Lecture 2
Lecture 2
Chapter 2
Building design
Contents..
Definitions
Architectural document
Structural document
Assessment on building
Definitions
CONSTRUCTION – all on-site work done from site preparation, excavation,
foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and
equipment of building/structure.
Installation in place of
components of
abuilding/structure.
Demolition
Sanitary/plumbing
Mechanical
electrical
Plumbing / sanitary
The residential plumbing system is often taken for granted, but
it an important part of the structure.
2. Isometric Drawing
For new electrical installation with more than twenty (20) outlets or capacity
of more than 4 KW, of any voltage, application shall be accompanied by
electrical plans and specifications signed and sealed by a duly licensed
professional Electrical Engineer, containing the following:
1. General Electrical layout with legends
2. Single line diagram
3. Riser Diagram
4. Schedule of loads
5. Design Analysis
6. Estimate Cost
Schedule of loads DB shown below
Riser Diagrams
This diagram is an electrical version of a vertical
section taken through the building.
The main switchboard shown in the figure below
constitutes a combination of service equipment
and feeder switchboard. The service
equipment portion of the board comprises the
metering and the 4 main switches feeding risers,
motor control center (MCC), roof, machine room,
and elevators.
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Electric Terms and Definitions
Common terms: Ground
In plan In 3D
Assignment 2
TASKS
1. Recalls all Signs and symbols used in architectural and engineering
drawings
2. Make a Tabulations of these signs and symbols according to
discipline
a. architectural
b. structural
c. Sanitary/Plumbing
d. Electrical
3. Submit and present work in A4 size bond paper. Follow the
standard presentation.
4. All Works in ink. No pencils.
5. Works can be presented in Mechanical or in Freehand.