The project should be developed in groups not exceeding five students. This is a group project. Each group must have at least three students. Each group must visit a different site. On November 12, each group will give a short presentation on their field visit.

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Group members and site selection: No later than September 16, 2007, submit at the beginning of the class the names of group members (minimum 3 and maximum 5) and location of construction site to be visited (include a site location map).

Final report and presentation: November 14, 2007 (7:00 – 8:15 p.m.). Final reports will not be returned. Make copies of the sections of the report you wish to keep. Include a CD or floppy with your PowerPoint presentation.

Each group will turn in one report. The content of the report must include the following items:

1. Cover sheet. This sheet should include as a minimum the course name, course number, project name, name of group members, and submission date.
2. Table of contents. Self-explanatory.
3. Introduction. Describe briefly the project, and the site visits (200 – 400 words).
4. Project summary. Describe the structural system and components, the types of loads to be carried and how loads are transferred to the main members. Include the strength/type of masonry and or timber used in the project (1000 to 2000 words, this is about 2 to 4 pages*). Describe the location of the shear walls (or lateral bracing) and its functionality. Provide at least a 2D sketch of the idealized load carrying mechanism and explain your assumptions.
5. Construction procedures. Describe the construction procedures observed in the field visits (1000 to 2000 words).
6. Conclusion. Summarize key observations during the site visits and describe the group’s learning experience.
7. Acknowledgements. Include the names of individuals or companies that assisted you in gathering the information of this report
8. References. List any references used in the preparation of the report.
9. Appendix I: Answer to questions. Answer all the questions listed under Questions.
10. Appendix II: Site location map and site photographs. Include a site location map, and as a minimum photographs showing a general view of construction site, specific views of several structural elements (beams, girders, joists, rafters, purlins, walls, columns, pilasters), and details of connections. Each photograph should have a proper caption.
11. Appendix III: Drawings. Include a typical architectural layout and structural drawings showing components and details. It is not necessary to include a full set of plans.
12. Appendix IV: Miscellaneous. If available, include copies of tests and verification of material properties.

Answer in your report the following questions:

1. What is the strength of the timber and or masonry used in the field?
2. How are connections made in the field?
3. How is the timber structure tied down to the floor?
4. How systems were used to transfer lateral loads?
5. How do you specify the lumber?
6. What is the cost lumber?
7. How is lumber supplied to the construction site? Name of supplier or fabricator.
8. How do you specify the masonry?
9. What is the cost of masonry?
10. How is masonry supplied to the construction site? Name of supplier
11. How are dimensions controlled in the field? Are there any tolerances?
12. In what lengths is lumber delivered to construction sites? What is the maximum delivery length for lumber?
13. What is a diaphragm?
14. What is a shear wall?

You will be graded on the quality of the report, the quality of the presentation, and your writing and oral skills.

*A page is considered to be letter size, 1-inch margins all around, printed on one side, singled-spaced, with characters no larger than 12 point.