Task Item No. 5-3: Translate graphic information presented in drawings into succinct written form. Flashcards
You Should Understand
Task Item No. 5-3: Translate graphic information presented in drawings into succinct written form.
- Read and understand construction documents and construction practices
- Interpret graphically depicted information and transpose into written information
- Compose written information and specifications
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Task Item No. 5-3: Translate graphic information presented in drawings into succinct written form.
CSPG 1.4.1, 7.3.6, 8, and 12.11
8.1 Introduction to Coordinating Drawings and Specifications
The drawings and the specifications areand both are needed to fully describe a construction project. The drawings show, form,,, generic type, and graphic representation of construction materials. The specifications define the
for products, materials, and workmanship upon which the construction contract is based. The specifications also describe administrative procedures regarding both drawings and specifications. The drawings and specifications may separately describe limits of work or construction phases.
Aspects of the specifications and the drawings may be clear, concise, correct, and complete as to the information they convey, but unless the parts are coordinated with each other, the construction project may experience many problems and discrepancies. Effective coordination and quality assurance programs must begin early in the design process and depend largely on continuous and effective communication among project team members.
8.1 Introduction to Coordinating Drawings and Specifications
The drawings and the specifications are complementary and both are needed to fully describe a construction project. The drawings show size, form, quantity, relationship, generic type, and graphic representation of construction materials. The specifications define the qualitative requirements for products, materials, and workmanship upon which the construction contract is based. The specifications also describe administrative procedures regarding both drawings and specifications. The drawings and specifications may separately describe limits of work or construction phases.
Aspects of the specifications and the drawings may be clear, concise, correct, and complete as to the information they convey, but unless the parts are coordinated with each other, the construction project may experience many problems and discrepancies. Effective coordination and quality assurance programs must begin early in the design process and depend largely on continuous and effective communication among project team members.
8.1.1 Drawings
A particular material or component may appear many times throughout the drawings, but is specified in. In order to simplify and coordinate the documentation process, only generic notes should be used on the drawings to identify, but not describe, a material or component. Overly detailed notes may obscure the drawings and increase the possibility of inconsistencies and duplications. Detailed written information should be reserved for the specifications so that minor changes during development of the documents can be accommodated by revising only the specifications.
8.1.1 Drawings
A particular material or component may appear many times throughout the drawings, but is specified in only one location. In order to simplify and coordinate the documentation process, only generic notes should be used on the drawings to identify, but not describe, a material or component. Overly detailed notes may obscure the drawings and increase the possibility of inconsistencies and duplications. Detailed written information should be reserved for the specifications so that minor changes during development of the documents can be accommodated by revising only the specifications.
8.1.2 Specifications
In contrast to theand __________ on the drawings, the specifications provide detailed requirements for the , chemical constituents, , and
associated with the manufacture and installation of materials, equipment, and components. For example, whereas the drawings might simply refer to a vapor retarder, the specifications define minimum perm rating, physical properties, and required installation methods.
8.1.2 Specifications
In contrast to the generic notes and symbols on the drawings, the specifications provide detailed requirements for the physical properties, chemical constituents, performance requirements, and standards of workmanship associated with the manufacture and installation of materials, equipment, and components. For example, whereas the drawings might simply refer to a vapor retarder, the specifications define minimum perm rating, physical properties, and required installation methods.
8.1.3 Schedules
Schedules help simplify communication by presenting data in a tabular form or in a matrix. The location and content of schedules may vary widely. When placed in a specification section, schedules are included at the end of.
8.1.3 Schedules
Schedules help simplify communication by presenting data in a tabular form or in a matrix. The location and content of schedules may vary widely. When placed in a specification section, schedules are included at the end of PART 3—EXECUTION.
8.1.4 Coordination
Specifications complement, but should not repeat, information shown on the drawings, nor should the drawings duplicate information contained in the specifications. If a requirement on the drawings or in the specifications is duplicated in the other, an opportunity arises for a discrepancy between the two.
8.2 Terminology and Abbreviations
Use consistentandthroughout the contract documents to avoid confusion among the various users.
8.2 Terminology and Abbreviations
Use consistent terminology and abbreviations throughout the contract documents to avoid confusion among the various users.
8.4 Responsibility for Coordination
One person should be the coordinator and should have the responsibility for reviewing consistency between the drawings and the specifications. Good coordination policies include establishing effective intra-office and inter-team communication procedures.
8.5 Using Checklists
The coordinator should use checklists to ensure that necessary items are included in the specifications, that specified items are consistent with the drawings, and that drawings do not duplicate the specifications.
12.11 Drawings-Specifications Coordination
Most performance specifications will be accompanied by drawings that supplement written performance criteria. The drawings may include schematic diagrams, layouts, plans, maximum and minimum dimensions, nominal dimensions, critical dimensions, modular increments, and component arrangements. A broad extent of performance specifying will dictate that these drawings be. Conversely, a narrower extent of performance specifying requires more definitive drawings.
12.11 Drawings-Specifications Coordination
Most performance specifications will be accompanied by drawings that supplement written performance criteria. The drawings may include schematic diagrams, layouts, plans, maximum and minimum dimensions, nominal dimensions, critical dimensions, modular increments, and component arrangements. A broad extent of performance specifying will dictate that these drawings be diagrammatic in composition and content. Conversely, a narrower extent of performance specifying requires more definitive drawings.
