Construction Graphics: A Practical Guide to Interpreting Working Drawings

Preface. Chapter 1. Construction Graphics: An Overview. Chapter 2. The Construction Business Environment. Chapter 3. The Design Professional's Work Product. Chapter 4. Construction Drawings. Chapter 5. Sketching. Chapter 6. Site Construction. Chapter 7. Foundation Systems. Chapter 8. Framing Systems. Chapter 9. Cladding, Glazing, and Exterior Doors. Chapter 10. Roof Systems. Chapter 11. Interior Construction. Chapter 12. Mechanical Systems. Chapter 13. Electrical Systems. Chapter 14. Fabrication Drawings. Appendix A. Estimating and the Takeoff - A Brief Overview. Appendix B. Answers to the Exercises. Appendix C. Residential Construction Drawings. Appendix D. Drawing Review: A Journey through Commercial Building Construction Drawings. Appendix E. Welding in Construction. Appendix F. MasterFormat TM 2004 Division Numbers and Titles. Appendix G. Executing a Site Section. Glossary. Selected References. Index.