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1Print Reading for Architecture and Construction TechnologyThird EditionDavid A. MadsenAlan JefferisDavid P. MadsenTereasa JefferisSolutions Manual

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2Table of ContentsChapter 1—Introduction to Architecture & Construction Technology Print ReadingTest Solutions2Problem Solutions 4Chapter 2—Reading Site PlansTest Solutions 7Problem Solutions 9Chapter 3—Reading Floor Plans, Part 1: Floor Plan SymbolsTest Solutions 12Problem Solutions 15Chapter 4—ReadingFloor Plans, Part 2: Floor Plan DimensionsTest Solutions 21Problem Solutions 23Chapter 5—Reading Floor Plans, Part 3: Electrical, Plumbing, & HVACTest Solutions 28Problem Solutions 31Chapter 6—Reading ElevationsTest Solutions 37Problem Solutions 38Chapter 7—Reading Millwork Details & Cabinet ElevationsTest Solutions 42Problem Solutions 43Chapter 8—Reading Framing Methods, Structural Components, & Framing PlansTest Solutions 50Problem Solutions 56Chapter 9—Reading Roof-Related DrawingsTest Solutions 62Problem Solutions 64Chapter 10—Foundation and Floor SystemsTest Solutions 67Problem Solutions 70Chapter 11—Reading Sections and DetailsTest Solutions 80Problem Solutions 83

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3Chapter 12—Reading Stair DrawingsTest Solutions 90Problem Solutions 91Chapter 13—Reading Fireplace DrawingsTest Solutions 93Problem Solutions 94Chapter 14—Construction Specifications & Energy-Efficient Construction ApplicationsTest Solutions 96Problem Solutions 99

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4CHAPTER 1 TESTFill in the blanks below with the proper word or short statement as needed to complete thesentence or answer the question correctly.1.Blueprintis an old term that is generally used in the construction business whenreferring to prints.2.The reproduction methods commonly used today are thephotocopyandprints createdfrom a computer file.3.Define and give another name for architectural drawings.Architectural drawings,known as plans, are prepared by professional architects or designers for any homeor commercial building before the actual construction can begin.4.Define prints.Prints are the reproduction of architectural drawings.5.State at least three advantages for photocopying architectural drawings.1. There is noneed for coated materials; 2. The possible hazards of ammonia; 3. Can copy fromany type of original on most types of copy material.6.List at least three standard drawing sheet sizes.8–1/2 × 11; 9 × 12; 11 × 17; 12 × 18; 17× 22; 18 × 24; 22 ×34; 24 × 36.7.A system of numbers along the top and bottom margins and letters along the left and rightmargins used to locate items on the drawing is calledzoning.8.List at least four items represented by dashed lines on an architectural drawing.1. Beamabove; 2. Header; 3. Upper kitchen cabinets; 4. Undercounter dishwasher; 5.Electrical circuit run.9.Specific notes are also known aslocal notes.10.Define specific notes.These are notes placed on a drawing that relate to a specificapplication or describe a specific feature.11.Define general notes.Information that applies to the entire drawing.12.Define schedules.Charts of information used to describe items such as doors,windows, appliances, fixtures, hardware, concrete reinforcing, and finishes.13.Briefly describe in your own words five general guidelines you can use to findinformation on an architectural drawing:Rule 1.Scan the entire drawing while looking at the general layout.

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5Rule 2.Look at the title block to find general information that is related to theproject.Rule 3.Look at the drawing on the print to get a quick understanding of what isincluded.Rule 4.Quickly read the general notes to get a good understanding of theconstruction specifications and other information that relates to the entiredrawing.Rule 5.Take more time to look for the specific information you need.14.Define hard copy.A hard copy is actually any printout of a document that has beencreated on a computer. A printer or plotter is a piece of equipment that isconnected to the computer for the purpose of making a hard copy.15.Define scales.Scales are measuring instruments used to draw object at full, reduced,or enlarged sizes. The notation for the drawing reduction or enlargement is alsoreferred to as the scale of the drawing.16.Why is it inappropriate for you to actually measure prints using a scale instrument?It isinappropriate for you to actually measure prints using a scale instrument. This isreferred to asscaling the print. All of the necessary information needs to be foundwithout the need to scale the print. Prints should not be scaled because of possibleinaccuracies in the drawing, and prints can slightly shrink or enlarge theinformation you need in the form of drawing, dimensions, and notes.17.Identify the scale that is used to draw floor plans for most residential structures.1/4" =1'–0".18.List at least two types of drawings that are created using a civil engineer’s scale.Siteplans, maps, subdivision plats, and land documents.19.Give two reasons why a print might need to be folded.To mail or file in a standard filecabinet.20.Why is print folding done in a pattern of bends much like a road map?This puts the titleblock and sheet identification on the front and aids in the folding and unfolding theprints.

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6CHAPTER 1 PROBLEMSPROBLEM 1.1Given the title block on this page, fill in the blanks identifying the type of information requestedat each location.1.Sheet number/number of sheets in complete set; for example, 2/8.2.Architects’ name and address.3.Date drawing plotted.4.Revision information.5.File project number.6.Drawing titles including project and/or owner’s name.7.Job project number.8.Title block identification.PROBLEM 1.2Answer the following questions as you read the partial floor plan given on page 23:1.Give the sizes of the following rooms:Parlor13'–0" × 13'–4" ±Dining10'–0" × 13'–4"2.Give the complete word or words for each of the following abbreviations while referringto list of abbreviations in the back of the book as needed:ALAluminumBMBeamCONCConcreteFLRFloorJSTJoistsMINMinimumOCOn centerSHSingle hungTEMPTemperedW/With3.Give the size and spacing of the joists over the parlor.Floor joists 16" o.c..

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74.Give the specifications for the material to be used under the 4” concrete slab.4" min.granular fill5.Is the note described in question number 4 a specific or a general note?Specific note.6.Give the dimension from the front face of the bay window in the parlor to the center ofthe two 2 × 6s.10'–0" (8'–0" + 2'–0")PROBLEM 1.3Answer the following questions as you read the partial floor plan on page 24:1.Are the notes in the box at the left of the floor plan specific or general notes?Generalnotes.2.What is the size of the garage?19'–8" ×20'–8" +3.Does the floor plan size given for the garage include the shop?No4.What is the dimension from the front face of the garage to the girder truss?2'–10"5.Give the specifications for the construction members used in the ceiling of the garagebetween the front face of the garage and the girder truss.Manufacturedtrusses @ 24"on center.6.Give the specifications for the construction members used in the ceiling of the garagefrom the girder truss to the back wall of the garage.Manufactured trusses @ 24” oncenter.7.Give the specifications for all the exterior windows and doors.All exterior windows areto be double–glazed and all exterior doors are to be solid core withweatherstripping.8.Give the specifications for all bathroom and utility room fans.Bathrooms and utilityrooms are to be vented to the outside with a minimum of 30 CFM fan.9.Give the specifications provided for the furnace and hot–water heater.“RUUD” UGLC–OTEC 80% plus furnace and gas water heater.

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810.Give the complete word or words for each of the following abbreviations or symbols:SQSquareFTFeetCFMCubic feel per minute@At%PercentPROBLEM 1.4Answer the following questions as you read the partial floor plan on page 25:1.What is the purpose of the letter inside the circles located by the door symbols?Theseletters key the specific door to the door schedule.2.What is the purpose of the number inside the hexagons located by the window symbols?These numbers key the specific windows to the window schedule.3.Give the quantity, size, and description of the G doors.One 4'–0" × 6'–8" hollow core6-panel bi-pass.4.Give the quantity, size, and description of the three windows.Two 2'–0" × 6'–0"aluminum single hung.

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9CHAPTER 2 TESTFill in the blanks with short complete statements or words as needed:1.Define plot plan as discussed in this chapter.Also known as a lot plan or site plan, is amap of a piece of land that may be used for any number of purposes.2.Name the three types of legal descriptions.1. metes and bounds; 2. rectangularsystem; 3. lot and block.3.Metes, ormeasurements, and bounds, orboundaries, can be used to identify theperimeters of any property.4.Define bearings as discussed in this chapter.Bearingsare directions with reference toone of the quadrants of the compass.5.How would you label a bearing that is 30° from north toward the east?N 30° E6.How would you label a bearing that is 47° 30’ 12” from south toward the west?S 47˚ 30′12″ W7.The metes andbounds land survey begins with aMonumentknown as the point–of–beginning.8.A township, in the rectangular system of describing land, is a piece of land6 mi.by6mi.,or a total of36square miles.9.How many sections are there in a township?36.10.How many acres are there in one section?64011.Name the type of legal description that is associated with a lot within a namedsubdivision of land divided into several blocks, in which each block is divided into lots.Lot and block system.12.Define topography as discussed in this chapter.Topography is a physical description ofland surface showing its variations in elevation, known as relief, and locating otherfeatures.13.Explain the difference in slope of the land when contour lines are spaced far apart ascompared to when they are spaced close together.When contour lines are spaced farapart the slope of the land is gentle and when the contour lines are close together theslope is steeper.14.Define grading plan.Plots of construction sites that generally show existingandproposed topography.

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1015.Describe the values of a curve labeled R = 50.00’, L = 140.09’, Δ = 132°.R is the radiusof the curve, and L is the length of the curve.= 132°is the Delta, which is theincluded angle of the arc.

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11CHAPTER 2 PROBLEMSPROBLEM 2.1Refer to the site plan shown on page 45 and answer the following questions:1.What is the legal description?Lot 55, Wicher Heights, No. 2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 section 19T1S R1 W2.What are the following setbacks to the proposed structure?Front20'West side5'.East side10'Rear34'–6″3.What are the following minimum required setbacks?Front20'West side5'East side5'Rear15'4.Give the scale of this plot plan.1/8″–1'–0″5.Describe the structure to be built on this property.One story single family residence.6.Give the finish floorelevation.101.0 feet7.Give the elevations at the following property corners:Northwest100.0 feetNortheast100.0 feetSouthwest102.0 feetSoutheast102.0 feet8.What is the name of the street that runs in front of this proposed home?Sw Loma VistaStreet9.What is the length of the south property line?67.20 feet10.What is the length of the west property line?92.6 feet

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12PROBLEM 2.2Refer to the grading plan shown on page 46 and answer the following questions:1.What is the legal description for this property?Lot 18 of Highpoints in the NE 1/4 ofsection 34. T1S R2TE San Bernardino Meridian, Happy Valley, San Diego,California2.What is the minimum front setback?20 feet3.What are the minimum side yard setbacks?10 feet4.What is the width of the public sanitary sewer easement?15 feet5.Give the west property line length and bearing.220.16 feet and a bearing of S 41˚ 15′57″6.Give the east property line length and bearing.264.62 feet and a bearing of S 21˚ 16′25″ E7.Give the south property line length and bearing.187.52 feet and a bearing of S 43˚ 33′49″ W8.What is the contour interval?One foot.9.How often are contour lines labeled?Every five feet.10.What is the difference between the contour lines that are labeled and those that are notlabeled?The labeled contour lines are called index contour lines where the contourline elevation is given. The unlabeled contour lines are called intermediate contourlines that establish the contour interval.11.What is the entry floor elevation?195.00 feet12.What is the lower finish floor elevation?184.00 feet13.What is the upper finish floor elevation?193.00 feet14.How do the site work contour lines differ from the natural contour lines?The naturalcontour lines are represented as described in question number ten and the sitework contour lines are drown as either thick or thin solid lines and they take offfrom the natural contour lines where the contour changes for grading.15.What is the height of the highest retaining wall?8′–0″16.What is the difference in elevation between the garage finish floor and the entry finishfloor?No difference in elevation.17.What is the difference in elevation between the upper finish floor and the lower finish

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13floor?9 feet18.What are thedriveway specifications?Four inch concrete driveway over gravel fill.19.What is the elevation of the highest contour line shown on this plan?210 feet20.What is the elevation of the lowest contour line shown on this plan?165 feetPROBLEM 2.3Refer to the plat shown on this page and answer the following questions:1.Name the two roads that intersect at the northeast corner of the plat.Gatlin Street andEwing Avenue2.Give all property line dimensions, values, and bearings for lot 1, starting at the northeastcorner of the lot and going counterclockwise around the lot.95.00', N1°29'48"E;100.00', N88°06'14"W; 85.70', S1°29'48"W; R=10.00', L=13.70', Δ=89°; 90.00',N88°30'12"W.3.Provide the legal description for lot 8.Lot 8, Sandy Estates, City of Houston,Countyof Harris, State of Texas.4.What does the R = 50.00’ mean?This is a property line with a radius of 50.00'5.Explain the meaning of the L = 48.39’ value.L is the length of the curve. There arethree sub–lengths in this curve. L = 48.39is for Lot 4.6.Name and define the Δ symbol and give the meaning of the Δ = 55° value.Platstypically show a Delta angle for curves, which is represented by the symbol. TheDelta angle is the included angle of the curve. The included angle is the angleformed betweenthe center and the endpoints of the arc. The included angle of theL=48.39' value is 55°.7.Which way is north?North points to the top of the sheet.8.Describe the purpose of the 1/2 IRON ROD END in CONC.This is probably themonument identifying the point of beginning of the survey for the plat.

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14CHAPTER 3 TESTPart 1: Fill in the blanks below with the proper word or short statement as needed to complete thesentence or answer the question correctly.1.Residential floor plans are generally drawn at a scale of1/4″ = 1′–0″2.Numbered symbols used on the floor plan key specific items to charts known asSchedules3.Identify at least six items that can be found in schedules.Doors, windows, appliances,materials, finishes, fixtures, and hardware.4.What is the meaning ofthe numbers 3068 placed on the floor plan next to a door symbol?The door is 3′–0″ wide and 6′–8″ high.5.Describe the meaning of this set of numbers placed next to a window symbol on the floorplan: 6'–0" × 3'–6".The window is 6′–0″ wide and 3′–8″ high6.Why is it important to have the vendor’s catalog or specifications available when readingprints that specify specific products in the window and door schedules?So that youknow specific details about the doors and windows regarding size, material, type offinish, energy efficiency, and style. Rough framing dimensions are given withinstallation information.7.What does the abbreviation G.D. represent?Garbage disposal8.Why do you think it is a good idea to verify the exact size of a prefabricated showerbefore installation?The sizes of a prefabricated showers vary. The exactspecifications of the unit being used must be determined before framing.9.Give a reason the clothes washer and dryer might be shown on the floor plan with dashedlines.The clothes washer and dryer are not part of the construction project. Verify thiswith the client when in doubt.10.List at least three names that can be given to closets on a floor plan.Wardrobe, linenand broom closet.11.List at least four ways finish materials can be represented on a floor plan.Notes,characteristic symbols and/or key symbols that relate to a finish schedule. Label thematerial directly under the room name.12.Describe how a header is shown and specified on the floor plan.Dashed lines andlabeled with a note such as 6 × 10 HDR.

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1513.What does the abbreviation HDR represent?Header.14.Explain how ceiling joists or trusses are represented and labeled on a floor plan.Anarrow that shows the direction and extent of the span is labeled with the size andspacing along the arrow.15.Identify two ways discussed in this chapter that represent how ceiling joists mightintersect with a beam.One way is for the ceiling joists to cross over the beam, thusleaving the beam exposed; the other method is for the joists to intersect flush withthe bottom of the beam, with the joists placed in sheet joist hangers located at thebeam.16.Discuss one good way to learn about the construction methods used when building withstructural connectors.Get a structural connector vendor’s catalog and look at theconstruction methods that are shown as examples.17.Give the actual wall thickness when the construction uses 2 × 6 studs, 1/2" drywall on theinside, and 1/2" sheathing with 5/8" siding on the outside. Show the values used toestablish the calculation.5–1/2" + 1/2" + 1/2" + 5/8" = 7–1/8"18.Define foyer.A foyer is an entrance hall or other open area in a building.19.Describe the purpose of the dashed line with the floor plan symbol for an overheadgarage door.The dashed lines show the size and extent of the garage door whenopen.20.Describe how the direction and number of risers are displayed on the floor planrepresentation of stairs.UP for up, and R for risers. The note with UP 14R is placedwith an arrow pointing in the up direction. 14R means there are 14 risers in theflight of stairs.21.If you have stairs with 14 risers, how many runs are there?1322.If each individual run is 10" in the stairs from question 21, what is the total run? Giveyour answer in feet and inches, and show your calculations.10″ × 13 = 130″ divided by12 = 10′–10″23.What does the termzero clearancemean?The insulated metal fireplace unit and fluecan be placed close to a wood frame structure. Verified building codes and vendorspecifications before construction.24.What does theabbreviation CO mean as related to fireplace construction?Clean out

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