Prints Flashcards
A ratio of distance.
Scale
Inches are broken down into 16 increments, each 1/16
Architectural Scale
Inches are broken down into 10 increments, each 1/10
Engineering Scale
Used to show more information than what appears in the current drawing
Details
Used to show the insides of the house, including the structure and all the inside elements.
Section Mark
Used to show what an area will look like from a straight on view, and to show heights, interior and exterior features.
Elevation Detail
Indicates the height of a particular object.
Elevation Mark
Indicates something is either dimensioned to a center line of a wall or an object.
Center Line Symbol
Indicates the orientation of the buliding in relation to the sun.
North Arrow
Contains information not given directly on the drawing with dimensions or notes, such as drawing number or address of the client.
Title Blocks
Should Appear first in the final set of drawings. Contains vital project information, such as code issues and property lines.
Site Plan
Drawing that governs the design of the house. Shows the overall layout of entrances, rooms, and windows.
Floor Plan
Provides a view of the project as if it were cut in half. Cross-sections of the project.
Building Sections
Shows vertical surface from a straightforward view.
Elevation
Documents features like decks and porches. Reveals window and door locations, and roofing dimensions.
Exterior Elevation
May indicate finishes, trims and colors. Not always included in a set of house drawings.
Interior Elevation
Illustrates ceiling as if it were projected downward.
Reflected Ceiling Plans
shows details such as beam and column locations. Prepared by architect.
Structural Drawings
Prepared and sealed by mechanical engineering consultant. Includes information about HVAC and plumbing.
Mechanical Drawings
Includes power and lighting circuiting. Prepared by electrical engineer
Electrical Drawings
Includes spec of finishes for the floor, base, wall, and ceilings.
Finish Plan
Shows parts to be retained and the parts to be removed.
Demolition Plans
A table used to give type, size, location, and number of building parts.
Schedules
Used either to reflect dimensioning information on the drawing or to be explanatory. Mostly expressed in abbreviations.
Specific Notes
Refers to all of the notes on the drawing not accompanied by a leader and an arrowhead.
General Notes
Method of identifying the finished products and materials by brand name.
Prescription or Closed Specification
One product or equal substitution allowed. Limits product choice and does not allow for competitive bidding.
Proprietary Specification
Method of allowing as much choice as possible in the selection of finished products and materials by describing the end results required.
Performance or Open Specification
Descriptive SpecificationSpecifically describes the requirements for products and materials but not the manufacturers name.
Descriptive Specification
Requires that the products and materials meet industry standards.
Reference Standard Specification
Defines the specific criteria and results to be achieved for the construction products and materials.
Pure Performance Specification
Limits choice to select manufacturers. Allows contractor greater choice.
Base-Bid Specification
