The Structural Grid System

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Basic Example: Locating Columns Column D-4 on a grid. Vertical grids (A,B,C...A, B, C...) spaced 8m8\text{m}, Horizontal grids (1,2,3...1, 2, 3...) spaced 6m6\text{m}. A-1 is (0,0)(0,0).

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Intermediate Example: Diagonal Distances Calculate the distance between Column B-2 and Column D-4.

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Advanced Example: Grid Offsets A column is labeled C.5-3.2.

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General Notes

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Case Study 1: Conflict Resolution Framing plan shows 4 bolts, General Notes require minimum 6 bolts for all connections.

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Case Study 2: Material Grades A note specifies all reinforcing steel shall be ASTM A615 Grade 60.

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Foundation and Framing Plans

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Basic Example: Footing Sizes Column C-2 supports 2 spans, C-1 supports 1 span. F-4 (under C-2) is 3m×3m3\text{m} \times 3\text{m}, F-1 (under C-1) is 1.5m×1.5m1.5\text{m} \times 1.5\text{m}.

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Intermediate Example: Beam Reactions A W12x26 beam frames into a W24x68 girder.

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Advanced Example: Slab Reinforcement A framing plan shows a mesh symbol over the floor area.

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