Book
Understanding construction drawings / Mark W. Huth.
Summary:
This proven, uniquely practical book provides a thorough guide to reading, understanding, and working with construction drawings. Now updated to reflect the 2012 International Building Code® and 2012 International Residential Code®, the Sixth Edition includes accurate, up-to-date information on current materials, practices, and standards to prepare you for career success in modern building trades. The book is designed from start to finish for real-world relevance, with topics organized based on actual construction processes, realistic construction drawings integrated into chapter content, hundreds of practical questions and activities, and full-size residential and commercial construction prints. A new feature highlights information on environmental considerations such as energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and "green" building practices, emphasizing the growing importance of these concepts in the modern construction industry.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781285061023
- ISBN: 1285061020 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: x, 388 p. : ill. ; 28 cm + 22 plans (61 x 91 cm, folded to 22 x 23 cm) + 1 sheet (22 x 23 cm), in zippered case (33 x 23).
- Edition: 6th ed.
- Publisher: Clifton Park, NY : Delmar Cengage Learning, c2014.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes twenty-two folded plans and one sheet of directions.Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Machine generated contents note: pt. I DRAWINGS: THE LANGUAGE OF CONSTRUCTION -- Unit 1 The Design-Construction Sequence and the Design Professions -- Unit 2 Views -- Unit 3 Scales -- Unit 4 Alphabet of Lines -- Unit 5 Use of Symbols -- Unit 6 Plan Views -- Unit 7 Elevations -- Unit 8 Sections and Detail -- pt. I Test -- pt. II READING DRAWINGS FOR TRADE INFORMATION -- Unit 9 Clearing and Rough Grading the Site -- Unit 10 Locating the Building -- Unit 11 Site Utilities -- Unit 12 Footings -- Unit 13 Foundation Walls -- Unit 14 Drainage, Insulation, and Concrete Slabs -- Unit 15 Framing Systems -- Unit 16 Columns, Piers, and Girders -- Unit 17 Floor Framing -- Unit 18 Laying Out Walls and Partitions -- Unit 19 Framing Openings in Walls -- Unit 20 Roof Construction Terms -- Unit 21 Roof Trusses -- Unit 22 Common Rafters -- Unit 23 Hip and Valley Framing -- Unit 24 Cornices -- Unit 25 Windows and Doors -- Unit 26 Exterior Wall Coverings -- Unit 27 Decks -- Unit 28 Finishing Site Work -- Unit 29 Fireplaces -- Unit 30 Stairs -- Unit 31 Insulation and Room Finishing -- Unit 32 Cabinets -- Unit 33 Lake House Specifications -- pt. II Test -- pt. III MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION -- Unit 34 Orienting the Drawings -- Unit 35 Town House Construction -- Unit 36 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning -- Unit 37 Electrical -- pt. III Test -- pt. IV u -- Unit 38 Heavy Commercial Construction -- Unit 39 Coordination of Drawings -- Unit 40 Structural Drawings -- Unit 41 HVAC & Plumbing Drawings -- Unit 42 Electrical Drawings -- pt. IV Test -- APPENDICES -- Appendix A School Addition Master Keynotes -- Appendix B Math Reviews -- Appendix C Material Symbols in Sections -- Appendix D Plumbing Symbols -- Appendix E Electrical Symbols -- Appendix F Abbreviations.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Structural drawing.
Dwellings > Drawings.
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interurban Library | T 355 H87 2014 V.1 (Text) | 26040003258155 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - | ||
| Interurban Library | T 355 H87 2014 V.2 (Text) | 26040003258163 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |