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Chapter 11: Scenic Construction
Platforms, Flats, and Drops
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Fine Art
Undergraduate 3
10/12/2010

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Three Major Scenic Units
Definition
Flats, Platforms, Drops
Term
Broadway Flat
Definition
Thinner than a Hollywood flat. Cannot stand on own. Store away easier. Lighter.
Term
Hollywood Flat
Definition
Thicker than Broadway Flat. Will stand on own. Doors can be put in them. Heavier. Don't store as easily.
Term
Platforms
Definition
Wagons, ramps, turntables, triscuits.
Term
Wagon
Definition
Ridgid platforms that stand on casters instead of legs.
Term
Ramp
Definition
Platform that is made so that it's top is at an angle.
Term
Turntable
Definition
Pivot on their central axis.
Term
Triscuit
Definition
Stressskin platform. Excellent weight to strength ratio.
Term
Corner Block
Definition
Wood joint that connects corners. Top and bottom rails to stiles. Grain runs across gap to bridge gap.
Term
Toggle
Definition
Center support rail going from stile to stile.
Term
Keystone
Definition
Wood joint that joins toggle to stiles and diagonal Braces to stile to top and bottom rails.
Term
Top rail/bottom rail
Definition
Runs full width of the flat
Term
Diagonal Brace
Definition
Diagonal Brace than runs from top/bottom rails to stiles.
Term
Stiles
Definition
Length, but do not run full length
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Stiles
Definition
Length, but do not run full length
Term
Type A Fire Extinguisher
Definition
Wood, paper, trash
Term
Type B Fire Estinguisher
Definition
Flammable Liquids
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Type C Fire Extinguisher
Definition
Electical
Term
P.A.S.S.
Definition
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
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