what i like: - explanation of symbols, annotations, elevations - detail-oriented look into sections of the plan, while explaining the materials involved and their dimensions or relations to other materials - well paced speed during explanation - no overusage of mouse movements.. your composure draws my attention keep it up
Great that knowledgeable people share there thoughts, unlike some that seem to keep everything a secret. people learn from others. Thanks for taking the time to make a great video.
Hay man thanks for the video. I am a foreman for a structural welding company. I can read drawings enough to get by but as more and more responsibilities are put on me the more I need to know. Your video is great. Can you make more maybe going more into depth
Thank you! I'm a structural engineering student, and I learned a lot from this video. One observation: it is interesting that they use a W12X50 steel beam (min 31:28) on the upper left section of the building, but a W21X50 steel beam in the central area (min 31:50) of the building, even though they seem to be similar spans. Maybe it is related to the fact that the first one is supporting 11 7/8" deep TJIs with a lower tributary area, while the second one is supporting 13.5" deep Glulams with more tributary area? Even though the beams have the same linear weight, the moment of inertia (resistance of cross section shape to bending) of the WX21X50 is about 2.5 times higher than the moment of inertia for the W12X50, meaning the later would have about 2.5 times more deflection under identical loading conditions. It's interesting to think about why the beams are specified differently.
Great video I'm looking to become an assistant superintendent for structural building knowing plans are a necessity. Your video is amazing thanks for your time and information.
Check out the "CISC - Handbook of Steel Construction". The drawing details include specifications for the standardized steel structural members which can be found in the book.
Good question. It is just convention. Architects show things within the floor space, while structural engineers think of the floor as everything supporting the floor space.
Thanks for your time, really enjoyed it. Will you please go over more complex plans (high rise, bridge, dam and underground etc)?.My approach is the same as well take it all in over a couple of beers then plan it out.
I wish videos like this would / could post a *.pdf of the plans. I understand why they can't, but there aren't a lot of good copys of plans floating around to dig through on learn on.
Interesting that the structural guy has decided to leave all the grid lines and dimensions to Arch. Personally, I think structural dwgs are far more important when it comes to preparing shop drawings. We would never do that in our office for a project of that scale.
00:02 Understanding how a structural engineer reads and interprets structural drawings. 02:32 Understanding structural drawings and materials 07:44 Understanding the reference point and dimensions as a starting point for construction. 10:08 Understanding the building's structural layout and architectural details 15:17 Self-supporting steel frame and various materials used for structural support 17:40 Analyzing structural drawings for building perimeter and footings 21:59 The contractor builds footings, walls, insulates, backfills, and builds from the bottom up according to the structural plan. 24:11 Detailed view of 6-inch diameter extra-strong pipe column and footer construction. 28:12 Understanding the construction materials and structural elements of the mezzanine 30:47 Analyzing structural details and connections
Could you post something about making forms for concrete construction, like I'm in the forms "mold" shop for Stresscon a smaller part of Encom. And I've never done this stuff before I really want to be able to look at the blueprints and just know what I'm looking at, what to do, what's next.. Idk, awesome video though will subscribe, thanks bro.
It is very helpful, you are really professional engineer. I would like one request if you can mentione in details codes used in drawings which will help me to read more easy. I did subscribe your chanal, when ever you will update video I will get notification.
Hi John..it will be possible to get a copy of the structural drawing from you. was it right the schedule of such detail is can be found in contract drawing? How to find the specific requirements that will be transfer to shop drawing..hope you can help thanks..
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what i like:
- explanation of symbols, annotations, elevations
- detail-oriented look into sections of the plan, while explaining the materials involved and their dimensions or relations to other materials
- well paced speed during explanation
- no overusage of mouse movements.. your composure draws my attention
keep it up
This has been more than helpful for me as a fresh civil engineer graduate, much appreciated!
Hi
Mohammed Abukhamis this is drawn by an architecture or by structural engineer??
Please tell us is this for structural engineering?
just don’t be a pompous suit like this guy is hiding behind as someone who teaches to the yuppies beneath him
Thanks for sharing, the world need people like you.
Great that knowledgeable people share there thoughts, unlike some that seem to keep everything a secret. people learn from others. Thanks for taking the time to make a great video.
Flying High this is drawn by an architecture or by structural engineer??
it comes natural to you because you've been doing it so long. Practice makes perfect here.
LOL!!!! I throught the same thing. lol
Thank you for making this video. I'm studying for my Reinforced Concrete plans test and you cleared up many questions I had. thanks.
Thank you for sharing. I’ve been a GC since 2003 mostly small up-fits and am now a commercial building inspector. Great information, thanks again.
Hay man thanks for the video. I am a foreman for a structural welding company. I can read drawings enough to get by but as more and more responsibilities are put on me the more I need to know. Your video is great. Can you make more maybe going more into depth
very concise, very well explained with a dash of calm patience too Much appreciated
Thanks Mr John your overwhelming, skilful teaching is very instructive. please keep it up for complex buildings too!!!!!
Thank you so much for this video. This helped me as a building Surveyor Student.
Thank you! I'm a structural engineering student, and I learned a lot from this video. One observation: it is interesting that they use a W12X50 steel beam (min 31:28) on the upper left section of the building, but a W21X50 steel beam in the central area (min 31:50) of the building, even though they seem to be similar spans. Maybe it is related to the fact that the first one is supporting 11 7/8" deep TJIs with a lower tributary area, while the second one is supporting 13.5" deep Glulams with more tributary area? Even though the beams have the same linear weight, the moment of inertia (resistance of cross section shape to bending) of the WX21X50 is about 2.5 times higher than the moment of inertia for the W12X50, meaning the later would have about 2.5 times more deflection under identical loading conditions. It's interesting to think about why the beams are specified differently.
Thanks mate I am a assistant quantity surveyor AKA bean counter and this was very informative keep up the good work!!
Thank you very much for this educational video, looking forward to see more. Thank you.
Thank you for this explanations. This is tremendously helpful
This video is super nice. Thanks for going through the details. Much helpful!
Wow, this beautiful. Thanks so much. I will love see more contents from you....
Thank you so much for sharing. I am very new at reading structural drawings. I feel like I just took a big step forward. Thanks again.
As a New Inspector for Rebar etc... this is needed.
you were incredible, I am a new comer in AUS and this English description help me too much.
Great video I'm looking to become an assistant superintendent for structural building knowing plans are a necessity. Your video is amazing thanks for your time and information.
Thank you for awesome video. It helped me a lot. Appreciate it.
Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to give a very detailed walk through of todays plans.
thank you for taking the time to simplify the plans...I am just a union mason..but I love referring to the drawings for myself...thanks
world need people like you
Thank you so much for the explanations. It was so helpful for me as a new in Architecture.
Excellent little run through, very well done and very clear.
Thank you sir
Your explanation about foundation plans, dashed lines, was very usefull
I'm very appreciate with this video.
Thanks a lot sir
one of the best videos out there thank you so much
Amazing video!!!!
Excellent video, thank you.
thank you for this video, I've learned a lot!
I'm from canada, idk if it will be different but can you do a video on structural steel? like more in depth with columns and beams?
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Check out the "CISC - Handbook of Steel Construction". The drawing details include specifications for the standardized steel structural members which can be found in the book.
Great job, much appreciated, Thanks.
great work SE kindly share more such videos with us thnk u :) stay blessed
Why do architects and engineers show headers and beams on a different floor than they are actually on?
Very useful and well done. *liked*
Good question. It is just convention. Architects show things within the floor space, while structural engineers think of the floor as everything supporting the floor space.
Thanks for your time, really enjoyed it. Will you please go over more complex plans (high rise, bridge, dam and underground etc)?.My approach is the same as well take it all in over a couple of beers then plan it out.
Can you please make more detail videos on str plan and section plan just like this......it's very helpful for me
Thank you for your insight.
Very helpful. Thank you.
Nice! can you give us this PDF file? Thanks!
good video, i like the way of your teaching, carry on, sir.
I wish videos like this would / could post a *.pdf of the plans. I understand why they can't, but there aren't a lot of good copys of plans floating around to dig through on learn on.
Usually the dimensions are shown on the architectural dwg.
question, why is the roof sloping towards the center , instead of outside?
It is a good lecture.
Pls share more videos about construction. Better than go to class because you do a better job.
Xia Shi sorry I spend too much money on class I'm not skipping
Interesting that the structural guy has decided to leave all the grid lines and dimensions to Arch. Personally, I think structural dwgs are far more important when it comes to preparing shop drawings. We would never do that in our office for a project of that scale.
00:02 Understanding how a structural engineer reads and interprets structural drawings.
02:32 Understanding structural drawings and materials
07:44 Understanding the reference point and dimensions as a starting point for construction.
10:08 Understanding the building's structural layout and architectural details
15:17 Self-supporting steel frame and various materials used for structural support
17:40 Analyzing structural drawings for building perimeter and footings
21:59 The contractor builds footings, walls, insulates, backfills, and builds from the bottom up according to the structural plan.
24:11 Detailed view of 6-inch diameter extra-strong pipe column and footer construction.
28:12 Understanding the construction materials and structural elements of the mezzanine
30:47 Analyzing structural details and connections
that was really good. Thank you
Very impressive, thank you sir!
Hi John thanks very much for sharing your knowledge. Please send or add a link of the program you are using to zoom part of the plans. thanks again
On your keyboard Hold "Ctrl" Followed by "+" to zoom in "-" To zoom out.
Thank you John for the informative video. Is there any way I can obtain a set of the pdfs?
Thank you for posting. I am a ME and looking to brush my skills.
Usually the RES-check is on the details right ?
Hello master thank you for your video please can you leave the link to access the Pdf drawing.
Thank you!
Thank you.
Could you post something about making forms for concrete construction, like I'm in the forms "mold" shop for Stresscon a smaller part of Encom. And I've never done this stuff before I really want to be able to look at the blueprints and just know what I'm looking at, what to do, what's next.. Idk, awesome video though will subscribe, thanks bro.
Thanks have a wonderful day
Hey! Thank you ! Awesome video
i cant see the letters their too small.
Hello sir , please make videos on
Reading structural drawings 2 , 3 and more pls
It is very helpful, you are really professional engineer. I would like one request if you can mentione in details codes used in drawings which will help me to read more easy. I did subscribe your chanal, when ever you will update video I will get notification.
Thank, its so educating.
Great video! thanks!
beauty
Great Job!! Thank You!!
I'm a fresh CE graduate and have bo idea how to read complex structural plans so i'm here
Very good info
Thank you for this video
How often do you see structural drawings done by hand vs CAD? And which are better
Thank you very very much
What software produce these types of structural drawings?
Can you post list of things you will need from Structural Engineer? Such as
Foundation plan
Foundation details
Site demo & site Plan
I guess it depends on who 'you' are - a Builder, an Architect, an Owner. Each of these parties 'need' different things.
Nice video could you add a video about complete in detail estimating of one of foundation plan.
Hi John..it will be possible to get a copy of the structural drawing from you. was it right the schedule of such detail is can be found in contract drawing? How to find the specific requirements that will be transfer to shop drawing..hope you can help thanks..
i really appreciate , pls continue doing. it could be better if you provided exercise file.
What font is used in the drawings? And also the lines are more some kind of darkblue instead of pitch black, I like that.
Grtz from Belgium
The notes drawing uses Century Gothic.
Thank you bro.
Thank you for useful video. Is it possible to share the cad or pdf of these details?! Some link for download? I will be really thankful
thanks, very helpful
very helpful! thanks
Thank you so much!
The concrete footing has no rebar in it
Thanks for sharing .
thanks for the video! :)
good stuff for me. Thanks
THE 31:05 BEATIFUL PLAN AMAIZING
Thank you, Sir
it WOULD be difficult to relate to a beginner when you have to bridge a mental gap as someone that’s so ‘advanced’ in the subject
I want to label plans and symbology and read building codes please sending
Nice video thanks
thanks a bunch
Very helpful video#infzone
Detail 1 on S3.00 called out 14" stemwall but it was drawn at 13" lol
Is there any Requirement for rebar detailer ?
Can we get pdf of what you teach us
Can u give me the soft copy
thank you