50-408-715Blueprint Reading for Bricklayers
Course Information
Description
This course provides instruction in print reading as applied to the masonry trade. Students are introduced to working drawings and their development. Focus is placed on line and symbol identification, dimensions and scale, abbreviations, and specifications. Emphasis is placed on the different types of drawings in a set of blueprints, and the information contained in them. Successful completion of this course will provide the student with a solid understanding of blueprints and specifications relating to the masonry trade.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the design - construction sequence
    Assessment Strategies
    by diagraming the design process and list all the parties involved in the in the design and construction team.
    Criteria
    you name the professions included in the design and planning of a residential or light commercial building.
    you list the major functions of each of the professions involved in the design and planning process.
    you identify the profession or agency that should be contacted for specific information about a building under construction.
    you complete diagram in a neat and professional manner

  2. Recognize scale notation , type, and how it applies to prints.
    Assessment Strategies
    when you locate and explain the use of scale notation on various prints and drawings.
    given an architectural scale ruler, locate and scale given information on a print, drawn in various scale notation.
    Criteria
    you perform scaling exercises to an accuracy of 80%
    you locate and explain scale notations on drawings.

  3. Interpret the meaning of different types of lines used on prints
    Assessment Strategies
    when you recognize and explain the "Alphabet of Lines" used on construction drawings.
    Criteria
    you identify and explain the use of object lines.
    you identify and explain the use of hidden lines.
    you identify and explain the use of phantom lines.
    you identify and explain the use of dimension and extension lines.
    you identify and explain the use of centerlines.
    you identify and explain the use of leader lines.
    you identify and explain the use of cutting- plane lines.

  4. Interpret the meaning of symbols and abbreviations used on prints
    Assessment Strategies
    by locating and explaining the meaning of a variety of symbols, abbreviations, and reference marks used on blueprints.
    Criteria
    you identify window types by their symbols.
    you identify materials by their symbols.
    you identify the most common electrical equipment by its symbols.
    you identify the most common plumbing equipment by its symbols.
    you reference details by their symbols.
    you define several common abbreviations used on construction drawings.

  5. Analyze a building by gathering technical information from different views.
    Assessment Strategies
    when you locate and identify information found on different views of a construction drawing.
    Criteria
    you describe property the boundaries from a simple site plan.
    you locate which direction a site faces from the site plan.
    you describe the position of a building within the site using the dimensions on a site plan.
    you list the overall dimensions of a foundation from the information on a foundation plan.
    you describe the locations of windows and doors shown on plans.
    you describe the arrangement of rooms shown on a simple, one story floor plan.
    you describe other major features shown on plans.
    you explain which side of a plan view is represented by a building elevation.
    you identify footings and foundations on building elevations.
    you identify the height of a foundation wall on the building elevations.
    you locate the dimension from floor to the top of a wall on building elevations.
    you find the amount of roof overhang shown on building elevations.
    you describe the appearance of a building from information given on the building elevations.
    you locate the part of a building from which a building was drawn.
    you explain the notes commonly included on a typical wall section.
    you explain whether a section is in elevation or plan.
    you locate the part of a building from which a large scale detail was drawn.

  6. Analyze different types of prints for specific information
    Assessment Strategies
    provided a job blueprint, locate pertinent information within the architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
    Criteria
    you locate all information on a set of drawings pertaining to footing design, including type and size of reinforcing. Include required lap for reinforcing.
    you interpret drawings for stepped footings used to accommodate changes in elevation.
    you give the length, width, and any offsets in a foundation wall.
    you name the material to be used for the foundation walls, including any reinforcing.
    you describe the locations and dimensions of all window openings, door openings, beam pockets, and other openings in the foundation walls.
    you describe the elevation at any point on the foundation wall.
    you describe anchor bolts and other tie-downs to be embedded in the foundation wall.
    you locate and describe information for control of ground water as shown on a set of drawings.
    you determine the dimensions of concrete slabs and the reinforcement to be used in concrete slabs.
    you explain the pitch of a concrete slab to provide for drainage.
    you describe any vapor barriers or foundation coating to be applied to the foundation or under concrete slabs.
    you locate and describe the type and size of steel reinforcing required over doors, windows, and openings.
    you locate and describe the size and spacing required for any vertical reinforcing in the walls.
    you locate information on schedules of equipment and relate that information to the plans.
    you locate and describe major symbols and abbreviations used for mechanical and electrical drawings.

  7. Interpret a door and a window schedule
    Assessment Strategies
    provided a door and window schedule from a blueprint, locate and describe the information contained.
    Criteria
    you identify the following parts of a window: sash, rails, stiles, muntins, glazing, side jambs, head jambs, sill, stop, exterior casing, and interior casing.
    you identify each part of a window on a window detail.
    you explain the basic features of the following door types: panel, flush, hollow core, molded, and solid core.
    you explain what is meant by applied stop and integral stop.
    you locate the rough opening, unit size, and glass size in a manufacturer's catalog.
    you locate door numbers on the floor plan, then reference the door schedule for information about the door, frame, and hardware.

  8. Interpret the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) division format
    Assessment Strategies
    given a job spec book, locate major information contained in each of the 16 divisions.
    Criteria
    you describe the importance and relationship of the spec book to the success of the job.
    you name the 16 divisions of the CSI format, and list the type of information contained in each.
    you explain what happens if a discrepancy exists between the blueprints and the spec book.
    you explain what recourse the owner has if areas of the spec book are not followed.