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Print Reading for Architecture and Construction Technology with Premium Website Printed Access Card
ISBN 13: 9781133127277
ISBN 10: 1133127274
Author: David A Madsen, B.S., M.Ed.; Alan Jefferis; David P. Madsen, B.S., M.S.; Tereasa Jefferis
Pages: 416
Published: 08/15/2012
Price: $119.95 Add to cart
Description
PRINT READING FOR ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY, 3E provides the knowledge and skills needed to accurately interpret blueprints for residential and light commercial construction. This easy-to-use text explores all facets of print reading, with examples and illustrations taken from actual architectural prints. Readers are provided with the information they need to create high-quality, standardized "real world" working drawings. In addition, this edition is fully updated with CADD-generated print reading examples, illustrations, and exercises that comply with the highest industry standards of computer-aided design and drafting.
Benefits
- Includes new application features throughout, such as updated technology, going green with energy efficient construction applications, and print reading applications.
- Content has been updated to the 2012 International Residential Code with significant changes to energy and fire protection codes.
- New content includes new homes to print reading problems correlated throughout each residential-related chapter, a complete set of drawings for a franchise restaurant project as a light commercial print reading project and construction specifications including Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) documents.
- An expanded glossary containing key terms can be found throughout the textbook.
- A comprehensive commercial print reading supplement with correlated test and print reading problem questions has been added to enhance student learning.
- Robust Instructor Resources now include the most comprehensive set of PowerPoints presentations and ExamView test bank.
- "Real World" information based on CADD technology illustrates a modern approach to print reading for residential and light commercial construction.
- National Code regulations and requirements are highlighted throughout the text familiarizing students with key information they'll need on the job.
- Actual architectural prints provide the basis for the text's abundant examples, illustrations, and test questions in each chapter.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Architectural and Construction Technology Print Reading.
2. Reading Site Plans.
3.Reading Floor Plans, Part 1: Floor Plan Symbols.
4. Reading Floor Plans, Part 2: Floor Plan Dimensions.
5. Reading Floor Plans Part 3: Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC.
6. Reading Elevations.
7. Reading Millwork Details and Cabinet Elevations.
8. Reading Framing Methods, Structural Components and Framing Plans.
9. Reading Roof Related Drawings.
10. Foundations and Floor Systems.
11. Reading Sections and Details.
12. Reading Stair Drawings.
13. Reading Fireplace Drawings.
14. Construction Specifications and Energy Efficient Construction Applications
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Glossary.
Abbreviations.
2. Reading Site Plans.
3.Reading Floor Plans, Part 1: Floor Plan Symbols.
4. Reading Floor Plans, Part 2: Floor Plan Dimensions.
5. Reading Floor Plans Part 3: Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC.
6. Reading Elevations.
7. Reading Millwork Details and Cabinet Elevations.
8. Reading Framing Methods, Structural Components and Framing Plans.
9. Reading Roof Related Drawings.
10. Foundations and Floor Systems.
11. Reading Sections and Details.
12. Reading Stair Drawings.
13. Reading Fireplace Drawings.
14. Construction Specifications and Energy Efficient Construction Applications
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Glossary.
Abbreviations.