1. Chapter 13Sill and Floor Construction AT – 202 – Architectural Drafting January 26, 2011 Dan Trent 1
2. Explain the difference between platform and balloon framing Plan the appropriate for support using joists or trusses for a structure Determine proper joist sizes using a typical span data chart Describe the components of the for system Explain the principles of post-and beam construction Select the appropriate engineered wood products for specific applications in residential construction OBJECTIVES 2
18. 3. The actual dimensions of a 2” X 6” framing member are ___________ 8. Name 3 softwoods that are commonly used for joists. 10. Traditional kiln-dried lumber has a ____ percent moisture content. 18. List the 3 elements of post and beam construction. 25. What are 3 common uses for parallel strand lumber. SELECTED QUESTIONS 18
Here are the objectives for Chapter 13. There are 6 of them. I would not dare read them to you. That would be insulting to your intelligence.
Likewise, there are lots of Key Terms in Chapter 13. Twenty four in all. There were so many that I had to spread them out over 3 PowerPoint slides.
See? I told you there were a lot of Key Terms. Some of them have acronyms.
Okay, here is the last page of Key Terms. By the end of my presentation you should know all of them. Actually, if you have read the chapter like you were asked, you’d already know almost all of these terms.
On page 273 we find a description of platform framing. Who can tell me why it is called platform framing? Here’s a big hint: READ THE FIRST SENTENCE UNDER THE WORDS “PLATFORM FRAMING” on page 273. Good job!!!
