Understanding Scales and Scale Drawings - A Guide - First In …
WEBThe scale bar is a key component of scale drawings as it helps provide an understanding of distances depicted on the drawing. These scale bars show what one unit represents at different scales. Scale bars will typically start at 0 m (or 0 cm, 0 km etc). However, in some cases they may start at a different value.
22 Best Free CAD Block Websites for Architects and Students
WEBIf you still haven’t found what you need then here is our list of the best cad block websites. Although it is really useful to find free AutoCAD blocks and place them in your models, make sure you are a bit savvy about it.
Technical Drawing - Labelling and Annotation - First In Architecture
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Introduction to Labelling and Annotation. In Part 1 of our technical drawing series we looked at Layout, exploring drawing sheets, title blocks and the general arrangement of our drawings. In this part of the series, we will go into more detail, looking at how we label and annotate our drawings. It is important to remember the main objective ...
A guide to standard brick sizes and bonds - First In Architecture
WEBA standard UK brick size is 215mm long x 102.5mm wide x 65mm high according to British Standards. As shown in the image below, the length of the brick is equal to twice its width plus one 10mm mortar joint, and three times its height plus two standard mortar joints.
Technical Drawing - Elevations and Sections - First In Architecture
WEBIn a standard set of architectural plans on a small residential project, the elevations will most likely be a set of drawings from the main facades of the building. For example, front, back and two sides – or north, south, east and west. The sections would most likely be two or more sections cut at 90 degrees of one another to give ...
Autocad Line Weights and Plot Styles - First In Architecture
WEBIn AutoCAD, line weights are measured in millimetres, with a thicker line weight indicating a heavier or more prominent object. For example, you might use a thicker line weight for the outline of a building, and a thinner line weight for the interior walls. Plot styles are a way to control how AutoCAD prints or exports your drawing, including ...
Flat Roof Guide - First In Architecture
WEBThe most common flat roof joist sizes tend to be 150 x 50mm, 175 x 50mm and 200 x 50mm. The spacing will depend on the span and loads, but usually we can see flat roof joist spacing between 400mm and 600mm centres. All timber joists must be stress graded, and any timber including the wall plates, blocking, battens and firrings must be ...
How to Calculate Stairs - Our Easy 101 Guide - First In Architecture
WEBHow to work out the angle of the stair. We can also work out the angle of the stair (as according to the guidance it can be a maximum of 42 degrees). In order to work out our stair angle we can use a bit of basic trigonometry. Total rise = 2800mm. Total run (when working out the angle) = no of risers x going. Total Run = 14 x 275mm.
Metric Data 12 - Standard Door Sizes - First In Architecture
WEBStandard external door sizes in metric. 2000mm x 807mm. 2040mm x 926mm. 2040mm x 826mm. Building regulations state that an entrance door has a minimum clear opening width of 775mm in a visitable dwelling. Building Regulations diagram – measurement of clear opening. To calculate clear opening, 60mm can be …
Free People CAD Blocks 06 - First In Architecture
WEBFree CAD Blocks – People 01. People 01 Free CAD Blocks At First In Architecture, we understand the importance of accuracy and efficiency in the design process. That's why each of our CAD blocks is meticulously crafted to …
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