Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Reading Plans and Elevations Module

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Upon completion of this module, you will be able to do the following: 1. Describe the types of drawings usually included in a set of plans and list the information found on each type. 2.Identify the different types of lines used on construction drawings. 3.Identify selected architectural symbols commonly used to represent materials on plans. 4.Identify selected electrical, mechanical, and plumbing symbols commonly used on plans. 5.Identify abbreviations commonly used on plans. 6.Read and interpret plans, elevations, schedules, sections, and details contained in basic construction drawings. 7.State the purpose of written specifications. 8.Identify and describe the parts of a specification. 9.Demonstrate or describe how to perform a quantity takeoff for materials. Transparency 1Objectives

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Under supervision of the instructor, you should be able to: 1.Interpret selected symbols and abbreviations used on drawings. 2.Read and interpret site/plot plans. 3.Read and interpret foundation, floor, and other plan view drawings. 4.Read and interpret elevation view drawings. 5.Read and interpret section and detail drawings. 6.Read and interpret schedules. 7.Read and interpret written specifications. 8.Perform a quantity takeoff for materials. Transparency 2Performance Tasks

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 3 Figure 1 – Typical Format of a Working Drawing Set

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 4 Figure 2 –Title and Revision Blocks

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 5 Figure 3 –Typical Site Plan

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 6 Figure 4 –Typical Site Plan Showing Topographical Features

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 7 Figure 5 – Foundation Plan (NTS)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 8 Figure 6 –Slab-on-Grade Foundation Plans (NTS)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 9 Figure 7 – Basic Floor Plan (NTS)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 10 Figure 8 – Elevation Drawing (NTS)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 11 Figure 9A –Section Drawing (NTS, 1 of 3)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 12 Figure 9B – Section Drawing (NTS, 2 of 3)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 13 Figure 9C –Section Drawing (NTS, 3 of 3)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 14 Figure 10 – Detail Views

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 15 Figure 11 – Examples of Door, Window, and Header Schedules

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 16 Figure 12 – Example of a Finish Schedule

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 17 Figure 13 – Example of an Electrical Plumbing Plan (NTS)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 18 Figure 14 – Drawing Lines

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 19 Figure 15 – Methods of Labeling Section Reference Lines

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 20 Figure 16 – Typical Material Symbols

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 21 Figure 17 – Window and Door Symbols

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 22 Figure 18 – Common Electrical Symbols

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 23 Figure 19 – Electrical Symbols Showing Control of an Outlet

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 24 Figure 20 – Common Plumbing Symbols

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 25 Figure 21 – Common HVAC Symbols

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 26 Figure 22 – Common Site/Plot Plan Symbols

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 27 Figure 23 – Structural Member Symbols

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 28 Figure 24 – Basic Weld Symbols

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 29 Figure 25 – Elements of a Welding Symbol

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 30 Figure 26 – Common Methods of Indicating Dimensions on Drawings

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 31 Figure 28 – 2004 MasterFormat TM

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 32 Figure 29 – Examples of Project Organizations

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 33 Figure 30 – Typical Residential Construction Schedule

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 34 Figure 31 – Typical Commercial Construction Schedule

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Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Architectural Plans

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Presentation Drawings

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Floor Plans

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Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Figure 27 – Typical Materials Specification (1 of 4)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Figure 27 – Typical Materials Specification (2 of 4)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Figure 27 – Typical Materials Specification (3 of 4)

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Figure 27 – Typical Materials Specification (4 of 4)