Construction Drawings
Measuring and Drawing Scales
Components of Construction Drawings
Drawing Elements
Miscellaneous Symbols
100

What are 3 other names CIVIL PLANS also called?

Site Plans

Survey Plans

Plot Plans

100

What does 1"= 20' mean?

1 inch equals 20 feet

100

What identifies the project?

Sheet Title

100

What systems make it easy to refer to specific locations on a plan?

Gridline system

100

What type of plans show the layout of an HVAC system?

Mechanical Plans

200

What plans show the materials to be used for the walls?

Structural Plans

200

A measurement written as number is what?

Dimensions

200

Where do you find the identification of lines and other symbols?

the legend

200

What does a section cut show?

areas not included in the cutting line view

200

What does GPM stand for?

Gallons Per Minute

300

What are the Mechanical Plans used for?

Motors, Pumps, Piping Systems, Piping Equipment

300

What does NTS stand for?

Not to Scale

300

Where is the title block located?

lower right corner of blueprints

300

What 3 letters and 2 numbers are omitted from gridline systems?

I, O, Q

1, 0

300

Draw the symbol for a shut-off valve.

picture of shut-off valve

400

A type of 3 dimensional drawings that depict a plumbing system is called what?

Plumbing Isometric Drawings

400

What scale translates large measurements into smaller measurements for drawings? 

Architect Scale

400

If the true north is not noted - where would plan west be?

to the left side of the page

400

What is used to clarify any discrepancies in the plans?

(RFI) - Request for Information

400

Most plumbing and electrical sketches are what kind of drawings?

Single line drawings or schematic drawings

500

Draw the symbol for non-potable water.

---NP---

500

Rinker Hall and all of it's systems use up to _____ % less than a similar structure design.

57%

500

How can you tell who made the revision to a plan?

by their initials

500
Draw the symbol for water closet and a shower.

Water closet and shower drawing

500
What are leader and arrowheads used with?

Words, abbreviations, symbols, or key notes