MCCCD Program Description

Architectural CAD VI: Construction Details

Course: ARC246

First Term: 2015 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Typical southwestern construction systems and details. Creation of personal standard detail files for wood frame, concrete masonry, and other specialized construction systems.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe architectural detailing formats and systems, to include relationships to other working drawings, building materials, and Code requirements. (I) 2. Identify the components of selected foundation, wall, floor, and roof frame details for one and two story wood frame and concrete masonry construction. (II) 3. Identify the components of selected precast concrete framing details. (III) 4. Identify the components of selected concrete slab details. (IV) 5. Identify the components of selected steel framing details. (V) 6. Create a personal reference file of standard details. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Architectural Detailing A. Formats and systems B. Relationships to other Working Drawings C. Consultants and Their Roles D. Building Materials and Code Requirements II. Wood Frame Details A. Construction Materials B. Foundation Details 1. Types 2. Soils testing 3. Bearing values C. Roof Framing Details 1. Conventional flat 2. Conventional pitched 3. Prefabricated trusses D. Floor Framing Details E. Posts, Beams, Headers F. Sheathing and Finishes G. Wall Assemblies 1. Components 2. Sound 3. Fire 4. Insulation H. Stairs I. Miscellaneous Wood Details III. Concrete Masonry Details A. Construction Materials B. Foundation Details C. Roof Framing Details 1. Conventional wood frame 2. Prefabricated wood trusses 3. Precast concrete Tees and decking 4. Bar joists, steel deck, and lightweight concrete D. Floor Framing Details E. Columns, Beams, and Lintels F. Finishes G. Wall Assemblies 1. Components 2. Sound 3. Fire 4. Insulation H. Retaining and Screen Walls I. Miscellaneous Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) Details IV. Concrete Slab Details A. Construction Materials B. Foundation Details C. Stairs D. Slabs on Grade 1. Joints 2. Step-downs 3. Thickened edges 4. Depressed stems 5. Slopes E. Finishes F. Miscellaneous Concrete Details V. Steel Frame Details A. Construction Materials B. Column Sections and Foundation Details C. Bar Joists and Metal Decking D. Fireproofing E. Floor and Roof Framing F. Stairs VI. Personal Reference File A. Organization B. Standard Details

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 26, 2015

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