LARE Construction Documentation Flashcards

Which drawing type typically shows the horizontal arrangement of site elements at a specific elevation cut?

Answer: Plan view drawing

A plan view drawing is a top-down horizontal cut through a site or structure showing layout at a designated elevation.

On a grading plan, what does a dashed contour line typically indicate?

Answer: Existing grade contours

Dashed contour lines on grading plans conventionally represent existing grade conditions before construction.

A construction document set includes a 'legend' sheet primarily to:

Answer: Define symbols, abbreviations, and line types used throughout the documents

A legend sheet defines all graphic symbols, abbreviations, and line types so readers can correctly interpret every sheet in the set.

What is the purpose of a 'spot elevation' notation on a site plan?

Answer: To call out the finished elevation at a specific point

Spot elevations provide the precise finished grade at a specific point, supplementing contour information for critical locations.

Which document in a construction set typically governs material quality, installation standards, and testing requirements?

Answer: Technical specifications

Technical specifications (Divisions 01–49 in MasterFormat) set quality standards, material requirements, and installation and testing criteria.

A 'bench mark' (BM) shown on a grading plan is used to:

Answer: Establish a fixed reference elevation for all site measurements

A bench mark is a permanent reference point of known elevation from which all other site elevations are measured during construction.

When a landscape architect adds a 'keynote' to a plan, they are:

Answer: Assigning a numbered reference that links plan elements to a written legend or specifications

Keynotes use numbered or lettered callouts on drawings that correspond to descriptions in a separate legend, reducing repetitive notation on plan sheets.