Understanding Construction Drawings

Updated to the 2006 International Building and Residential Codes, the fifth edition of UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS continues to highlight a range of real construction projects - from residential dwellings to commercial structures. This enhanced edition combines information and a hands-on approach to learning. The text provides thorough coverage that builds the foundation for a broad understanding of the entire construction process. The book begins with a simple duplex home that focuses readers on the fundamentals of views, lines, basic dimensioning, and symbols. Next, coverage of a multi-level single family home goes into more depth in orienting and cross-referencing drawings. The third section explores multifamily construction and is accompanied by more complex drawings for practice and more advanced interpretations. The final portion of the book introduces students to elements of commercial construction, including structural steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete. An extensive set of drawings packaged with the book illustrates each building so that students can apply important skills and gain a "real-world" understanding of construction drawings in an engaging way.

Updated to the 2003 International Building and Residential Codes, the fourth edition of Understanding Construction Drawings continues to highlight a range of real construction projects - from residential dwellings to commercial structures. This enhanced edition takes a detailed approach to reading construction drawings by providing thorough coverage that builds the foundation for a broad understanding of the entire construction process, - beginning with a simple duplex home that focuses readers on the fundamentals of views, lines, basic dimensioning, and symbols. Next, coverage of a multi-level single family home goes into more depth in orienting and cross-referencing drawings. The third section explores multifamily construction and is accompanied by more complex drawings for practice and more advanced interpretations. The final portion of the book introduces readers to elements of commercial construction, including structural steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete. A set of drawings accompanies each building so that readers can apply important skills and gain a real-world" understanding of construction drawings."

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A guide to understanding the drawings used in the major construction trades, including carpentry, electric, plumbing, and heating and air conditioning. The author includes information for styles of building from small-scale residential to large-scale commercial. Copiously illustrated within the text, the work also includes a separate drawing package which contains trade-sized prints for four different buildings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Mark W. Huth brings many years of experience in the industry to his writing, first working as a carpenter, contractor, and a building construction teacher, then as a publisher of construction textbooks. His career has allowed him to consult with hundreds of construction educators in high schools, colleges, and universities. Mr. Huth has also authored several other construction titles including; BASIC BLUEPRINT READING FOR CONSTRUCTION, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, AND PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR CARPENTERS. Mr. Huth holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.