Wood framing plan graphics

[UcfSE]

I haven't done much wood design as far as generating plans, and am interested in how you typically show information on plan sheets.

How are walls shown graphically? Do you pick a hatch? Where do you show connectors, in a schedule on the plans or in details? Do you put framing member sizes right on the plans or in a schedule, such as joist type or header type, and so forth. Do you do something different for a large structure versus a small one?

I'm just looking for some typical ways things are shown. I don't want to be incredibly out of line or oddball or try to re-invent the wheel, so to speak.

 

[rday]

We show walls as just outlines at face of stud in plan. Imagine what the plate would look like in plan. No hatch.

We schedule the connectors.

We used to call out joist size, beams and columns directly on the plans, but have gone to scheduling.

We used to, now we are going to the large building format for plan set up.

The difference in plan appeance between our light frame (wood) and commercial (cmu, concrete and steel) work has become much smaller recently and I am glad.

 

[whyun]

Mine is similar to rday.

Walls are drawn to face of studs. Typical stud size and spacing is called out in a few locations on the plan. Denote all non-typical sizes or spacing separately.

Shear walls are indicated with a thick line designating the plywood/osb sheathing with an ID. Shear wall types/nailing/connectors are scheduled. Hold-downs are scheduled but sizes are specified on the plans.

I show the framing member sizes (joists, beams) on the plans. Typical vertical connector TYPES are identified in a general note (i.e. top flange hanger, face mount hanger, etc). Special connectors are identified in details.

Horizontal strap ties are shown on the plans, vertical straps are scheduled.

Thanks for the refresher, UcfSE. It's been a while since I've done a complete wood project. I'm sure I'm missing a bunch of other items but others may fill in.

 

[msquared48]

I typically show the floor or roof framing, and the bearing /shear walls below. Architects tend to show the walls above and the floor, This can get confusing, but I prefer the former as you are better able to see the support system for the floor structure and trace the load to the foundation. You have to design from the roof down, but build from the foundation up.

Representational graphics - I don't know that there is a set or best standard, it just needs to be clear, understandable, and readable. Architects do have the "Architectural Graphics Standards" book, but I have never seen a similarly accepted standard publication for Structural Engineers.

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

 

[rday]

Mike is the same as us in which walls are shown; the ones below the framing shown.

This can be confusing for some at first.

 

[UcfSE]

Thank you for all the advice everyone.