Commercial Drafting and Detailing [Paperback]

Alan Jefferis (Author), Kenneth Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 28, 1997

An outstanding resource for students, as well as professionals just entering the workforce, this text explores the materials and methods used in in commercial construction and provides detailed instruction on the preparation of the architectural and structural drawings necessary to complete a set of plans. Incorporated throughout are problems and projects which encourage the reader to uncover information critical to the success of the process. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Solution Manual, ISBN:0-8273-6792-9

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Alan Jefferis has been an instructor of drafting technology at Clackamas Community College, an Authorized AutoCAD Training Center in Oregon City, Oregon for over fifteen years. He has also taught for four years at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. His professional experience includes eight years of drafting for structural engineers and sixteen years of residential designing. He is currently the owner of Residential Designs, A.I.B.D. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Pub; 1st edition (January 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827367910
• ISBN-13: 978-0827367913
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,816,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the greatest book for me, February 25, 2004

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Catholiccat (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Commercial Drafting And Detailing (Delmar Drafting Series) (Paperback)

I guess I don't understand construction details, but I didn't understand a single problem in this book. I had to refer to my Construction: Materials, Methods, and Techniques by William Spence in order to answer the review questions. The problems were writtin in short hand with abbreviations I didn't know. I think this book might be a little intimidating to someone who is not familiar with construction or detailing.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, March 20, 2011

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This review is from: Commercial Drafting And Detailing (Delmar Drafting Series) (Paperback)

This book is great. The book describes the construction process in great detail. Very helpful to understand other trades like structural design. Highly recommended for people in the construction industry.

5.0 out of 5 stars good job, September 3, 2010

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I thought everything was perfect. The book got to me in no time and it was in the condition promised. Very happy