1. Reading Prints
Unit 3

2. Expressing ideas in prints
Lines
Symbols
Dimensions

3. Ability to understand prints is basic in construction
Plans
Drawing
Prints

4. Exact copy of a drawing is called a print
Building industry makes use of blueprints
Blueprints to not fade

5. Methods of measurement
Three common
Length
Meter – metric for measure
Centimeter
Kilometer
Millimeter
One inch
Rounded off to 25 mm
Yard
Shorter than a meter
Liquid measure
Liter
Slightly larger than a quart

6. Methods of measurement
Weight
Gram
Kilogram – equals about 2.2 pounds

7. Architectural Drawing
Metric units are given in millimeters
Scale
Ratio between object size drawn and actual size of the object
Scale is not a unit of measurement
Commonly used scales are….
Full 1’-0”= 1’-0”
Half ½” = 1’-0”
Quarter ¼” = 1’-0”

8. Drawings Perspective Working Made up of…….
Also called presentation drawings
Working
Prepared by construction drafter
Made up of…….
Lines which show the shape
Numbers telling sizes called dimensions
Representation of detail parts called symbols
Written information called notes

9. Plans – Views - Drawings
Specifications
Written description of all materials
Sectional views
Shows the cross section of structural parts
Site Plan
Outline of a lot
Detail Drawings
Shows specific details of a home
Floor plan
Cross section view of a home

10. Plans – Views - Drawings
Shop Sketch
Simple Drawing
Foundation Plan
Shows exact size of foundations and their location
Elevations
Shows the exterior view of a home
Framing Plan
Shows structural members of a home

11. Plans – Views - Drawings
Plot Plan
Location of building on a site
Bill of materials
Table of information on needs for building a project