Types Of Section Views You Need To Know About

In architecture and engineering, a section view drawing can help us better understand the construction of a building or object.

For builders and contractors, a section view drawing is a really important reference. It helps them understand the project and the foundations that the building needs.

Let’s take a closer look at the section view and answer the question, “What are section views?” Plus, we’ll examine the different types of section views and their purposes. Let’s dive right in!

When defining a section view, comparing it to a floor plan can be helpful.

A floor plan is a drawing of a building layout, as seen from above. It’s like we’ve removed the roof and are looking down on the building.

A section view looks at a building from the side. Imagine we’ve sliced away an external wall. Now, we can see how the different spaces within the building relate to each other vertically.

A section view drawing helps builders complete a job more efficiently. They help builders understand how a building fits together and the order in which tasks need to be completed. This makes it easier to break the project down into smaller tasks. 

The full section view shows what the entire object will look like when a line passes through it.

The imaginary line shows you the objects coming in contact with the cutting plane. Dotted lines show you what half of the item will look like after being cut. 

A half-section view typically shows the same part of an object but from two different angles. The cutting plane line cuts away half of the item, and a quarter of that half is removed. This allows you to see both the interior and exterior of the building or object.

Half-section views are generally used for symmetrical objects. You have to use a centerline to differentiate between the two types of configurations.

Offset section views serve another purpose. The cutting plane line is bent to show features that are not in line with each other.

Offset section views are useful because they allow builders and architects to see the internal part of a section at a different angle, not just on a straight line.

Sometimes, you don’t need to see the whole interior to understand what work needs to be done. Broken-out sections show a small portion of a building or object's interior without using a cutting plane line.

Using this type of section view gives the builder a good look at the interior’s key features. If other types of section views are too broad in scope, this can help focus attention on what matters. 

Another type of section view is called a revolved section. It shows a tiny part of a drawing. An object is imagined to be rotated 90 degrees to face the viewer.

This section view lets us see how a particular area would look if it crossed another section. It can be helpful to see what problems could occur if a part was on a different axis.

The last type of section view is called a removed section. As the name suggests, a small piece of the drawing is removed from view in a removed section.

Removing this piece from the overall drawing allows you to view a part in greater detail. This type of section view allows an architect or builder to view that part in a way they previously could not.

The section view is an important part of the house planning and building process. But it’s not the only drawing you need. We’ve already talked about floor plans. And here at My Site Plan, we help home builders with site plans.

Whether you’re building your own home or running a building business, My Site Plan can create a site plan tailored to your needs. Here’s how the process works:

• You share building information and any additional documents that may be needed, such as drawings, permits, or deeds.

• A designer is assigned to your order. They’ll draw a design to match your specifications.

• AutoCAD, a professional computer drafting software, helps us ensure there are no problems with building requirements.

• Finally, your site plan is delivered to you via email in PDF format.

• If you examine your floor plan and see something that needs to be changed, My Site Plan will do so free of charge. 

Our team can also produce other drawings and resources for your building projects, such as 3-D drawings, budgets, and marketing plans and support you at every step of the way.

Looking to get started on a building project this year? Visit My Site Plan for more information!