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Understanding Live and Dead Loads in Building Design: Wall Sections and Details

This lesson focuses on the fundamental concepts of live and dead loads in construction. Live loads refer to variable forces acting on a building, such as wind and snow, while dead loads represent the weight of the structure itself and its permanent fixtures. Students will learn to prepare detailed wall sections and components, including fireplace and cabinet details, emphasizing the importance of accuracy. Essential questions explore potential costs from incorrect drawings and how climate influences wall section designs, enhancing students' understanding of structural integrity and design principles.

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Understanding Live and Dead Loads in Building Design: Wall Sections and Details

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  1. Bell ringer February 10, 2014 • Define the following terms: • Live Load: • Loads on a building such as wind, snow, and people. • Dead Load: • The weight of the structure itself and the permanent components fastened to it.

  2. Unit 3- Wall Sections • ACT-ADDII-2. Students will prepare sections and details. • Explain the purpose of sections and details. • Draw a wall section. • Draw a fireplace detail. • Draw a cabinet section.

  3. Unit 3- Wall Sections • Essential Questions • 1. If a wall section is not drawn correctly, what kinds of extra expenses will the homeowner/builder • incur? • 2. How do different climates affect the house design which shows up in a wall section?

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