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Structural glossary
Building drawing
A drawing showing a building's form, layout and dimensions.
Technical context
An architectural drawing does not automatically explain how all forces are carried. Structural documents are needed for that.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, houses. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: What are structural calculations?.
The image is a concept detail, not suitable for construction. Use only the final documents for your own project.
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