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Week # 1

  1. What did I learn in Mr. Minimi’s class yesterday and how can I apply it now in school and in my future of work and or career?
  2. What is the purpose of Architectural Writing and why is its use so important in Construction, Architecture and Engineering?
  3. What does Safety mean to me as a student?
  4. How does Safety apply to Construction Technology?
  5. How does safety apply to my everyday life?

 

Week # 2

 

  1. What does “N.T.S.” mean, and explain how “N.T.S.” Drawings are important.
  2. Describe the various hand (measurement) tools we have used in class, and explain the hand tool safety we follow.
  3. Explain the use of a “Crows Foot Mark” when measuring and laying out.
  4. What are two ways to evaluate that a rectangle is true and square?
  5. Differentiate Scale drawings oppose to N.T.S. drawings?

 

Week # 3

 

  1. Why are scale drawings used and how are they important?
  2. Justify when and why Scale Drawings and “N.T.S.” Drawings are used and not used.
  3. Explain how to draw a Rectangle using Crows Foot Marks in a scale drawing.
  4. What is the purpose for the grid lines on your Microsoft Office Drawing Tools scale drawing?
  5. Explain the sequential steps when setting up a Microsoft Office Drawing Tool Drawing, a 4”x 4” 1” Scale Drawing?

 

 

Week # 4

 

  1. Writing Prompt, about Student Grade Progress, choose one question of 12.

(1 - 12)

  1. From your own Bridge research, the use of the Bridge, has been used by Man since when? (support your answer with documented evidence)
  2. Compare four types of Bridges in use today, name, define, and differentiate.

(min. 50 words) Arch, Truss, Suspension, Movable, Covered, Cable-Stayed, Cantilever, Girder or Beam.

  1. Name all the lines that are to be penciled in “Dark” on your 2D drawing. The Border Lines, Project Lines, Extension Lines, Dimension Lines, Dimensions, and Arrow Heads.
  2. Name the Drawing Board Tools we are using for our Drawings. Drawing Board, “T” Square and 45 / 90 Degree Triangle.

Week # 5

 

  1. Writing Prompt, about Student Grade Progress, choose one question of 12.

(1 - 12)

  1. Explain the Drawing Paper Set-Up procedures on your Drawing Board.
  2. Name 4 Types of Truss Bridges. (Warren, Pratt, Howe, King post, Queen Post)
  3. Draw a Warren Truss, a Pratt Truss and a Howe Truss Bridge Profile, Place name under each Bridge.
  4. Explain the use of projection lines and why they are important?

Week # 6

 

  1. What are the Two Major Forces of a Truss Bridge?
  2. Give Two Examples of how these Two Forces Work.
  3.  Draw an example of a Through Truss, a Pony Truss and a Deck Truss. (Warren Type Truss) Cabinet Drawing Style, Rough Sketch, N.T.S.
  4. What are the Characteristics of an Orthographic Drawing? (List 5 )
  5. What are the Characteristics of an Isometric Drawing? (List 5 )

 

 

Week # 7

 

  1. What are the first 5 steps to start each drawing, after the drawing paper is taped to the center of the drawing board? Draw or create a Border, Full Heading, Title, Scale, Center lines, Divide Drawing Project in half both ways, drop it down or raise it up.
  2. When comparing, how are Isometric and Orthographic Drawings similar?
  3. When differentiating, how are Isometric and Orthographic Drawings opposite?
  4. The best Drawing to use, to see how a Project will actually look like is the?
  5. The best Drawing to use to build a Project is the?

 

 

Week # 8

 

  1. List the steps and procedures to draw an Isometric and Orthographic drawing, include any short cuts or unique techniques that have evolved or have developed to expedite the completion of these drawings for you.
  2. Explain the sequential steps to a create word document using word drawing tools, setting various grid sizes, placing and manipulating lines, and colors.
  3. Explain the importance of projection lines and planes?
  4. Explain why we use N.T.S, and Scale Drawings for projects before building?
  5. When Drawing with a Drawing Board, “T” Square, 45/90 and/or 30/60/90 Degree Triangle, how many Crows Foot Marks do we use for each line, if any?
  6. Writing Prompt, about Student Grade Progress, choose one question of 12.

(1 - 12)


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