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Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trade Book

A complete overview of construction drawing basics for every aspect of the construction process.Read More

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    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

    You'll 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

    â?¢ Blueprint Standards â?¢ Blueprints and Construction Drawings: A Universal Language â?¢ Understanding Lines â?¢ Types of Views â?¢ Understanding Dimensions â?¢ Layout of Construction Drawings â?¢ Understanding Industrial Blueprints â?¢ The Meaning of Symbols â?¢ Understanding Schedules â?¢ Specifications â?¢ ISO Issues, Codes, and Building Regulations â?¢ Construction Business Environment

  • 0071549862
  • 9780071549868
  • Sam Kubba
  • 1 November 2008
  • McGraw-Hill Professional
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 384
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