CARP 1005 - Carpentry Blueprint Reading

1. Describe drawings and their purpose in planning and building.
2. Demonstrate how to sketch and discuss differences between isometric, oblique and perspective drawings.
3. Interpret various floor plans and discuss structural and aesthetic design.
4. Interpret elevation drawings and list commonly found items.
5. Identify all symbols and interpret notations on a drawing.
6. Interpret and calculate all dimensions.
7. Identify and discuss advantages and disadvantages of the different kinds of construction.
   1. Platform or western framing.
   2. Balloon framing.
   3. Post and beam framing.
   4. Modular construction.
   5. Masonry construction.
8. Interpret detail drawings. Interpret plot plans.
9. Describe the trades commonly used in construction.
10. Describe the sequence of construction.
11. Identify and use lumber sizing methods.
12. Use triangle theory to determine dimensions.