QUESTION 2: GRAPHICS AS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (GENERIC)
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QUESTION 2: GRAPHICS AS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (GENERIC)
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:QUESTION 2: GRAPHICS AS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (GENERIC)
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Step 1
Name the FIGURE that represents the ground floor. Give ONE reason for your answer.
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The FIGURE that represents the ground floor is FIGURE B. This can be concluded as it displays the layout and dimensions of the ground floor in a clear manner.
Step 2
Deduce the scale that was used to draw the floor plan of the house from the given building plan.
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The scale used for the floor plan is 1:100. This indicates that 1 unit on the drawing corresponds to 100 units in reality.
Step 3
Identify number 1.
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Number 1 refers to the 'Landing' as indicated in the building plan.
Step 4
Identify number 4.
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Number 4 represents 'Balcony/Cantilever' in the building layout.
Step 5
Identify number 5.
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Number 5 is identified as 'Shower' from the plan.
Step 6
Identify number 6.
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Number 6 is a 'Wash hand basin/Wash basin/WHB' as shown in the drawing.
Step 7
Give the abbreviation for the symbol at number 7.
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The abbreviation for number 7 is 'WC' which stands for 'Water Closet'.
Step 8
Identify number 8.
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Number 8 is represented as a 'Ramp' in the building plan.
Step 9
Identify number 9.
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Number 9 refers to the 'Roll-up door/Garage door' in figure B.
Step 10
Identify number 10.
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Number 10 corresponds to a 'Fluorescent light' as per the layout.
Step 11
Identify the number that indicates the wall mounted light.
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The number indicating the wall mounted light is '11' (11/11).
Step 12
Give the abbreviations for the following:
• Finished floor level
• Natural ground level
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The abbreviations are:
Finished Floor Level: FFL
Natural Ground Level: NGL
Step 13
Name a suitable material that can be used for constructing number 2.
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A suitable material for constructing number 2 is 'Concrete', or alternatives like Aluminium, Steel, or Bricks can be considered.
