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SECTIONS

 A Section drawing reveals the innards of the structure. A section

shows the interior view, as projected on an imaginary vertical
plane that passes through a given axis of the building. The
positions of imaginary planes where section views are taken are
indicated by section lines drawn along the length and across the
floor plan/s of the building. In the Floor Plans, one can see the
position of the section lines which consist of bold segment and
dash lines; one running lengthwise and the other across the
plan. The direction of the arrows indicates the line of sight as
viewed from the cutting plane.
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 LONGITUDINAL SECTION
 A full section cut along the longer axis of the building.
CROSS SECTION
 A full section cut along the shorter axis of the building.
 Important features of the Section Drawing:
 a.The height of the different floor levels as seen from inside the
building.
 b.Interior elements of the structure;
 c.Contour of the building site if not level. (This important in
calculating the volume of cut and fill.)
 d.Profile of the ceiling lines and floor sections.

 Reference: Estimating Bill of Materials by Vicente A. Tagayun

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