Understanding Construction Drawings
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.11 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1435464478 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 392 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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26. 9. Index. Common Rafters. Mechanical Drawings. Part I Test. 8. Preface. Coordination of Drawings. 20. Abbreviations. Appendix. Roof Construction Terms. 22. School Addition Drawings. Unit 38. Cornices. 34. Electrical Symbols. Lake House Drawings. Part III: MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION. DRAWING PACKET. 29. Foundation Walls. Plumbing Symbols. 6. School Addition Master Keynotes. 21. Glossary. Duplex Drawings. Locating the Building. Plan Views. Site Utilities. Framing Openings in Walls. Finishing Site Work. Part IV Test. Electrical Drawings. Framing Systems. 12. Hip and Valley Framing. Insulation and Room Finishing. Town House Drawings. Cabinets. 2. Electrical. Math Reviews. 35. 25. Alphabet of Lines. Use of Symbols. . Elevations. 11. 33. 5. Structural Drawings. Views. Unit 41. 3. Commercial Construction. 4. Stairs. Sections and Details. Clearing and Rough Grading the Site. Un
In addition to BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, he is the author of several other respected texts on construction principles, technology, and mathematics. Mr. . Huth has also taught high school building construction and worked as a professional carpenter and subcontractor. Mark Huth is a former editor at Delmar Cengage Learning, a rol
Text book study This book is laid out like a text book course of study, which I like, however one important thing to note is that there is no answer key for the tests. The answer key is a seperate book and I have been unable to locate it. Fortunately I work for a General Contractor and have been able to have my co-workers check my answers for accuracy. But as far as being a good source for systematic learning, this book definitely is.. Beware USED books - Drawings are NOT included! The book itself is generally good quality and well-written. I'm learning about construction & drawings for the very first time, so some info was hard for me to really understand - not enough explanation and, oh yeah - the DRAWINGS that are referred to throughout the ENTIRE book - uh are NOT included! I HOPE someone sees this comment so that perhaps an addendum to the book's description could really warn buyers what they're in for by trying to save money on the used book. Honestly, . Understanding construction drawings Kevin Curran The book is very informative how ever i feel some of the questions could have been a little more precise in what they were asking. I needed the book for my construction management class when i was taking another class on materials and methods for construction so a lot of information overlapped which helped concrete it in.
The text provides thorough coverage that builds the foundation for a broad understanding of the entire construction process. The third section explores multifamily construction and is accompanied by more complex drawings for practice and more advanced interpretations. Next, coverage of a multi-level single family home goes into more depth in orienting and cross-referencing drawings. The book begins with a simple duplex home that focuses readers on the fundamentals of views, lines, basic dimensioning, and symbols. Updated to the 2006 International Building and Residential Codes, the fifth edition of UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS continues to highlight a range of real construction projects - from residential dwellings to commercial structures. The final portion of the book introduces students to elements of commercial construction, including structural steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete. This enhanced edition combines information and a hands-on approach to learning. An extensive set