Standard |
CAR 105 - Print Reading
Introduces the reading and interpretation of prints and architectural drawings. Topics include: types of plans, scales, specifications, conventions, and schedules.
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Types of Plans |
Class |
5 |
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Scales |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Specifications |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Conventions |
Credit |
5 |
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Schedules |
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Prerequisite: |
MAT 101 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
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TYPES OF PLANS |
30 |
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0 |
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Blueprint definition |
Identify the following drawings: plot plan, site plan,
foundation, floor, elevation, section, detail, plumbing, masonry, mechanical,
framing and electrical. |
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Alphabet lines |
Identify the following lines typically found on blueprints:
dimension, extension, solid, hidden, grade, section and border. |
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Notations and symbols |
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Interpretation |
Interpret various plan notations. |
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Interpret lines included in the alphabet of lines. |
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SCALES
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5 |
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0 |
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Types |
Differentiate between architectural and engineering
scales. |
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Use |
Use the appropriate architectural or engineering scale to
read and mark off print dimensions. |
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SPECIFICATIONS
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7 |
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0 |
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Construction specifications |
Discuss the legal priorities of plans over specifications. |
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Read residential specifications. |
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Specifications |
Use residential specifications. |
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Use commercial specifications. |
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CONVENTIONS
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3 |
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0 |
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ANSI standards and symbols |
Discuss the need for standard symbols. |
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Identify common conventions and symbols. |
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SCHEDULES
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5 |
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0 |
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Definition |
Discuss the need for standard symbols. |
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Types |
List common schedules used on typical prints |
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Identify specific construction items from schedules. |
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Suggested Resources |
Huth, M.W. (latest edition). Residential
construction drawings. New York: Van Nos Reinhold.
McDonnell, L.P. & Ball, J.E. (latest edition). Blueprint
reading and sketching for carpenters: Residential. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.
Muller, E.J. (latest edition). Architectural
drawing and light construction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.
Muller, E.J. (latest edition). Reading
architectural working drawings: Basic residential and light construction.
(Volume 1). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.
Muller, E.J. & Myatt, R.L. (latest edition). Reading
architectural working drawings: Commercial construction. (Volume 2). Englewood
Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.
National Center for Construction Education and
Research (latest edition). NCCER: Core Curricula: Basic Communication
Skills. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.
Rohlmeier, C. (latest edition). Residential
construction: Blueprint reading and practices. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. http://www.wadsworth.com/.
Van Orman, H.A. (latest edition). Estimating for
residential construction (2nd edition or later). Albany, NY:
Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.
Weidhaas, E.R. (latest edition). Reading architectural plans for residential and commercial construction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.