Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)
Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285165738
Author: Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 24, Problem 24.1Q
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The circumstances under which drafter is required to draw three elevations.

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A heat pump supplies up to three times as much heat per year for the same amount of electrical consumption as a standard electric forced-air system.

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An elevation is defined as an orthographic drawing thatdisplays 1 side of a building parallel to the picture plane. The elevation isdisplayed in true orthographic projection. The drawing of elevationdisplays the exterior finishes and shapes and the vertical relationships of the building levels.

The circumstances under which drafter is required to draw three elevations are as follows:

  • Number of elevations required
  • Where the elevations are to be set
  • The type of elevations to be drawn
  • The Elevations Scale
  • How the elevations are determined

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