Understanding Construction Drawings [Paperback]

Mark W. Huth (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1435464478 | ISBN-13: 978-1435464476 | Publication Date: May 7, 2009 | Edition: 5

Updated to the 2006 International Building and Residential Codes, the fifth edition of UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS continues to highlight a range of real construction projects - from residential dwellings to commercial structures. This enhanced edition combines information and a hands-on approach to learning. The text provides thorough coverage that builds the foundation for a broad understanding of the entire construction process. The book begins with a simple duplex home that focuses readers on the fundamentals of views, lines, basic dimensioning, and symbols. Next, coverage of a multi-level single family home goes into more depth in orienting and cross-referencing drawings. The third section explores multifamily construction and is accompanied by more complex drawings for practice and more advanced interpretations. The final portion of the book introduces students to elements of commercial construction, including structural steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete. An extensive set of drawings packaged with the book illustrates each building so that students can apply important skills and gain a "real-world" understanding of construction drawings in an engaging way.

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 5 edition (May 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435464478
• ISBN-13: 978-1435464476
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 7.9 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Text book study, October 16, 2005

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Shelly "S." (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Understanding Construction Drawings (Paperback)

This book is laid out like a text book course of study, which I like, however one important thing to note is that there is no answer key for the tests. The answer key is a seperate book and I have been unable to locate it. Fortunately I work for a General Contractor and have been able to have my co-workers check my answers for accuracy. But as far as being a good source for systematic learning, this book definitely is.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware USED books - Drawings are NOT included!, January 12, 2007

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nubuilder (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding Construction Drawings (Paperback)

The book itself is generally good quality and well-written. I'm learning about construction & drawings for the very first time, so some info was hard for me to really understand - not enough explanation and, oh yeah - the DRAWINGS that are referred to throughout the ENTIRE book - uh... are NOT included! I HOPE someone sees this comment so that perhaps an addendum to the book's description could really warn buyers what they're in for by trying to save money on the used book. Honestly, you really lose at least half the value by not being able to refer to the plans...so: BUYER BEWARE!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Understanding construction drawings, March 5, 2007

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Kevin Curran (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Understanding Construction Drawings (Perfect Paperback)

The book is very informative how ever i feel some of the questions could have been a little more precise in what they were asking. I needed the book for my construction management class when i was taking another class on materials and methods for construction so a lot of information overlapped which helped concrete it in.