Reading Construction Drawings Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a legend (key) on a construction drawing?
Answer: To define symbols, abbreviations, hatching patterns, and line types
A legend defines all symbols, abbreviations, line types, and material patterns used in the drawings.
What does cross-hatching on a floor plan typically indicate?
Answer: The material composition of a cut section
Cross-hatching indicates the material being cut through, with different patterns for different materials.
What does the symbol (slashed circle) represent in construction drawing notation?
Answer: Diameter
The slashed circle symbol represents diameter for circular elements like pipes and rebar.
What do revision clouds on a construction drawing communicate?
Answer: Areas changed since the last issued version
Revision clouds highlight areas that have been modified in the current revision.
What is an as-built drawing?
Answer: A drawing showing the building exactly as built, including all changes
As-built drawings document the building as actually constructed, including all field changes and deviations.
What is the difference between a plan view and an elevation view?
Answer: A plan looks down from above; an elevation looks straight at a vertical surface
A plan view is a horizontal cut looking down; an elevation is a direct view of a vertical surface.