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Updated to the latest standards in the industry, the fourth Edition of Understanding Construction Drawings continues to highlight a range of real construction projects - from residential dwellings to commercial structures - including more in-depth coverage of mechanical systems. Focused on teaching how to read construction drawings, this book provides detailed, thorough coverage builds the foundation for a broad understanding of construction drawings, - beginning 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 multi-family construction and is accompanied by more complex drawings for practice and more advanced interpretations. The final portion of the book introduces readers to elements of commercial construction, including structural steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete. A set of drawings accompanies each building so that readers can apply important skills and gain a "real-world" understanding of construction drawings.


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Mark W. Huth brings many years of experience in the industry to his writing--first working as a carpenter, contractor, and then a building construction teacher and his career has allowed him to consult with hundreds of construction educators in high schools, colleges, and universities. He also authored several other construction titles, including Basic Blueprint Reading for Construction, Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction and Practical Problems in Mathematics for Carpenters.

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  • Perfect Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 4 edition (December 16, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1401862691
  • ISBN-13: 978-1401862695
  • Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.3 x 2.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Text book study, October 16, 2005
By Shelly "S." (California) - See all my reviews
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.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Beware USED books - Drawings are NOT included! , January 12, 2007
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!
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1.0 out of 5 stars This book is terrible!, October 30, 2007
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The book does not match with the drawings that are included. It has a lot of type-Os. It's very difficult to understand.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Construction drawings3rd. addition
This is not the right book. I need the 4th. addition -ISBN1401862691
Other wise delivery was fine.

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Published 9 months ago by Steven W. Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars Good delivery
The book came on time however there was a page of the plans missing. Other than that everything was good.
Published on July 14, 2007 by Kathy M. Baczanski

4.0 out of 5 stars Understanding construction drawings
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. Read more
Published on March 5, 2007 by Kevin Curran

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