WorksheetsArchitectural Plans and Roof Framing
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 38mins
What are the most common plan sheets included in a set of architectural plans?
Floor plans
Foundation plans
Roof plans
All of the above
What is the purpose of the title sheet in architectural plans?
To provide a cover for the plans
To show the front elevation view
To list the architect and owner
All of the above
What does a site development plan show?
Outline and measurements of the proposed building
Position and location of the building
Property line and setbacks
All of the above
What is the definition of a perspective view in architectural drawings?
A view as seen by the eyes
A top view of the site
A visual representation of the roof
A cross-section of the building
What is included in the Windows and Door Schedule?
Specifications of doors and windows
Dimensions and types
Materials and quantity
All of the above
What does the roof plan indicate?
The outline of the roof
Major object lines indicating ridges
Valleys and openings
All of the above
What is the purpose of the structural sheets in architectural plans?
To outline load-carrying members
To specify materials
To provide connection demands
All of the above
What is a scissor truss?
A type of wood truss
A truss with two bottom beams crossing
A vaulted ceiling truss
All of the above
What is the roof pitch?
The measure of how steep or shallow a roof is
The vertical rise over horizontal run
Both A and B
None of the above
What is the first step in drafting a roof framing plan?
Determine the extent of roof overhang
Locate the position of trusses
Finalize the drawing
None of the above
The (a) (Sheet A1) is the cover for a set of architectural plans
Title Sheet(s) are also known as (a) .
_____ is the outline and measurements of the proposed building and its placement on the property.
_____ is the top view of the site or lot where the proposed house will be built.
_____ is the view as seen by the eyes or it shows the appearance of the finished building.
(a) views provide a visual and scaled view of the home’s exterior or interior.
(a) is one showing the outline of the roof and the major object lines indicating ridges, valleys, hips, and openings.
_____ is the complete plan design of house ceiling.
_____ is a complete specification of doors and windows in terms of width, height, types, materials and quantity.
(a) is the view showing the inside part of the building either in cross-section or longitudinal section.
_____ is the entire system of piping, fittings and the appurtenances are known as plumbing system.
The _____ are primarily concerned with the load carrying members of a structure. They outline the size and types of materials to be used, as well as the general demands for connections.
_____ is a technical drawing that shows information about power, lighting, and communication for an engineering or architectural project.
1. Runs from corner of top plates to ridge board on a hip roof.
Truss
Hip rafter
Common rafter
Span
Jack rafter
2. Measurement from outside of wall to outside of opposite wall.
Span
Truss
Overhang
3. A framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure.
Span
Truss
Overhang
4. One half of span (for symmetric roofs).
Span
Truss
Overhang
5. The total vertical distance that the roof projects above the top plate Slope - The rise divided by the run, always given in terms of 12” of run (e.g. 3 on 12 written 3/12) Pitch – The rise over the span.
Span
Truss
Overhang
6. Any rafter which does not run the full length from plate to ridge.
Hip jack
Valley jack
Run
7. The section of the rafter extending past the edge of the wall.
Ridge board
Ridge Beam
Overhang
8. Runs from top plate to ridge board of a gable roof.
Ridge board
Ridge Beam
Overhang
9. Cuts made to sit on the top plate Ridge cut - Cut made to attach to the ridge.
Ridge board
Ridge Beam
Overhang
10. The horizontal distance that the overhang covers Rafter tail cuts - Cuts made to form the overhang.
Ridge board
Ridge Beam
Overhang
11. This part sits below the rafters.
Ridge board
Ridge Beam
Overhang
12. Is a horizontal member of the roof frame. The point at which all the rafters are attached to. Transfers the load of the roof through the rafters to walls below.
Ridge board
Ridge Beam
Overhang
