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BS 1192-3:1987

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Construction drawing practice Recommendations for symbols and other graphic conventions
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

10-15-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-31-1987

Foreword
Committees responsible
0 Introduction
Section one. General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Rationale
3.1 Indication of all features of an object
3.2 Limited indication of the features of an object
3.3 Non-realistic indication of objects
3.4 Symbols sharing common subsidiary features
3.5 Types of symbol
3.6 Conventions showing abstract items
3.7 Comparison between representations, simplified
     representations and symbols
4 Design and use of symbolism
4.1 Graphic simplicity
4.2 Symbols (including elements of symbols)
4.3 Graphics
4.4 Authority
5 Presentation of the compendium
5.1 General
5.2 Background matrix
5.3 Reference system
5.4 Arrangement of tables
5.5 Interdependence of tables
Section two. Compendium
Group 1. Information devices
Table 1.1 Datums, levels, orientation
Table 1.2 Indication of planes and voids
Table 1.3 Conventions for indicating zones
Table 1.4 Termination of dimension lines
Table 1.5 Termination of modular coordination lines
Table 1.6 Referencing/cross-referencing
Table 1.7 Handling of ironmongery for annotating
           schedules
Table 1.8 Steps and gradients
Table 1.9 Alterations and demolitions
Group 2. Materials in section
Table 2.1 Wood
Table 2.2 Manufactured materials
Table 2.3 Masonry
Table 2.4 Site-formed materials
Group 3. Land use
Table 3.1 Drawings for statutory applications
Table 3.2 Colourings/markings on Land Registry Filed
           Plans
Group 4. Landscape
Table 4.1 Ground shaping, surfacing, edgings
Table 4.2 Existing trees
Table 4.3 Proposed trees
Table 4.4 Grassed areas
Table 4.5 Planting
Table 4.6 Fences, gates, etc.
Table 4.7 Fittings and fixtures
Group 5. Structural components
Table 5.1 Concrete reinforcing bars, side view
Table 5.2 Groups of identical bars
Table 5.3 Concrete reinforcing bars, end view
Table 5.4 Concrete prestressing steels
Table 5.5 Welded fabric concrete reinforcement
Table 5.6 Annotation of steel sections
Table 5.7 Bolts and rivets, and holes for bolts and
           rivets on fabrication drawings
Table 5.8 Annotation of welds
Group 6. Building components
Table 6.1 Windows in horizontal/vertical section/cut
Table 6.2 Windows in elevation
Table 6.3 Doors and doorsets on plans
Table 6.4 Supports, enclosures and holes
Table 6.5 Signs
Group 7. Piped and ducted services
Table 7.1 Pipes, ducts, drains and sewers
Table 7.2 Pipe fittings
Table 7.3 Valves
Table 7.4 Sanitary fittings
Table 7.5 Manholes and gullies
Table 7.6 Pipework components
Table 7.7 Ductwork
Table 7.8 Air handling equipment
Group 8. Electrical services
Table 8.1 Supply and distribution
Table 8.2 Switches
Table 8.3 Power outlets
Table 8.4 Luminaires
Table 8.5 Communications sockets
Group 9. Controls
Table 9.1 Automatic controls
Table 9.2 Traffic control signals
Figures
1 Examples of symbols/elements and constructed symbols
2 Comparison between representations, simplified
   representations and symbols
3 Formation of symbols from elements, conventions,
   symbols and simplified representations
Index

Does not include symbols applicable to fire protection drawings and to signs for use on buildings or equipment.

Committee
B/555
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 1192(1969) (07/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
50
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
ISO 4067-1:1984 Similar to
ISO 4067-6:1985 Similar to
ISO/TR 8545:1984 Similar to

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