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Revision

Meaning in civil engineering & construction, with examples

/rɪˈvɪʒən/nounCore term

In civil engineering & construction, revision means: A new, changed version of a drawing or document, marked with a letter or number such as Rev B so that everyone knows which version is current.

In Turkish: revizyon, değişiklik

How it is used

Each revision is recorded in the revision table with a date and a short description, and changes are often circled with a revision cloud. Older revisions are marked superseded.

Example sentences

  1. Revision D of the foundation drawing moves two piles; please check your setting-out.

  2. The steel was fabricated to an old revision, so the connections don't fit.

Common collocations

  • latest revision
  • revision cloud
  • issue a revision
  • revision table
  • superseded revision
  • drawingA scaled technical picture of a structure or part of it, such as a plan, section or detail, that shows the builder what to construct and where.
  • shop drawingA detailed drawing prepared by the contractor, fabricator or supplier showing exactly how an item, such as steelwork, rebar or facade panels, will be made and installed.
  • RFIRequest for information: a formal written question from the contractor to the designer or engineer when drawings or specifications are unclear, missing or in conflict.
  • as-built drawingA drawing updated at the end of construction to show what was actually built, including all changes and the final positions and dimensions.

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