Midterm Architectural Drawing
contour line
A line connecting points that have the same elevation.
split-level
A(n) _______ house is a good example of a house style that requires both a foundation plan and a basement plan.
steep
A(n) _________ slope is indicated when contours are placed close together.
sum
Always verify the dimensions by adding all the partial dimensions together. Their overall should equal the overall dimension.
modifications
Because ____________ are frequently required as other plans are developed, however, the floor plan may not be finished until near the end of the design process.
green
Color that represents vegetation on topographical drawings.
blue
Color that represents water (streams, lakes, marshes, ponds) on topographical drawings.
less
Considering the cost per square foot, a basement costs much _________ than the first floor.
right
Contours cross watersheds and ridges at ______ angles.
different
Contours of _______ elevations do not touch.
basements
Houses in cold climates usually have ____________ because the footings must be below the frost line, which may be several feet deep.
benchmark
Identified with a special symbol on a plot plan when a property corner begins or ends here.
identify
If the symbol is not a standard one, __________ it.
landscape plan
Illustrates the type and placement of trees, shrubs, flowers, gardens, and pools on the site.
topographical features
Include trees, ground cover, railroad tracks, sewer lines, fences, water, and sand.
center
Interior frame walls should be dimensioned to their _______ on a basement/foundation plan
meridian arrow
Known as the north symbol
property lines
Lines that define the site boundaries
B
Ms. Smith and Mr. Jones are each building a house from the same floor plan. Ms. Smith is using a stud wall with siding and Mr. Jones is using brick veneer. Which of the following statements is true? A. The size of the foundations will be exactly the same. B. Mr. Jones's foundations will be 8" longer and wider than Ms. Smith's because a brick veneer house needs a 4" ledge on all four sides. C. Ms. Smith's foundation plan will be 4" longer and wider than Mr. Jones's because a stud wall requires a 4" ledge on the length and width. D. None of the above.
edge
Openings in a masonry wall are dimensioned to the _______ of the opening/
plot plan
Plan view drawing that shows the site and location of buildings on the property.
D
Prior to drawing the foundation plan, you should: A. Study available information to make a decision about the size of the footings and foundation walls. B. Determine the frost penetration depth for the area where the dwelling will be built. C. Check with local building codes to be sure that the requirements will be met. D. All of the above.
engineer's
Property line lengths are measured with a(n) _______ scale to the nearest 1/100 foot.
bearings
Recorded in degrees - sometimes including minutes and seconds- from either north or south
closed contour lines
Represent summits and depressions.
estimated contours
Represented by a short dashed line similar to a hidden line.
1"=30'-0"
Scales commonly used in drawing plot plans range from 1/8"=1'-0" to _________.
plot
Study the elevation and _______ plan to determine if retaining walls, stepped footings, or other grade considerations are needed.
hidden
The ________ linetype is used for drawing the footings for foundation walls.
floor plan, plot plan, and elevations
The foundation plan is drawn from which sources of information
masons
The foundation plan is prepared primarily for excavators, _____, carpenters, and cement workers who build the foundation.
floor
The foundation plan is usually drawn after the _____ plan and elevations have been roughed out.
columns
The foundation plan shows the location and size of footings, piers, _____, foundation walls, and supporting beams.
surveyor
The plot plan is drawn from information recorded on a site plan which is supplied by a(n) _______.
1/4"=1'-0"
The scale most commonly used in residential drawings is ______.
contour interval
The vertical distance between two adjacent contours.
outside
To dimension the location of the house on the site, dimension the distance from the _____ of the exterior wall to the property line.
D
What is the last step when drawing a foundation or basement plan using CADD? A. Add text to the drawing. B. Add the title of the drawing. C. Determine the plot scale. D. Look over the plan to be sure it is complete.
even
When contours are smooth and parallel, the ground surface is ______.
overhang
When the distance between the house and property line is critical, the _______ of the roof should be shown on the drawing.
A
Which of the following is a difference when drawing a foundation or basement plan with CADD as compared to manual drafting? A. The drawing is created at full scale. B. The floor plan is not used. C. Dimensions are not needed as the drawing is so accurate it can be scaled. D. None of the above.
relative
_______ elevations are usually acceptable in residential home construction.
contour
_________ lines help describe the topography of a site by depicting the shape and elevation of the land.
irregular
____________ contours indicate rough and uneven ground surface.
hatch patterns
another name for material symbols
overall dimensions
are necessary to provide the total length and width of the structure.
foundation details
describes the foundation structure
expansion floor plans
floor plans that take future expansion into account during the initial design stage
floor plan
identifies the location and dimensions of exterior and interior walls, windows, doors, major appliances, cabinets, fireplaces, stairs, and other fixed features of the house
dwarf walls
low walls constructed to retain an embankment or excavation
windows or doors
openings in the foundation walls
material symbols
used instead of words to describe the materials being specified
concrete block symbol
used on a drawing to shade concrete block foundation walls
material symbols
used on drawings to represent various building materials
soil bearing test
verifies the load bearing capacity of the soil
