Construction Technology BASIC DRAFTING

Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. UNDERSTANDING THE ARCHITECT’S SCALE 1” = 10’ to 200’ Applications of Architect’s Scale Sample drawings When to switch to engineer’s scale

ENGINEER’S SCALE Fraction of an inch = to 1’-0” Typical design fractions Determining which fraction relation to use Drawing Layout Preparation for, and application of Legend Blow up or Expanded views Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Determining the Scale Do you need to look at the whole picture? Is the solution a matter of remodeling or new construction? Which Scale best portrays the solution on paper? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Develop Your Own Drawing Make it simple Measure twice, draw once! Look at examples Use drafting supplies Ask for help if you need it You will present it to the class Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

COMPLETING THE DESIGN Putting your knowledge on paper Using the correct scale Application of proper legends Determining the Title Showing secondary impacts through exploded views Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

PREPARING YOUR PRESENTATION Preparing secondary or support drawings Gathering relevant pictures and information Projecting costs Other impacting factors Organizing your materials for presentation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.