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Advanced Technical Drawing - Architecture

Study Questions for Step 5

1. What is the function of a foundation plan?
2. What information is included on a foundation plan?
3. What determines the size of foundation walls and footings, piers, and pads that are shown on a floor plan?
4. What size are the following drawn:
   Exterior foundation walls ______ to ______ wide by ______ deep
   Exterior footings ______ to ______ wide by ______ to ______ deep
   Concrete piers ______ to ______ square by ______ to ______ deep
   Concrete pads ______ to ______ square by ______ to _______ deep
   Concrete pilings ______ to ______ diameter
   Wooden pilings ______ to ______ diameter
   Reinforcing for interior masonry walls _____ wide by _____ deep
   Concrete floor slabs ______ to ______ thick
5. What is a "pilaster" and how is it used?
6. What dimensions are shown along the foundation walls on a commercial building?
7. What is "welded wire mesh" and how is it specified on a foundation plan?
8. What is a "rebar" and how is it specified on a foundation plan?
9. What is a "grade beam" and how is it specified on a foundation plan?
10. What materials are placed beneath a concrete floor slab?
11. What construction materials influence the placement and spacing of piers and pads?

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