1-6 Design information and dimensional coordination

4.3 Symbol representations scale of the output. BS 8541-2 includes a comprehensive set
In object modelling systems, the representation of a symbol may of tables showing standards for typical symbols, elements and
be created so that it changes automatically depending on the components.

Item Symbol Simplified representation Representation

Interlocking concrete block

paving

Fence
(to scale) (to scale)

Gas meter and shut-off valve

Gas
Gas meter

Gas meter

4.4 Levels on plan section and elevation

The standards shown are from BS 8541-2.

Symbols Applications
bench mark Change of suspended ceiling level at bulkhead
BM
3000
datum on plans

2700

datum on cuts, sections, elevation

level on plans X 1.106

Y 1.302
Z 1.608 Datum and levels on section
level on cuts, sections, elevations 100.575
SSL

Ceiling height above ffl on plans

TBM
97.575
North point 97.500
N FFL

96.575
FFL

1.103/1.105

4.5 Scales and representations of elements complex it may not be possible to reproduce clearly on the
The level of detail shown to represent a building element var- plotted output. In 3D modelling systems this process may be
ies depending on the representative scale: if the detail is too automated.