Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trade

Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trade

<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><br />• 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