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

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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