Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trade by Sam Kubba, ISBN-13: 978-0071549868

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Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trade by Sam Kubba, ISBN-13: 978-0071549868

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• Publisher: ‎ McGraw Hill; 1st edition (October 21, 2008)
• Language: ‎ English
• ‎384 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0071549862
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0071549868

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.

Table of Contents:

Cover Page

Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trades

Copyright Page

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Contents

FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1: BLUEPRINT STANDARDS

1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW

1.2 PRINT BASICS

Diazo-Print Process

Plain-Paper Copies

Photocopy Process

Photographic Reproduction

Multicolor Offset Prints

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting

1.3 BASIC DRAFTING STANDARDS AND STANDARDS-SETTING ORGANIZATIONS

ANSI Standards for Blueprint Sheets

ISO Standards

Other Standard-Setting Organizations

CHAPTER 2: BLUEPRINTS AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS: A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

2.1 INTRODUCTION

2.2 TECHNICAL DRAWING

Manual Drafting

Lettering

2.3 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) AND COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING (CADD)

CADD Presentations

Editing Flexibility

Units and Accuracy Levels

Drawings Storage and Access

Project Reporting

2.4 TYPES OF BLUEPRINTS

Types of Construction Drawings

Preliminary-Design and Concept Drawings

Presentation Drawings

Working Drawings

Shop and Assembly Drawings

Details

Specialized and Miscellaneous Drawing Types

2.5 TITLE BLOCKS

Revision Block

Scale

Zoning

CHAPTER 3: UNDERSTANDING LINE TYPES

3.1 INTRODUCTION—THE ALPHABET OF LINES

3.2 LINE WEIGHTS AND TYPES

Object Lines

Dashed Lines

Section Lines

Center Lines

Extension Lines

Dimension Lines

Phantom Lines

Leader Lines and Arrowheads

Cutting-Plane and Viewing-Plane Lines

Break Lines

Contour Lines

Property Lines

CHAPTER 4: UNDERSTANDING DIMENSIONS

4.1 TYPES OF DIMENSIONS

The Metric System

Dimension Conventions

4.2 USING SCALES

Architect’s Scale

Civil Engineer’s Scale

Metric Scales

Indication of Scale

4.3 LINEAR DIMENSIONS

4.4 ANGULAR DIMENSIONS

4.5 REFERENCE DIMENSIONS

4.6 NOMINAL SIZE AND ACTUAL SIZE

4.7 TOLERANCES

CHAPTER 5: TYPES OF VIEWS

5.1 INTRODUCTION

5.2 ORTHOGRAPHIC (MULTIVIEW) DRAWINGS AND PROJECTIONS

First-Angle Projection

Third-Angle Projection

Single-View Drawings

Two-View Drawings

Three-View Drawings

The Front View

The Top View

The Side View

Three-Dimensional Graphics

5.3 PROJECTION SYMBOLS

5.4 OBLIQUE DRAWINGS

5.5 AUXILIARY VIEWS

5.6 AXONOMETRIC PROJECTION

Isometric Drawing and Isometric Projection

Comparison of Isometric and Orthographic Drawings

Purpose of Isometric Drawing

Dimensioning Isometric Drawings

Dimetric Projection

Trimetric Projection

Limitations of Axonometric Projection

5.7. PICTORIAL DRAWINGS

5.8 PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGS

One-Point (Parallel) Perspective

Two-Point Perspective

Three-Point Perspective

CHAPTER 6: LAYOUT OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

6.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW

Preliminary Drawings

Presentation Drawings

Construction or Working Drawings

Shop Drawings

The Construction Drawings Set

Building Permits

Cover Sheet

6.2 CIVIL DRAWINGS

Site Plan

Plat Map

Demolition Plan

Topography Map

Drainage and Utility Plans

Landscaping and Irrigation Plan

Site Improvement Drawings

6.3 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

Plans

Elevations

Sections

6.4 STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

Types of Foundations

Foundation Plan

Framing Plan

6.5 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

6.6 PLUMBING DRAWINGS

6.7 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

Power Plan

Reflected Ceiling Plan

6.8 MISCELLANEOUS DRAWINGS

Millwork

Details

Shop Drawings

CHAPTER 7: UNDERSTANDING INDUSTRIAL BLUEPRINTS

7.1 GENERAL

Tolerance

Fillets and Rounds

Slots and Slides

Keys, Keyseats, and Keyways

Coordinate Measuring Machines

Casting

Forging

Die

Tempering

Drill

Boring

Reaming

Tapping

Finish Marks

7.2 INDUSTRIAL DRAWINGS

7.3 MACHINIST DRAWINGS

7.4 SCREW THREADS, GEARS, AND HELICAL SPRINGS

Threads

Handedness

Helix

External Thread

Internal Thread

Major and Minor Diameters

Cut Thread

Axis

Crest

Root

Depth

Pitch

Lead

Gears

Pitch Diameter

Diametral Pitch

Number of Teeth

Addendum Circle

Outside Diameter

Circular Pitch

Addendum

Dedendum

Chordal Pitch

Root Diameter

Clearance

Whole Depth

Face

Thickness

Pitch Circle

Working Depth

Rack

Helical Springs

7.5 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE

7.6 STANDARDS

CHAPTER 8: THE MEANING OF SYMBOLS

8.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

8.2 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC SYMBOLS

8.3 MATERIAL SYMBOLS

8.4 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

8.5 PLUMBING SYMBOLS

8.6 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYMBOLS

8.7 MISCELLANEOUS SYMBOLS

Component Symbols

Specialist Symbols

Indexing Symbols

CHAPTER 9: UNDERSTANDING SCHEDULES

9.1 OVERVIEW

9.2 DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULES

Door Schedules

Window Schedules

9.3 FINISH SCHEDULE

9.4 HVAC SCHEDULES

9.5 GRILLE/DIFFUSER SCHEDULES

9.6 LIGHTING-FIXTURE AND ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

9.7 PANEL-BOARD SCHEDULES

9.8 MISCELLANEOUS SCHEDULES AND NOTES

9.9 NOTES

CHAPTER 10: INTERPRETING SPECIFICATIONS

10.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW

10.2 WHY SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Material Sources

10.3 TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS

Closed Specification

Open Specification

10.4 ORGANIZING THE PROJECT MANUAL

Writing and Coordination Guidelines

10.5 SPECIFICATION FORMATION AND ORGANIZATION

Specification Section Format

Part 1: General

Part 2: Products

Part 3: Execution

10.6 AUTOMATED SPECIFICATION-WRITING SYSTEMS

10.7 THE PROBLEM OF LIABILITY

CHAPTER 11: BUILDING CODES AND BARRIER-FREE DESIGN

11.1 GENERAL

11.2 BUILDING CODES TODAY

11.3 MODEL CODE ORGANIZATIONS

International Code Council

11.4 STANDARD WRITING ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS

11.5 BUILDING-CODE ELEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Types of Occupancy

Classification by Construction Type

Adjuncts to Building Codes

Test Ratings and Fire-Resistant Materials and Finishes

Means of Egress

Plumbing Systems

Sound Ratings

11.5 BARRIER-FREE DESIGN AND ADA REQUIREMENTS

11.6 RELEVANT ADA COMPONENTS

Accessibility Guidelines

Accessible Routes

Doors and Doorways

Plumbing Fixtures and Public Lavatories

Stairs and Ramps

Floor Surfaces and Tactile Pavings

Public Telephones

Protruding Objects

Signage and Alarms

Elevators and Elevator Cars

CHAPTER 12: CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

12.1 GENERAL

12.2 PREPARING A BUSINESS STRATEGY AND PLAN

Executive Summary

Company Description, Vision, and Mission

Management

Market and Services Offered

The Successful Business Plan

Financial Plan

Factors for Success

12.3 STARTUP COSTS AND CAPITALIZATION

Startup Cost Estimates

Employees and Required Forms

Utilities

Expense Report

Office Equipment and Furniture

Phone and Internet Service

Suppliers

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Miscellaneous Issues to Consider

12.4 BUSINESS FORMS, TAXES, LICENSES, PERMITS, AND INSURANCE

Name and Legal Structure

Licenses and Permits

Tax Strategies

Insurance

Bank Account

12.5 CREATING A PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

Develop a Business Identity

Advertising and Promotion

Marketing Yourself

Time Management

12.6 SELLING YOURSELF

Correspondence

Confidence

Meetings

12.7 IDENTIFY AND TRACK SOURCES FOR LEADS

12.8 BIDS, CONTRACTS, AND PAYMENTS

12.9 THE INTERNET, THE WEBSITE, AND FORMING AN ENTITY.

Email Service

The Website

Plan Your Approach

Setting Up the Website

Website Components and Details

APPENDIX 1: ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS

APPENDIX 2: GLOSSARY

APPENDIX 3: COMMON CONVERSION FACTORS

APPENDIX 4: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

INDEX

Sam A. A. Kubba, Ph.D., is an award-winning architect with more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of construction. His practice includes outstanding projects in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. He is currently a consultant for the United Nations Office for Project Services. Dr. Kubba’s books include Mesopotamian Furniture and McGraw-Hill’s Space Planning for Commercial and Residential Interiors, Architectural Forensics.

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