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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 11-26-2002 |
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MEC123
2003 Spring – 2011 Summer
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LEC
1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load Occ |
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Introduction
to Blueprints |
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Basic concepts of blueprints, including terms and symbols,
grid line systems and blueprint production techniques. Dimensions and
blueprint reading. Prerequisites: Registered Apprentice
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Cross-References:
ABC123
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MCCCD
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MEC123 2003
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Introduction to Blueprints |
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Identify basic blueprint terms and symbols. (I) |
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List the components of a blueprint and explain specific
scales. (II) |
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Identify types of measuring tools used to draw and or
measure lines on the blueprint and explain their applications. (III) |
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Describe basic line types and symbols used on construction
drawings. (IV) |
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Define standard abbreviations used in blueprint drawings.
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Describe the grid line systems used to identify plan
locations and explain the purpose of dimensions used on drawings. (VI) |
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Describe blueprint production techniques, care of
blueprints and specific company procedures. (VII) |
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Relate information on blueprints to specific parts and
locations. (VIII) |
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MCCCD
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MEC123 2003
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Introduction to Blueprints |
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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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