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Blueprint Reading for the Building Trades [Paperback]

John E. Traister (Author)

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Publication Date: September 12, 1985

How to read and understand construction documents, blueprints, and schedules. Includes layouts of structural, mechanical, HVAC and electrical drawings. Shows how to interpret sectional views, follow diagrams and schematics, and covers common problems with construction specifications.

Explains symbols used for materials, electrical, plumbing & HVAC. Also shows how to read site plans and scale them for dimension.

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Explains symbols used for materials, electrical, plumbing & HVAC. Also shows how to read site plans and scale them for dimension.

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Product Details

Paperback: 181 pages
Publisher: Craftsman Book Co (September 12, 1985)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0934041059
ISBN-13: 978-0934041058
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars BUILDER SAYS "NO" TO THIS BOOK..., August 22, 2005

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DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!! Measuring only 5.25" x 8.5", ALL DRAWINGS ARE REDUCED TO FIT. THE REPRO IS BELOW NEWSPRINT
85 LPI QUALITY MAKING THE PRINT AND DRAWINGS ILLEGIBLE. A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY, EVEN AT THE USED PRICE OF $6.00! SHAMEFUL. IF I COULD RATE LOWER THAN ONE STAR I WOULD.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Agree with first review, February 2, 2006

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Fortunately I was able to find this in the local library before buying it. The illustrations are unreadable. WAY too small! Find something else.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible Book, October 16, 2006

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I agree, this book should not be allowed to be sold. A rating of 1 star is way too high. Do not waste your money.

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This book is so lacking in information and like all the other reviewers have said, the pictures are horrible. It fails to explain some of the most basic elements.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Blueprint reading for building tardes
This was a very disappointing book. Not only can you not see the pictures very well but I didn't find it very informative. I would not buy this book. It's not worth it.

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The fundamental objective of this chapter is to give the reader an overall picture of the building construction industry and its relationship to construction documents. Read the first page

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General Requirements, The General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, Standard Specifications, Consult Index

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