Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 • Describe the types of drawings usually included in a set of plans and list the information found on each type.
- Explain the use of title sheets, title blocks, and revision blocks.
- Describe the types of drawings used in highway construction.
- Describe the types of drawings used in building site construction.
- Describe how as-built drawings are prepared.
Learning Objective 2 • Read and interpret drawings.
- Identify different types of lines and symbols used on drawings.
- Define common abbreviations used on drawings.
- Interpret building site and highway drawings to determine excavation requirements.
Learning Objective 3 • Explain specifications and the purpose of specifications. a Identify the types of information contained in specifications. b Explain the common format used in specifications.
Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 1) • Determine the scale of different drawings.
Performance Task 2 (Learning Objectives 1, 2, and 3) • Interpret a set of drawings to determine the proper type and sequence of excavation and grading operations needed to prepare the site.
