Structure Parts
Drawings
Who's line is it
Keeps it strong
Blueprint basics
100
A type of frame in which studs are continuous from the foundation sill plate to the roof.
Balloon Frame
100
The drawing that shows the supply and distribution for the electrical systems
Electrical drawings
100
This will give you a designation of the center of some objects such as windows and doors, I look like this.
Centerline
100
concrete base on which foundation sits, this is underground.
Footings
100
Qualified person that creates drawings for a construction project.
Architect
200
Horizontal framing members that attach to the sill plate and form the structural support for the floor and walls
Floor joist
200
Drawings that are a view from above of the building lot
Plot Plan
200
I am used to show that an object is hidden by another object.
Hidden line
200
This is something everyone says you need to do anything but for your building it is really important. It is the base, usually poured concrete, block, and sometimes wood, the framework of the house is built on it.
Foundation
200
A measurement of length, width, or height.
Dimension
300
The lowest horizontal part of a wall frame, which rest on the subfloor
Bottom Plate
300
This shows a cross-sectional view of a specific part of the dwelling.
Sectional Drawing
300
My job is to tell you the measurement of a particular object
Dimension Line
300
Wood frame construction in which the walls are built on constructed floor. more common with building construction now than in the past.
Platform Frame
300
Architectural drawings that are a copy of the original.
Blueprint
400
The skeleton of the Building also provides structure
Framing
400
This drawing will show you an enlarged view of a specific area.
Detail Drawing
400
I don't like to touch an object i am extending.
Extension Lines
400
Wall studs preform what task?
Form the vertical framework of the wall section.
400
This gives you help from a computer to make the drawing.
Computer-aided drafting(CAD)
500
What is the arrow pointing to in the picture
Top Plate
500
Elevation Drawing
500
My job is to show that the object is larger than the drawing is depicting.
Brake Lines
500
I may seem lazy but i also have a purpose even though I just sit on top of the foundation I give the floor joist a place to attach.
Sill or Sill Plate
500
You may think you are one of these, in this case it shows you the various symbols and abbreviations used on the print.
Legend