Architectural Drawing Flashcard 1

Front

What do we call architectural drawings that show the size of the building, the style of the building and the placement of doors and windows from the side view?

Back

Elevation

Front

Why is the triangular architect's scale the most commonly used?

Back

Because it can combine multiple scales

Front

The materials to be used for the walls would be found in the structural plan.

Back

True

Front

The information needed to identify lines and other symbols on a construction drawing can be found in the:

Back

legend

Front

Break lines are used to show that only part of an object is represented to save space.

Back

True

Front

What are engineered plans for motors, pumps, piping systems and piping equipment called?

Back

Schematics

Front

On a site plan, the scale may read 1”=20’. This means that every inch represents how many feet?

Back

20 feet

Front

A dimension is a measurement written as a number.

Back

True

Front

What information in a drawing’s title block identifies the project?

Back

Project name

Front

An aerial view of the layout of each room that provides the most information about the architectural project is called:

Back

Floor plan