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keys (texts)
lists of words, names, or phrases explaining or giving the value of conventions or symbols used on a map, chart, or other graphic document
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partial elevations
elevations of only part of a structure. For drawings showing a structure as partly an exterior elevation and partly an interior elevation, use "sectional elevations"
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orthographic projections (images)
drawings, prints, or other media in which the projectors are perpendicular to the plane of projection (drawing surface), that is, a three-dimensional object is shown fully frontally at all points, with no indication of recession into depth
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landscaping plans
site plans containing landscaping information, such as site grading, and location and description of plantings, sprinklers, or lighting devices
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preliminary drawings (drawings)
drawings done early in a design process for art or architecture. They are typically more finished than sketches
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structural drawings
Drawings that pertain specifically to the structural layout of a building.
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framing plans
plans that illustrate the beams and girders of each floor of a building and how they are connected. They typically use a simple system of symbols and drafting lines rather than detailed drawing
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longitudinal sections
sections taken along the principal organizational axis of a structure or object
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mechanical drawings (building systems drawings)
drawings of the mechanical systems of buildings (e.g., HVAC and plumbing systems)
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