PLTW CEA (Civil Engineering & Architecture)
Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA)
The major focus of the Civil Engineering and ArchitectureTM course is a long-term project that involves the development of a local property site. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture, they apply what they learn to the design and development of this property. The course provides freedom to the teacher and students to develop the property as a simulation or to students to model the real-world experiences that civil engineers and architects experience when developing property.
The CEA course is intended to serve as a specialization course within the Project Lead The Way® sequence. The course is structured to enable all students to have a variety of experiences that will provide an overview of both fields. Students work in teams, exploring hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture.
In addition, students use Rivet, which is a state of the art 3D design software package from AutoDesk, to help them design solutions to solve their major course project. Students learn about documenting their project, solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture.
The course of study includes:
· The Roles of Civil Engineers and Architects
· Project Planning
· Site Planning
· Building Design
· Project Documentation and Presentation
Civil Engineering & Architecture Topical Outline
Unit 1: Overview of Civil Engineering and Architecture (5 days)
Lesson 1.1: Civil Engineering and Architecture Overview
1.1.1 Civil Engineering1.1.2 Architecture1.1.3 Historical implications1.1.4 Introduction to Roles of All Players/Stakeholders1.1.5 Responsibilities and ethics
Unit 2: Introduction to Projects (25 days)
Lesson2.1: Overview of Project Design
2.1.1 Purpose2.1.2 Design Project Scenario (snapshot program requirements and teaming)
Lesson 2.2: Project Documentation
2.2.1 Portfolio Components2.2.2 Sketching2.2.3 Journals2.2.4 Specifications Manual2.2.5 Working Drawings
Unit 3: Project Planning (15 days)
Lesson 3.1: Site Information
3.1.1 Site Selection3.1.1.1 History of Site3.1.1.2 Site Visit3.1.1.3 Identify Neighboring Properties3.1.1.4 Suitability of the site3.1.2 Regulations3.1.2.1 Municipal Regulations3.1.2.2 Archaeological Considerations3.1.2.3 Environmental Limitations3.1.2.4 Covenants, Deed, and Zoning Restrictions3.1.3 Viability Analysis3.1.3.1 Surroundings3.1.3.2 Infrastructure3.1.3.3 Traffic Flow Analysis3.1.3.4 Utilities3.1.3.5 Local considerations/constraints—neighbors, zoning3.1.3.6 Lot Size
Lesson 3.2: Development Options, Selection of Project, and Revisiting Viability Analysis
3.2.1 Development3.2.2 Residential3.2.3 Commercial3.2.4 Industrial3.2.5 Public/Private Assembly Places3.2.6 Plan Unit Development (PUD)
Unit 4: Site Planning (40 days)
Lesson 4.1: Description of Property
4.1.1 Surveying4.1.2 Maps4.1.3 Metes and Bounds System4.1.4 Lot and Block System
Lesson 4.2: Site Plan Requirements
4.2.1 Topography4.2.2 Number of Spaces4.2.3 Types of Spaces4.2.4 Sizes of Spaces4.2.5 Activities in Spaces4.2.6 Amenities4.2.7 Special Needs4.2.8 Support Facilities4.2.9 Detached Buildings
Lesson 4.3: Site Plan Layout
4.3.1 Wetland Identification and Protection4.3.2 Frontage4.3.3 Easements, Utility Right of Ways, Setbacks4.3.4 Utility Availability and Corridors4.3.5 Building Size and Orientation
Lesson 4.4: Public Ingress and Egress
4.4.1 Roadways4.4.2 Pathways4.4.3 Sidewalks4.4.4 Off-Street Parking4.4.5 Signage and Markings4.4.6 Lighting4.4.7 Universal Access
Lesson 4.5: Site Grading
4.5.1 Identification of Sub-Surface Conditions4.5.2 Topographic design4.5.3 Top Soil4.5.4 Storm Water Management4.5.5 Cut and Fill Balances4.5.6 Excavation
Lesson 4.6: Utilities
4.6.1 Water Supply4.6.2 Wastewater4.6.3 Electrical4.6.4 Gas4.6.5 Cable4.6.6 Telephone
Lesson 4.7: Landscaping
4.7.1 Function4.7.2 Green space4.7.3 Xeriscape—self sufficient without need of additional water4.7.4 Irrigation systems
Lesson 4.8: Water Supply and Wastewater Management
4.8.1 Water4.8.2 Wastewater4.8.3 Management methods
Unit 5: Architecture (50 days)
Lesson 5.1: Architectural styles
5.1.1 Structural style5.1.2 Building material, color, proportion, and rhythm
Lesson 5.2: Floor Plans
5.2.1 Arrangement of Spaces5.2.2 Building Envelope5.2.3 Windows5.2.4 Doors5.2.5 Wall Types5.2.6 Floor Types5.2.7 Equipment Layout5.2.8 Universal Accessibility5.2.9 Vertical transport
Lesson 5.3: Energy Systems
5.3.1 Minimum Code Requirements5.3.2 Green Building Options5.3.3 Smart Building Technologies5.3.4 Utility Cost Analysis5.3.5 Emerging Custom Measures
Lesson 5.4: Elevations
5.4.1 Exterior5.4.2 Interior
Lesson 5.5 Sections and Details
5.5.1 Identification5.5.2 Building Section5.5.3 Wall Section5.5.4 Construction Details
Lesson 5.6: Schedules
5.6.1 Door and Window Schedules5.6.2 Finish Schedules
Lesson 5.7: Mechanical, Electrical, and Protection Systems
5.7.1 Plumbing5.7.2 HVAC5.7.3 Electrical systems5.7.4 Power Requirements5.7.5 Electrical Plan5.7.6 Lighting Plan5.7.7 Protection Systems5.7.8 Fire, Smoke, and Gas Detection Systems5.7.9 Fire Suppression Systems5.7.10 Security Systems
Unit 6: Structural Engineering (20 days)
Lesson 6.1: Introduction to Structural Engineering
6.1.1 Structural Engineering6.1.2 Various Loads6.1.3 Wind Loads6.1.4 Snow Loads6.1.5 Dead Loads6.1.6 Live Loads
Lesson 6.2: Roof Systems
6.2.1 Materials6.2.2 Types of trusses6.2.3 Load Calculations for roof members6.2.4 Architectural styles
Lesson 6.3: Columns and Beams
6.3.1 Materials6.3.2 Loading6.3.3 Fire Proofing6.3.4 Connections6.3.5 Column schedules6.3.6 Sizing of members
Lesson 6.4: Foundations
6.4.1 Types6.4.2 Soil Bearing Capacities6.4.3 Drainage6.4.4 Piers6.4.5 Settling
Unit 7: Presentations and Reviews (20 days)
Lesson 7.1: Critiques and Reviews
7.1.1 Self Assessment7.1.2 Peer Review7.1.3 Public Exhibit7.1.4 Interviews7.1.5 Competitions
Lesson 7.2: Final Presentations
7.2.1 Peer7.2.2 School panel7.2.3 Parents7.2.4 School board7.2.5 Other community groups