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BS 8541-2:2011

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Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Recommended 2D symbols of building elements for use in building information modelling

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Language(s)

English

Published date

31-12-2011

€306.17
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0 Introduction
Section 1: General
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rationale
5 Design and use of symbolism
Section 2: Compendium
6 Presentation of the compendium
Group 1: Information devices
Group 2: Materials in section
Group 3: Land use
Group 4: Landscape
Group 5: Building components
Group 6: Pipes, ducts, drains and sewers
Bibliography

Provides guidance and recommendations for symbols and other graphic conventions for use on drawings for the construction industry.

Committee
B/555
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 1192-3(1987) and 11/30218810 DC. (09/2011) Also available in CD-ROM format; Issued on 31/08/2012. (09/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
46
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This part of BS8541 gives guidance and recommendations for symbols and other graphic conventions for use on drawings for the construction industry.

It is primarily intended for those preparing drawings.

The symbols covered by this British Standard is restricted to the architectural and land registry symbols as the base for architecture drawing, modelling and planning activities. The more specific symbols for mechanical, electrical and plumbing along with the structural steel sections and welding are deferred to those institutes that have a greater understanding of the needs of their members in a fast changing world.

NOTE For example, BSRIA has a large symbol library for the MEP and Building Services engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) covers both electronic and electrical symbols.

It also describes a rationale of symbolism (Clause4) which establishes rules for the design of symbols and other graphic conventions, and gives recommendations for the application of those rules and the ways in which symbolism should be used (Clause5).

It does not include the following:

  • symbols applicable to signs for use on buildings or equipment;

  • symbols for use on fire protection drawings (which are given in BS1635).

11/30240254 DC : 0 BS 8541-1 - LIBRARY OBJECTS FOR ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION - PART 1: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION - CODE OF PRACTICE
BS 8541-5:2015 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Assemblies. Code of practice
BS 1192-4:2014 Collaborative production of information Fulfilling employer’s information exchange requirements using COBie. Code of practice
14/30294736 DC : 0 BS 8541-5 - LIBRARY OBJECTS FOR ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION - PART 5: ASSEMBLIES CODE OF PRACTICE
12/30240257 DC : 0 BS 8541-3 - LIBRARY OBJECTS FOR ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION - PART 3: SHAPE AND MEASUREMENT - CODE OF PRACTICE
BS 8541-6:2015 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Product and facility declarations. Code of practice
BS PAS 1192-5(2015) : 2015 SPECIFICATION FOR SECURITY-MINDED BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING, DIGITAL BUILT ENVIRONMENTS AND SMART ASSET MANAGEMENT
BS 8541-1:2012 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Identification and classification. Code of practice
14/30294671 DC : 0 BS 1192-4 - COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION OF INFORMATION - PART 4: FULFILLING EMPLOYERS INFORMATION EXCHANGE REQUIREMENTS USING COBIE - CODE OF PRACTICE
BS 8541-4:2012 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Attributes for specification and assessment. Code of practice
BS PAS 1192-2(2013) : 2013 SPECIFICATION FOR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR THE CAPITAL/DELIVERY PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS USING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING

ISO 4067-2:1980 Building and civil engineering drawings — Installations — Part 2: Simplified representation of sanitary appliances
BS EN 60617-8:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams Measuring instruments, lamps and signalling devices
BS EN 60617-5:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams Semiconductors and electron tubes
BS EN 60617-6:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams Production and conversion of electrical energy
BS EN 60617-7:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams Switchgear, controlgear and protective devices
BS EN ISO 9431:1999 Construction drawings. Spaces for drawing and for text, and title blocks on drawing sheets
BS 3975-4:1966 Glossary for landscape work Plant description
BS EN 60617-4:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams Basic passive components
BS EN 60617-2:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams Symbol elements, qualifying symbols and other symbols having general application
BS EN 60617-3:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams Conductors and connecting devices
BS 6750:1986 Specification for modular coordination in building

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