NS4FS abbreviation 1

[EIT231]

starting off simple -
looking for abbreviation source

NS4FS on shop drawing means - near side far side - how do I read this?
thanks

 

[paddingtongreen]

Context?

Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

 

[azcats]

While on the subject of acronyms, what does "D.O." or "d.o." stand for? The context is usually on a drawing where one member is specified and then "D.O." in the rest where you would expect them to be the same size. I've seen 'ditto' as an answer, but that seems rather unprofessional.

 

[strucguy]

Do you mean "NS&FS". If that is the case...it can be "Near side and far side" as you mentioned. But, as paddingtongreen already mentioned...it all depends on the context. Hope this is helpful.

 

[nutte]

I've also wondered about "do." Google seems to confirm "ditto."

http://academics.triton.edu/faculty/fheitzman/abbrev.html

http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/EART/abbrev.html

 

[EIT231]

to strucguy


I did not think to look at keypad - clearly they did not hit shift or hit it too fast -

thanks for this lesson to think and consider

 

[paddingtongreen]

"do" for ditto is hardly unprofessional, It is an abbreviation with a long history and is generally well understood, I've seen it on drawings that were old when I stated work. It may have disappeared from new drawings where a member size is in memory and can be placed with a touch of a button, but back when we did our drawings by hand it was a useful time saver.

Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

 

[ToadJones]

Some guys here still go for the "do" ...especially useful where there are any beams repeated in floor or roof framing.
I go with a general note of "U.N.O." and whatever that doesnt take care I go with the good ole' "do"

 

[vandede427]

does anybody remember that game show where you had to decipher the license plates?