29 July 2022 TM 3-34.47/MCRP 3-40D.3 1-1 Chapter 1 Construction Drawings Before the carpenter can begin his work, he must have a complete set of construction drawings or prints. He must be familiar with how the drawings are prepared. He should also know how to read the drawings so that he will understand what he must do to comply with their requirements. This chapter will help the carpenter to reach that understanding ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS, LINE CONVENTIONS, AND MATERIAL CONVENTIONS 1-1. The plan for a building must give all the details necessary to construct the building. Therefore, it usually consists of a collection of sheets, called a set of plans. Each sheet shows the details of a different phase or part of the construction. Several of the sheets will be devoted to floor plans.
DesignationTM 3-34.47
EditionJul 2022
StatusActive
Pages282
FunctionEngineering
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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