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What role do building codes play in structural design?
What does stiffness refer to in structural engineering?
How is stiffness expressed in structural engineering?
What information can engineers find using building code dimension tables?
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Why do buildings withstand more loads than they are likely to bear?
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What is the purpose of calculating a member's stiffness and strength in structural design?
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What is the purpose of specifications in a building project?
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Why are structural calculations important in the plan check review process?
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What is the purpose of having a design contingency in cost estimates?
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What is the relationship between drawings and specifications in a building project?
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What is a common reason for carrying out a quantity survey during different design phases?
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In what order are specifications typically organized?
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What is one of the building permits required in the Philippines?
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How many complete sets of Detailed Plans are required for a building permit in the Philippines?
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What is the purpose of a building permit according to the text?
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What is one of the documents needed if the property is not registered under the name of the applicant?
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Who typically prepares the final and most accurate estimate of construction cost according to the text?
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Which professional must sign and seal the Bill of Materials and Specification document for a building permit?
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What permit is needed specifically for a billboard according to the text?
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What is the significance of having a building permit?
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How many copies of Current Tax Receipt are required for a building permit in the Philippines?
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Who issues the building permit according to the text?
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What does a building permit indicate according to the text?
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What is the main focus of space planning in technical documentation building system design?
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How does having a building permit save money according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an issue to be addressed before space planning?
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What should be planned adequately to ensure that a space or room is well lit according to the text?
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Why is it important to consider environmental controls in space planning?
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What determines the necessary rooms and areas that should be considered in space planning?
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In space planning, what is one way to avoid issues related to safety and protection?
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Study Notes
Building Design and Construction Process
- The building design and construction process involves three stages: space planning, structural calculations, and specifications.
Space Planning
- Space planning refers to the utilization of space and how it is laid out and planned for efficient use.
- Key considerations in space planning include:
- Budget and time constraints
- Separation of activities into zones
- Intended use of the space
- Number of occupants
- Need for or availability of windows and doors
- Access and use of the space for people with disabilities
- Requirement for furniture, fixtures, and fittings
- Balancing and symmetry of the space
- Security, safety, and privacy
- Environmental controls and welfare facilities
- Views and surroundings
- Need for flexibility or future growth
Calculations
- Structural calculations involve working out the design load and designing the structure accordingly.
- Engineers use building code dimension tables to find the appropriate sizes of structural members.
- They also calculate the stiffness and strength of members.
- Stiffness refers to a member's ability to resist deformation when subjected to a force.
- Stiffness is expressed as a ratio of force to deformation.
Specifications
- Specifications are written descriptions of the construction work required for a project.
- Drawings are a diagrammatic presentation of the construction work.
- Specifications are addressed to the prime contractor and are organized into divisions and sections.
- Sample content of specifications includes:
- General requirements
- Site work
- Concrete
- Masonry
- Metals
- Woods and plastics
- Thermal and moisture protection
- Doors and windows
- Finishes
- Specialties
- Equipment
- Furnishings
- Special construction
- Conveying systems
- Mechanical
- Electrical
Quantity Survey and Cost Estimates
- A quantity survey provides a probable cost of construction at completion of the schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
- A design contingency is usually carried in cost estimates.
- The architect prepares a final and most accurate estimate of construction cost at completion of the construction documents.
Building Permit
- A building permit is an official certificate of permission issued by local authorities to construct, enlarge, or alter a building.
- Importance of having a building permit:
- Ensures safety by reducing potential hazards of unsafe construction
- Ensures that construction projects meet safety requirements
- Protects property values
- Saves money
- Makes reselling easier
- Types of building permits:
- Residential building permit
- Commercial building permit
- Revision building permit
- Demolition building permit
Building Permit Requirements in the Philippines
- Building permit application forms (5 copies) duly signed and sealed by engineers concerned
- Electrical permit forms (3 copies)
- Sanitary permit forms (3 copies)
- Five (5) complete sets of detailed plans
- For construction of two-storey building: Structural design analysis – signed and sealed by Civil Engineer at every page
- For construction of more than two-storey building:
- Boring and plate load test
- Seismic analysis
- Proof of property
- Photocopy of transfer certificate of title (TCT)
- Photocopy of tax declaration of property (Certified True Copy) – 5 copies
- Photocopy of current tax receipt (5 copies)
- If property is not registered under the name of the applicant:
- Submit 5 copies of any of the following:
- Contract of lease
- Contract of sale
- Affidavit of consent of the lot owner
- Deed of absolute sale
- Submit 5 copies of any of the following:
- Permit billboard
- Bill of materials and specification (5 copies) – signed and sealed by an engineer or architect at every page
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Learn about the importance of structural calculations in the plan check review process by the local building department. Explore how specifications and drawings are essential elements in a building project.
