1.9 - DIMENSIONING, ABBREVATION AND CONVENTIONAL REPRESENTATION AS PER 962
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What is an abbreviation?
💡 Hint: Think about how we shorten words in everyday language.
What is a conventional symbol?
💡 Hint: Consider how some drawings use icons instead of detailed sketches.
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What is the purpose of using abbreviations in architectural drawings?
💡 Hint: Think about the time you save when using shortcuts.
True or False: Conventional symbols are drawn to scale in architectural drawings.
💡 Hint: Consider how symbols convey an idea rather than a detailed image.
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Create a mini-architectural drawing utilizing at least five abbreviations and three conventional symbols. What are their meanings?
💡 Hint: Refer back to your notes to ensure you're using the standard abbreviations.
Analyze a poorly dimensioned architectural drawing and identify at least three issues that can arise from it.
💡 Hint: Think about what might happen if a builder misreads the dimensions!
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