Commercial Drafting and Detailing / Edition 4

by Alan Jefferis

Overview

An outstanding resource for students, as well as professionals just entering the workforce, this text explores the materials and methods used in in commercial construction and provides detailed instruction on the preparation of the architectural and structural drawings necessary to complete a set of plans. Incorporated throughout are problems and projects which encourage the reader to uncover information critical to the success of the process.
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Product Details

ISBN-13:	2901285097397
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

A prolific author and respected instructor, Alan Jefferis has taught drafting technology at Clackamas Community College, an Authorized AutoCAD Training Center, for more than 31 years. Prior to that, Mr. Jefferis taught for four years at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. He brings a wealth of professional experience to his writing, including eight years of drafting for structural engineers and 35 years of residential designing. Mr. Jefferis is currently the principal owner of Residential Designs, a design firm specializing in custom, energy-efficient homes. He is a former Autodesk Developer Network member and a former member of the A.I.B.D. Mr. Jefferis obtained his B.S. degree from San Diego State University in 1972 and has authored or co-authored numerous textbooks on architectural drafting and design and effectively working with AutoCAD.


Kenneth D. Smith has been a principal and designer for his own firm for over thirty years. He was co-founder for a structural engineering firm where he served as president for over ten years and head designer for over thirty years. He is currently the principal of Kenneth D. Smith Architect & Associates, Inc., located in southern California. Currently, Mr. Smith is CEO, and Director of Architectural Design and continues to be personally involved in all projects. Mr. Smith's experience with a structural engineering firm coupled with his experience as an architect using AutoCAD and Revit provides smooth integration of structural and architectural requirements, resulting in efficient, quality designs.

Table of Contents

	Preface	vii
Section 1	Drafting and Design Considerations of Structures
Chapter 1	Professional Careers and Commercial Drafting	3
Chapter 2	The Drafters Role in Office Practice and Procedure	13
Chapter 3	Applying Autocad Tools to Commercial Drawings	33
Chapter 4	Introduction to National Building Codes	61
Chapter 5	Access Requirements for People with Disabilities	79
Section 2	Building Methods and Materials of Commercial Construction
Chapter 6	Wood Framing Methods and Materials	111
Chapter 7	Timber Framing Methods and Materials	137
Chapter 8	Steel Framing Methods and Materials	155
Chapter 9	Unit Masonry Methods and Materials	177
Chapter 10	Concrete Methods and Materials	199
Chapter 11	Fire-Resistive Construction	227
Section 3	Preparing Architectural and Civil Drawings
Chapter 12	Structural Considerations Affecting Construction	245
Chapter 13	Project Manuals and Written Specifications	273
Chapter 14	Land Descriptions and Drawings	291
Chapter 15	Floor Plan Components, Symbols and Development	321
Chapter 16	Orthographic Projection and Elevations	363
Chapter 17	Roof Plan Components and Drawings	383
Chapter 18	Drawing Sections, Wall Sections, and Details	405
Chapter 19	Interior Elevations	431
Chapter 20	Ramp, Stair, and Elevator Drawings	445
Section 4	Preparing Structural Drawings
Chapter 21	Drawing Framing Plans	469
Chapter 22	Drawing Structural Elevations and Sections	513
Chapter 23	Foundation Systems and Components	531
	Index	581