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In other words, architectural symbols ensure uniformity of drafting works internationally and also ensure effective communication of the draftsman’s drawing. These symbols are divided into three categories namely,  \n􀂾 Section symbols  \n􀂾 Plan symbols  \n􀂾 Elevation symbols  \nPlan symbols  \nThese are symbols that are used to represent various members on the plan of a house. Fig 1.7b shows these symbols, which include the wall, windows, doors and building fitments/furniture such as the wardrobe, bath tab, water closet, water sink, cooker, dining table/chairs, sofa chairs and beds.  \nElevation symbols  \nThese are symbols that are used to represent various members on the elevation of a house. Fig 1.7c shows these symbols, which include windows, doors, the roof and building finishes.  \nSection symbols  \nThese are symbols that are used to represent various members on a section of a house. Fig 1.7a shows some of the section symbols that are most common in building drawing, and these include;  \nthe wall, horizontal and vertical section of timber, door/window, concrete, hardcore stones and murram.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Marrum\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Hardcore stones\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>| \u003Cbr>Horizontal section along a timber board\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Cross-section through timber | |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Concrete Door/window |  |  |  |\n\nFig 1.7a Section symbols.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Window (with window sill) |  | \u003Cbr>Window (without window sill)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Sliding door\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Double swing door\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Wardrobe/closet |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Single leaf door\u003Cbr>| Wall |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Double leaf door\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Wardrobe/closet |  |  |\n\nFig 1.7b Plan symbols.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Water closet (WC) |  | \u003Cbr>Bath tab | | |  | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  | Water sink Cooker\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Dinning table and chairs |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Single bed | \u003Cbr>Double bed |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  | |  | |  |\n|  |  |  | Sofa chairs |  |  |  |\n\nFig 1.7b Plan symbols (continued)  \n\n| |  |  Ventilator \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Brick     ~~  ~~work finish ~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~    ~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>casement window Paint finish\u003Cbr>|  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | |  | | |\n| Flush door Framed ledged and battened door Casement metallic door Double swing door |  |  |  |  |\n\nFig 1.7c Elevation symbols  \nIn the introduction we have laid emphasis on the symbols of the various building materials and members, however it’s important for the Technical drawing student to master and understand what makes up a building. This masterly can best be achieved by studying the different building details carefully and separately.  \n. Most of the details included in this book are those based on our environment i.e. in the Ugandan or African style of building. I feel this is good for the student of today as opposed to most western books which show the building details according to their own environments. I urge the student to relate what is in this particular section to the buildings around him/her.  \nSince this part deals with building drawing, I have not gone into the theory of the details but has rather simplified them diagrammatically to enable you understand them well. Important dimensions of the details are shown on the drawings to enable one draw the details. The student is urged to practice drawing these details to bigger scales like 1:10 and 1:20, ","cbCairvEbqT0tTRK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairvEbqT0tTRK","pdf",649319,39,"English","# Architectural symbols and conventions\n## Plan symbols\n## Elevation symbols\n## Section symbols\n# Brickwork bonding\n## Brick terminologies and dimensions\n## Bond types and classifications\n## Stretcher bond","[{\"question\":\"Why are conventional architectural symbols used in building drawings?\",\"answer\":\"They prevent draftsmen from representing building members differently, which can confuse people interpreting drawings. 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