Question | Answer |
A system which uses computer technology to help design a part, product or whole building | Computer Aide Design (CAD) |
A CAD system which is based upon single lines and flat objects, which when combined may produce an image of a 3-D object. This system does not have any mass producing properties to it. | 3D Wireframe |
A CAD system which is based upon the manipulation of basic three-dimensional geometric forms (prisms, cylinders, spheres, etc). | 3-D dumb solids |
A drawing carried out by the craftsman to aid the construction of certain tasks. e.g. Cut roofing, setting out stairs or profiles for archways. | a setting out drawing |
Gives the position of the proposed building and the general layout of the roads, services, drainage, etc on site. | Site Plan |
Block Plans and Site Plans are both examples of this classification of drawing. | Location Drawing |
Shows the basic sizes and reference system of a standard range of components. | Component Range Drawing |
Identifies the proposed site by giving a bird’s eye view of the site in relation to the surrounding area. | Block Plan |
A fixed datum point, provided by Ordnance Survey, from which levels can be taken. | Ordinace Bench Mark (OBM) |
A reference point on site to which all levels can be related. | Site Datum Point |
A document produced by the quantity surveyor. It gives a complete description of everything that is required to do the job. | Bill of Quantities |
A document used to record repeated design information that applies to a range of components or fittings. e.g. Doors, windows, ironmongery, sanitary ware, etc. | Schedule |
A document produced alongside plans and drawing to show information that cannot be shown on the drawings. | Specification |
Provides detailed information on products. | Manufacturer's technical information |