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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 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 projects

You'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:

Contents:

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

384 Pages - 7-1/2 x 9-1/4 in.