Question

architectural drawings: tutorial
identify the meaning of each of the symbols and abbreviations given below.
note: you can review the ansi - approved set of architectural symbols and abbreviations for reference.
symbols:
there are five symbols labeled (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) with different shapes. (i) is a rectangle - like shape under a line, (ii) is a u - shaped figure under a line, (iii) has two shapes with a line connecting them, (iv) is a square with dots inside, (v) is a circle with a line attached.
abbreviations:
i. abd
ii. dfw
iii. lbc

Explanation:

To identify these architectural symbols:

• (I): Represents a window (rectangular, inset in a wall line).
• (II): Represents a door (rectangular, hinged or sliding, inset in a wall line).
• (III): Represents a break line (used to shorten long objects, with a filled rectangle as a reference).
• (IV): Represents a gravel/aggregate or textured surface (dotted pattern, common in material symbols).
• (V): Represents a light fixture (circular with a stem, typical of ceiling light symbols).

For abbreviations (ANSI - approved architectural shorthand):

• ABD: Often stands for Above - Door (e.g., for trim, hardware, or signage above a door).
• DFW: Often stands for Door - Frame - Width (specifying door frame dimensions).
• LBC: Often stands for Lumber - Bearing - Capacity (structural engineering context, for load - bearing lumber).

Answer:

• Symbol (I): Window
• Symbol (II): Door
• Symbol (III): Break Line (with reference block)
• Symbol (IV): Gravel/Aggregate (Textured Surface)
• Symbol (V): Light Fixture

• Abbreviation ABD: Above - Door
• Abbreviation DFW: Door - Frame - Width
• Abbreviation LBC: Lumber - Bearing - Capacity