Reading Construction Drawings Flashcards
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What does a revision cloud on a construction drawing indicate?
Answer: An area that has been modified since the previous version of the drawing
Revision clouds are irregular cloud-shaped outlines drawn around areas of a drawing that have been changed or updated since the previous revision, making it easy to identify what is different.
On a site plan, what do contour lines represent?
Answer: Lines of equal elevation showing the terrain's shape
Contour lines connect points of equal elevation on a site plan, showing the shape and slope of the terrain. Closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, while widely spaced lines indicate gentle grades.
What is the purpose of a drawing schedule in a construction document set?
Answer: To provide a table listing specifications for repetitive elements like doors, windows, or finishes
Drawing schedules are tabular formats that organize specifications for repetitive building elements such as doors, windows, room finishes, and fixtures, using reference symbols keyed to the floor plans.
What do electrical symbols consisting of a circle with lines radiating outward typically represent on a floor plan?
Answer: Light fixtures
Light fixtures on electrical floor plans are commonly represented by circles with radiating lines, with variations in the symbol indicating different fixture types such as recessed, surface-mounted, or fluorescent.
What is an as-built drawing?
Answer: A drawing that documents the actual constructed conditions including any deviations from the original plans
As-built drawings (also called record drawings) document the actual conditions of the completed construction, including all changes, modifications, and deviations from the original design drawings.
Which drawing in a set would you reference to determine the reinforcing steel requirements for a concrete foundation?
Answer: Structural drawing
Structural drawings contain all information about the building's structural system including foundation details, reinforcing steel (rebar) specifications, beam sizes, column locations, and load-bearing requirements.