Unit 1 Construction Drawing Organization Flashcards
blueprint
A print consisting of white lines against a blue background. The term is used Interchangeably with print.
building information modeling (BIM)
A process in which a 3D model provides a virtual representation of a building and is used in design, construction, and operation of the building
computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)
Acronym for computer-aided design and drafting.
construction drawings
Drawings used to communicate the architectural and engineering design of a construction project.
electrical plan
A plan view drawing showing the layout of the electrical wiring and fixtures. Also called electrical drawing.
elevation
In surveying, the height of a survey marker above sea level; a measurement on a plot or foundation referenced to a known point. In architectural drafting, a drawing showing the front view, rear view, or one of the side views of a structure.
engineering copier
A copy machine used to make reproductions of drawings and designed to handle larger sizes of paper.
floor plan
A plan view showing room sizes and locations and many construction details. For simple construction, the floor plan may contain all of the needed information.
HVAC
Abbreviation for heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning.
interior elevations
Elevation views of a building’s interior.
interpretation
The ability to understand lines, symbols, dimensions, notes, and other information on working drawings.
longitudinal section
Section taken through the long dimension of a building.
mechanical plan
A plan view drawing showing the location of mechanical equipment in a building, such as the HVAC system and plumbing system. Also called mechanical drawing.
orthographic projection
The projection of an object as viewed from six different perpendicular directions.
pictorial drawing
A drawing in which an object is shown as it actually appears.
plan drawing
A drawing that shows one floor of a building from directly above. Also called plan view
plans
Another term for prints. The term plan also refers to a view that shows the features of a building from directly above, such as the floor plan.
plumbing plan
A plan drawing showing the layout of the water distribution and drainage systems.
polyester film
A translucent plastic material used for making original drawings.
A copy of drawing
print reading
The gathering of information from a print or drawing. It involves two principal elements: visualization and interpretation.
rendering
A pictorial drawing showing what a structure will look like when the project is finished.
schedule
A list of required building components, such as doors, windows, or beams; provides information related to each listed item.
section
View showing the building as if it were cut apart. Sections show walls, stairs, and other details not clearly shown in other drawings. Sections are usually drawn in larger scale than the elevations and plan drawings.
