By CD and DSEvery architectural, engineering and construction company needs an efficient drawing storage system that makes accessing plans, blueprints and maps in their office easy.Staying organized on a construction job site, and architectural / engineering office or a planning department is an absolute must. Time spent scouring the office for a certain set of drawings, floor … [Read more...] about Drafting Storage Systems
Drafting Standards
Drafting In Decline – A Study Paper
Written By : Rod Newton, June 2006 “near enough is not good enough” The aim of this paper is to highlight the obvious decline in the standard of Architectural drafting & explore some ways in which Woodhead's can lead the industry in improving this aspect of their technical culture. The Issues The Education Process (tertiary & secondary).Social Attitudes … [Read more...] about Drafting In Decline – A Study Paper
Discipline Codes for Drawing Numbers: A to Z
A suggestion on discipline codes for a given drafting standard.A- ArchitecturalC- CivilE- ElectricalF- Fire ProtectionG- GeneralH- Hazardous MaterialsI- InteriorsL- LandscapeM- MechanicalP- PlumbingQ- EquipmentS- StructuralT- TelecommunicationsX- Other disciplinesZ- Contractor / shop drawings … [Read more...] about Discipline Codes for Drawing Numbers: A to Z
Metric Dimensioning Practices: Lines and Arrowheads
By Steve Dimensioning practices for metric drawings are similar to those for non-metric drawings, but there are some subtle differences. This material outlines the current practices. Dimension Lines and Projection Lines Projection lines are used to indicate the extremities of a dimension. They are generally drawn up to 1 mm from the outline of the object. … [Read more...] about Metric Dimensioning Practices: Lines and Arrowheads
Decimal Sheet Numbering for Civil Drawings
Sheet Numbering Concept The core concept of this system is to break the drawing sheets into more manageable chunks by isolating elements into groups. The Divisions Division Description Remarks C00 Civil coversheets and general notesProject Title, General Notes, Drawing Schedule C01Site, existing conditions, demolition, landscaping etc.Overall plans C02Site … [Read more...] about Decimal Sheet Numbering for Civil Drawings
Understanding Vectors – Part 2
Written by MickD www.dcservices.net.auIn the last article we discussed basically what a Vector was and had a brief look at the difference between a Point and a Vector. This time we are going to look at what a Vector is made of and try to really get an understanding of why they are so useful as opposed to a Point. Again, not much math just trying to make the concept … [Read more...] about Understanding Vectors – Part 2