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Architectural Drawing (2nd Edition)

Rating 3.6
Word count
133K words
Chapters
76
ISBN
9787568929837

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Summary

This book is a revised edition of a national planning textbook for vocational education under the 12th Five-Year Plan.

Its main content consists of a course introduction and six projects: provisions and application of drafting standards, provisions and application of manual drawing, principles and application of projection, provisions and application of architectural construction drawings, provisions and application of architectural structural drawings, and provisions and application of decoration and renovation construction drawings.

Editor's review

As a professional textbook published by Chongqing University Press, Architectural Drafting (2nd Edition) is edited by Professor You Puyuan, who has long been engaged in teaching and research in engineering graphics. The book closely follows the latest codes and practical needs of the architectural engineering field, systematically building a complete knowledge system that progresses from projection theory and drafting standards to the drawing of professional plans.

From a professional perspective, the book's most outstanding value lies in its clear logical structure and rigorous presentation. Grounded in orthographic projection principles, it gradually unfolds to cover methods for expressing architectural forms, the reading and drawing of architectural construction drawings and structural construction drawings, and finally extends to an introduction to equipment construction drawings and computer-aided drafting, forming a step-by-step learning path. The book makes extensive use of two-color printing, with highlighted key points and standardized illustrations that closely match actual engineering drawings—particularly important for beginners in establishing correct drafting concepts.

Compared with similar textbooks, the second edition deserves recognition for its content updates: first, it promptly incorporates the latest national standards such as the Unified Standard for Building Drawing, ensuring that teaching stays in sync with industry codes; second, it strengthens the connection between computer-aided drafting and traditional drafting knowledge, reflecting the current trend of technological integration in architectural design; third, it adds analyses of typical engineering case drawings, enhancing the textbook's practical guidance.

As an editor, I believe the book's reading value lies not only in its systematic nature as a university textbook, but also in its ability to provide a reliable drafting-standard reference for beginners and frontline technicians in the architectural industry. Its explanations of projection principles are accessible yet substantive, and its analysis of common errors and difficult points in architectural drawings is on target—especially the comparative explanations of complex representation methods such as section views and cross-section views, which are of high practical value.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Undergraduate students in architecture, civil engineering, engineering management, and related majors at colleges and universities
  • Junior technicians who have just entered architectural design, construction, or supervision units
  • Working engineers who need to systematically review or update their knowledge of architectural drafting
  • Architecture-industry enthusiasts who wish to study architectural drafting standards on their own

Not a good fit for

  • Senior designers seeking advanced parametric design or specialized BIM technology
  • Emergency users who only need to quickly look up a specific legend or symbol

Reading tips

  1. It is recommended to study in chapter order, with emphasis on mastering the orthographic projection principles and form-expression methods in Chapters 2–4, which are the foundation for understanding subsequent professional drawings
  2. When reading, it is advisable to combine study with drawing practice, trying to copy typical illustrations from the book to understand the practical application of drafting elements such as line types, dimensions, and symbols
  3. The construction drawing cases in the book can be compared and analyzed alongside actual engineering drawings, with attention to how national standards are implemented in specific projects

About the publisher

Chongqing University Press China · Founded in 1985

Chongqing University Press is a comprehensive university press whose publishing areas span social and cultural studies, industrial technology, finance and economics, medicine, social psychology, and theory. Judging from its catalog, the press publishes both academic works and popular science titles. Representative books include E. H. Gombrich's Shadows: The Depiction of Cast Shadows in Western Art, Magnesium-Based Hydrogen Storage Materials by Pan Fusheng et al., Research on China's Regional Spatial Development Models by Sun Jiuwen, and titles from the Gynecologic Oncology Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, such as the Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Gynecologic Malignancies in China (2019) and Bipolar Disorder: What You and Your Family Need to Know. Its authors work in art history, materials science, regional economics, clinical medicine, and social research methods. Public information is limited, but its publishing profile combines academic translation, industrial technology, and practical medical guides.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 内容提要
  3. 编写人员名单
  4. 第2版前言
  5. 课程导入
  6. 项目1 制图标准的规定及应用
  7. 知识点1 图幅、标题栏及会签栏的规定及应用
  8. 技能点1 图幅、标题栏及会签栏的练习及应用
  9. 知识点2 图线的规定及应用
  10. 技能点2 图线的练习及应用
  11. 知识点3 字体的书写规定
  12. 技能点3 字体的练习及应用
  13. 知识点4 比例的规定及应用
  14. 技能点4 比例的练习及应用
  15. 知识点5 尺寸标注的规定及应用
  16. 技能点5 尺寸标注的练习及应用
  17. 项目2 手工绘图的规定及应用
  18. 知识点6 制图工具及仪器的应用规定
  19. 技能点6 制图工具及仪器的练习及应用
  20. 知识点7 平面图形的绘制
  21. 技能点7 平面图形的绘制练习及应用
  22. 知识点8 徒手绘图
  23. 技能点8 徒手绘图的练习及应用
  24. 项目3 投影原理及应用
  25. 知识点9 体的认知
  26. 技能点9 体的认知练习及应用
  27. 知识点10 投影认知
  28. 技能点10 投影认知的练习及应用
  29. 知识点11 点的投影
  30. 技能点11 点的投影练习及应用
  31. 知识点12 直线的投影
  32. 技能点12 直线的投影练习及应用
  33. 知识点13 平面的投影
  34. 技能点13 平面的投影练习及应用
  35. 知识点14 基本体的投影规定
  36. 技能点14 基本体的投影练习及应用
  37. 知识点15 组合体的投影规定
  38. 技能点15 组合体的投影练习及应用
  39. 知识点16 轴测投影图的规定
  40. 技能点16 轴测投影图的练习及应用
  41. 项目4 建筑工程施工图的规定及应用
  42. 知识点17 建筑施工图的形成及组成
  43. 技能点17 建筑施工图的认知练习及应用
  44. 知识点18 图纸首页的内容规定
  45. 技能点18 图纸首页的认知练习及应用
  46. 知识点19 总平面图的形成、组成及内容规定
  47. 技能点19 总平面图的认知练习及应用
  48. 知识点20 建筑平面图的形成、组成及内容规定
  49. 技能点20 建筑平面图的认知练习及应用
  50. 知识点21 建筑立面图的形成、组成及内容规定
  51. 技能点21 建筑立面图的认知练习及应用
  52. 知识点22 建筑剖面图的形成、组成及内容规定
  53. 技能点22 建筑剖面图的认知练习及应用
  54. 知识点23 建筑详图的形成、组成及内容规定
  55. 技能点23 建筑详图的认知练习及应用
  56. 知识点24 工业厂房的形成、组成及内容规定
  57. 技能点24 工业厂房的认知练习及应用
  58. 项目5 建筑工程结构图的规定及应用
  59. 知识点25 结构施工图制图标准的基本规定
  60. 技能点25 结构施工图制图标准的练习及应用
  61. 知识点26 结构施工图的形成、组成及内容规定
  62. 技能点26 结构施工图的认知练习及应用
  63. 知识点27 结构施工图常用符号的规定
  64. 技能点27 结构施工图常用符号的练习及应用
  65. 知识点28 基础图的形成、组成及内容规定
  66. 技能点28 基础图的认知练习及应用
  67. 知识点29 结构平面图的形成、组成及内容规定
  68. 技能点29 结构平面图的认知练习及应用
  69. 知识点30 构件详图的形成、组成及内容规定
  70. 技能点30 构件详图的认知练习及应用
  71. 知识点31 平法图的形成、组成及内容规定
  72. 技能点31 平法图的认知练习及应用
  73. 项目6 装饰装修施工图的规定及应用
  74. 知识点32 装饰施工图认知
  75. 技能点32 装饰施工图认知的练习及应用
  76. 参考文献

FAQ

Can I learn this book well without an art background?
Absolutely. Architectural drafting is an engineering technical language that emphasizes standardization and accuracy rather than artistry. The book starts from the most basic geometric drawing; as long as you master projection principles and drafting standards, you can acquire the skill through standardized training.
What are the main updates in the second edition compared with the first edition?
The main updates include: all drafting standards have been revised according to the latest national standards; a basic chapter on computer-aided drafting has been added; more typical engineering cases have been supplemented; and some illustrations and exercises have been optimized.
Is this book helpful for passing the registered architect exam?
It is helpful but not a direct exam-preparation textbook. The architectural drafting principles and standard drawing-reading skills systematically explained in this book are among the foundational skills for the registered architect exam and can build a solid foundation for the drafting and drawing-reading sections of the professional exam.

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You Puyuan is an author with limited publicly available information; his nationality, dates of birth and death, and full career details cannot currently be confirmed. One work by him is held in the collection, Architectural Drawing (2nd Edition), which is categorized under examinations. This suggests that his writing is closely related to the teaching, training, and exam preparation needs of architectural drawing. Books of this kind generally serve to systematically set out drafting standards, explain methods of reading and producing drawings, and help readers prepare for examinations, with an emphasis on accurate rules, clear steps, and practical exercises. You Puyuan's work is likely to follow this approach, addressing students and examination candidates in architecture and related fields and helping them build a foundation in drafting and become familiar with common drawing conventions. Because other writings and background materials are lacking, his writing style and overall influence cannot yet be fully assessed, and readers may judge for themselves from the book's content.

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