1347
Class:
Architecture III
Assign Date:
Assignment:
Foundation Design
Due Date:
and Construction
Test Date:
MiTiReLa:
Unit 4
Requirements:
***Turn in one complete and bound size “B” drawing packet and one bound size “A”
test packet containing three chapter tests, typed and stapled together with cover page.
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Know the terms located in the Architecture III curriculum guide
beginning on page 33
Study and know the following:
o pages 33-39 of the Architecture III curriculum guide
o information contained in this handout
o textbook chapters 25, 26 and 27 (pages 638-717)
o MiTiReLa section 4
Replicate pages 716 with changes to reflect your specific application
o Ignore BWP (Braced Wall Panel) and AWBP (Alternate BWP)
Using the text book Residential Design, Drafting and Detailing (RDDD) please
complete the following:
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Read Section 7 Chapters:
o 25 Foundation Systems
o 26 Floor Systems and Foundation Support
o 27 Foundation Plan Layout
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Complete the “Foundations Systems Test” on page 668
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Complete the “Floor Systems and Foundation Support Test” on page 693
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Complete the “Foundation Plan Layout Test” on page 717
Don Beatty
Architectural Drafting Teacher
Lake Norman High School
dbeatty@iss.k12.nc.us
704-799-8555 ext. 1347
Foundation Project Directions
1. Create a new sheet on the existing file.
2. Develop a complete foundation plan (plan view and elevation views with
stepped footings) for your house and garage. The land that the house sits on
has a change in elevation and must be accounted for in the way of stepped
footings. Therefore, design all footings and foundation walls accordingly.
Include the following:
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Poured Foundation Wall
Details (including pilasters)
Pier Details (Poured footing
with CMU pier)
Door openings
Gravel fill or compacted sand
base for slabs
Ventilation
Termite protection
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Insulation
Re-bar and anchor bolt specifications
Vapor Barrier
Concrete strength
Concrete joints
Slope for drainage (Slabs)
Exterior drainage
Wood type and grade for sill
Crawl Space Access
3. Check the required footing depth for our area to make the design meets the
requirement. Calculate the amount of concrete required, in cubic
yards, for the footings, foundation walls and slabs. Show all work.
***Turn in all completed and bound work on due date. ***
Grading
Four grades will be given as follows.
1
Chapter tests (each test counting 33%)
2
Foundation plan drawing
15 bullet points (see section 2 above) at 5 points each (70 points)
30 points for clarity of design and professionalism of drawing package
3
Four elevation drawings. (Front right side, rear and left side) Use existing
elevations as a starting point. Include trees and landscaping.
4
Concrete calculations.
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