Standard

Posted: 03/13/07

RState Standard

 * Institutionally Developed

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CFC 105 – Construction Print Reading Fundamentals 

 

Course Description

Introduces the reading and interpretation of prints and architectural drawings for all the Construction Trades. Topics include: types of plans, scales, specifications, conventions, and schedules.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Types of Plans

Class

5

Scales

D. Lab

0

Specifications

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Conventions

Credit

5

Schedules

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Corequisite:

     

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

TYPES OF PLANS

3

0

0

Blueprint definition

Identify the following drawings: plot plan, site plan, foundation, floor, elevation, section, detail, plumbing, masonry, mechanical, framing and electrical.

 

 

 

Alphabet lines

Identify the following lines typically found on blueprints: dimension, extension, solid, hidden, grade, section and border.

 

 

 

Notations and symbols

Identify various plan symbols.

 

 

 

Interpretation

Interpret various plan notations.

 

 

 

 

Interpret lines included in the alphabet of lines.

 

 

 

SCALES

5

0

0

Types

Differentiate between architectural and engineering scales.

 

 

 

Use

Use the appropriate architectural or engineering scale to read and mark off print dimensions.

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

7

0

0

Construction specifications

Discuss the legal priorities of plans over specifications.

 

 

 

 

Read residential specifications.

 

 

 

Specifications

Use residential specifications.

 

 

 

 

Use commercial specifications.

 

 

 

CONVENTIONS

3

0

0

ANSI standards and symbols

Discuss the need for standard symbols.

 

 

 

 

Identify common conventions and symbols.

 

 

 

SCHEDULES

5

0

0

Definition

Discuss the need for standard symbols.

 

 

 

Types

List common schedules used on typical prints

 

 

 

 

Identify specific construction items from schedules.

 

 

 

 

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/.