Framing Structures

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Building

is the overall arrangement, function, purpose, use, or appearance of a building.

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1. A(n)

   is a stress or weight that is supported by a structure or member. 

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Match the following

• The stress caused by or the weight of everything placed on, in, or temporarily attached to a structure

• The weights of any materials or components used to build a structure

• The weight or stress caused by a meteorological event or condition of the surrounding area

live load

dead load

environmental load

• live load

• dead load

• environmental load

Categorize

Options (10)

snow

boards

earthquake

furniture

people

pets

rain

shingles

siding

wind

Organize these options into the right categories

Dead Load

Live Load

Environmental Load

Multiple Choice

The weight of people and animals need not be considered in building design because the weight is mobile.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Identify three factors that are used to determine the selection of building materials for a construction project.

Match

Match the following

pole frame construction

stud wall construction

arc construction

rigid construction

• pole frame construction

• stud wall construction

• arc construction

• rigid construction

Open Ended

A structure is considered framed when all the structural members have been installed. List the components that would be considered structural members of a building.

Match

Match the following

• • Creates large, open space

  • Support posts on outside walls

  • Large machinery storage

  • Livestock facilities

• • All main structural components are assembled before the subfloor is installed

  • Uses stud walls

  • Walls installed directly to the floor joists

• • Each level is built as a separate unit

  • Each level is completed before continuing with additional levels

  • Creates a solid platform for workers

• • Long studs are two stories tall

  • Braced as construction progresses

  • Ledger boards create a support for floor joists

  • Quick construction

  • Sheathing braces building

• • Creates large, open areas with exposed beams

  • Highlights large doors, windows, or vaulted ceilings

  • Shows off framing design

  • Larger studs must be used

Post frame and truss framing

• Modern braced framing

Western or platform framing

Balloon framing

Plank and beam framing

• Post frame and truss framing

• • Modern braced framing

• Western or platform framing

• Balloon framing

• Plank and beam framing

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1. The initial mounting location of a floor frame to which vertical members, such as wall studs, are attached is called a(n)

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Sloped boards that provide support and structure for stairs are called

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Open Ended

Identify the two main purposes of subflooring in a floor system.

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Identify the headers

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Identify the sole plate

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Identify the regular studs

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Identify the cripple studs

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Identify the trimmer stud

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Identify the rough sill

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Identify the double top plate

Labeling

Identify the types of roofs.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Hip roof

Shed roof

Dutch hip roof

Continuous low slope gable

Gable roof

Flat roof

Mansard roof

Gambrel roof

Draw

Choose one of the truss designs from the last two slides and draw it. Make sure to put the name of it as well.