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ARCH 367/667 Working Drawings
Assignment #1

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Assigned Aug. 28, 2007
Due: Sept. 4, 2007


Redraw the detail shown at right to improve clarity and organizational logic. Feel free to change the scale, change the text, and change the drawing itself.

Requirements:

  • One sheet 8-1/2"x11" paper, oriented vertically (turn in during class);
  • Save or scan as a low-resolution jpeg file, 72 dpi -- 612 x 792 pixels (e-mail to me at least 3 hours before class).

Observe the following guidelines:

  • maintain a minimum 1/2" margin;
  • use minimum font size of 3/32" (for CAD) or 1/8" (hand lettered) for all dimensions or notes;
  • pay attention to line weight, organization of notes, dimensions, position of leaders (with arrowheads), etc.;
  • include your name, assignment number, etc. at the bottom of the sheet.
detail section

Reading: National CAD Standard: skim PDF pages 146-156 (modules); 157-210 (drawing set organization); 211-238 (sheet organization); and 239-330 (schedules). In general, read the introductory paragraphs more carefully, and skim over the examples. This is copyrighted material in a secure web site for course students only. Obtain user ID and password from instructor.
First posted: 20 August 2007 | Last Updated: 28 August 2007
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