AC-addi-8
Demonstrate preparing foundation plans.
8.1 Explain the purpose of foundation plans.
8.2 Identify different foundation systems and terminology, including: slab, crawl space, and basement.
8.3 Draw dimensioned foundation plans.
8.4 Demonstrate the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software related to preparing foundation plans.
8.1 Explain the purpose of foundation plans.
8.2 Identify different foundation systems and terminology, including: slab, crawl space, and basement.
8.3 Draw dimensioned foundation plans.
8.4 Demonstrate the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software related to preparing foundation plans.
artifacts
EXPLANATION OF ARTIFACTS
This artifact helps provide evidence that I met this standard because of the fact that I sketched the foundation of the residential house itself. It also can show that I completely understand what a foundation plan is and how to dimension and draw it.
reflection
Course standard 8 is about how to demonstrate preparing foundation plans. Standard 8.1 states to explain the purpose of foundation plans. Foundation plans are very important because the foundation is what supports the weight of a structure and they also prevent or warm air and dampness from coming beneath the structure. Standard 8.2 says to identify different foundation systems and terminology, including: slab, crawl space, and basement. the slab is the concrete slab that the structure rests on. The crawl space is pretty much a basement you can not stand up in. A basement is the lowest level in the house and can be partly or fully below ground level. Standard 8.3 states to draw dimensioned foundation plans. The drawn and dimensioned foundation plan was done on AutoCAD and doesn’t take long at all to draw. Standard 8.4 states to demonstrate the use of Computer- Aided Design (CAD) software related to preparing foundation plans. I met this standard by watching the instructional videos provided for me and also I met it by getting my work done efficiently. This standard has real- world application because when you are an architect the foundation plan is a very important part of the project as a whole. My future learning goal related to this standard is just to broaden my understanding of foundation plans and the key components of them.