Deck 23: Elevations

Question 1

Which of the following is not dimensioned in elevation drawings?

A) the thickness of the footer
B) the height of the foundation walls
C) the top of the foundation to the finished first floor
D) thickness of the foundation walls

Answer 1

D

Question 2

On elevation drawings, underground portions of a building are shown with __________ lines.

Answer 2

dashed

Question 3

Elevations are often named according to __________ directions.

Answer 3

compass

Question 4

Drawings that show the height of an object are called __________.

Question 5

__________ is determining the relationship of one drawing to another.

Question 6

The __________ is the uppermost framing member in the wall.

Question 7

The surface of the ground is shown by a heavy solid line, called a __________ line.

Question 8

Explain when elevations are not labeled according to compass directions.

Question 9

The __________ is the framing that goes across the top of a window opening.

Question 10

The __________ line usually includes one or more notes to indicate the elevation above sea level or another reference point.