Conventional symbols in building
Some common conventional symbols used in building plans and diagrams include:
1. Walls: Represented by solid lines to indicate the location and dimensions of walls within a building.
2. Doors: Shown as a simple rectangle with an arrow indicating the swinging direction.
3. Windows: Represented by a small cross or circle with lines to indicate the size and location of windows.
4. Stairs: Typically shown with a series of diagonal lines to indicate the direction and dimensions of stairs.
5. Electrical outlets: Shown as small circles with a plus sign inside to indicate the location of electrical outlets.
6. Plumbing fixtures: Represented by various symbols such as circles for sinks, triangles for showers, and rectangles for bathtubs.
7. HVAC vents: Shown as small rectangles or squares with arrows indicating the direction of air flow.
8. Appliances: Represented by simple symbols such as rectangles with lines to indicate the location and dimensions of appliances like refrigerators, stoves, and dishwashers.
These symbols help architects, engineers, and builders communicate essential information about a building's layout and features accurately and efficiently.