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CONT 106 - Construction Blueprint Reading


PROGRAM: Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011

Provides instruction and practice in the use of working drawings and applications from the print to the work. Includes relationship of views and details, interpretation of dimension, transposing scale, tolerance, electrical symbols, sections, materials list, architectural plans, room schedules and plot plans.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate ability to understand various elements used in commercial and residential blueprints.
  2. Identify the types of architectural lines, symbols, notations, and abbreviations used in print reading.
  3. Identify types of drawings such as elevation views, section views, detail views, and construction materials.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to understand and explain building specifications.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to define dimensioning standards.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to read various scales used in print reading.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in reading blueprints for structural information.
  8. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in reading various plot plans.
  9. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in reading blueprints for various trade information.
  10. Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
  11. Identify and interpret health, safety, and welfare standards as dictated by local, state or federal agencies.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Orientation

Elevation views

Safety

Construction materials

Lines

Section views

Contentions

Specifications for construction concrete

Abbreviations

Mechanical prints

Freehand sketching

Electrical prints

Pictorial drawings

Masonry prints

Orthographic drawings

Welding prints

Dimensioning techniques

Estimating construction costs

Measuring techniques

Complex prints

Math review
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