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Cross Section Scales

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Message 1 of 9
Joe-Bouza
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Cross Section Scales

What are un acceptable scales for cross sections?

 

I am being told that 1" = 5' is unacceptable

Thank you

Joseph D. Bouza, P.E. (one of 'THOSE' People)

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doni49
in reply to: Joe-Bouza

I don't think I'd call it unacceptable, but 5 scale does seem to be a bit large.  How wide are your sections?  If it's a small width, I'd probably go a little larger than I normally would just because they'd look strange on the paper if they're too small.



Don Ireland
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Message 3 of 9
klugb
in reply to: Joe-Bouza

I'm assuming your talking horizontal scale and not vertical?

 

We normally use 1"=10' Horz, 1"=5' Vert, so 2:1 exag.

 

 

Bruce Klug, P.E.
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Message 4 of 9
troma
in reply to: Joe-Bouza

We normally use 1:100, no exaggeration.

Mark Green

Working on Civil 3D in Canada

Message 5 of 9
Joe-Bouza
in reply to: doni49

very small section. essentially a detail
Thank you

Joseph D. Bouza, P.E. (one of 'THOSE' People)

HP Z210 Workstation
Intel Xeon CPU E31240 @ 3.30 Hz
12 GB Ram


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Message 6 of 9
Joe-Bouza
in reply to: Joe-Bouza

Allow me to clarify.

 

its a small section maybe 30 feet wide

Thank you

Joseph D. Bouza, P.E. (one of 'THOSE' People)

HP Z210 Workstation
Intel Xeon CPU E31240 @ 3.30 Hz
12 GB Ram


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Message 7 of 9
doni49
in reply to: Joe-Bouza


@Joe-Bouza wrote:
very small section. essentially a detail

I'd say that would be classified as a judgement call and it'd be totally up to the drafter, cad mgr and the engineer in charge.



Don Ireland
Engineering Design Technician




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Message 8 of 9
wfberry
in reply to: Joe-Bouza

I do not like an exaggerated scale in my cross sections, but I usually use 1"=10', however, in your case I think 5' would be appropriate.  Only 6" wide.

 

Sounds good to me.

 

Smiley Happy

Bill

 

 

Message 9 of 9
Joe-Bouza
in reply to: wfberry

Thought so Bill. thier desire for 1/4" per foot on engineering plans just seems awkward
Thank you

Joseph D. Bouza, P.E. (one of 'THOSE' People)

HP Z210 Workstation
Intel Xeon CPU E31240 @ 3.30 Hz
12 GB Ram


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