Blue Prints Flashcards
What is an object line?
Defines shape.
A hidden line shows____ features.
Hidden(cabinets, footings)
What are centerlines used for?
To indicate the centers of symmetrical objects(columns, fixtures, windows, doors, other openings).
What does a dimension line do?
Shows size or location.
What does an extension line do?
Defines size or location.
What does a leader line do?
Calls out specific features.
What does a cutting plane show?
Shows internal features.
What does a section line do?
Identifies internal features.
Why are break lines used?
They are used to terminate a feature or show that the feature continues but is not drawn.
_____ is the relative size to which an object is drawn.
Scale
What is shown on a plot plan?
The shape and size of a building lot; location, shape, and overall size of a building on the lot and the finished floor elevation if the building. Setbacks may be included.
A_________ is a fixed location on a building site used as a reference for horizontal and vertical dimensions.
point of beginning
A________ is a dashed or solid line on a plot plan that passes through points with the same elevation.
contour line
Solid contour lines represent the ______ of the lot.
finished grade
Dashed contour lines represent the ________ or ________ grade.
Natural
Existing
Contour lines are spaced ________ together if there are significant changes in the lot grades and ________ indicate less slope.
closer
farther apart
A ________ plan is a plan view of a building that shows the arrangement of walls and partitions as they appear in an imaginary horizontal section taken at approximately 5’ above floor level.
floor
An _______ is a scaled view looking directly at a vertical surface and usually shows ____ sides.
elevation
four
A _______ is a scaled view created by passing a cutting plane either horizontally or vertically through a portion of a building.
section
A ________ section is a section created by passing a cutting plane through the long dimension of a building.
longitudinal
A ______ section is a section created by passing a cutting plane through the short dimension of a building.
transverse
A ______ is a scaled plan view, elevation, or section produced at a larger scale to show special features.
detail
The _______ block includes the project name and location, architect’s name and office location, architect seal, plan completion date, drafter initials, sheet number and number of sheets in the set of prints.
title
Abbreviations that end with a period are?
Are an actual word.
EX.
CAB. cabinet
IN. inch
A ________ is a detailed list on a print that provides information about building components such as windows, doors and mechanical equipment.
schedule
