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WorksheetsRead and Interpret plans
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
What type of drawing is this known as?
Elevation
Pictorial
Section
Floor plan
Which of the following can be found on a site plan?
Footing sizes
Floor surfaces and coverings
Roof shapes and overhangs
Block dimension and contour lines
What does this drawing symbol represent?
Ground Level
Clean Fill
Earth
Brickwork
Which of the following is not a construction drawing?
Site plan
Floor plan
Conservation
Elevation
Why does an engineer carry out soil tests on a block of land before completing the construction drawings?
Which type of construction drawing gives a vertical cut-away view of the building through the footings, floor, walls, ceiling and roof structure?
Pictorial
Section
Engineers detail
Elevation
Who approves drawing and specifications before building commences?
Engineers
Builder
Council
The client
What information can be found on a floor plan?
Door and window placements
Boundary set-backs
Lot number
Roof coverings and slope
What does this symbol represent?
Steel
Concrete
Land fill
Sand
What does this symbol represent?
Single skin brickwork
Cladding
Trimmer stud
Blockwork
What does this symbol represent on a plan?
Vanity
Water closet
Bath
Shower
What does this symbol represnt on a plan?
Flooring joists
Shed rafters
Insulation
Roof trusses
What does this symbol represent on a plan?
Fill
Ground level
Earth
Gravel
What type of drawing is this?
Engineers detail
Elevation
Floor plan
Section
What type of roof can be identified from the picture?
Skillion
Hip
Gable
Dutch gable
A soffit is...
External ceilings on the underside of rafters.
Skirting and architraves
Plumbing fit off
External wall cladding
What is the metal covering on top of the brick wall known as?
Ant Capping
Flashing
Termite barrier
DPC
What is the main purpose of a cavity in construction?
Provides much needed air flow
Allows room for insulation
Helps drain excess water
Allows bricks to expand and contract
Why do we use scale in plan drawings?
To make builders feel important
Architects prefer it
Bricklayers need scales to weigh their money.
Assists trades with measurement, producing accuracy and perspective.
What environmental factors are included in a set of plans?
Usage of powertools and equipment
Clean up and waste management
Tip fees
Battery and solar power tools only
