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Conformed Set

Conformed Set

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Introduction A conformed set is technically an artificial set of drawings that never gets issued, but is useful in understanding the latest version of each sheet issued by a Professional....

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Electrical Outlet; Which Orientation Is Correct?

Electrical Outlet; Which Orientation Is Correct?

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Quicklinks: US465588A – US Patent for Toilet Paper (Google Patents Link)US2872654A – US Patent for Electrical Outlet for Three-Prong Locking Plugs (Google Patents Link) Introduction The age old question (not...

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Housing Types

Housing Types

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Introduction Urban planning deals with the design of urban (city) spaces, and the most fundamental piece of it is housing. This is because the vast majority of land area will...

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Easement, Rights, and Eminent Domain

Easement, Rights, and Eminent Domain

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Easement Easement: An acquired right of use, interest, or privilege of another, without the ownership of the portion of the property. For an easement to be legal and binding, such...

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Global Definitions

Global Definitions

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Introduction In 1785, a government survey cataloged much of the legal descriptions for the area known as United States. This survey established: Meridians: North/South lines. These lines all intersect with...

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Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)

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Quicklinks: Structural Insulated Panels Wikipedia Description SIPs are a composite building unit consisting of two outer skins bonded to an inner core of rigid insulating material. Most SIP panels are...

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Abbreviations

Abbreviations

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Overview Abbreviations are used throughout drawings. Each office will have their own set of abbreviations that work for them and their projects. For example, some offices will write EJ for...

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Engineering Drawing Scales Printed Size

Engineering Drawing Scales Printed Size

Programs, Technical

Quicklinks Architectural Scales List Overview Reference for how large something will print at various scales. As well as the associated scale values that many programs use for scale factors. Engineering...

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Architectural Drawing Scales Printed Size

Architectural Drawing Scales Printed Size

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Quicklinks Engineering Scales List Overview Reference for how large something will print at various scales. As well as the associated scale values that many programs use for scale factors. The...

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Concrete Formwork

Concrete Formwork

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Quicklinks Formwork Wiki Definitions None at the moment; suggest some! Introduction: Formwork is the system/structure of boards, ties, and bracing used to create a ‘form’ (or ‘mold) which wet concrete...

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