Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trade

Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of Construction Drawings Blueprint Reading is a step-by-step guide to reading and interpreting all types of construction drawings. Filled with hundreds of illustrations and study questions this easy-to-use resource offers a complete overview of construction drawing basics for every aspect of the construction process- from site work foundations and structural systems to interior work and finishes. Covering all the latest technological advances noted architect Sam Kubba offers detailed information on: Blueprint standards-ANSI ISO AWS and ASME Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) Lines views elevations and dimensions Layouts of all construction drawing types-architectural structural mechanical and electrical Specifications-MasterFormat and UniFormat Symbols-materials electrical plumbing HVAC and others How to avoid costly pitfalls on construction projects Youll also find a glossary of terms for quick reference convenient tables and charts for identifying symbols and abbreviations and much more. Inside This Skills-Building Guide to Construction Drawing Basics Blueprint Standards Blueprints and Construction Drawings: A Universal Language Understanding Lines Types of Views Understanding Dimensions Layout of Construction Drawings Understanding Industrial Blueprints The Meaning of Symbols Understanding Schedules Specifications ISO Issues Codes and Building Regulations Construction Business Environment