Blueprint reading : construction drawings for the building trades / Sam A.A. Kubba.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, 2008.ISBN:- 0071549862
- 9780071549868
- 692.1 KUB
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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 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 EnvironmentTable of contents provided by Syndetics
- 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