NCCER Core - Module 5 questions n answers graded A+

NCCER Core - Module 5Architectural plans Drawings that show the design of the project. Also called architectural drawings. Beam A large, horizontal structural member made of concrete, steel, stone, wood, or other structural material to provide support above a large opening. Blueprints The traditional name used to describe construction drawings. Civil plans Drawings that show the location of the building on the site from an aerial view, including contours, trees, construction features, and dimensions. Computer-aided drafting (CAD) The making of a set of construction drawings with the aid of a computer. Contour lines Solid or dashed lines showing the elevation of the earth on a civil drawing. Detail drawings Enlarged views of part of a drawing used to show an area more clearly. Electrical plans Engineered drawings that show all electrical supply and distribution. Elevation (EL) Height above sea level, or other defined surface, usually expressed in feet or meters. Elevation drawing Side view of a building or object, showing height and width. Fire protection plan A drawing that shows the details of the building's sprinkler system. Floor plan A drawing that provides an aerial view of the layout of each room. Foundation plan A drawing that shows the layout and elevation of the building foundation. HVAC