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What is the purpose of a section cutting line in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of a section cutting line in a construction drawing?
What is the order of pages in a typical construction drawing set?
What is the order of pages in a typical construction drawing set?
What is the purpose of a hidden line in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of a hidden line in a construction drawing?
What is IDP an abbreviation for in the context of building design?
What is IDP an abbreviation for in the context of building design?
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What is the purpose of a dimension line in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of a dimension line in a construction drawing?
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What is the purpose of a border line in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of a border line in a construction drawing?
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What is the purpose of an off-page reference in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of an off-page reference in a construction drawing?
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What is the purpose of a cloud in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of a cloud in a construction drawing?
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What does the title block on a construction drawing typically include?
What does the title block on a construction drawing typically include?
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What is the primary purpose of a site location plan?
What is the primary purpose of a site location plan?
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What type of drawing is used to depict the vertical view of a building?
What type of drawing is used to depict the vertical view of a building?
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What is the purpose of a material board in construction drawings?
What is the purpose of a material board in construction drawings?
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What type of drawing is used to identify potential access issues?
What type of drawing is used to identify potential access issues?
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What does a floor plan typically show?
What does a floor plan typically show?
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What is included in a specification on a construction drawing?
What is included in a specification on a construction drawing?
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What is the purpose of a building section in construction drawings?
What is the purpose of a building section in construction drawings?
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What is the purpose of a property line in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of a property line in a construction drawing?
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What type of line is used to represent a feature that is blocked from view by another object?
What type of line is used to represent a feature that is blocked from view by another object?
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What is the purpose of an icon in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of an icon in a construction drawing?
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What is the primary purpose of the architectural page in a construction drawing set?
What is the primary purpose of the architectural page in a construction drawing set?
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What is the purpose of a page reference in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of a page reference in a construction drawing?
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What is the first page in a typical construction drawing set?
What is the first page in a typical construction drawing set?
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What is the purpose of a center line in a construction drawing?
What is the purpose of a center line in a construction drawing?
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What is represented by a dashed line in a construction drawing?
What is represented by a dashed line in a construction drawing?
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What is typically included on the civil page of a construction drawing set?
What is typically included on the civil page of a construction drawing set?
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What is the primary purpose of the architectural page in a construction drawing set?
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What type of lines are used to define the edge of a drawing?
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Study Notes
Construction Drawings
- Standard information on drawings includes specifications, schedules, scale, and title block.
Specifications
- Descriptions of products, materials, standards, equipment, and finishes.
- Includes notes, material attributes, and product lists.
Schedules
- Check doors and door hardware, door width, and product lists.
- Include furniture, room finishes, and other relevant information.
Scale
- Verify the scale to ensure accurate representation of sizes.
Title Block
- Ensure correct project version, revision number, project name, address, location, date, and drawing title.
- Includes scale, name, and address of the architect.
Plan
- Overhead view of a building or planned building, showing layout, windows, doors, walls, stairs, and other features.
Types of Plans
- Site location plan: shows location of entry, transit, parking, walkways, grade and elevation changes, and property features.
- Floor plan: internal circulation, access to main facilities and rooms.
- Landscape plan: crime prevention through environmental design plan (CPED).
Elevation
- Vertical view of a building, showing positioning of various features in the landscape.
Types of Elevations
- Interior elevation: height and positioning of doorways, windows, and accessories (millwork, interior walls).
- Exterior elevation: doors, entrances, features attached to walls, and floor elevations.
Section
- A vertical view of one specific section of a building, showing doors, walls, and heights.
Schematic Drawings
- Preliminary drawings used to identify potential access issues and develop design criteria for clients.
- Not as detailed as construction drawings.
Building Section
- Contains construction level of detail, similar to interior elevation, showing heights of walls, windows, and doors.
- Shows a cut through of multiple floors.
Material Board
- Includes black and white photos of tiles, furniture, etc.
- Used to view tile patterns, identify contrasts, and view types of furniture and chairs.
Lines in Construction Drawings
- 11 basic lines used in construction drawings.
Types of Lines
- On-page reference: used to ID a specific item on a drawing on the same page.
- Off-page reference: used to ID a detail of an item on a different page.
- Border lines: define the edge of the drawings.
- Property lines: edges of the property lots.
- Hidden line: used to represent edges or surfaces blocked from view by another feature.
- Visible object lines: solid continuous lines, used to represent objects.
- Center lines: used to represent the center of an architectural feature.
- Dimension lines: used to show actual size of an object, important for accessibility.
- Section cutting lines: used to represent sections or detailed cuts on the plan.
Icons and Legends
- Icons used to represent specific objects outlined in a legend in a note or title page.
- Building material representation.
Order of Pages in Construction Drawings
- Title page (site map and rendering).
- Civil (project info as relates to existing conditions externally, landscaping, demolition, site grading, contours).
- Structural (foundation plan, scheduling).
- Architectural (core reference point for project, defines building materials, floor finishings, bricks, windows, roofing, starts with floor plans).
- Mechanical, plumbing, electrical.
Finding Information in Construction Drawings
- Start with the title sheet.
- Flip through all drawings.
- Highlight the parts that pertain to your work.
Components to Be Aware of
- Drawing ID: content and referencing.
- Scale: relative sizes are correctly represented, various scales might be used within a set, standard international (SI) units.
IDP (Integrated Design Process)
- Collaborative approach involving multiple stakeholders in building design.
Understanding Construction Drawings
- A page reference is used to identify a specific item on a drawing on the same page, while an off-page reference is used to identify a detail of an item on a different page.
Line Types
- Border lines define the edge of the drawings and are usually the heaviest lines on the drawing.
- Property lines represent the edges of property lots.
- Hidden lines are made up of short dashes of medium thickness and are used to draw edges or surfaces that are blocked from view by another feature.
- Visible object lines are solid continuous lines, with thicker lines used for walls and thinner lines for doors and other objects.
- Center lines are used to represent the center of an architectural feature.
- Dimension lines are used to show the actual size of an object and are important for accessibility.
Symbols and Representations
- Icons are used to represent specific objects, which are outlined in a legend on the note or title page.
- Building materials are represented in a specific way in construction drawings.
Organization of Construction Drawings
- The typical order of pages in construction drawings is: title page, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
- The title page includes a site map and rendering.
- Civil drawings focus on project information related to existing external conditions, landscaping, demolition, site grading, and contours.
- Structural drawings include foundation plans and scheduling.
- Architectural drawings define building materials, floor finishings, bricks, windows, roofing, and start with floor plans.
- Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings focus on their respective systems.
Navigating Construction Drawings
- To find information, start with the title sheet and understand how the drawings are organized.
- Flip through all drawings to get an overview of the project.
- Highlight the parts that pertain to your work.
Key Components
- Drawing ID is important for content and referencing.
- Scale is crucial to ensure that relative sizes are correctly represented, with various scales potentially used within a set, and standard international (SI) units used.
Integrated Design Process (IDP)
- IDP is a collaborative approach involving multiple stakeholders in building design.
Understanding Construction Drawings
- A page reference is used to identify a specific item on a drawing on the same page, while an off-page reference is used to identify a detail of an item on a different page.
Line Types
- Border lines define the edge of the drawings and are usually the heaviest lines on the drawing.
- Property lines represent the edges of property lots.
- Hidden lines are made up of short dashes of medium thickness and are used to draw edges or surfaces that are blocked from view by another feature.
- Visible object lines are solid continuous lines, with thicker lines used for walls and thinner lines for doors and other objects.
- Center lines are used to represent the center of an architectural feature.
- Dimension lines are used to show the actual size of an object and are important for accessibility.
Symbols and Representations
- Icons are used to represent specific objects, which are outlined in a legend on the note or title page.
- Building materials are represented in a specific way in construction drawings.
Organization of Construction Drawings
- The typical order of pages in construction drawings is: title page, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
- The title page includes a site map and rendering.
- Civil drawings focus on project information related to existing external conditions, landscaping, demolition, site grading, and contours.
- Structural drawings include foundation plans and scheduling.
- Architectural drawings define building materials, floor finishings, bricks, windows, roofing, and start with floor plans.
- Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings focus on their respective systems.
Navigating Construction Drawings
- To find information, start with the title sheet and understand how the drawings are organized.
- Flip through all drawings to get an overview of the project.
- Highlight the parts that pertain to your work.
Key Components
- Drawing ID is important for content and referencing.
- Scale is crucial to ensure that relative sizes are correctly represented, with various scales potentially used within a set, and standard international (SI) units used.
Integrated Design Process (IDP)
- IDP is a collaborative approach involving multiple stakeholders in building design.
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Quiz about the standard information included in construction drawings, including specifications, schedules, scale, and title block. Understand the components of construction drawings and how they are used.
