Unit 1 Construction Drawing Organization

Question 1

blueprint

Answer 1

A print consisting of white lines against a blue background. The term is used Interchangeably with print.

Question 2

building information modeling (BIM)

Answer 2

A process in which a 3D model provides a virtual representation of a building and is used in design, construction, and operation of the building

Question 3

computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)

Answer 3

Acronym for computer-aided design and drafting.

Question 4

construction drawings

Answer 4

Drawings used to communicate the architectural and engineering design of a construction project.

Question 5

electrical plan

Answer 5

A plan view drawing showing the layout of the electrical wiring and fixtures. Also called electrical drawing.

Question 6

elevation

Answer 6

In surveying, the height of a survey marker above sea level; a measurement on a plot or foundation referenced to a known point. In architectural drafting, a drawing showing the front view, rear view, or one of the side views of a structure.

Question 7

engineering copier

Answer 7

A copy machine used to make reproductions of drawings and designed to handle larger sizes of paper.

Question 8

floor plan

Answer 8

A plan view showing room sizes and locations and many construction details. For simple construction, the floor plan may contain all of the needed information.

Question 9

HVAC

Answer 9

Abbreviation for heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning.

Question 10

interior elevations

Answer 10

Elevation views of a building’s interior.

Question 11

interpretation

Answer 11

The ability to understand lines, symbols, dimensions, notes, and other information on working drawings.

Question 12

longitudinal section

Answer 12

Section taken through the long dimension of a building.

Question 13

mechanical plan

Answer 13

A plan view drawing showing the location of mechanical equipment in a building, such as the HVAC system and plumbing system. Also called mechanical drawing.

Question 14

orthographic projection

Answer 14

The projection of an object as viewed from six different perpendicular directions.

Question 15

pictorial drawing

Answer 15

A drawing in which an object is shown as it actually appears.

Question 16

plan drawing

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A drawing that shows one floor of a building from directly above. Also called plan view

Question 17

plans

Answer 17

Another term for prints. The term plan also refers to a view that shows the features of a building from directly above, such as the floor plan.

Question 18

plumbing plan

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A plan drawing showing the layout of the water distribution and drainage systems.

Question 19

polyester film

Answer 19

A translucent plastic material used for making original drawings.

Question 20

print

Answer 20

A copy of drawing

Question 21

print reading

Answer 21

The gathering of information from a print or drawing. It involves two principal elements: visualization and interpretation.

Question 22

rendering

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A pictorial drawing showing what a structure will look like when the project is finished.

Question 23

schedule

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A list of required building components, such as doors, windows, or beams; provides information related to each listed item.

Question 24

section

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View showing the building as if it were cut apart. Sections show walls, stairs, and other details not clearly shown in other drawings. Sections are usually drawn in larger scale than the elevations and plan drawings.

Question 25

structural framing plans

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Required for more complex structures, these plans show the framing of the roof, floors, and various wall sections.

Question 26

title sheet

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A drawing sheet included with a set of working drawings, typically used to identify individual drawings and other information about a building project.

Question 27

transverse section

Answer 27

Section taken through the narrow width of a building.

Question 28

Uniform Drawing System (UDS)

Answer 28

A standardization of drawing guidelines that consists of eight interrelated modules for organizing and presenting drawing information used in planning, designing, and constructing facilities.

Question 29

vellum

Answer 29

A translucent paper material used for making original drawings.

Question 30

visualization

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The ability to create a mental image of a building or project from a set of working drawings.

Question 31

working drawings

Answer 31

A set of drawings providing the necessary details and dimensions to construct the object. May also include the specifications.