structural plan standard
structural plan standard
(OP)
Just curious how other handle pojects with multiple levels and types of construction. Some seem to cut sections thru the building while others group related work.
Using sections cuts some show basement foundations on separate plans from neighboring upper level foundations while others show all foundations on one plan. Using section cuts for framing plans some showing walls above the framing level in detail with walls below hidden while others show walls below the framing level only. For roofs, sections thru the building put lower level roof framing on the same plan as neighboring floor framing while others show all roof framing on one plan.
Is there an official standard? AIA?
I guess every job is different and some just don't fit in the usual box.
Using sections cuts some show basement foundations on separate plans from neighboring upper level foundations while others show all foundations on one plan. Using section cuts for framing plans some showing walls above the framing level in detail with walls below hidden while others show walls below the framing level only. For roofs, sections thru the building put lower level roof framing on the same plan as neighboring floor framing while others show all roof framing on one plan.
Is there an official standard? AIA?
I guess every job is different and some just don't fit in the usual box.






RE: structural plan standard
RE: structural plan standard
As this confuses me structurally, I like to show the floor/roof structure above and the supporting structure (walls and beams) below.
I also like reverse-polish logic.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: structural plan standard
I like reverse-polish too but does that mean most non-engineers prefer the polish logic?
RE: structural plan standard
Sounds like you need to spend some time with a real structural draftsman. I spent years (1963 to 82) as a draftsman before going over to 'the other side'. I learned things they don't teach in college.
Old CA SE
RE: structural plan standard
For a multi-story steel building, then it would be appropriate to present drawings with the typical floor by floor type approach.
RE: structural plan standard