How to Read Construction Drawings as a Graduate Structural Engineer

Reading a set of construction drawings is an important skill for both engineers and builders, and at times, can still be challenging tasks for even the most experienced professionals. In this video I am going to explain some of the common things that appear on structural construction drawings so that those of you who are wanting to build this skill can get a good understanding of the basics. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Plan View
01:33 Elevation View
01:57 A "Section"
03:31 A "Detail"
04:38 Notes Section

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WHO AM I:
I’m Ben, a graduate structural engineer. I make videos about tech, engineering, productivity and self-development. On this channel I hope to provide entertainment, advice and knowledge for aspiring and young students and professionals.

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[edgarvazquez]

Awesome video! I'm a rodbuster and work installing rebar (reinforcing steel) I would love a video focusing on how to read rebar drawings since there's barely any videos of it out there. Thank you so much!

[DeepakKrishna]

Beautifully explained the basic layouts. Very helpful.

[izorasky]

How convenient that I found your video, im a month in as a graduate struc engineer :>

[edidibuja]

Hello My name is Edgar I´m from México, I am Structural Engineering and I intersting to work in EUA.

[KingAbdulAx]

are there any good places to find structural drawings to practice reading?

[_williamamaya_]

Great video! What software is used to create these drawings?

[edidibuja]

I like to talk with you about structural engineering, How can I contact you?