COURSE NAME : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & DETAILING PROGRAMME : NETD IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE : CONS 1005
COURSE LECTURER : xxxxxxD

DATE DUE : APRIL 2ND 2018 at MIDNIGHT COURSEMARK ASSIGNMENT (65%)

This assignment combines the knowledge gained from the theory class sessions together with the practical CAD drawings skills. The student must be able to:

1. Identify various building elements.
2. Understand and identify various components within each building element.
3. Draw using AutoCAD various structural elements.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
1. This assignment is divided into five (5) parts. An answer must be provided for ALL

five (5) parts.

For Questions 1 to 4 (40%):

2. The student must:

a. b. c.

d.

3. Extra a.

Use AutoCAD to draw each detail to scale.
Identify each detail, label and annotate accordingly.
Present all details in a comprehensive manner, i.e. placement of details on drawing sheet.
Provide additional notes for details if applicable (e.g. Material specifications etc.)

marks be awarded for:
Showing additional views of the structural element (e.g. sections, elevations, etc.)
Overall presentation of soft copy.

b.
4. Marks will be deducted for drawing/ writing that is NOT done to scale.

For Question 5 (30%):

5. The answer to the question shall be in the form of a Report, with different headings where appropriate.
6. The student should provide sketches and photographs where applicable.
7. Any sketches provided should be to scale.
8. All sketches, photographs, figures, etc. should be labelled.
9. A list of references must be included in your submission.

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SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES For Questions 1 to 4:

1. Answers to these questions must be submitted in soft copy as a single AutoCAD file. Each answer will be set up on its own layout sheet in AutoCAD. Save file as: NAME_ID#.dwg and upload to CANVAS.
For All (5) Questions:

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COURSE NAME : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & DETAILING PROGRAMME : NETD IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE : CONS 1005
COURSE LECTURER : MS. RAUDAH MOHAMMED

DATE DUE : APRIL 2ND 2018 at MIDNIGHT

2. PDF of copies of the answers are also required. Save each PDF file as: NAME_ID#- Question#.pdf, or submit a single PDF file with all five answers saved as: NAME_ID#_Q1to5.pdf.

NOTE

Students are encouraged to liaise with the instructor pertaining to any questions/ queries/ review before final submission.

Students may be called in at random after submission to prove to the instructor that they have indeed produced the coursework assignment on their own.

Students are reminded that plagiarism is not allowed and failure to adhere to this will result in failure of the assignment.

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COURSE NAME : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & DETAILING PROGRAMME : NETD IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE : CONS 1005
COURSE LECTURER : MS. RAUDAH MOHAMMED

DATE DUE : APRIL 2ND 2018 at MIDNIGHT

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETRES

QUESTION 1

A. Draw the structural details (sectional elevations and plan) of a pad footing foundation with the following design criteria:

i. Footing dimensions: 2000 x 2000 x 300
ii. 1 Layer of bottom reinforcement to be #5 dia bars @ 200 centre to centre spacing – both ways. iii. 300 x 300 column to be placed at the centre of the pad reinforced with:

a. 4 – #5 dia bars (Main Reinforcement) and

b. #3 dia bars @ 150 centre to centre spacing (Shear Reinforcement) iv. 34 N/mm2 concrete to be used.

B. Dimension and annotate the detail as required.
C. List the various steps in order of how this detail would be constructed on site.

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QUESTION 2

A. Draw a slab on grade detail with the following criteria: i. Slab to be 200 mm thick. ii. #65 Mesh Wire top and bottom
iii. Place an expansion joint

B. Dimension and annotate the detail as required.
C. List the reasons why the construction joint may be needed.

QUESTION 3

A structural steel beam (W16x50) is to be connected to a structural steel column (W8x58) by means of an end plate bolted connection. The column is connected to a pile cap by means of a baseplate (20mm thick) bolted connection.
A. Draw the beam to column connection detail. Use 8-M20 Bolts – Note: DO NOT DRAW THE ACTUAL BOLTS.

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COURSE NAME : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & DETAILING PROGRAMME : NETD IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE : CONS 1005
COURSE LECTURER : MS. RAUDAH MOHAMMED

DATE DUE : APRIL 2ND 2018 at MIDNIGHT

B. Draw the column base plate connection detail to the pile cap. Show the anchor bolts in this connection detail.

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QUESTION 4

A parcel of land has the co-ordinates: 100.00, 200.00 15340.00, 250.00 30680.00, 15340.00
110.00, 15300.00

The extreme right of the parcel is the road side; the other sides are adjacent properties. The parcel is in a residential (R3) area.
A. Draw the parcel of land and define the building setbacks. Shade the buildable area that would not encroach on the setbacks.

B. Calculate this area and label it on the drawing. Dimensions are not necessary. C. State the local authority that is responsible for approving this buildable area.

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QUESTION 5

COURSE NAME : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & DETAILING PROGRAMME : NETD IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE : CONS 1005
COURSE LECTURER : MS. RAUDAH MOHAMMED

DATE DUE : APRIL 2ND 2018 at MIDNIGHT

question students must:
Define (i) Domestic Construction, (ii) Commercial Construction and (iii) Industrial Construction. Identify (i) a domestic building and (ii) a commercial, or industrial, structure in Trinidad or Tobago.
Discuss, with the aid of sketches, diagrams and photographs, the differences between the two types of structures. Include in your discussion a comparison of the building shell, substructure, drainage and any other elements noted. Suggest reasons why the elements of the superstructure, substructure etc. differ.
Discuss what you would expect the site preparation for each structure to entail given its location, its footprint (i.e. the area it covers), its foundation type, and its intended use.
What local codes and standards would the Designer have had to adhere to before approval was obtained to build? Include what local agency is responsible for granting approvals of structural designs of (i) Domestic Construction and (ii) Industrial Construction. Include a brief description of what the approvals process is like for (i) Domestic Construction and (ii) Commercial and/or Industrial Construction in Trinidad and Tobago.

CONS 1005 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & DETAILING PROGRAMME