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DETAIL DRAWING [1 record]

Record 1 2003-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Design
  • Architectural Drafting and Tools
  • Plans and Specifications (Construction)
DEF

A drawing accompanying a working drawing, which describes in detail a complex element of the project so as to provide for greater clarity and precision.

OBS

Detail drawing [or detail] is usually drawn to a larger scale than working drawings, but there is no clear demarcation between the two types of drawing.

OBS

detail drawing: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dessin industriel
  • Dessin architectural et instruments
  • Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
DEF

Représentation graphique illustrant un élément d'un ensemble complexe, présentée sur un dessin distinct ou dans un encadré sur le dessin d'exécution et réalisée à grande échelle aux fins de clarté et de précision.

CONT

[Les] dessins de détails [...] complètent les dessins d'ensemble et précisent les points qui ne peuvent être représentés sur les dessins d'ensemble. Exemple : mouluration, calepin d'appareil, détails divers.

OBS

dessin de détail : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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