Course Overview
This course presents information required to develop a set of construction drawings for a single family wood-frame structure. It introduces students to materials, methods and details specific to residential construction. The course is delivered through in-depth review of drawing sets for a single family wood-frame house and project work on floor plans, elevations, roof plans, foundations, schedules, and details.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Properly use symbols and abbreviations commonly used in wood-frame construction documents.
- Properly utilize dimensions, layers, line types and hatching patterns.
- Prepare detailed working drawings for residential structure using the graphic language, conventions, and standards of the construction industry.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Construction Drawings for Residential Buildings (ASCT 1155) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Structural Option)
Certificate Full-time
- Construction Drawings
Associate Certificate Part-time
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