DRFT MIDTERM SHIII

What is the difference between an architectural drafter and an architectural illustrator?

Architectural drafters: draw the details of working drawings and make tracings or original drawings Architectural illustrators: prepare drawings, sketches, renderings etc. to present it to potential clients

Define block and attribute.

Attribute is a great way of storing text information as part of blocks in AutoCAD drawings. ... For example, you can add an attribute to a door or window block of a drawing indicating its manufacturer's name, size or description. blocks are the collection of geometries that act as a single object and they can be used in a drawing repetitively.

In general, what are the Job qualifications for an architectural engineer?

Bachelor's degree in either architectural engineering or civil engineering

What three methods can entrepreneurs use to become a business owner?

Find existing business, buy a franchise, or start their own business

Which two line types are for the drafters use only and should not show up in reproductions were prints of the drawing?

Guidelines and construction lines

If a drawing is 1/2 as large as the real object, in the drawing is said to be...

Half-size

10.Why are teamwork skills considered an advantage for a potential employee?

Having teamwork skills and being able to work with others toward a common goal is absolutely necessary in a workplace.

lines that are used to represent edges that are behind a visible surface in a given view or called... Lines.

Hidden

Why must an estimator wait until after the specifications Writer finishes his or her job to finalize the estimate for a job?

If an estimator makes an error in judgment or material estimate it could prove very costly to the company.

4. Explain the difference in dimensioning windows and doors in frame construction and in masonry construction.

In frame wall construction, windows and doors are dimensioned to their center. Nominal Door size is essentially the frame opening or frame size. For example when we refer to a 36" x 84" door or frame we are typically referring to the nominal size. When figuring for horizontal masonry dimensions including wall lengths, lengths of masonry between openings, or horizontal distance between vertical expansion joints, use the 4" modular rule and subtract 3/8" from the total

When sketching... Lines, you may want to rotate the paper and discuss the lines as if they were horizontal or vertical lines.

Inclined

Which manual drafting instrument is used with triangles, lettering guides, and other instruments to ensure that lines are drawn perfectly horizontal, perfectly vertical, or at accurate angles?

T squares

10. Explain the difference in dimensioning exterior frame walls and solid masonry walls.

The actual thickness of an exterior frame wall with ½" insulation board, ½" drywall, and ⅝" siding on a 1-½" x 3-½" framing member(stud) is 5-⅛". However, an exterior frame wall may be represented as a nominal thickness of 6 on the floor plan. A typical exterior frame wall might be 5-3/32″ For example, to create a 2 × 4 frame wall with vinyl siding, define materials to create a wall consisting of 1/2″ siding, 3/4″ rigid foam insulation, 7/16″ plywood sheathing, 3-1/2″ stud, and 1/2″ gypsum board. This produces a wall measuring 5-11/16″ thick.

In general, what do editing commands allow you to do?

They all work together to create a functioning accurate program, lines, circles, scaling, saving projects.

_true____ commands allow you to create objects on the computer screen. In general, what do editing commands allow you to do?

They all work together to create a functioning accurate program, lines, circles, scaling, saving projects.

Briefly describe the procedure for sketching a vertical line

To draw a vertical line, start by locating the line's endpoints. After then, place your arm in a trial movement position. Then draw a few short, light lines. Finally, in one continuous motion, dark in the line.

What information about stairs is included on a floor plan?

With hidden (dashed) lines.

For what type of architecture drawing view of structure used

Working drawings

12. What is a bubble diagram?

a freehand diagrammatic drawing created by architects and interior designers for space planning and organization during the design process' earlier stages.

Describe two methods of showing a dimension that is less than one foot.

interior walls are dimensioned to the stud faces. Therefore, an automatic dimension to the stud face of an interior wall should produce a reasonable figure such as 6′-2″ or 12′-3″, but not 10′-1-7/16″. Exterior frame walls are usually dimensioned to the outside of the rough frame wall, which includes the weatherboard or rigid foam insulation on the outside of the studs, but not the siding or veneer. the location of these elements so that they complement the overall design, but also use location dimensions that are at least multiples of 1″

List at least five duties a construction technologist might have

maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning facilities and equipment

in addition to the features normally found on a floor plan, you may also place electrical, heating/cooling, or ______________ information on a less complex floor plan

plumbing

List at least five tips for a successful interview.

punctuality, dressing appropriately, being prepared, self-confidence, good posture, correct grammar

the ____ opening should be shown for windows

sash

The floor plan is actually a _____ drawing

section

The door ____ indicates which way the door will open.

swing

in manual drafting the interior and exterior walls may be darkened after

the doors, windows, stairs and fire place, have been drawn

Exterior frame walls are dimensioned to the outside of the stud wall (true or false)

true

2. At what height above the floor is the section shown in a floor plan taken?

typically cut at a height of about 4 feet, The scale identifies the annotation scale used for dimensions and other annotations when plotting. This should typically be 1/4″ = 1′-0″ for the floor plan

outside lines , hidden lines and centerlines should

vary in width

exterior doors and some __________ should show sills

windows

Name at least two ergonomic accessories that can be used to improve a computer workstation.

wrist rests, ergonomically designed chairs, and back supports.

what are the dimensions of an architectural c-size drawing sheet quizlet

17"x22" and 18"x24"

which of the following dimension formats is correct for floor plans?

1c-6^2

Kitchen base cabinets are drawn ____ inches deep while wall cabinets are ____ inches deep

24:12

What are the two broad types of CAD software most often used for architectural drafting?

2D drafting systems like AutoCAD LT (also known as Autocad "Light"); 3D solid feature modelers like Architectural Desktop, Chief Architect, ArchiCAD, Alibre Design, VariCAD SolidWorks and SolidEdge; and high-end 3D hybrid

the room name should be placed near the center of the room and lettered ____ inch high to draw attention to it

3/16

The most commonly used triangles for drafting work are the... And... Triangles.

45° and 30-60°

in manual drafting interior wood frame walls on both sides are often drawn as a (n)_______nominal thickness

5^2

Which manual drafting instrument is used to draw circles and arcs? Protractor

A compass, more accurately known as a pair of compasses,

What is the difference between a fillet and a round?'

A fillet is a smoothly fitted internal arc of a specified radius between two lines, arcs, or circles. A round is just like a fillet, except it is an exterior arc.

Explain the concept of layers in a CAD program.

A layer is a virtual piece of paper on which CADD objects are placed. All objects on all layers, or sheets of paper, are visible on top of each other. Layers can be turned on and off, resulting in the display of only those objects needed.

How far apart should words be placed in hand lettering?

A letter height distance apart

What is an entrepreneur?

A person who starts, managers, and assumes the risk of a business.

What are primitives?

A primitive solid is a 'building block' that you can use to work with in 3D. Rather than extruding or revolving an object, AutoCAD has some basic 3D shape commands at your disposal. From these basic primitives, you can start building your 3D models.

Explain the term symbol library?

A symbol library is a drawing file that contains a collection of blocks or symbols that are typically related, such as plumbing symbols, electrical symbols, and landscaping symbols.

For what is the HIDE command available in most CADD systems used?

CADD software with 3D modeling capability typically has a HIDE command to remove lines that would normally be hidden in the current view. These are the lines that would be drawn. s hidden lines in a 2D drawing. Hiding lines can help you visualize the 3D model.

Name the four methods that can be used to sketch a circle

Centerline method, and closing square method, hand pivot method and Free circle method

1.What is the difference between CAD and CADD?

Computer-aided design (CAD), also known as computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), is the use of computer technology for the process, Computer aided drafting and design

What is the purpose of dimensions on an architectural drawing?

Dimensions are added to a drawing to specify the exact length, width, diameter, location, or other measurement related to the objects in the drawing

6. How is an archway commonly indicated on a floor plan?

Direction of flight, number of risers, and width of the stairs.

11. Explain how you can double-check your accuracy on the partial dimensions on a drawing.

Draw the walls to the exact dimensions. To help locate walls accurately, use the offset function with an appropriate offset distance and pick on existing wall lines, or use construction aids such as reference planes. Remove construction geometry when it is no longer needed.

What is the purpose of drawing aids?

Drawing aids are designed to speed up the drawing process and, at the same time, maintain accuracy.

List three display control commands.

Drawing commands, editing commands, display control commands, dimensioning commands, and drawing aid commands.

What is the difference between employability skills and job skills?

Employability skills: skills that help you get and keep a job Good communication. Motivation and initiative. Leadership. Reliability/dependability. Following instructions. Team work. Patience. Adaptability. More items...

What is ergonomics?

Ergonomics is the science of adapting the workstation to fit the needs of the drafter. Applying ergonomic principles results in a comfortable and efficient environment. There are many types of ergonomic accessories that may improve a computer workstation, including wrist rests, ergonomically designed chairs, and back supports.

The floor plan is normally started

FIRST

Briefly describe the purpose of each of the following commands. A. LINE B. POLYGON C. UNDO D. MIRROR E. CHAMFER F. ZOOM G. LEADER H. ORBIT

Leader: You can create a leader line from any point or feature in a drawing and control its appearance as you draw. Leaders can be straight line segments or smooth spline curves. The UNDO command reverses the last command. If the last command was ERASE, as an example, the objects that were deleted are restored. The POLYGON command automates the construction of a regular polygon. A regular polygon is an object with sides of equal length and equal included angles. The POLYGON command can create an object with three or more sides. A com- mon approach used in many CADD programs is to either inscribe the polygon within a circle or circumscribe it about a circle. The MIRROR command draws a mirror image of an existing object about a centerline. This command is especially useful when you are creating symmetrical objects. For example, if you draw one side of ornate scrollwork on a door, you can use the MIRROR command to refl ect the scrollwork to the other side of the door. The CHAMFER command is very similar to the FILLET command. However, instead of a curve, a straight line is placed between the chamfered lines. Just as with the FILLET command, the original lines are trimmed to meet the straight line The FILLET command is used to place fi fillets and rounds. After drawing the curve, the command trims the original objects to meet the curve perfectly. ZOOM may be the most- used display control command. Generally, it has several options that include zooming to the drawing limits or extents, dynamically zooming, and zooming to a specific magnification factor.' Line command, temporarily set the midpoint object snap, and pick the first end- point of the second line at the midpoint of the first line. ORBIT command that allows you to change the view dynamically

Which line type should be used to draw the walls of a structure in a plan view?

Object lines

Identify the material indicated by the following material symbols in a section view.

Plaster,Structural Clay,Tile,Batt Insulation,Dimensional lumber,Common brick,Cast

Explain two reasons why program customization features are important to an experienced CADD user.

Program customization includes displaying and hiding menus or toolbars, modifying menus or toolbars, creating new menus or toolbars, and writing macros, commands, or "programs" By customizing the program to suit specific needs, the drafter can become highly efficient. In addition, program customization can help a CADD manager better standardize a department's drafting procedures.

15. What is the scale of most residential floor plans?

Residential floor plans are drawn in ¼" scale. That means that ¼ of an inch = 1 foot. The notation is ¼" = 1'-‐0". Kitchens and baths are drawn in ½" scale because the spaces are smaller and more accurate detail is needed.

2. Name five reasons for usingCADD.

Saves time and money, you can always go back to your copy or revisions, productivity( allows the drafter or designer to quickly develop and communicate ideas in a precise and professional), Flexibility (Once a design is complete, a drawing can be plotted at any scale and on different media, depending on the intended use), Uniformity ( Drawings produced on a CAD system possess a high degree of uniformity regardless of who makes the drawing), Quality (CADD makes it easy to ensure consistency in line thickness and pattern scales, and eliminates both smudged lines and sloppy lettering)

List the hardware components of a typical CAD system.

Schedule, Automation Renderings, Animation

What is the difference between suction lines and cutting plane lines?

Suction lines: thin lines used to show that feature has been sectioned Cutting plane lines: heavy winds used to show where an object is to be section

1. What is the purpose of a floor plan?

The floor plan is the starting point for a home design since it allows you to display the large picture to clients and explain your vision while also providing technical information to specialised contractors.

At what size should the room names be lettered on a floor plan?

The room name should be lettered 3/16

What are social skills?

The skills used to communicate and interact with one another, both verbally and nonverbally

List at least five types of commands found in CADD programs.

These groups are file management commands ( File management commands allow you to begin, save, and open drawings), drawing commands, editing com- mands, display control commands, dimensioning commands, and drawing aid commands. '

List three items that can be generated automatically by many AEC-specific CAD programs.

can generate a window schedule that includes every window in the drawing, complete with its size, style, material, manufacturer, and any other attributes that you have defined. can automatically update or correct a schedule when an item on the drawing is changed. CADD programs can generate window and door schedules, kitchen cabinet schedules, plumbing fixture schedules, lighting fixture schedules, and other schedules, as well as various reports

find the _________ of the opening first and then locate the windows and doors in a frame wall

center

an ________ should be drawn through the middle line of the opening for windows and doors shown on the floor plan for a frame structure

centerline

guidelines should remain on a manual drawing but _______ lines should be removed

constrution

Some symbols are simplified while others are ____.

detailed

the ______ of the fire place must be exact

dimensions