Reading structural drawings and calculations
What the symbols, sections, notes and calculations tell you, and which notes carry the risk if they are missed.
About this topic
Structural drawings and calculations carry instructions that matter on site, but they are written for other engineers. This topic walks through real domestic drawing and calculation packages so you can find the information you need and spot what is missing.
What you’ll cover
- How plans, sections and details relate to each other
- Reading beam, lintel and padstone references and schedules
- Following a calculation package: loads, checks and results
- Revision clouds, superseded drawings and what to check before you build
- Questions to send back to the engineer when something does not add up
Draft outline. The full syllabus, and the levels available for this topic, are sent with your course details.
Who it’s for
Builders & contractorsArchitectsProperty investorsSurveyors & PMs
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