CARPENTRY HOUSING WALL FRAMING （木工房屋墙框架）.pdf

CARPENTRY - HOUSING WALL FRAMING This text introduces a variety of subject matter related to Building and Construction, at a trade level. It outlines wall and ceiling framing terminology, framing members, placement of members and methods of bracing in relation to wind loadings. Setting out of wall frames for timber and brick veneer structures is covered, including the structural connections between members. The unit also covers calculation of opening sizes, framing quantities and costs. Note: Only timber framing is dealt with in this unit. A comprehensive ‘Glossary of Terms’ is included at the end of the text, which provides a detailed description of trade terms, technical content and some trade jargon. ©TAFE NSW Construction and Transport Division 1 WALL FRAMING WALL FRAMING INTRODUCTION TO FRAMING A frame may be described as being a structural framework of two or more members joined together to form a fabricated unit, which provides strength for a building and fixing for other materials. The individual members of a frame perform specific functions such as supporting other Timber brace Metal angle brace Top wall plate (Optional) Door head trimmer Lintel Jack or short stud Secondary Jamb studs Door Window studs studs Sill trimmer