NCCER Module 5: Construction Drawings (Terms)

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Drawings that show the FULL design of the project.

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Architectural Plans

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A large, horizontal structural member made of concrete, steel, stone, wood, or other structural material to provide support above a large opening.

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Beam

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The traditional name used to describe construction drawings.

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Blueprints

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Drawings that show the location of the building on the site from an aerial view, including contours, trees, construction features, and dimensions.

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Civil Drawings

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The making of a set of construction drawings with the aid of a computer.

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CAD (Computer Aided Design)

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Solid or dashed lines showing the elevation of the earth on a civil drawing.

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Contour Lines

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Enlarged views of part of a drawing used to show an area more clearly.

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Detailed View

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Engineered drawings that show all electrical supply and distribution

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Electrical Plans

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Height above sea level, or other defined surface, usually expressed in feet or meters

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Elevation (EL)

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Side view of a building or object, showing height and width

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Elevation