CEA Daily Blog

CEA Block A3

Monday 6/10 and Wednesday 6/12

• Students logged into the new Kite Testing platform to practice the new questions types on the the Final Exam.
• Handout: Legal Descriptions
• Portfolio/Keystone final project work
  • The rubric has been modified slightly (3.1.1 Rubric) and a new one has been uploaded to the digital file cabinet.
• Homework:
  • Final Exam review
  • Project portfolio work

Thursday 6/6

• 3.4.3 Soil Investigation continued - all we need to do next class is the crush/strength test.
• Homework and important information:
  • Websoil Survey Activity is Extra Credit
  • Activity 3.3.6 HVAC systems is Extra Credit
  • Read/Notes 4.1.3 Property Descriptions and read Lesson 4 powewrpoints on professional documentation and Gantt charts
  • They Final Portfolio will be assembled next week and is due the day of the final exam.

Tuesday 6/4

• 3.4.3 Soil Classification Investigation - if you did not finish rinsing your soil samples, Mrs. Lucia did for you. They are baking and will be dry for next class.
• 3.4.4 Web Soil Survey activity began
• Homework:
  • 3.4.5 StormWater Management (this is the first review problem on the final review packet). If you need assumptions to do a practice / sample calculation a copy of the review packet is in the digital file cabinet. There is a final exam review folder.

Friday 5/31

• Students completed a Control Level Survey Loop outdoors
• Homework:
  • Finish Activity 3.4.1B - your sketch can be hand drawn, you do not need the formal deliverable to the construction company. Make sure to include your control loop error and calculate the tolerance for you loop. See the directions sheet I gave out last class or the powerpoint presentations on pltw.org.

Wednesday 5/29

• Activity 3.4.1 Land Surveying / Differential leveling
• Homework:
  • Begin the Keystone / renovation project introduction listing the objective, constraints, site development, important building codes, etc.

Wednesday 5/22

• Class discussion: Land surveying and differential leveling
• If you missed class, you need to read the 3.4.1a Powerpoint paying particular attention to reading the rod
• Homework:
  • Electrical systems #4-6 and CQ's = draw the electrical plan for the staff workroom/kitchen for your facility and complete the conclusion questions

Monday 5/20

• Students completed 3.3.4 Energy Codes. We wrapped the activity and implemented the vestibule into REVIT, completed the Q' (heat loss/gain) calculation. If you did not finished this today, you may need to come in after school.
• Homework:
  • 3.3.5 Electrical Systems - this is a great final exam review and a way to implement electrical codes into your renovation. You only need to competed #1 -3 today in the packet.

Thursday 5/16

• Activity 3.3.4 Energy Codes - most students completed through #7
• Homework:
  • Choose one question/part from 3.3.4 Energy Codes that you can complete at home

Tuesday 5/14

• Students used class to finish 3.3.2 Plumbing activity
• Homework:
  • 3.3.4 Energy codes notes packet

Friday 5/10

• Students finished up 3.3.1 Utilities Activity and began 3.3.2 Plumbing
• Homework:
  • Finish 3.3.2 Plumbing

Wednesday 5/8

• If you missed class today, you will need to make up the 3.2 structures exam
• Remaining class time was spent on 3.3.1 utilities research
• Homework:
  • Finish the 3.3.1 Utilities research for next class

Monday 5/6

• Activity 3.3.1 Utilities research - please share the google doc for your group with me
• Homework:
  • Review problem 3.6 Beam Design - a copy is in the file cabinet as well as the solutions
  • 3.2 structures exam next class

Thursday 5/2

• checklist for grading 3.2.6 Beam design and 3.2.9 Spread footing problems was given today
• Some students worked on revit for 20 minutes
• 3.2.10 Keystone spread footing analysis began
  • notes are in the digital file cabinet
• Homework:
  • Review problem for the 3.2 exam
  • A copy of the review list and beam analysis problem along with a beam design practice problem are in the digital file cabinet.
  • Exam is now Wed 5/8

Tuesday 4/20

• 30 minutes REVIT work
• Activity 3.2.9 Sizing a Spread Footing
• Homework:
  • Finish 3.2.9 for homework
  • Exam on 3.2.1 - 3.2.9 is scheduled for Monday

Friday 4/26

• 3.2.6 Beam Design was completed
• Notes from class are in the digital file cabinet for the Girder on line 3
• Homework:
  • 3.2.8 Foundations Activity

Wednesday 4/24

• 3.2.6 beam design activity began - we completed the beam design, selection, and validation (shear and deflection checks) for the interior beams.
• A copy of the work / notebook entry is in the digital file cabinet in the 3.2 Structural design folder
• the link for selecting wide flange beams is https://www.structural-drafting-net-expert.com/steel-sections-i-beam-w-shape.html
• Homework:
  • Complete the Beam design for the Exterior beam for the 3.2.6 Activity hotel problem. Remember the tributary width will be half of the tributary width of the interior beams. Come in with work that can be taped into your engineering notebook.

Monday 4/22

• 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 Beam Analysis activities were completed
• Students brainstormed and researched parking lot configurations/designs for the Keystone/3.1.1 project.
• Homework:
  • Parking lot and ingress/egress driveway sketch - include islands, landscaping and draw to scale (or close to it).

Monday 4/8

• Activity 3.2.3 Beam Analysis was completed and 3.2.4 Beam Analysis shortcuts began - you only need to calculate the beam reaction forces and max moments using the shortcut equations. Just write in the equation that would be used to find deflection.
• Homework:
  • 3.2.6 Beam Design Notes packet

Friday 4/5

• HW check / review
• Activity 3.2.3 Beam Analysis Continued
• Homework:
  • 3.2.3 #5-6 - complete these on a paper that you can then tape into your engineering notebook.

Wednesday 4/3

• HW check 3.2.3 Beam Analysis packet pg 1-5
• Beam Analysis discussion and practice problem from 3.2.3 powerpoint
• A copy of notes from class and my work is in the digital file cabinet in a new 3.2 folder
• Activity 3.2.3 Beam Analysis #1
• Homework:
  • Practice problem on the back of the 3.2.3 notes packet

Monday 4/1

• Activity 3.2.2 loads - completed and the section view in REVIT updated with the new layers for the roof
• Homework:
  • 3.2.3 Beam Analysis Notes packet pages 1-5

Thursday 3/28

• Kimberly Clark engineering came to talk about what they do at the mill, college, and engineering
• Homework:
  • sketch floor 2 plan for the keystone project

Tuesday 3/26

• If you missed class you need to make up the 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 Quiz
• Activity 3.2.2 Loads continued
• Homework:
  • Review 3.1 criteria for the keystone
  • Copy/paste into your introduction sheet
  • NM - create a list of your own criteria
  • research library floor plans
  • 1 sketch of possible floor plan for one floor (I would sketch a bubble diagram and then a sketch showing the locations and traffic flow of the rooms / spaces)

Friday 3/22

• 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 checklist was given out and students complied these activities for project portfolio preparations
• Class discussion: 3.2.2 Load and Load paths
• Homework:
  • Quiz next class 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 - see study guide

Wednesday 3/20

• Activity 3.1.6 - Floor systems was reviewed and discussed.
• Activities 3.1.4 and 3.1.6 were continued - students worked on their REVIT models incorporating features from these activities.
• Homework:
  • 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 Quiz review and review problem for floor systems
  • Quiz is scheduled for Tuesday 3/26
  • Begin preparing final documents from 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 for the Keystone project portfolio - checklist is in the file cabinet and a sample 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 summary/data sheet is shared as well to get you started.

Monday 3/18

• Activity 3.1.4 Commercial Roof systems continued - most students are about done with this activity.
• Homework:
  • 3.1.6 Commercial Floor systems #1 - 2

Wednesday 3/13

• Activity 3.1.3 Commercial Wall systems - REVIT completion
• Activity 3.1.4 Roof systems - green roof research
• Homework:
  • Sketch a plan for the outdoor area of the Green roof for the Keystone library (or NM) project
  • Finish researching green roofs if needed (3.1.4 #1-4 need to be completed)

Monday 3/11 - Substitute

• Activity 3.1.3 Commercial Wall systems - REVIT completion
• Activity 3.1.4 Roof systems - green roof research
• Homework:
  • 2.3.1 Affordable Home Project is Due Wednesday

Thursday 3/7

• 2.3.1 Affordable House Final Design Client meetings
• 3.1.5 Structural Efficiency Testing of towers
• Homework:
  • 3.1.5 Report (on per group) due Monday
  • 2.3.1 Affordable Home Project is Due Wednesday

Tuesday 3/5

• Activity 3.1.5 Structural Efficiency - to be continued next class
• Homework:
  • 3.1.4 Commercial Roof systems notes worksheet

Monday 3/4 - snow day

Thursday 2/28

• Students continued activity 3.1.2 Land use and development Regulation
• Homework
  • Finish activity 3.1.2 Land use and development Regulation

Tuesday 2/26

• Students used some class time to continue REVIT work on the 2.3.1 affordable home projects
• We began discussing Commercial Design and began activity 3.1.2 Land use and development Regulation
• Homework:
  • Activity 3.1.3 Commercial Wall systems

Friday 2/22 - Substitute

• Quiz: 2.3.10 and 2.3.11 Sewer lateral slope calculation and calculating property drainage
• Homework:
  • Continue working on your portfolios, summaries, etc, for the 2.3.1 affordable home project.

Wednesday 2/20

• Students continued working on final documentation for the 2.3.1 affordable housing project. Sheets were created to present schedules, section view, and elevations.
• A list/form was provided to turn in when your final REVIT sheets are ready to be printed.
• Homework:
  • 2.3.10 - 2.3.11 Quiz next class

Thursday 2/14

• Students continued working on final documentation for the 2.3.1 affordable housing project. Sheets were created to present schedules, section view, and elevations.
• Homework:
  • 2.3.10 - 2.3.11 Quiz review worksheet - a copy is in the file cabinet
  • Quiz 2 classes from now on 2/22

Monday 2/11

• Class time was spent working on final documentation for the 2.3.1 affordable housing project - We tagged rooms, doors, and windows and created schedules listing those items.
• Homework:
  • Begin the Summary, results pages, reflection, etc for the project. See the rubric I gave out today for detailed information

Thursday 2/7

• Class time was spent working on final documentation for the 2.3.1 affordable housing project - We tagged rooms, doors, and windows and created schedules listing those items.
• Homework:
  • Resolve comments for the project descriptions
  • Continue working on Portfolio compilation - create a title page, table of contents, put your work in order

Tuesday 2/5

• Finished 2.3.11 Calculating property drainage activity
• Homework:
  • Begin compiling your 2.3.1 Portfolio - begin gathering documents, start a table of contents, create a title page, etc.
  • Continue working on your project descriptions

Friday 2/1- substitute work on REVIT and 2.3.11

Tuesday 1/29 - Begin 3rd Quarter/ 2nd Semester

• Activity - 2.3.11 Calculating Property Drainage - As a class we completed the Practice Problem #1 before students complete the calculation for their affordable housing project.
• Homework:
  • Begin the 2.3.1 Affordable House Project description - see the 2.3.1 project handout or at my.pltw.org for the description criteria. Please share the description on google drive with me so that I can give you feedback/help

Friday 1/18

• Class Discussion: Midterm Review
• Students finished 2.3.10 Waste Water management and worked on REVIT final documents
• Homework:
  • Midterm Review
  • 2.3.11 Stormwater runoff notes worksheet

Wednesday 1/16

• If you missed class you will need to make up the 2.3.6 - 2.3.9 Quiz
• Class time was spent working on 2.1.10 Waste water managment
• Homework:
  • Midterm Review

Monday 1/14

• Classwork: Activities 2.3.9 Residential Plumbing was finished and 2.3.10 Waste Water management began.
• Homework:
  • Quiz review for the 2.3.6 - 2.3.9 Quiz next class - Solutions have been uploaded in the file cabinet.
  • Midterm Review
  • If you did not finish the 2.3.9 activity you need to do so at home or after school.

Thursday 1/10

• Students used classtime to finish 2.3.9 Plumbing Activity - if you are not finished we will wrap it up next class.
• Homework:
  • Read 2.3.10 WasteWaterManagement.ppt found in the 2.3.10 activity on mypltw.org
    • Annotate the Sewer Lateral Pipe Diagram and record the equation on the disarm sheet provided. You are accountable for the information in the power point, but you do not have to take formal notes.
  • Quiz Wednesday on 2.3.6 - 2.3.9 See the review sheet provided (also in the file cabinet) - solutions have been uploaded in the file cabinet.
  • Continue midterm Review

Tuesday 1/8

• Students continued 2.3.9 Plumbing
• Midterm information was provided including review ( a copy is in the file cabinet)
• Homework:
  • Complete the 2.3.9 Residential Plumbing Plan

Friday 1/4

• Class: Activity 2.3.9 Residential Plumbing # 1- 4 - Students began the Plumbing Plans for the affordable homes
• Homework:
  • Complete the 2.3.9 Residential Plumbing Notes Packet

Wednesday 1/2

• Students completed 2.3.8 Water Supply Activity in engineering notebooks
• Homework:
  • Finish the 2.3.8 Practice Problems worksheet (#2-4)

Thursday 12/20

• Work on 2.3.7 Site Development was finished
• 2.3.8 Water supply practice calculation #2 completed
• Homework:
  • 2.3.8 Practice Problems worksheet #1 - if you were absent see me for a copy

Tuesday 12/18

• Students finished 2.3.7 Site Planning Activity
• Homework:
  • 2.3.8 Water Supply HW - A copy is in the file cabinet if you were absent or pick up a copy from the class folder in my room.

Friday 12/14

• Code Shock Article Reading and Questions
• Continue 2.3.7 Site Planning

Wednesday 12/12

• Activity 2.3.7 Site Considerations began - If you missed class there is a new google shared document with Part 1 research answers
• Homework:
  • 2.3.7 Part 2: #1 -4

Monday 12/10

• Students completed 2.3.6 Residential Electrical Systems
• Homework:
  • 2.3.7 Residential Site Planning HW Worksheet

Thursday 12/6

• Students worked on 2.3.5 Residential Electrical plans for their homes
• Homework:
  • Finish the electrical plan

Tuesday 12/4

• Students Finished 2.3.5 Residential Foundations and began 2.3.6 Residential Electrical Systems
• Homework:
  • Take notes on 2.3.6 Residential Electrical Systems - any information you need/ don't know and complete #1 and #2 on the 2.3.6 Activity if you did not finish in class.
  • 2.3.5B Residential Foundation Cost Estimate Take Home Quiz due Thursday 12/6

Friday 11/30

• Class: Activity 2.3.5 Residential Foundations
• Homework:
  • 2.3.5B Foundation Cost Estimate Take Home quiz due Thursday 12/6

Wednesday 11/28

• Students participated in a charrette, discussion the LEED credits.
• REVIT work continued
• Homework:
  • 2.3.5 Residential Foundations HW wkst

Monday 11/26

• Students continued modeling homes on REVIT.
• Homework:
  • Complete the LEED Credit Master Spreadsheet for the 2.3.4 Activity. Describe how the home meets at least one credit in each category. If you are unsure if a credit can be met, check the Yellow/Blue ? box so that we can discuss it in class. It has been shared on Google - please edit it in google sheets.

Monday 11/19

• Students began modeling their affordable home design in REVIT!
• Homework:
  • 2.3.4 Building up to Green #4-6; a spreadsheet has been shared on google with you and your partner. Please share additional files with me for your research if needed.

Friday 11/16 - SNOW DAY

Wednesday 11/14

• Students took 15 minutes to check the square footage compliance to the criteria set by Habitat for Humanity and discuss any design changed with their client.
• Activity 2.3.4 Adding up to Green Continued
• Homework:
  • Fix/create a new to scale sketch of the final floor plan
  • Include doors and windows, check hallways are 42", kitchen and 1 bath has a 60" diameter turn around for universal accessibility, annotate the rooms

Friday 11/9

• Warm-up: Watched videos of energy smart homes and small home designs to discuss design principles, elements, and floor plan ideas for our current project.
• Client meeting to review bubble diagram and quick sketches of the home design
• Activity 2.3.4 Adding up to Green introduction - work started but will be continued next class
• Homework:
  • A to scale sketch of a final floor plan design based off your client meeting/conversation today
  • 2.3.3 conclusion questions

Wednesday 11/7

• Students shared their research for New Residential Construction guidelines, Universal Design, and Elements of good floor plan
• Students began 2.3.3 Designing for the Client
• Homework:
  • 2.3.3 #3 Bubble Diagrams and Quick sketches - 2 possible floor plans to share with your client and 2 quick sketches that match

Friday 11/2

• If you missed class you need to make up the 2.2 Quiz
• Students continued Research on Universal Design, New Construction guidelines - habitat for humanity; Elements of a good floor plan
• Homework:
  • Finish your "cheat sheets/summaries" of your research on Universal Design, New Construction guidelines - habitat for humanity; Elements of a good floor plan

Wednesday 10/31

• Group discussion - 2.3.2 Green building and sustainability discussion
• Research on Universal Design, New Construction guidelines - habitat for humanity; Elements of a good floor plan - students began creating posters/ cheat sheets to share with the class
• Homework:
  • 2.2 Cost and efficiency quiz next class

Monday 10/29

• Students wrapped up 2.2.3 Heat Loss /Gain Activity engineering notebook entries
• Introduction to 2.3.1 Residential Housing Project
• In class research on Green and Sustainable design - be prepared to discuss your work
• Homework:
  • Activity 2.1.3h Residential design Homework

Thursday 10/24

• Students worked on 2.2.3 Heat Loss / Gain Activity
• Homework:
  • Finish your analysis for 2.2.3 Heat Loss/ Gain Activity, you will have time next class to tape in your work into your notebook!

Tuesday 10/23

• If you missed class you will need to make up the 2.1 Quiz
• Students used the remaining time to work on the 2.2.3 Heat Gain/Loss activity
• No Homework

Friday 10/19

• Students read/discussed 2.2.3 Heat loss/gain powerpoint
• Activity 2.2.3 Heat Loss/gain
• Homework:
  • 2.1.1 Quiz next class
  • Finish 2.2.3 Notes

Monday 10/15 and Wed 10/17

• Concrete Pad cost estimate was reviewed, finalized and turned in
• Most students are just about finished with the 2.1.3 Utility shed activity on REVIT
• Homework:
  • 2.2.2 Utility Shed Cost Estimate - spreadsheets have been shared - I advise to show all work/estimates for adding up number of 2 x 4 needed, etc...

Thursday 10/11

• We reviewed work on 2.2.1 Concrete Pad Cost Estimate and reviewed how to determine amount of rebar needed.
• Students continued work on the Ultity Shed REVIT activity
• Homework:
  • Finish 2.2.1 Activity - Concrete pad cost estimate

Tuesday 10/9

• We reviewed the concrete pad cost estimate HW
• Students continued working on 2.1.1 Utility shed REVIT activity
• Homework:
  • 2.2.1 Activity - Concrete pad cost estimate activity

Wednesday 10/3

• Warm-up: Reading on Bearing vs. Nonbearing wall frames and discussed why wall framing is important.
• 2.3.1 Utility Shed Project (REVIT) began
• Homework:
  • 2.2.1 Concrete Pad Cost Estimate Notes packet

Monday 10/1

• If you missed class you need to make up the 1.1 History of CEA and 4.1.2 Team Building Exam
• Homework:
  • Read 2.1.2 Residential Roof systems powerpoint and look through/complete the accompanying notes handout

Thursday 9/27 - Substitute

• Students worked on 2.1.1 Wall Framing systems worksheet and Activity 2.1.1 Wall Framing systems.
  • Finish for homework if you did not in class.

Tuesday 9/25

• Students presented 1.2.2 Design Charrette scenario presentations as a group and then reflected on their work in teams completing 1.2.2 conclusion questions
• Homework:
  • Exam on 1.1 and 4.1.2 - Monday 10/1. A copy of the study list is in the file cabinet.

Friday 9/22 - substitute

• Students completed Activity 1.2.1 This is your career

Tuesday 9/18

• Students finished 1.2.2 Design Charrette presentations and reflected both individually and as a team on team roles (4.1.2 team building)
• Homework:
  • Finish any work from class for 1.2.2 Design Charrette and 4.1.2 Team Building
  • Be sure to practice your presentation and review the rubric!

Friday 9/14

• Design Charrettes (brainstorm meetings) took place for activity 1.2.2 Design Charrette.
• Homework:
  • Finish scenario design plans and begin the presentations - use the 1.2.2 Rubric provided today and the activity handout for requirements/expectations

Wednesday 9/12

• Student's presented their 1.1.3 Architectural Styles presentations
• Stakeholder roles for 1.2.2 Design Charrette were chosen and work began on the Stakeholder Role Worksheet
• Homework:
  • Finish the Stakeholder role worksheet questions

Friday 9/7/18

• After a warm-up reviewing design elements and principles, we discussed the importance of teamwork and team norms.
• Students began group work on 1.2.2 Design Charrette and 4.1.2 Team Building
• Homework:
  • 1.1.3 Architectural styles presentation (powerpoint/google doc) is due Wed 9/13. Be sure to review all criteria and the rubric. An example will be provided in class.

Wednesday 9/5/18

• Students finished and shared their work (posters) on 1.1.2 Design elements and principles.
• Students began working on 1.1.2 Activity packet on Design elements and princples
• Homework:
  • Finish 1.1.2 Packet
  • 1.1.3 Architectural styles presentation (powerpoint/google doc) is due Wed 9/13. Be sure to review all criteria and the rubric. An example will be provided in class.

Friday 8/31/18

• Class discussion - Reviewed and finished discussion 1.1.1 History of Civil Engineering and Architecture
• Activity 1.1.2 Design Elements and Principles Research and Poster Activity - students work in pairs reserached and creating posters defining and comparing 2 design elements and/or principles.
• Homework:
  • 1.1.1 History of CEA summary question on the notes worksheet
  • 1.1.2 Notes packet #1, 10 , 12, 14, 17-19

• Students completed a Control Level Survey Loop outdoors
• Homework:
  • Finish Activity 3.4.1B - your sketch can be hand drawn, you do not need the formal deliverable to the construction company. Make sure to include your control loop error and calculate the tolerance for you loop. See the directions sheet I gave out last class or the powerpoint presentations on pltw.org.
  • Read 3.4.3 Soils Investigation powepoint

• Activity 3.4.1 Land Surveying / Differential leveling
• Homework:
  • Begin the Keystone / renovation project introduction listing the objective, constraints, site development, important building codes, etc.

• Class discussion: Land surveying and differential leveling
• If you missed class, you need to read the 3.4.1a Powerpoint paying particular attention to reading the rod
• Homework:
  • Electrical systems #4-6 and CQ's = draw the electrical plan for the staff workroom/kitchen for your facility and complete the conclusion questions

• Students completed 3.3.4 Energy Codes. We wrapped the activity and implemented the vestibule into REVIT, completed the Q' (heat loss/gain) calculation. If you did not finished this today, you may need to come in after school.
• Homework:
  • 3.3.5 Electrical Systems - this is a great final exam review and a way to implement electrical codes into your renovation. You only need to competed #1 -3 today in the packet.

• Activity 3.3.4 Energy Codes
• Homework:
  • Finish the head gain/loss problem #8 and conclusion questions for 3.3.4 Energy Codes

• Students used class to finish 3.3.2 Plumbing activity
• Activity 3.3.4 Energy codes introduction and start
• Homework:
  • 3.3.4 Energy codes notes packet - there is a copy in the digital file cabinet.

• Students finished up 3.3.1 Utilities Activity and began 3.3.2 Plumbing
• Homework:
  • Finish 3.3.2 Plumbing

• If you missed class today, you will need to make up the 3.2 structures exam
• Remaining class time was spent on 3.3.1 utilities research
• Homework:
  • Finish the 3.3.1 Utilities research for next class

• Activity 3.3.1 Utilities research - please share the google doc for your group with me
• Homework:
  • Review problem 3.6 Beam Design - a copy is in the file cabinet as well as the solutions
  • 3.2 structures exam next class

• checklist for grading 3.2.6 Beam design and 3.2.9 Spread footing problems was given today
• Some students worked on revit for 20 minutes
• 3.2.10 Keystone spread footing analysis began
  • notes are in the digital file cabinet
• Homework:
  • Review problem for the 3.2 exam
  • A copy of the review list and beam analysis problem along with a beam design practice problem are in the digital file cabinet.
  • Exam is now Thurs 5/9

• 3.2.6 Beam Design was completed
• Notes from class are in the digital file cabinet for the Girder on line 3
• Homework:
  • Finish 3.2.6 Beam design if you did not in class
  • 3.2.8 Foundations Activity notes

• Checklists for activities 3.2.2 - 3.2.4 submission were given today.
• 3.2.6 beam design activity began - we completed the beam design, selection, and validation (shear and deflection checks) for the interior beams.
• A copy of the work / notebook entry is in the digital file cabinet in the 3.2 Structural design folder
• the link for selecting wide flange beams is https://www.structural-drafting-net-expert.com/steel-sections-i-beam-w-shape.html
• Homework:
  • Complete the Beam design for the Exterior beam for the 3.2.6 Activity hotel problem. Remember the tributary width will be half of the tributary width of the interior beams. Come in with work that can be taped into your engineering notebook.
  • Parking lot design sketch for the Keystone / New Milford design project

• 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 Beam Analysis activities were completed
• Homework:
  • 3.2.6 Beam Design Notes packet

• Students continued work on Activity 3.2.3 Beam analysis and 3.2.4 Beam analysis short cuts
• Students worked on 3.4.2 Parking lot design research - read and take notes on the powerpoint and then share a google doc with me for the research. You can work with a partner.

• HW check 3.2.3 Beam Analysis packet pg 1-5
• Beam Analysis discussion and practice problem from 3.2.3 powerpoint
• A copy of notes from class and my work is in the digital file cabinet in a new 3.2 folder
• Activity 3.2.3 Beam Analysis #1
• Homework:
  • Practice problem on the back of the 3.2.3 notes packet

• Activity 3.2.2 loads continued - we will finish up next class and then move on to beam analysis.
• Homework:
  • 3.2.3 Beam Analysis Notes packet pages 1-5

• REVIT work on projects
• Homework:
  • sketches for the 2nd floor for your Keystone library projects.

• If you missed class you need to make up the 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 Quiz
• Activity 3.2.2 Loads continued
• Homework:
  • Review 3.1 criteria for the keystone
  • Copy/paste into your introduction sheet
  • NM - create a list of your own criteria
  • research library floor plans
  • 1 sketch of possible floor plan for one floor (I would sketch a bubble diagram and then a sketch showing the locations and traffic flow of the rooms / spaces)

• 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 checklist was given out and students complied these activities for project portfolio preparations
• Class discussion: 3.2.2 Load and Load paths
• Homework:
  • Please take notes on the 3.2.2 loads powerpoint and use the floor plan grid to take notes on tributary width and are
    • Include the formulas for calculating snow loads, even if you are confused - we will go over the calculation together next class.
  • Quiz next class 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 - see study guide

• Activity 3.1.6 - Floor systems was reviewed and discussed.
• Activities 3.1.4 and 3.1.6 were continued - students worked on their REVIT models incorporating features from these activities.
• Homework:
  • 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 Quiz review and review problem for floor systems
  • Quiz is scheduled for Tuesday 3/26
  • Begin preparing final documents from 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 for the Keystone project portfolio - checklist is in the file cabinet AND a sample 3.1.2 - 3.1.6 summary/data sheet is shared as well to get you started.

• Activity 3.1.4 Commercial Roof systems continued - most students are about done with this activity.
• Homework:
  • 3.1.6 Commercial Floor systems #1 - 2

• Activity 3.1.3 Commercial Wall systems - REVIT completion
• Activity 3.1.4 Roof systems - green roof research
• Homework:
  • Sketch a plan for the outdoor area of the Green roof for the Keystone library (or NM) project
  • Finish researching green roofs if needed (3.1.4 #1-4 need to be completed)

• Activity 3.1.3 Commercial Wall systems - REVIT completion
• Activity 3.1.4 Roof systems - green roof research
• Homework:
  • 2.3.1 Affordable Home Project is Due Friday

• 2.3.1 Affordable House Final Design Client meetings
• 3.1.5 Structural Efficiency Testing of towers
• Homework:
  • 3.1.5 Report (on per group) due Tuesday
  • 2.3.1 Affordable Home Project is Due Friday

• Activity 3.1.5 Structural Efficiency - to be continued next class
• Homework:
  • 2.3.1 Affordable House portfolio work

• Students completed 3.1.2 Land use and development Regulation - we will review all codes/answers next class
• Homework:
  • 3.1.4 Commercial Roof systems notes worksheet

• We began discussing Commercial Design and began activity 3.1.2 Land use and development Regulation
• Homework
  • Continue activity 3.1.2 Land use and development Regulation

• Students used some class time to continue REVIT work on the 2.3.1 affordable home projects
• We began discussing Commercial Design
• Homework:
  • Activity 3.1.3 Commercial Wall systems

• Quiz: 2.3.10 and 2.3.11 Sewer lateral slope calculation and calculating property drainage
• Homework:
  • Continue working on your portfolios, summaries, etc, for the 2.3.1 affordable home project.

• Students continued working on final documentation for the 2.3.1 affordable housing project. Sheets were created to present schedules, section view, and elevations.
• Homework:
  • 2.3.10 - 2.3.11 Quiz next class

• Students continued working on final documentation for the 2.3.1 affordable housing project. Sheets were created to present schedules, section view, and elevations.
• Homework:
  • 2.3.10 - 2.3.11 Quiz review worksheet - a copy is in the file cabinet
  • Quiz 2 classes from now on 2/21

• Class time was spent working on final documentation for the 2.3.1 affordable housing project - We tagged rooms, doors, and windows and created schedules listing those items.
• Homework:
  • Begin the Summary, results pages, reflection, etc for the project. See the rubric I gave out today for detailed information

• Finished 2.3.11 Calculating property drainage activity
• Homework:
  • Resolve comments for the project descriptions
  • Continue working on Portfolio compilation

• Activity - 2.3.11 Calculating Property Drainage - As a class we completed the Practice Problem #1 before students complete the calculation for their affordable housing project.
• Homework:
  • Begin compiling your 2.3.1 Portfolio - begin gathering documents, start a table of contents, create a title page, etc.
  • Continue working on your project descriptions

• Class time was spent working on the 2.3.1 Affordable housing project final REVIT documents

• Midterm review and work on 2.3.10 waste water management
• Homework:
  • Midterm Review
  • 2.3.11 Stormwater runoff notes worksheet

• Students finished 2.3.10 Waste Water management and worked on REVIT final documents
• Homework:
  • Midterm Review

• If you missed class you will need to make up the 2.3.6 - 2.3.9 Quiz
• Class time was spent working on 2.1.10 Waste water management
• Homework:
  • Midterm Review

• Classwork: Activities 2.3.9 Residential Plumbing was finished and 2.3.10 Waste Water management began.
• Homework:
  • Quiz review for the 2.3.6 - 2.3.9 Quiz next class - Solutions have been uploaded in the file cabinet.
  • Midterm Review
  • If you did not finish the 2.3.9 activity you need to do so at home or after school.

• Students used class time to finish 2.3.9 Plumbing Activity - if you are not finished we will wrap it up next class.
• Midterm information was provided including review (a copy is in the file cabinet)
• Homework:
  • Read 2.3.10 WasteWaterManagement.ppt found in the 2.3.10 activity on mypltw.org
    • Annotate the Sewer Lateral Pipe Diagram and record the equation on the disarm sheet provided. You are accountable for the information in the power point, but you do not have to take formal notes.
  • Quiz Tuesday on 2.3.6 - 2.3.9 See the review sheet provided (also in the file cabinet)
  • Begin midterm Review

• Class: Activity 2.3.9 Residential Plumbing # 1- 4 - Students began the Plumbing Plans for the affordable homes
• Homework:
  • Complete the 2.3.9 Residential Plumbing Plan

• Students completed 2.3.8 Water Supply Activity in engineering notebooks
• Homework:
  • 2.3.9 Residential Plumbing Notes Packet and Finish the 2.3.8 Activity if needed

• Students worked on 2.3.8 Water Supply Practice Problems
• No Homework

• Work on 2.3.7 Site Development was finished
• 2.3.8 Water supply practice calculation #2 completed
• Homework:
  • 2.3.8 Practice Problems worksheet #1 - if you were absent see me for a copy

• Code Shock Article Reading and Questions
• Continue 2.3.7 Site Planning

• We completed Part 2 and most of Part 2 of the 2.3.7 Site development activity. Some time will be given next class.
• Homework:
  • 2.3.8 Water Supply HW - A copy is in the file cabinet if you were absent or pick up a copy from the class folder in my room.

• Activity 2.3.7 Site Considerations began
• Homework:
  • 2.3.7 Part 2: #1 -4

• Students completed 2.3.6 Residential Electrical Systems
• Homework:
  • 2.3.7 Residential Site Planning HW Worksheet

• Students worked on 2.3.6 Residential Electrical Systems
• Homework:
  • 2.3.5B Residential Foundation Cost Estimate Take Home Quiz due Friday 12/7

• Students Finished 2.3.5 Residential Foundations and began 2.3.6 Residential Electrical Systems
• Homework:
  • Take notes on 2.3.6 Residential Electrical Systems - any information you need/ don't know and complete #1 and #2 on the 2.3.6 Activity
  • 2.3.5B Residential Foundation Cost Estimate Take Home Quiz due Friday 12/7

• Class: Activity 2.3.5 Residential Foundations
• LEED credit Activity 2.3.4 Building up to Green was due today! If you did not finish the questions in the packet, please do so for next. After that, it will be marked late
• Homework:
  • 2.3.5B Residential Foundation Cost Estimate Take Home Quiz due Friday 12/7
  • Finish any missed/make-up work

• Students participated in a charrette, discussion the LEED credits.
• REVIT work continued
• Homework:
  • 2.3.4 LEED CREDIT Conclusion questions

• Students began modeling their affordable home design in REVIT!
• Homework:
  • Complete the LEED Credit Master Spreadsheet for the 2.3.4 Activity. Describe how the home meets at least one credit in each category. If you are unsure if a credit can be met, check the Yellow/Blue ? box so that we can discuss it in class. It has been shared on Google - please edit it in google sheets.

• Students took 15 minutes to check the square footage compliance to the criteria set by Habitat for Humanity and discuss any design changed with their client.
• Activity 2.3.4 Adding up to Green Continued
• Homework:
  • Fix/create a new to scale sketch of the final floor plan
  • Include doors and windows, check hallways are 42", kitchen and 1 bath has a 60" diameter turn around for universal accessibility, annotate the rooms
  • 2.3.4 Building up to Green #4-6; a spreadsheet has been shared on google with you and your partner. Please share additional files with me for your research if needed.

• Warm-up: Watched videos of energy smart homes and small home designs to discuss design principles, elements, and floor plan ideas for our current project.
• Client meeting to review bubble diagram and quick sketches of the home design
• Activity 2.3.4 Adding up to Green introduction - work started but will be continued next class
• Homework:
  • A to scale sketch of a final floor plan design based off your client meeting/conversation today

• Students finished sharing their research for New Residential Construction guidelines, Universal Design, and Elements of good floor plan
• Students began 2.3.3 Designing for the Client and completed client interview and Activity 2.3.4 Adding up to Green - LEED Activity
• Homework:
  • 2.3.3 #3 Bubble Diagrams and Quick sketches - 2 possible floor plans to share with your client and 2 quick sketches that match

• If you missed class you need to make up the 2.2 Quiz
• Students continued Research on Universal Design, New Construction guidelines - habitat for humanity; Elements of a good floor plan and shared their work
• No homework

• Group discussion - 2.3.2 Green building and sustainability discussion
• Research on Universal Design, New Construction guidelines - habitat for humanity; Elements of a good floor plan - students began creating posters/ cheat sheets to share with the class
• Homework:
  • 2.2 Cost and efficiency quiz next class

• Students wrapped up 2.2.3 Heat Loss /Gain Activity engineering notebook entries
• Introduction to 2.3.1 Residential Housing Project
• In class research on Green and Sustainable design - be prepared to discuss your work
• Homework:
  • Activity 2.1.3h Residential design Homework

• Students worked on 2.2.3 Heat Loss / Gain Activity
• Homework:
  • Finish your analysis for 2.2.3 Heat Loss/ Gain Activity, you will have time next class to tape in your work into your notebook!

• 2.2.3 Heat Gain/Loss activity
• No Homework

• If you missed class you will need to make up the 2.1 Quiz
• Students used the remaining time to finish the final sheet for the 2.1.3 Utility shed project
• Homework:
  • 2.2.3 Heat Loss/Gain Notes

• Concrete Pad cost estimate was reviewed, finalized and turned in
• Most students are just about finished with the 2.1.3 Utility shed activity on REVIT
• Homework:
  • 2.2.2 Utility Shed Cost Estimate - spreadsheets have been shared - I advise to show all work/estimates for adding up number of 2 x 4 needed, etc...
  • 2.1.1 Quiz Monday 10/22 - A copy of the study guide is on the shared drive.

• Students continued work on 2.1.3 Utility shed activity using REVIT
• Homework:
  • 2.2.1 Activity - Concrete pad cost estimate activity (it is on myPLTW if you missed class)

• Hw check / review and Activity 2.2.1 Concrete Pad Cost estimate assigned
• Homework:
  • 2.2.1 Activity - Concrete pad cost estimate activity (it is on myPLTW if you missed class)

• Roof type discussion
• Work continued on 2.3.1 Utility Shed Project (REVIT)
• Homework:
  • 2.2.1 Concrete Pad Cost Estimate Notes packet

• Warm-up: Reading on Bearing vs. Nonbearing wall frames and discussed why wall framing is important.
• 2.3.1 Utility Shed Project (REVIT) began
• Homework:
  • Read 2.1.2 Residential Roof systems powerpoint and look through/complete the accompanying notes handout