Maricopa Community Colleges  MEC123   20026-20026 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02
MEC123 20026-20026 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introduction to Blueprints
Basic concepts of blueprints, including terms and symbols, grid line systems and blueprint production techniques. Dimensions and blueprint reading. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. and ABC120) or permission of apprenticeship coordinator.
Cross-References: ABC123
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MEC123   20026-20026 Introduction to Blueprints
1. Identify basic blueprint terms and symbols. (I)
2. List the components of a blueprint and explain specific scales. (II)
3. Identify types of measuring tools used to draw and or measure lines on the blueprint and explain their applications. (III)
4. Describe basic line types and symbols used on construction drawings. (IV)
5. Define standard abbreviations used in blueprint drawings. (V)
6. Describe the grid line systems used to identify plan locations and explain the purpose of dimensions used on drawings. (VI)
7. Describe blueprint production techniques, care of blueprints and specific company procedures. (VII)
8. Relate information on blueprints to specific parts and locations. (VIII)
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MEC123   20026-20026 Introduction to Blueprints
    I. Terms and Symbols
        A. Working drawings
        B. Site plan
        C. Plan views
        D. Elevation drawings
        E. Sectional drawings
        F. Detail drawings
        G. Auxiliary drawings
        H. Other
      II. Components of the Blueprint
          A. Title block
          B. Design drawing area
          C. Legend
          D. Revision block
          E. Scale
        III. Measuring Tools - Applications
            A. Engineer's scale
            B. Architect's scale
            C. Metric scale
          IV. Line Types and Symbols
              A. Line types
                1. Property
                2. Boundary
                3. Main object
                4. Hidden
                5. Center
                6. Dimension and extension
                7. Break
                8. Reference
                9. Leader
                10. Other
              B. Symbols
                1. Building material
                2. Electrical
                3. Piping
                4. Door and window
            V. Abbreviations
                A. AGGR (aggregate)
                B. BM (bench mark)
                C. ELEV (elevation)
                D. MECH (mechanical)
                E. PWR (power)
                F. STR (structural)
                G. WDW (window)
                H. Other
              VI. Grid Lines, Plan Locations and Dimensions
                  A. Grid lines
                  B. Plan locations
                  C. Dimensions
                    1. Floor plans
                    2. Elevations
                    3. Sections and details
                VII. Production Techniques, Care and Procedures
                    A. Computer Aided Design (CAD)
                    B. Care
                    C. Procedures
                  VIII. Blueprint Reading Exercises
                      A. Site plan
                      B. Floor plan
                      C. Elevation drawing
                      D. Sectional drawing
                      E. Detail drawing
                      F. Electrical drawing
                      G. HVAC plan
                      H. Plumbing plan
                      I. Door and window schedule
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