Chapter 22: Building Sections

typical

A ________ section represents features or sizes that are used in many different places in a structure.

specific

A ________ section shows a feature, method or technique that is used only once.

cutting-plane line

A _______________-________ _______ is drawn across the plan drawing to identify the location and extent of the section.

partial building section

A building section that cuts through half or more of the structure, but not its entire length.

False

A partial building section is drawn at the same scale as a full building section.

wall section

A partial section used to show one specific wall.

vertical

Building sections are ________ "cuts" or "slices" through a structure that illustrates the type of foundation, wall and roof construction to be used.

Location of section

Location of each section in set of working drawings is shown on floor plan.

Transverse building section

Perpendicular to longitudinal building section

Drawing number where section can be found

Place on bottom of cutting-plane line

Section Number/Name Label

Place on top of cutting-plane line

Longitudinal building section

Runs across the longest dimension of building

True

The main purpose of a building section is to inform the contractor or builder of special or unconventional construction methods or techniques to be used in a structure.

A-A, B-B

To identify the sections, the first section is labeled ___-___ , the second is labeled ___-___ and so on.

to show relationship among various interior spaces to specify overall height relationships to specify general materials to be used

What are the 3 main purposes of a full building section?

footing

When starting a section drawing, the _________ is the first item drawn.

Detail section

contains the report details or content information; required

Full building section

shows a cut through the entire structure