Blueprint ReadingBlueprint Reading
Construction Drawings for the Building Trades
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Book, 2009
Current format, Book, 2009, , All copies in use.Book, 2009
Current format, Book, 2009, , All copies in use. Offered in 0 more formatsKubba, author and award-winning architect, has written what can be considered both an introductory textbook and a reference manual of blueprint reading. Intended for the building trades and the construction industry, this clearly-written and amply-illustrated handbook introduces readers to the components of blueprint design and interpretation. Topics include blueprint standards, computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting, specifications, symbols, and schedules. The author also addresses layouts of all construction types, which include architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical. The book also includes a listing of acronyms and abbreviations, a glossary, and a table of common conversion factors. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
<p><b>Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, <span style="white-space:pre"></span>authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.</b></p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of Construction Drawings</b></p> <p><i>Blueprint Reading</i> 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. </p><p>Covering all the latest technological advances, noted architect Sam Kubba offers detailed information on:</p><ul> <li>Blueprint standards-ANSI, ISO, AWS, and ASME </li><li>Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)</li><li>Lines, views, elevations, and dimensions</li><li>Layouts of all construction drawing types-architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical</li><li>Specifications-MasterFormat and UniFormat </li><li>Symbols-materials, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and others</li><li>How to avoid costly pitfalls on construction projects</li></ul><p>You'll also find a glossary of terms for quick reference, convenient tables and charts for identifying symbols and abbreviations, and much more.</p><p>Inside This Skills-Building Guide to Construction Drawing Basics</p>• 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
<p><b>Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, <span style="white-space:pre"></span>authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.</b></p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of Construction Drawings</b></p> <p><i>Blueprint Reading</i> 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. </p><p>Covering all the latest technological advances, noted architect Sam Kubba offers detailed information on:</p><ul> <li>Blueprint standards-ANSI, ISO, AWS, and ASME </li><li>Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)</li><li>Lines, views, elevations, and dimensions</li><li>Layouts of all construction drawing types-architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical</li><li>Specifications-MasterFormat and UniFormat </li><li>Symbols-materials, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and others</li><li>How to avoid costly pitfalls on construction projects</li></ul><p>You'll also find a glossary of terms for quick reference, convenient tables and charts for identifying symbols and abbreviations, and much more.</p><p>Inside This Skills-Building Guide to Construction Drawing Basics</p>• 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
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