CM 5: Construction Drawings (Terms)

Front

Drawings showing the complete project design.

Back

Architectural Plans

Front

A large horizontal support member made of concrete, steel, stone, or wood for large openings.

Back

Beam

Front

Traditional name for construction drawings.

Back

Blueprints

Front

Drawings showing a building's site location from above, with contours, trees, features, and dimensions.

Back

Civil Drawings

Front

Construction drawings created using a computer.

Back

CAD (Computer Aided Design)

Front

Lines indicating earth elevation on civil drawings.

Back

Contour Lines

Front

Enlarged views of a drawing to show an area clearly.

Back

Detailed View

Front

Engineered drawings for electrical supply & distribution

Back

Electrical Plans

Front

Height above sea level, usually in feet or meters

Back

Elevation (EL)

Front

Side view of a building or object, showing height and width

Back

Elevation