Authors : Abhijeet V. Gawai

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24NOV1338

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Abstract : Just like a language enables people to communicate complex ideas, construction drawings serve the same purpose by translating engineering designs into clear instructions for everyone involved in a project. This paper will explore how drawings provide a universal "language" understood by engineers, architects, contractors, and laborers facilitating smooth project execution. They are the primary medium through which complex, multidimensional engineering concepts are systematically translated into detailed, implementable instructions by transforming theoretical designs into physical structures providing clear, standardized guidance that is understood by all. By reviewing drawing standards, modern technologies, and practical examples, this paper emphasizes how essential construction drawings are for ensuring that projects are built accurately, efficiently, and to high-quality standards

Keywords : Engineering Drawings, Construction Drawings, Civil Engineering Language, Engineering Concepts, Implementable Instructions, Standardized Guidance, Accuracy In Construction, Modern Construction Technologies, Construction Project Efficiency.

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