Test 1 Blueprints Flashcards
What is the hand held device used to draw partial or full circles?
compas
what are the three most common types of prints
floor plans
site plans
elevations
MC
Main cross connect
X
Cross connect
describe the function of extension lines and dimension lines
dimension lines show the precise length from one point to another
extension lines represent the beginning and the end of the incriment
What is the function of a section view
a scaled drawing drawn to a larger scale to provide additional information and show more detail
what is a revision
a dated change to a blue print post bid
revisions come from the change order
WA
work areas
TC
telecommunication clised
includes information relating to window and door size, shape, material, and ordering information
window and door schedual
what is the the type of print most commonly used by electritions
floor plans
EF
entrance facilities
What scale do we most often use
architects scale
what is a change order
a change relating to a project after a print is approved
revisions come from the change order
S
Station equipment
the distance an object is from a known reference point on a print is defined by the ____________.
Location dimensions
ER
equipment room
what hand held instrument is used to layout irregular angles
protractor
describe the function of a cutting plane line
visually cut our a section for further inspection
what is the difference between an isometric and oblique projection
in the oblique the front is to the surface and the angles are usually at 45 degrees
isometric the corner is at the front of the drawing and the angles are at 30 degrees
what is the function of a perspective view
the spacial perspectives are more ascetically pleasing and work well for sales presentations
What scale is most often used for large plot plans and has a scale similar to 1” =50’
cival engineers
IC
Inter Cross Conect
what is a legend used for on blueprints?
determine what a symbol means
give pertinent information regarding walls, ceilings, and floors for each room
room schedual
used to determine the voltage, current, and power requirements for motors and other electrical equipment as well as wire sizes and run information for the various machinery
equipment schedual
the distance an object is from a known ______ point on a print is defined by the location dimensions.
Reference
symbols are used on a blueprint for what reasons
standardize notation
simplify
save space
________ is the organization responsible for standardization of symbols
ANSI - american national standards institute
what are job specifications
a list of detailed job requirements under which all work must be preformed
describe the function of leader lines
point to a specific item with a detailed note
what scale would use 1/4” or 1/8” = 1’
architects scale
describe the function of object lines
represent all surfaces boundaries and objects
dark line
What is the function of auxiliary views
to show object that are:
- to small or not visible from standard view
- nor parallle or perpendicular to the six regular planes of production
lists lighting or motor control information by room, circuit designation and contractor connections
control schedual
what is an addendum
a change to prints or specifications before bids ar open
When Looking at a print that contains scaled and written dimensions – what dimensions should be used?
Wxsritten Dimensions
lists current, voltage, and load information for circuit breakers
panel schedules
When the mounting height is not listed on the print or in the job specifications for a device what should you do?
Mount the device according to standard practice
who are the only people that can make, or “OK” changes to job specifications
architect
engineer
owner
what is the general purpose of notes that relate to blueprint reading
notes show information that is difficult to determine from existing dimensions
when print changes are made by an architect or engineer what should be done?
revision, swap out old print, transfer as builts
describe the function of a riser diagram
show the relationship of the electrical distribution system
quantity of devices
load
circuits per floor
what is an as-built
a print detailing specifically how a job is compleated
The _________ is a handheld device used to layout repetitive distances on prints.
Divider
what is the function of isometric pictorial view
show the 3 object views together as they would appear to the human eye
where can a person find what an unknown symbol means
the legend
what scale is based on hundredths of an inch?
decimal scale
EOL
End of line
What scale uses the 1/2 or 1/4 size concept
Mechanical Engineers
the print that shows the location of the structure relative to the lot, road, or the other structures is the?
site print
