Commercial Drafting and Detailing

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Author: Alan Jefferis; Kenneth D. Smith
Edition: 004
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781285097398
ISBN 10: 1285097394
Copyright: 2016

Price: $199.95

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Description:

The only book of its kind on the market today, COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DETAILING, 4E will give you everything you need to gain a solid understanding of commercial drafting and detailing - it's all here, in one comprehensive resource. The fourth edition maintains the winning features of its previous editions; clear explanations and professional, practical examples that walk you through the architectural and structural drawings required in a complete set of commercial plans. It then builds on these successes by increasingly integrating design components into each chapter, replacing free-hand sketches with CAD skeleton drawings, and updating the information to reflect the 2015 International Building Code. The end result: a valuable tool that will keep you up-to-date on the most current industry trends and prepare you to succeed.

Features:

  • Updated code material complies with the 2015 International Building Code to ensure students are learning tools and techniques that are current, safe, and effective.
  • Revit Boxes are provided for each drawing chapter to provide an overview of how Revit can be used to generate a model of the material presented in the chapter.
  • Team projects provide experience in planning a project, researching needed product information, completing and coordinating drawings components with other team members, evaluating drawings and the performance of other team members, and planning changes in procedures that would be implemented when completing future projects.
  • Enhanced artwork brings the fourth edition up-to-date with industry trends and standards, like CAD skeleton drawings that replace free-hand sketches.
  • Noteboxes are provided throughout the text to draw attention to valuable information related to key drawing procedures, safety precautions, and office skills needed for advancement.
  • "Easy Being Green" boxes emphasize key materials available to aid in sustainable building and feature methods to earn LEED's credits.
  • Electronic base drawings are provided for most projects, giving students experience with drawings similar to what they will encounter in the workforce.
  • Drawing standards are based on the National CAD standards, exposing students to the common drawing standards found in professional offices.
  • A final drawing section, with step-by-step layouts, guides students through the completion of a set of plans for a 4-unit condominium, a concrete block retail store, a concrete warehouse, and/or a tilt-up concrete warehouse.
  • Covers a variety of specific building materials, including lumber, timber, steel, masonry, CMU's poured concrete, and fire-resistive materials.

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