Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of Construction Drawings

Blueprint Reading is a step-by-step guide to reading and interpreting all types
of construction drawings. Filled with hundreds of illustrations and study questions,
this easy-to-use resource offers a complete overview of construction drawing basics
for every aspect of the construction process- from site work, foundations, and
structural systems to interior work and finishes.

Covering all the latest technological advances, noted architect Sam Kubba offers
detailed information on:

Blueprint standards-ANSI, ISO, AWS, and ASME
Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)
Lines, views, elevations, and dimensions
Layouts of all construction drawing types-architectural, structural, mechanical,
and electrical
Specifications-MasterFormat and UniFormat
Symbols-materials, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and others
How to avoid costly pitfalls on construction projects

You'll also find a glossary of terms for quick reference, convenient tables and
charts for identifying symbols and abbreviations, and much more.

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