B18 Q: Why are Abbreviations used? A: Construction blueprints, also called construction plans or drawings, are full of abbreviations and acronyms to save space and neaten the overall appearance of the presentation. Remembering all of this shorthand can be tricky, especially when this is added to the challenge of reading all the symbols and deciphering the conventions that might be used by a particular draftsperson or designer. Fortunately, many blueprint abbreviations have widely accepted meanings and are used in all sorts of blueprints, from framing plans to engineering drawings. Abbreviations are often used to facilitate and shorten written narratives. This is an acceptable practice as long as it is universally recognized and understood abbreviations are used. Examples Alphabetically: A: AB: Air Brick ABR: Alternate Bars Reversed AC: Alternating current or air conditioning ACOP: Approved code of practice AGG: Aggregate AISTRUCTE: Associate of the Institution of Structural E...
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