Practice Drawing Procedure (example: Residential Building) (14.7.2) - Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) in Civil Engineering

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of a plot boundary in a CAD drawing?
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Think about what outlines a property.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of using blocks in CAD.
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What does 'block' help with in terms of time?
3Question 3.
What is the first step in the drawing procedure for a residential building?
- Add dimensions
- Draw plot boundary
- Insert blocks
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Consider where your building will be located.
4Question 4.
True or False: Using blocks can increase the size of your CAD file.
- True
- False
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Think about what happens when you reuse something.
Question 5.
You are given a plot size of 40 x 60 feet. Design an outline for a residential building recognizing zoning laws that require a minimum setback of 5 feet from all sides. Explain your layout.
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Think about how you can maximize space while respecting regulations.

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