‘Working Drawings’ An Introduction
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TITLE BLOCK:
IMPORTANT BECAUSE:
INCLUDES:
Complex set of plans need to be very detailed and well-organised.
Architect: name of firm and individual Contact information Scale Date Project details (where, stage, client) Drawing number Revisions Responsible authority (shire)
Vital to identify where the project is, what it is, when it is and who the client and the architect are.
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DRAWING CONTENT - PLANS: INCLUDES: Use of spaces Location of access/egress Windows Walls (structure) Location and direction of cross-sections Dimensions Some materials Grid lines DIMENSIONS: Millimetres
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PLANS: A grid is identified by an alphabetical system. General notes include information extraneous to the plans themselves. The legend describes graphically-respresented information. For example, materials, and electrical fittings. Some annotated information is not commonly graphically represented on plans, thus they need to be explained. Section symbol (top right): include an alphabetical reference and corresponding page. The arrow indicates the direction of the section.
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Numbering of windows and doors is clockwise around the perimeter of the building. Numbers refer to detailed drawings. FFL = Finished Floor Level Clouding is a historical record of changes throughout the construction period. There are no clouded areas on this plan, as there have been no revisions.
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DRAWING CONTENT - ELEVATIONS: INCLUDES: Height dimensions Location of cross-sections Materials Footings Length dimensions As opposed to plans, elevations show height dimensions. Levels are those of ceilings and floor height, indicated by a dotted line. A grid is referenced above the drawing (see top).
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glass doors
No legend is provided on the elevations Materials are expressed with words (see top middle) Doors (top middle), windows (top right) No clouded areas of the elevation. South elevation (see top left)
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Above: corrugated iron (steel) and bluestone tiles as shown in the cross-section. DRAWING CONTENT - SECTIONS: INCLUDES: Wall thickness Location of cut Which section, as labelled (B-B) Location of beams (ceiling structure) Dimensions shown do not differ from those on the elevation. Words express new and existing built forms, Engineer’s detail (references) and materials (e.g. rendered blockwork). Shaded elements are those that have been cut through.
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Above: concrete and glass blocks as shown in the detail plans
DRAWING CONTENT - DETAILS: INCLUDES: Doors, windows, fences, gates, walls, glass block construction, shutters Break lines are used to save space, as what has been hidden shows no new information
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