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Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trades

Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trades presents 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. Incorporating all the latest technological advances, this vital construction tool explains blueprint standards, computer-aided design, sections, elevations, schedules, site plans, architectural plans, and much more. This book has not yet been published. Projected Availability: November 2008.

Website Price $49.95

Author: Sam A A Kubba
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 368

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

Authoritative and easy to use, Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trades is a step-by-step guide to reading and interpreting construction drawings for contractors, construction managers, and other building professionals. This expert 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. Incorporating all the latest technological advances, this vital construction tool explains blueprint standards, computer-aided design, sections, elevations, schedules, site plans, architectural plans, and much more.

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.

Inside this Skills-Building Guide to Construction Drawing Basics

• Blueprint Standards • Blueprints and Construction Drawings: A Universal Language • Understanding Lines • Types of Views • Understanding Dimensions • Layout of Construction Drawings • Understanding Industrial Blueprints • The Meaning of Symbols • Understanding Schedules • Specifications • ISO Issues, Codes, and Building Regulations • Construction Business Environment

About the Author
Sam AA Kubba PhD (Herndon, Virginia) is an award-winning architect and author.