Introduction 7
Unit 10
Foundation Prints
...................171
Footings
.........................................171
Foundation Walls
........................173
Grade Beams
...............................174
Piles and Caissons
....................174
Foundation Elevations
..............178
Slab-on-Grade
.............................179
Slab Reinforcement
...................179
Expansion Joints
........................180
Foundation Waterproofi ng
......180
Activity 10-1: Concrete Foundation
for a Residential Building
Project
......................................185
Activity 10-2: Structural Plans for a
Commercial Building
Project
......................................187
Unit 11
Structural Prints
.......................189
Above-Grade Structural
Construction
.........................189
Concrete Construction and
Types
.......................................189
Reinforced Concrete
.................190
Precast Concrete
.......................194
Prestressed Concrete...............194
Structural Steel
...........................196
Activity 11-1: Structural Drawings
for a Commercial Building
Project
.....................................
202
Unit 12
Residential Framing Prints
...
205
Wood Framing
............................
206
Metal Framing
............................
215
Exterior/Interior Finish
.............
216
Activity 12-1: Framing Plans for
a Residential Building
Project
.....................................
222
Activity 12-2: Framing Details
and Elevation Drawings for
a Residential Building
Project
.....................................
224
Unit 13
Plumbing Prints
.......................
225
Specifi cations
..............................
225
Water Distribution System
.....
225
Sewage Disposal System
......
229
Gas and Fuel Oil Systems
.....
229
Plumbing Codes
........................
229
Activity 13-1: Plumbing Plans for
a Residential Building
Project
.....................................
232
Activity 13-2: Plumbing Plans for
a Commercial Building
Project
.....................................
233
Unit 14
HVAC Prints
................................
235
HVAC Plans
................................
235
Heating Systems
.......................
235
Cooling Systems
.......................
238
Air Filters
......................................
238
Activity 14-1: HVAC Plans for
a Residential Building
Project
.....................................
240
Activity 14-2: HVAC Plans for
a Commercial Building
Project
.....................................
241