In Engineering drawing abbreviations and symbols are used to communicate and detail the characteristics of an engineering drawing.so we should know the full forms of those codes & abbreviation, some of drawings code and abbreviations and their full forms are stated below
Level & Elevation Codes Abbreviation & Full forms
- LEV – Level
- EL – Elevation
- FND – Foundation
- PL – Plinth Level
- T.O.B – Top of Beam
- T.O.F – Top of Footing
- B.O.F – Bottom of Footing
- GF – Ground Floor
- FF – First Floor
- SF – Second Floor
- S.S.L. – Structural Slab Level
- N.G.L – Natural Ground Level
Structural Elements Codes Abbreviation & Full forms
- C – Column
- W – Window
- D – Door
- MD – Main Door
- V – Ventilator
- T – Top of Reinforcement
- B – Bottom of Reinforcement
- T & B – Top & Bottom of Reinforcement
Reinforcement & Placement Codes Abbreviation & Full forms
- REINF – Reinforcement
- STG – Staggered
- ALT – Alternately Placed
- UNO – Unless Noted Otherwise
Drawing Notations Codes Abbreviation & Full forms
- NSP – Not Shown in Plan
- NSE – Not Shown in Elevation
- EF – Each Face
- BF – Both Faces
Measurement Units Codes Abbreviation & Full forms
- mm – Millimeter
- m – Meter
- cm – Centimeter
- ft – Foot / feet
Very interesting and helpful information.