Construction Drawings Vocabulary Quiz
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The identification of lines and other symbols on a construction drawing is called the:

  • Legend (correct)
  • Title block
  • Index
  • Scale
  • Site plans are developed using a(n):

  • NTS scale
  • Engineer's scale (correct)
  • 1/4"= 1'-0" scale
  • Architect's scale
  • A dimension is a measurement written as a:

  • Number (correct)
  • Range
  • Symbol
  • Letter
  • Gridlines are used to:

    <p>Make it easy to refer to specific locations on the plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On the drawing, a project is identified by the _____ found in the title block:

    <p>Sheet title</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To avoid confusion, the letters I, O, and Q and the numbers 1 and 0 are omitted from the:

    <p>Gridline system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To clarify information that cannot be shown on the drawings, the architectural and engineering firm will prepare:

    <p>Specifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The architect's scale is used for drawing:

    <p>Floor plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Information about the structure or assembly is provided in the:

    <p>Title block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A keynote is a number or letter that is used with a leader and arrowhead to identify a specific object; it usually appears in:

    <p>A square or circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the alphabet of lines, an area not included in the cutting line view is shown with:

    <p>Section cuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To clarify any discrepancies in the plans, the foreman should use a(n):

    <p>RFI, Request for Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The material to be used for the walls would be found on the _____ plan:

    <p>Structural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plans used for work that has to do with construction in or on the earth are called _____ plans:

    <p>Civil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Break lines are used to show that:

    <p>Only part of an object is represented to save space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Construction Drawings Vocabulary

    • Legend: Identifies lines and symbols on a construction drawing.
    • Engineer's Scale: Commonly used for site plans, typically with a ratio of 1" = 20'-0".
    • Dimension: Expressed as a numerical measurement representing size.
    • Gridlines: Facilitate easy reference to specific locations on construction plans.

    Elements of Construction Drawings

    • Sheet Title: Identifies a project and is located in the title block of the drawing.
    • Gridline System: Omits letters I, O, Q and numbers 1 and 0 to minimize confusion.
    • Specifications: Serve to clarify details that drawings cannot fully convey, typically formatted in a book style.

    Scales and Plans

    • Architect's Scale: Specifically used for drawing floor plans.
    • Title Block: Contains essential information about the structure or assembly.

    Keynotes and Drawing Symbols

    • Keynote: Identified by a number or letter alongside a leader and arrowhead, usually enclosed in a square or circle.
    • Section Cuts: Represent areas not included in the cutting line view within the alphabet of lines.

    Clarification and Requests

    • RFI (Request for Information): Used by foremen to address discrepancies in construction plans.

    Types of Plans

    • Structural Plan: Indicates the materials to be used for walls.
    • Civil Plans: Related to construction on or involving earthworks.

    Drawing Representations

    • Break Lines: Indicate that only part of an object is displayed to conserve space.

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    Test your knowledge of key terms and elements in construction drawings with this quiz. From understanding scales and specifications to identifying gridlines and keynotes, this quiz covers essential vocabulary that every construction professional should know. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of technical drawing language.

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