Blue Prints Flashcards
Main square used for building construction, measures in Feet and Inches
Architect Square
Square normally used for site plans, measures Feet and tenths of a Foot
Engineer Square
The only plan to show True North
Site Plan
All 3 or 6 views must be drawn for an _________ construction drawing
Orthographic
List a few examples of an Exploded View
Sinks, cabinets, equipment, etc.
What are the two types of symbols
Architectural & Material
What should you always do in a Foundation Plan?
Show dimensions from outside of building to centerline of footing, window / door openings.
Two types of Construction Drawings
Orthographic & Pictorial
What are the 6 views in an Orthographic Drawing?
Top, Bottom, Front, Back, Right Side, Left Side
Three main views in an Orthographic Drawing
Top, Front, Right side
Three types of Pictorial Drawings
Isometric, Oblique, Perspective
What is the most common Pictorial drawing and what degree of angles are commonly used in it
Isometric, 30 & 60
What angle is commonly used in Oblique drawings?
Typically 45 degrees
Describe a perspective drawing
How it looks to the eye
Three types of Special Views
Section, Details, Exploded View
What is the most common Special View?
Section
3 types of framing
Platform (western), Balloon, Braced (Post & Girt)
What Plan only is typically orientated True North ?
Site Plans
Orientating a person to the building, may be based on site access
Job North
Heavy, unbroken lines, used to indicate visible edges of an object
Visible lines
Medium lines with short, evenly spaced dashes. Used to indicate concealed edges.
Hidden lines
Thin lines made up of long & short dashes alternately spaced and consistent in length. Used to indicate symmetry about an axis and location of centers.
Center Lines
Thin lines terminated with arrowheads at each end. Used to indicate distance measured.
Dimension lines
Thin, unbroken line. Used to indicate extent of dimensions.
Extension line
Medium series of one long dash and two short dashes evenly spaced, ending with long dash. Indicates alternate position of parts, repeated detail, or datum plane
Phantom / Datum Line
