Construction Drawings Terms-1
Blueprint
A copy of a drawing in which the lines are white and the background is blue
Elevation
An element of architectural drawing, it refers to the height above sea level or other defined surface
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
Shows the placement of the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning components. Piping system plans for gas, oil, or steam heat may be included also
Dimensions
The actual measurement of an object. It can measure to the exterior or the interior portion of the object
Beam
a large, horizontal support made of concrete, steel, stone, or wood
Engineer's Scale
a measuring device divided uniformly into multiples of 10 divisions per inch so drawings can be made with decimal values. It is used when an area is too large to be represented by an Architect's scale
Engineer
a person that applies scientific principles in design and construction
Architect
a qualified, licensed person who creates and designs drawing for a construction project
Elevation Drawing
a side view that shows the height of the object
Civil Plans
also called site plans or survey plans, they show topographic features such as contour lines and trees
Floor Plan
an aerial view of the layout of each room. It shows interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, and stairs
Electrical plans
engineered drawings for electrical supply and distribution, include locations of the electric meter, switchgear, and convenience outlets
Detail Drawing
enlarged views of some special features of a building, such as floors and walls
Architect's Scale
is divided into feet and inches and is used on all plans other than site plans
Architectural Plans
shows the design of the project, includes many parts, such as the floor plan, roof plan, elevation drawings, and section drawings
Foundation Plan
shows the lowest level of the building
Contour Lines
solid or dashed lines showing the elevation of the earth on a civil drawing
C. A. D. (Computer Aided Drafting)
the way almost all blueprints are made today
Dimension line
usually has an arrowhead at both ends, with the measurement written near the middle of the line
