A Shop Detailers check list to checking workshop drawings. Written by YZ Why is steel shop drawing checking important? The "buck stops" at steel shop drawings. Steel shop drawings cannot be interpreted, as working drawings are. They are specialized, precise, instructions to the fabricator. Checking is therefore very important, as the entire building geometry is … [Read more...] about Shop Drawing Checking Guide for Steel Detailers
Structural Drafting
Concrete Joint Abbreviations and Linetypes on Drawings
By YZFor my concrete plan and elevations what lines and codes should I use for concrete joints? Joints can be shown as follows:Joint typeAbbreviationLinetypeConstruction joint—generalCJConstruction joint—straightCJ(S)Construction joint—dowelledDCJConstruction joint—keyedKCJIsolation jointIJContraction joints—keyedKJContraction joints—dowelledDJContraction joints—sawn or … [Read more...] about Concrete Joint Abbreviations and Linetypes on Drawings
Steel Member Designations: UB, UC, WB, WC and PFC
By YZ Are you looking to find what the UB means in a 310UB40, how about CT in a 155CT79 steel columns? The table below outlines the commonly used designations for steel members in Australia and New Zealand. Section typeMaterial standard Abbreviation Typical example of designationWelded beam AS/NZS 3679.2WB700WB115, … [Read more...] about Steel Member Designations: UB, UC, WB, WC and PFC
Decimal Sheet Numbering for Structural Drawings
Compiled by YZ. January 2005 Sheet Numbering Concept The core concept of this system is to break the drawing sheets into more manageable chunks by isolating building elements into groups. The Divisions Division Description Remarks S1 Structural Coversheets General Notes, Drawing ScheduleS2 Plans All types of plans: slab, … [Read more...] about Decimal Sheet Numbering for Structural Drawings
Concrete Reinforcing Tips for Australian Detailers
From the Code - AS 3600:Section 8.2.12.2Shear reinforcement The maximum transverse spacing across the width of the member shall not exceed the lesser of 600mm and D (depth)Section 8.6.3side face bars For crack control in the side face of beams where the overall depth exceeds 750mm, longitudinal reinforcement, consisting of 12mm bars at 200mm centres, or 16mm bars … [Read more...] about Concrete Reinforcing Tips for Australian Detailers
Common Metric Structural Scales and Applications
Written by YZ - February 2005 Selecting the correct scale is important because it permits easy and clear interpretation of the information shown. With uniform scales, elements appear in proportion. Seasoned plan readers are familiar with standard scales and can visualize items faster. Details can be standardized because of uniform text heights and be used from one project … [Read more...] about Common Metric Structural Scales and Applications