Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trade
Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret\ All Types of Construction Drawings\ Blueprint Reading is a step-by-step guide to reading and interpreting all types of construction drawings. Filled with hundreds of illustrations and study questions, this easy-to-use resource offers a complete overview of construction drawing basics for every aspect of the construction process- from site work, foundations, and structural systems to interior work and finishes.\ Covering all the latest technological...
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Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of Construction DrawingsBlueprint Reading is a step-by-step guide to reading and interpreting all types of construction drawings. Filled with hundreds of illustrations and study questions, this easy-to-use resource offers a complete overview of construction drawing basics for every aspect of the construction process- from site work, foundations, and structural systems to interior work and finishes.Covering all the latest technological advances, noted architect Sam Kubba offers detailed information on: Blueprint standards-ANSI, ISO, AWS, and ASME Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting(CADD) Lines, views, elevations, and dimensions Layouts of all construction drawing types-architectural, structural,mechanical, and electrical Specifications-MasterFormat and UniFormat Symbols-materials, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and others How to avoid costly pitfalls on construction projectsYou'll also find a glossary of terms for quick reference, convenient tables and charts for identifying symbols and abbreviations, and much more.Inside This Skills-Building Guide to Construction Drawing Basics• Blueprint Standards • Blueprints and Construction Drawings: A Universal Language • Understanding Lines • Types of Views • Understanding Dimensions • Layout of Construction Drawings • Understanding Industrial Blueprints • The Meaning of Symbols • Understanding Schedules • Specifications • ISO Issues, Codes, and Building Regulations • Construction Business Environment
Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Blueprint Standards Chapter 2: Blueprints and Construction Drawings: A Universal Language Chapter 3: Understanding Line Types Chapter 4: Understanding Dimensions Chapter 5: Types of Views Chapter 6: Layout of Construction Drawings Chapter 7: Understanding Industrial Blueprints Chapter 8: The Meaning of Symbols Chapter 9: Understanding Schedules Chapter 10: Interpreting Specifications Chapter 11: Building Codes and Barrier-Free Design Chapter 12: Construction Business Environment Appendix 1: Acronyms/Abbreviations Appendix 2: Glossary Appendix 3: Common Conversion Factors Appendix 4: Test Questions and Answers Index
