C.3 Symbols used to represent special engineering features

Table C–7 Engineering feature symbol types and color.

Engineering feature TypeSymbolColor
CrackCrack frontCrossGreen
FastenerAssembled (attachment points only)Square Light green
Point based (positioning point only)SquareGreen
DiscreteCircle Green
Lines
InertiaPoint mass/inertiaFilled squareGreen
Heat capacitanceFilled squareGreen
Nonstructural massFilled squareGreen
Springs/DashpotsConnect two pointsSpheres with connecting lineMagenta
Label (K, C, or K+C)
Orientation triad, if not the global coordinate system
Connect points to groundSphereMagenta
Label (K, C, or K+C)
Orientation triad, if not the global coordinate system
Topology and shape optimizationDesign area DiamondGreen
Geometric restriction CircleMagenta
Stop condition SquareYellow