alustekningur
Alustekningur is a term used in Icelandic technical practice to denote a preparatory drawing or mark-up on a base surface, used in fields such as architecture, construction, and surveying. It involves laying out the base geometry, reference lines, and alignment points that will guide subsequent work on a project.
Practice typically includes selecting an appropriate scale, transferring measurements from plans or field surveys, and marking
Often the markings are temporary, intended to be erased or incorporated into the final documentation after
Origin and usage: The word combines alusta meaning base or substrate and tekningur meaning drawing or notation,