Standard

PLB 117 - Construction Drawings II

Course Description

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

Competency Areas	Hours
Types of Plans	Class	2
Scales	D. Lab	0
Specifications	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Conventions	Credit	2
Schedules

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Prerequisite/Corequisite:

PLB 116

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
TYPES OF PLANS		10	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		2	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		2	0	0
Construction specifications	Discuss the legal priorities of plans over specifications. Read residential specifications.
	Read residential specifications.
Specifications	Use residential specifications.
	Use commercial specifications.
CONVENTIONS		2	0	0
ANSI standards and symbols	Discuss the need for standard symbols.
	Identify common conventions and symbols.
SCHEDULES		4	0	0
Definition	Discuss the need for standard symbols.
Types	List common schedules used on typical prints.
	Identify specific construction items from schedules.

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