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ENGINEERING DRAWING PRACTICE MANUAL

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 Acknowledgements

2015– 16

Although it is impossible to mention everyone,

as there are many people that department of
Mechanical Engineering takes the honor to
thank.

First and foremost we must thank our Principal

Dr. V.S.K. Reddy, for providing his constant
support and encouragement, to complete
Mechanical Engineering department’s First task.

We owe a great deal to the Mechanical

Engineering department faculty members to all
the reviewers who patiently read each page of
every chapter of the current version of
Engineering Drawing Practice Manual for the
benefit of 1st year B.Tech, MRCET students.

We are thankful to our parents for their

blessings.

We welcome any comments concerning the book in

spite of our diligent efforts there may still
be room for improvement.

Once again we take the immense pleasure to

thank one and all for their efforts.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering
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 CONTENTS
I Introduction To Engineering Drawing
1 Introduction 1
2 Lettering 6
3 Geometric constructions 8
4 Conic sections 12
5 Special curves 22
6 Scales 27
7 Important Questions 31
8 Previous paper questions 32
II Projection of Points and Straight Lines
1 Introduction and Projection of points 33
2 Projection of Straight lines 35
3 Traces of Straight lines 39
4 Application Problems 46
5 Tips and Shortcuts 49
6 Previous Paper Questions 50
III Projection of Planes and Solids
1 Introduction 51
2 Simple Problems 54
3 Traces of planes 58
4 Auxiliary plane method 63
5 Tips and Shortcuts, important and previous paper 65
questions
6 Projection of solids-introduction 66
7 Problems 68
8 Tips and shortcuts ,Previous paper questions 76
IV Isometric axes, lines ,planes and Solids
1 Introduction 79
2 Terminology and simple problems 81
3 Isometric view of Solids 83
4 Isometric view of Frustums 85
5 Isometric view of Composite solids 86
6 Problems 87
7 Previous paper questions 94

V Orthographic projection
1 Introduction 95
2 Problems 98
3 Previous paper questions 105
 ENGINEERING DRAWING PRACTICE M ANUAL B.Tech 1st YEAR

UNIT – 1
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DRAWING

Engineering drawing is a two dimensional representation of three dimensional objects. In general, it

provides necessary information about the shape, size, surface quality, material, manufacturing
process, etc., of the object. It is the graphic language from which a trained person can visualize
objects.

Drawing Instruments and aids:

The Instruments and other aids used in drafting work are listed below:
 Drawing board
 Set squares
 French curves
 Templates
 Mini drafter
 Instrument box
 Protractor
 Set of scales
 Drawing sheets
 Pencils

Drawing Board:

Until recently drawing boards used are made of well seasoned softwood of about 25 mm thick with a
working edge for T-square. Nowadays mini-drafters are used instead of T-squares which can be
fixed on any board. The standard size of board depends on the size of drawing sheet size required.

Mini-Drafter:

Mini-drafter consists of an angle formed by two arms with scales marked and rigidly hinged to each
other .It combines the functions of T-square, set-squares, scales and protractor. It is used for drawing
horizontal, vertical and inclined lines, parallel and perpendicular lines and for measuring lines and
angles.

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Instrument Box

Instrument box contains 1. Compasses, 2. Dividers and 3. Inking pens.

What is important is the position of the pencil lead with respect to the tip of the compass. It should
be atleast 1 mm above as shown in the fig. because the tip goes into the board for grip by 1 mm.

Figure.1.2
Pencils:
Pencils with leads of different degrees of hardness or grades are available in the market. The
hardness or softness of the lead is indicated by 3H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, etc. The grade HB denotes
medium hardness of lead used for general purpose. The hardness increases as the value of the
numeral before the letter H increases. The lead becomes softer, as the value of the numeral before B
increases.

 HB Soft grade for Border lines, lettering and free sketching

 H Medium grade for Visible outlines, visible edges and boundary lines
 2H Hard grade for construction lines, Dimension lines, Leader lines, Extension lines, Centre
lines, Hatching lines and Hidden lines.

Drawing Sheet:

The standard drawing sheet sizes are arrived at on the basic Principal of x: y = 1: 2^ (1/2) and xy = 1
where x and y are the sides of the sheet. For example AO, having a surface area of 1 Sq.m; x = 841
mm and y = 1189 mm. The successive sizes are obtained by either by halving along the length or
doubling the width, the area being in the ratio 1: 2. Designation of sizes is given in the fig. For class
work use of A2 size drawing sheet is preferred.

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Table.1.1 Figure .1.3

Figure.1.4

Title Block:

The title block should lie within the drawing space at the bottom right hand comer of the sheet. The
title block can have a maximum length of 170 mm and width of 65mm providing the following
information.

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 Title of the drawing.

 Drawing number.
 Scale.
 Symbol denoting the method of projection.
 Name of the firm, and
 Initials of staff who have designed, checked and approved.

Lines:

Just as in English textbook the correct words are used for making correct sentences; in Engineering
Graphics, the details of various objects are drawn by different types of lines. Each line has a definite
meaning and sense to convey.

 Visible Outlines, Visible Edges: (Continuous wide lines) The lines drawn to represent the
visible outlines/ visible edges / surface boundary lines of objects should be outstanding in
appearance.
 Dimension Lines (Continuous narrow Lines): Dimension Lines are drawn to mark
dimension.
 Extension Lines (Continuous narrow Lines): There are extended slightly beyond the
respective dimension lines.
 Construction Lines (Continuous narrow Lines): These are drawn for constructing
drawings and should not be erased after completion of the drawing.
 Hatching / Section Lines (Continuous Narrow Lines): These are drawn for the sectioned
portion of an object. These are drawn inclined at an angle of 45° to the axis or to the main
outline of the section.
 Guide Lines (Continuous Narrow Lines): These are drawn for lettering and should not be
erased after lettering.

 Break Lines (Continuous Narrow Freehand Lines):Wavy continuous narrow line drawn
freehand is used to represent break of an object.

 Break Lines (Continuous Narrow Lines With Zigzags): Straight continuous narrow line
with zigzags is used to represent break of an object.

 Dashed Narrow Lines (Dashed Narrow Lines):Hidden edges / Hidden outlines of objects
are shown by dashed lines of short dashes of equal lengths of about 3 mm, spaced at equal
distances of about 1 mm. the points of intersection of these lines with the outlines / another
hidden line should be clearly shown.

 Center Lines (Long-Dashed Dotted Narrow Lines): These are draWn at the center of the
drawings symmetrical about an axis or both the axes. These are extended by a short distance
beyond the outline of the drawing.

 Cutting Plane Lines: Cutting Plane Line is drawn to show the location of a cutting plane. It
is long-dashed dotted narrow line, made wide at the ends, bends and change of direction. The
direction of viewing is shown by means of arrows resting on the cutting plane line.

 Border Lines:Border Lines are continuous wide lines of minimum thickness 0.7 mm.

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Table.1.2

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CONVENTIONAL REPRESENTATION OF MATERIALS

Table.1.3

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LETTERING
Lettering is defined as writing of titles, sub-titles, dimensions, etc., on a drawing.

Importance of Lettering:

To undertake production work of an engineering component as per the drawing, the size and other
details are indicated on the drawing. This is done in the form of notes and dimensions. Main Features
of Lettering are legibility, uniformity and rapidity of execution. Use of drawing instruments for
lettering consumes more time. Lettering should be done freehand with speed. Practice accompanied
by continuous efforts would improve the lettering skill and style. Poor lettering mars the appearance
of an otherwise good drawing.

Size of Letters:

Size of Letters is measured by the height h of the CAPITAL letters as well as numerals.
Standard heights for CAPITAL letters and numerals recommended by BIS are given below:
1.8, 2.5, 3.5, 5, 6, 10, 14 and 20 mm

Note: Size of the letters may be selected based upon the size of drawing.

Guide Lines:

In order to obtain correct and uniform height of letters and numerals, guide lines are drawn, using 2H
pencil with light pressure. HB grade conical end pencil is used for lettering.
 The following are some of the guide lines for lettering
o Drawing numbers, title block and letters denoting cutting planes, sections are written in
10 mm size.
o Drawing title is written in 7 mm size.
o Hatching, sub-titles, materials, dimensions, notes, etc., are written in 3.5 mm size.
o Space between lines = 3/4 h
o Space between words may be equal to the width of alphabet M or 3/5 h.

Procedure for Lettering:

1. Thin horizontal guide lines are drawn first at a distance ' h' apart.
2. Lettering Technique: Horizontal lines of the letters are drawn from left to right. Vertical,
Inclined and curved lines are drawn from top to bottom.
3. After lettering has been completed, the guidelines are not erased.

Table.1.4

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Table.1.5

Dimensioning:

Drawing of a component, in addition to providing complete shape description, must also furnish
information regarding the size description. These are provided through the distances between the
surfaces, location of holes, nature of surface finish, type of material, etc. The expression of these
features on a drawing, using lines, symbols, figures and notes is called dimensioning.

Figure.1.5

Methods of Indicating Dimensions:

The dimensions are indicated on the drawings according to one of the following two methods.

Method - 1 (Aligned method):

Dimensions should be placed parallel to and above their dimension lines and preferably at the
middle, and clear of the line. Dimensions may be written so that they can be read from the bottom or
from the right side of the drawing. Dimensions on oblique dimension lines should be oriented as
shown in Fig.2.26a and except where unavoidable, they shall not be placed in the 30° zone. Angular
dimensions are oriented.

Figure.1.6(a) Figure.1.6(b)

Method - 2 (Uni-directional):
Dimensions should be indicated so that they can be read from the bottom of the drawing only.
Non-horizontal dimension lines are interrupted, preferably in the middle for insertion of the
dimension.
Note: Horizontal dimensional lines are not broken to place the dimension in both cases.

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Figure.1.7

GEOMETRICAL CONSTRUCTIONS
Introduction:

Engineering drawing consists of a number of geometrical constructions. A few methods are

illustrated here without mathematical proofs.

1. To divide a straight line into a given number of equal parts say 5.

Figure.1.8
Construction:
1. Draw AC at any angle to AB
2. Construct the required number of equal parts of convenient length on AC like 1,2,3.
3. Join the last point 5 to B
4. Through 4, 3, 2, 1 draw lines parallel to 5B to intersect AB at 4',3',2' and 1'.

 To bisect a given angle.

Figure.1.9
Construction:
1. Draw a line AB and AC making the given angle.
2. With centre A and any convenient radius R draw an arc intersecting the sides at D and E.
3. With centre’s D and E and radius larger than half the chord length DE, draw arcs intersecting at F
4. Join AF, <BAF = <FAC.

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2. To inscribe a regular polygon of any number of sides in a given circle.

Construction:
1. Draw the given circle with AD as diameter.
2. Divide the diameter AD into N equal parts say 6.
3. With AD as radius and A and D as centres, draw arcs intersecting each other at G
4. Join G-2 and extend to intersect the circle at B.
5. loin A-B which is the length of the side of the required polygon.
6. Set the compass to the length AB and starting from B mark off on the circumference of
the circles, obtaining the points C, D, etc. The figure obtained by joing the points A,B, C etc., is the
required polygon.

Figure.1.10

3. To inscribe a hexagon in a given circle.

Figure.1.11
Construction:

1. With centre 0 and radius R draw the given circle.

2. Draw any diameter AD to the circle.
3. Using 30° - 60° set-square and through the point A draw lines A1, A2 at an angle 60° with
AD, intersecting the circle at B and F respectively.
4. Using 30° - 60° and through the point D draw lines Dl, D2 at an angle 60° with DA,
intersecting the circle at C and E respectively.

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5. By joining A,B,C,D,E,F, and A the required hexagon is obtained.

4. To construct a regular polygon (say a pentagon) given the length of the side.

Construction:

1. Draw a line AB equal to the side and extend to P such that AB = BP

2. Draw a semicircle on AP and divide it into 5 equal parts by trial and error.
3. Join B to second division
2. Irrespective of the number of sides of the polygon B is always joined to the second division.
4. Draw the perpendicular bisectors of AB and B2 to intersect at O.
5. Draw a circle with O as centre and OB as radius.
6. With AB as radius intersect the circle successively at D and E. Then join CD, DE and EA.

Figure.1.12

5. To construct a regular polygon (say a hexagon) given the side AB .

Construction:

1. Draw a line AB equal to the side and extend to P such that AB = BP

2. Draw a semicircle on AP and divide it into 5 equal parts by trial and error.
3. Join B to second division
4. Join B- 3, B-4, B-5 and produce them.
5. With 2 as centre and radius AB intersect the line B, 3 produced at D. Similarly get the
point E and F.
6. Join 2- D, D-E, E-F and F-A to get the required hexagon.

Figure.1.13

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6. To construct a regular figure of given side length and of N sides on a straight line.

Construction:

1. Draw the given straight line AB.

2. At B erect a perpendicular BC equal in length to AB.
3. Join AC and where it cuts the perpendicular bisector of AB, number the point 4.
4. Complete the square ABCD of which AC is the diagonal.
5. With radius AB and centre B describe arc AC as shown.
6. Where this arc cuts the vertical centre line number the point 6.
7. This is the centre of a circle inside which a hexagon of side AB can now be drawn.
8. Bisect the distance 4-6 on the vertical centre line.
9. Mark this bisection 5. This is the centre in which a regular pentagon of side AB can now be
drawn.
10. On the vertical centre line step off from point 6 a distance equal in length to the distance
5-6. This is the centre of a circle in which a regular heptagon of side AB can now be drawn.
11. If further distances 5-6 are now stepped off along the vertical centre line and are numbered
consecutively, each will be the centre of a circle in which a regular polygon can be inscribed
with side of length AB and with a number of sides denoted by the number against the centre.

Figure.1.14

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CONIC SECTIONS
Cone is formed when a right angled triangle with an apex and angle is rotated about its altitude as
the axis. The length or height of the cone is equal to the altitude of the triangle and the radius of the
base of the cone is equal to the base of the triangle. The apex angle of the cone is 2 . When a cone is
cut by a plane, the curve formed along the section is known as a conic.

a) CIRCLE:
When a cone is cut by a section plane A-A making an angle = 90° with the axis, the section
obtained is a circle.

b) ELLIPSE:
When a cone is cut by a section plane B-B at an angle, more than half of the apex angle i.e.,
and less than 90°, the curve of the section is an ellipse. Its size depends on the angle and the
distance of the section plane from the apex of the cone.

c) PARABOLA:
If the angle is equal to i.e., when the section plane C-C is parallel to the slant side of the
cone the curve at the section is a parabola. This is not a closed figure like circle or ellipse. The
size of the parabola depends upon the distance of the section plane from the slant side of the
cone.

d) HYPERBOLA:
If the angle is less than (section plane D-D), the curve at the section is hyperbola. The curve
of intersection is hyperbola, even if , provided the section plane is not passing through the
apex of the cone. However if the section plane passes through the apex, the section produced is
an isosceles triangle.

Figure.1.15

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Eccentricity(e) :
a. If e=1, it is parabola
b. If e>1, it is hyperbola
c. If e<1, it is an ellipse

Where eccentricity e is the ratio of distance of the point from the focus to the distance of the point
from the directrix.

PARABOLA:
In physical world, parabola are found in the main cables on simple suspension bridge, as parabolic
reflectors in satellite dish antennas, vertical curves in roads, trajectory of a body, automobile head
light, parabolic receivers.

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Figure.1.16

 To draw a parabola with the distance of the focus from the directrix at 50mm
(Eccentricity method)

Construction:

1. Draw the axis AB and the directrix CD at right angles to it:

2. Mark the focus F on the axis at 50mm.
3. Locate the vertex V on AB such that AV = VF
4. Draw a line VE perpendicular to AB such that VE = VF
5. Join A, E and extend. Now, VE/VA = VF/VA = 1, the eccentricity.
6. Locate number of points 1, 2, 3, etc., to the right of V on the axis, which need not be equidistant.
7. Through the points 1, 2, 3, etc., draw lines perpendicular to the axis and to meet the line AE
extended at 1',2',3' etc.
8. With centre F and radius 1-1, draw arcs intersecting the line through 1 at P1 and P`1
9. Similarly, locate the points P2, P`2, P3, P`3 etc., on either side of the axis. Join the points by
smooth curve, forming the required parabola.

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Figure.1.17

 To draw a normal and tangent through a point 40mm from the directrix.

To draw a tangent and normal to the parabola. locate the point M which is at 40 mm from the
directrix. Then join M to F and draw a line through F, perpendicular to MF to meet the directrix at T.
The line joining T and M and extended is the tangent and a line NN, through M and perpendicular to
TM is the normal to the curve.

 To draw a parabola with 70 mm as base and 30 mm as the length of the axis.

1. Tangent Method:

Construction:

1. Draw the base AB and locate its mid-point C.

2. Through C, draw CD perpendicular to AB forming the axis
3. Produce CD to E such that DE = CD
4. Join E-A and E-B. These are the tangents to the parabola at A and B.
5. Divide AE and BE into the same number of equal parts and number the points as shown.
6. Join 1-1’, 2- 2’, 3- 3’, etc., forming the tangents to the required parabola.
7. A smooth curve passing through A, D and B and tangential to the above lines is the
required parabola.
8. To draw a tangent to the curve at a point, say M on it, draw a horizontal through M, meeting
the axis at F. mark G on the extension of the axis such that DG = FD. Join G, M and extend,
forming the tangent to the curve at M.

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Figure.1.18
2. Rectangle Method:

Construction:

1. Draw the base AB and axis CD such that CD is perpendicular bisector to AB.
2. Construct a rectangle ABEF, passing through C.
3. Divide AC and AF into the same number of equal parts and number the points as shown.
4. Join 1, 2 and 3 to D.
5. Through 1', 2' and 3' draw lines parallel to the axis, intersecting the lines 1D, 2D and 3D
at P1, P2 and P3 respectively.
6. Obtain the points P'1, P'2 and P'3 which are symmetrically placed to P1, P2 and P3 with
respect to the axis CD.
7. Join the points by a smooth curve forming the required parabola.

Figure.1.19

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ELLIPSE:
Ellipses are mostly found as harmonic oscillators, phase visualization, elliptical gears, ellipse wings.

Figure.1.20

 To draw an ellipse with the distance of the focus from the directrix at 50mm and
eccentricity = 2/3 (Eccentricity method)

Construction:

1. Draw any vertical line CD as directrix.

2. At any point A in it, draw the axis.
3. Mark a focus F on the axis such that AF1=50mm.
4. Divide AF1 in to 5 equal divisions.
5. Mark the vertex V on the third division-point from A.
6. Thus eccentricity e= VF1/VA = 2/3.
7. A scale may now be constructed on the axis which will directly give the distances in the
required ratio.
8. At V, draw a perpendicular VE = VF1. Draw a line joining A and E.
9. Mark any point 1 on the axis and through it draw a perpendicular to meet AE produced at 1'.
10. With centre F and radius equal to 1-1', draw arcs to intersect a perpendicular through 1 at
points P1 and P'1.
11. Similarly mark points 2, 3 etc. on the axis and obtain points P2 and P'2, P3 and P'3, etc.
12. Draw the ellipse through these points, it is a closed curve two foci and two directrices.

Figure.1.21

Other Methods of Construction of Ellipse:

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Given the dimensions of major and minor axes the ellipse can be drawn by, (i) Foci method,
(ii) Oblong method, (iii) Concentric circle method and (iv) Trammel method.

 To draw an ellipse with major and minor axes equal to 120 mm and 80 mm respectively.
(Foci Method)

Construction:

1. Draw the major (AB) and minor (CD) axes and locate the centre O.
2. Locate the foci F1 and F2 by taking a radius equal to 60 mm (1/2 of AB) and cutting AB
at F1, F2 with C as the centre.
3. Mark a number of points 1,2,3 etc., between F1and O, which need not be equi-distance.
4. With centre’s F1 and F2 and radii Al and Bl respectively, draw arcs intersecting at the
points P1 and P'1; .
5. Again with centre’s F1 and F2 and radii A1and Bl respectively, draw arcs intersecting at
the points Q1 and Q'1; .
6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 with the remaining points 2,3,4 etc., and obtain additional points
on the curve.
7. Join the points by a smooth curve, forming the required ellipse.
8. To mark a Tangent and Normal to the ellipse at any point, say M on it, join the foci F1 and F2
with M and extend F2M to E and bisect the angle <EMF1. The bisector TT represents the required
tangent and a line NN drawn through M and perpendicular to TT is the normal to the ellipse.

Figure.1.22

OBLONG METHOD:

Construction:

1. Draw the major and minor axes AB and CD and locate the centre O.
2. Draw the rectangle KLMN passing through A, D, B, C.
3. Divide AO and AN into same number of equal parts, say 4.
4. Join C with the points 1', 2', 3'.
5. Join D with the points 1, 2, 3 and extend till they meet the lines C'1,C'2, C'3 respectively at P1, P2
and P3.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to obtain the points in the remaining three quadrants.
7. Join the points by a smooth curve forming the required ellipse.

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Figure.1.23
PARALLELOGRAM METHOD:

Construction:

1. Locate the given points A, B and C

2. Join A and B (which is longer than AC and BC) and locate its centre. This becomes the major axis
of the ellipse.
3. Draw CO and extend it to D such that CO = OD and CD is the minor axis of the ellipse.
4. Draw the parallelogram KLMN, Passing through A, D, B and C.
5. Follow the steps given in the above problem and obtain the points on the curve.
6. Join the points by a smooth curve, forming the required ellipse.

Figure.1.24

CONCENTRIC CIRCLES METHOD:

Construction:

1. Draw the major and minor axes AB and CD and locate the centre O.
2. With centre O and major axis and minor axes as diameters, draw two concentric circles.
3. Divide both the circles into equal number of parts, say 12 and draw the radial lines.
4. Considering the radial line O-1'-1, draw a horizontal line from 1' to meet the vertical line from 1 at
Pl.
5. Repeat the steps 4 and obtain other points P2, P3, etc
6. Join the points by a smooth curve forming the required ellipse.

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Figure.1.25

HYPERBOLA
Lampshades, gear transmission, cooling towers of nuclear reactors are some of the applications of
Hyperbola.

Figure.1.26

 To draw a hyperbola with the distance of the focus from the directrix at 50mm and e=3/2
(Eccentricity method)

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Figure.1.27
Construction:
1. Draw the directrix CD and the axis AB.
2. Mark the focus F on AB and 65mm from A.
3. Divide AF into 5 equal divisions and mark V the vertex, on the second division from A.
4. Draw a line VE perpendicular to AB such that VE=VF. Join A and E.
5. Mark any point 1 on the axis and through it, draw a perpendicular to meet AE produced at 1'.
6. With centre F and radius equal to 1-1', draw arcs intersecting the perpendicular through 1 at P1
and
P'1.
7. Similarly mark a number of points 2, 3 etc and obtain points P2 and P'2, etc.
8. Draw the hyperbola through these points.

 Construct a hyperbola with its foci 70 mm apart and the major axis (distance between the
vertices) as 40 mm. Draw a tangent to the curve at a point 20 mm from the focus.

Construction:
1. Draw the transverse and conjugate axes AB and CD of the hyperbola and locate F1 and F '2
the foci and V1 and V2, the vertices.
2. Mark number of points 1,2,3 etc., on the transverse axis, which need not be equi-distant.
3. With centre F1 and radius V11, draw arcs on either side of the transverse axis.
4. With centre F2 and radius V21, draw arcs intersecting the above arcs at P'1 and P1
5. With centre F2 and radius V11, draw arcs on either side of the transverse axis.
6. With centre F1 and radius V21, draw arcs intersecting the above arcs at Q'1 ,Q1.
7. Repeat the steps 3 to 6 and obtain other points P'2 , P2 etc. and Q'2 Q2 etc.
8. Join the points P1, P2 and P'1, P'2 and Q1, Q2 & Q'1 , Q'2 and forming the two branches of
hyperbola.

To draw a tangent to the hyperbola, locate the point M which is at 20mm from the focus say
F2.Then, join M to the foci F1 and F2. Draw a line TT, bisecting the <F1MF2 forming the required
tangent at M.

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Figure.1.28

 A stone is thrown from a building of 7 m high and at its highest flight it just crosses a
palm tree 14 m high. Trace the path of the stone, if the distance between the building
and the tree measured along the ground is 3.5 m.

Construction:
1. Draw lines AB and OT, representing the building and palm tree respectively, 3.5 m apart and
above the ground level.
2. Locate C and D on the horizontal line through B such that CD=BC=3.5 and complete the
rectangle BDEF.
3. Inscribe the parabola in the rectangle BDEF, by rectangular method.
4. Draw the path of the stone till it reaches the ground (H) extending the principle of rectangle
method.

Figure.1.29

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SPECIAL CURVES
CYCLOIDAL CURVES:
Cycloidal curves are generated by a fixed point in the circumference of a circle when it rolls without
slipping along a fixed straight line or circular path. The rolling circle is called the generating circle,
the fixed straight line, the directing line and the fixed circle, the directing circle.

In physical world, cycloidal curves are used as cycloidal gears, epicyclic train dynamometer,
epicyclic gear train, hypocycloid engine.

CYCLOID:
A cycloid is a curve generated by a fixed point on the circumference of a circle, when it rolls without
slipping along a straight line.

 To draw a cycloid, given the radius R of the generating circle.

Construction:

1.With centre O and radius R, draw the given generating circle.

2. Assuming point P to be the initial position of the generating point, draw a line PA, tangential
and equal to the circumferance of the circle.
3. Divide the line PA and the circle into the same number of equal parts and nuber the points.
4. Draw the line OB, parallel and equal to PA. OB is the locus of the centre of the generating
circle.
5. Errect perpendiculars at 1' ,2',3', etc., meeting OB at O1, O2,O3 etc.
6. Through the points 1,2,3 etc., draw lines parallel to PA.
7. With centre O, and radius R, draw an arc intersecting the line through 1 at P1, P1 is the position of
the generating point, when the centre of the generating circle moves to O1.
8. Similarly locate the points P2, P3 etc.
9. A smooth curve passing through the points P,P1, P2,P3 etc., is the required cycloid.

Figure.1.30

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EPICYCLOID:
An epi-cycloid is a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a generating circle, when it
rolls without slipping on another circle (directing circle) outside it.

 To draw an epi-cyloid, given the radius 'r' of the generating circle and the radious 'R' of
the directing circle.

Construction:

1. With centre O' and radius R, draw a part of the directing circle.
2. Draw the generating circle, by locating the centre O of it, on any radial line O' P extended
such that OP = r .
3. Assuming P to be the generating point, locate the point, A on the directing circle such that
the arc length PA is equal to the circumference of the generating circle. The angle subtended
by the arc PA at O' is given by = <PO'A = 3600 x rlR.
4. With centre O' and radius O'O , draw an arc intersecting the line O'A produced at B. The arc
OB is the locus of the centre of the generating circle.
5. Divide the arc PA and the generating circle into the same number of equal parts and number
the points.
6. Join O'-1', O'-2', etc., and extend to meet the arc OB at 01,02 etc.
7. Through the points 1,2,3 etc., draw circular arcs with O' as centre.
8. With centre O1 and radius r, draw an arc intersecting the arc through 1 at P1.
9. Similarly, locate the points P2, P3 etc.
10. A smooth curve through the points P1,P2,P3 etc., is the required epi-cycloid.

Figure.1.31

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HYPOCYCLOID:
If the generating circle rolls inside the directing circle, the curve traced by the point in called hypo-
cycloid.

 Draw a hypocycloid of a circle of 40 mm diameter which rolls inside another circle of 200
mm diameter for one revolution. Draw a tangent and normal at any point on it.
Construction:
1. Taking any point O as centre and radius (R) 100 mm draw an arc PQ which subtends an
angle = 72° at O.
2. Let P be the generating point. On OP mark PC = r = 20 mm, the radius of the rolling circle.
3. With C as centre and radius r (20 mm) draw the rolling circle. Divide the rolling circle into 12
equal parts as 1,2,3 etc., in clock wise direction, since the rolling circle is assumed to roll counter
clock wise.
4. With O as centre, draw concentric arcs passing through 1, 2, 3 etc.
5. With O as centre and OC as radius draw an arc to represent the locus of centre.
6. Divide the arc PQ into same number of equal parts (12) as 1', 2', 3' etc.
7. Join O'1,O'2 etc., which intersect the locus of centre at C1C2C3 etc.
8. Taking centre C1 and radius r, draw an arc cutting the arc through 1 at P1 . Similarly obtain
the other points and draw a smooth curve through them.

To draw a tangent and normal at a given point M:

1. With M as centre and radius r = CP cut the locus of centre at the point N.
2. Join ON and extend it to intersect the base circle at S.
3. Join MS, the normal.
4. At M, draw a line perpendicular to MS to get the required tangent.

Figure.1.32

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INVOLUTES:
It is a locus of a free end of a string when it is wound round a circular pole.

 To draw an involute of a given circle of radius R.

Construction:

1. With O as centre & radius R, draw a circle.

2. Taking P as straight point, draw a tangent PA equal in length to the circumference of the
circle.
3. Divide the line PA and the circle in to the same number of equal parts & number the points.
4. Draw tangents to the circle at the points 1,2,3 etc and locate the points P1,P2,P3 etc and such
that 1P1= P11, 2P2 = P21 etc.
5. A smooth curve through the points P, P1, P 2 etc., is the required involute.

Figure.1.33

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 a pole is of a shape of half hexabon and semicircle. astring is to be wound having length
equal to the pole perimeter. draw path of free end p of string when wound completely.
(Take hex 30 mm sides and semicircle of 60 mm diameter.)

Figure.1.34

 Draw an epicycloid of rolling circle of diameter 40 mm which rolls outside another circle
(base circle) of 150 mm diameter for one revolution. Draw a tangent and normal at any
point on the curve.

Figure.1.35

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SCALES
Dimensions of large objects must be reduced to accommodate on standard size drawing sheet. This
reduction creates a scale of that reduction ratio, which is generally a fraction & such a scale is called
Reducing Scale and the ratio is called Representative Factor.

Representative Fraction:

The ratio of the dimension of the object shown on the drawing to its actual size is called the
Representative Fraction (RF).

Metric Measurements:

10 millimetres (mm) = 1 centimetre( cm)

10 centimetres (cm) = 1 decimetre(dm)
10 decimetre (dm) = 1 metre(m)
10 metres (m) = 1 decametre (dam)
10 decametre (dam) = 1 hectometre (hm)
10 hectometres (bm) = 1 kilometre (km)
1 hectare = 10,000 m2

Types of Scales:

Plain Scales: A plain scale is simply a line which is divided into a suitable number of equal parts,
the first of which is further sub-divided into small parts. It is used to represent either two units or a
unit and its fraction such as km and hm, m and dm, cm and mm etc.

 Construct a scale of 1:50 to read metres and decimetres and long enough to measure 6 m.
Mark on it a distance of 5.5 m.

R.F=1/50

Figure.1.36

 The distance between two towns is 250 km and is represented by a line of length 50mm on
a map. Construct a scale to read 600 km and indicate a distance of 530 km on it.

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R.F =50mm/250km=50mm/250×1000×1000mm=1/5×106

R.F=1/5×106
Figure.1.37

Diagonal Scales:

Diagonal scales are used to represent either three units of measurements such as metres,decimetres,
centimetres or to read to the accuracy correct to two decimals.

Principle of Diagonal Scale:

The diagonal scales give us three successive dimensions that is a unit, a subunit and a subdivision of
a subunit.
The principle of construction of a diagonal scale is as follows.
 Let the XY in figure be a subunit.
 From Y draw a perpendicular YZ to a suitable height.
 Join XZ. Divide YZ in to 10 equal parts.
 Draw parallel lines to XY from all these divisions and number them as shown.
 From geometry we know that similar triangles have their like sides proportional.
 Consider two similar triangles XYZ and 7’ 7Z,
 we have 7Z / YZ = 7’7 / XY (each part being one unit)
 Means 7’ 7 = 7 / 10. x X Y = 0.7 XY
Similarly
1’ – 1 = 0.1 XY
2’ – 2 = 0.2 XY
Thus, it is very clear that, the sides of small triangles, which are parallel to divided lines, become
progressively shorter in length by 0.1 XY.

 The distance between Delhi and Agra is 200 km. In a railway map it is represented by a
line 5 cm long. Find its R.F. Draw a diagonal scale to show single km. And maximum 600
km. Indicate on it following distances. 1) 222 km 2) 336 km 3) 459 km 4) 569 km
RF = 5 cm / 200 km = 1 / 40, 00, 000
Length of scale = 1 / 40, 00, 000 X 600 X 105 = 15 cm

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Figure.1.38

 An area of 144 sq cm on a map represents an area of 36 sq /an on the field. Find the RF
of the scale of the map and draw a diagonal scale to show Km, hectometers and
decameters and to measure upto 10 /an. Indicate on the scale a distance 7 /an, 5
hectometers and 6 decameters.

R.F.= 12/6×1000×100
Fig.1.39

 Construct a diagonal scale 1/50, showing metres, decimetres and centimetres, to measure
upto 5 metres. Mark a length 4. 75 m on it.

R.F = 1/50

Figure.1.40
Vernier Scale:

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The vernier scale is a short auxiliary scale constructed along the plain or main scale, which can
read up to two decimal places.

o The smallest division on the main scale and vernier scale are 1 msd or 1 vsd respectively.
Generally (n+ 1) or (n-l) divisions on the main scale is divided into n equal parts on the
vernier scale.
o When 1 vsd < 1 it is called forward or direct vernier. The vernier divisions are numbered in
the same direction as those on the main scale.
o When 1 vsd> 1 or (1 + 1/n), It is called backward or retrograde vernier. The vernier divisions
are numbered in the opposite direction compared to those on the main scale.
o The least count (LC) is the smallest dimension correct to which a measurement can be made
with a vernier.
o For forward vernier, L C = (1 msd - 1 vsd)
o For backward vernier, LC = (1 vsd - 1 msd)

 Construct a forward reading vernier scale to read distance correct to decameter on

a map in which the actual distances are reduced in the ratio of 1: 40,000. The scale
should be long enough to measure up to 6 km. Mark on the scale a length of 3.34
km and 0.59 km.

Construction:

1. RF = 1140000; length of drawing = 40000 = 15 cm

2. 15 cm is divided into 6 parts and each part is 1 km
3. This is further divided into 10 divisions and each division is equal to 0.1 km = 1 hectometer.
1msd = 0.1 km = 1 hectometer
L.C expressed in terms of msd = (1/1 0) msd
L C is 1 decameter = 1 msd - 1 vsd
1 vsd = 1 – 1/10 = 9/10 m s d = 0.09 km
4. 9 msd are taken and divided into 10 divisions as shown. Thus 1 vsd = 9110 = 0.09 km
5. Mark on it by taking 6vsd=6x 0.9 = 0.54km, 28 msd(27 + 1 on the LHS of 1) =2.8 km and
Tota12.8 + 0.54 = 3.34 km.
6. Mark on it 5 msd = 0.5 km and add to it one vsd = 0.09, total 0.59 km as marked.

Figure.1.41

 Construct a vernier scale to read meters, decimeters and centimeters and long
enough to measure up to 4m. The RF of the scale in 1/20. Mark on it a distance of
2.28 m.

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Figure.1.42

Important questions:
1. a) Construct a regular pentagon of 25 mm side, by two different methods.
b) The actual length of 500 m is represented by a line of 15 cm on a drawing.
2. On a building plan, a line of 20 cm long represents a distance of 10 m. Devise a diagonal
scale for the plan to read up to 12m, showing meter, decimeter and centimeter. Represent
on the scale, the lengths, 6.48 mm and 11.14 mm.

3. Construct a vernier scale to read up to 600 m. Mark on the scale a length of 549 m

4. The major and minor axes of an ellipse are SO mm and 50 mm respectively. Construct the
curve.

5. The foci of an ellipse are 90 mm apart and minor axis is 60 mm. Determine the length of
the major axes and draw the ellipse by (a) Concentric circle method, and Draw a tangent
and normal to the curve at a point on it 20 mm above the major axis.

6. A highway bridge of parabolic shape is to be constructed with a span of 10m and a rise of
5 m. Make out a profile of the bridge by offset method

7. A ball thrown up in the air reaches a maximum height of 50 m. The horizontal distance
traveled by the ball is 80 m. Trace the path of the ball and name it.

8. Construct a parabola if the distance between its focus and directrix is 60 mm. Also draw a
tangent to the curve.

9. A vertex of a hyperbola is 50 mm from its focus. Draw two parts of the hyperbola; if the
eccentricity is 3/2.

10. Two fixed point A and Bare 120 mm apart. Trace the locus of a point moving in such a
way that the difference of its distances from the fixed points is 80 mm. Name the curve
after plotting it.

Previous Paper Questions:

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1.
a) The actual length of 500m is represented by a line of 15 cm on a drawing.
Construct a vernier scale to read upto 600 m. Mark on the scale a length of 549 m.
b) Two fixed points A and B are 100mm apart. Trace the complete path of a point P
moving in theSame plane as that of A and B in such a way that, the sum of its
distances from A and B is always the same and equal to 125 mm
2.
a) The major axis of an ellipse is 100mm and the foci are at a distance of 15 mm
from its ends. Find the minor axis. Draw the ellipse by arc of circles method.
b) A coin of 40mm diameter rolls over a horizontal table without slipping. A point on
the circumference of the coin in contact with the table surface in the beginning
and after one complete revolution. Draw the path traced by the point. Draw a
tangent and normal at a point 25 mm from the table.
3.
a) A rectangular field of 0.54 hectare is represented on a map by a rectangle of
3cm×2cm .Draw the diagonal scale to read up to 1 meter and long enough to
measure up to 600m.Mark a length of 425m.
b) Draw a parabola when the distance between focus and directrix is 50mm. Draw a
tangent and normal at a point distant 70mm from the directrix.
4.
a) The actual length of 300m is represented by a line of 10cm on a drawing. Draw a
vernier scale to read up to 500m. Mark on it a length of 367m.
b) Draw an ellipse in a parallelogram having sides 15cm and 9 cm long and an
included angle of 60 degrees.
c) Draw an epi cycloid generated by a rolling circle of 60 mm diameter for one
complete revolution. The radius of directing circle is 100mm.Draw a tangent and a
normal to the curve at 150mm from the center of the directing circle.
5.
a) The vertex of a hyperbola is 5cms from directrix. Draw the curve if the eccentric’s
is 3/2. Draw the normal and tangent at a point 50mm from axis.
b) A circle of 30mm diameter rolls on the concave side of generating circle of radius
30mm. Draw the path traced by a point on the generating circle for one complete
revolution

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UNIT – 2
PROJECTION OF POINTS AND STAIGHT
LINES

Introduction
What is point?
An element which has no dimensions, it can be situated in the following positions with respect to
principal planes of the projections.
 Point situated above H.P and in front of V.P.
 Point situated above H.P and behind V.P
 Point situated below H.P and behind V.P.
 Point situated below H.P and in front of V.P.
 Point situated on H.P and in front of V.P.
 Point situated above H.P and on V.P.
 Point situated on H.P and behind V.P.
 Point situated below H.P and on V.P.
 Point situated on both H.P and V.P.

Conventional Representation:

 Actual Position of a point designated by capitals i.e. A, B, C, D …

 Front view of a point is designated by small letters with dashes i.e. a’, b’, c’, d’….
 Top view of a point is designated by only small letters i.e. a, b, c, d ….
 Side view of a point is designated by small letters with double dashes i.e. a”, b”, c”, d”...

The Intersection of reference planes is a line known as reference line denoted by x-y and the line
connecting the front and top view is known as projection line; it is always perpendicular to the
principal axis (x-y line).

Figure 2.1

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Problem:

 Draw the orthographic projections of the following points?

(a.) Point P is 30 mm. above H.P and 40 mm. in front of VP

(b.) Point Q is 25 mm. above H.P and 35 mm. behind VP
(c.) Point R is 32 mm. below H.P and 45 mm behind VP
(d.) Point Sis 35 mm. below H.P and 42 mm in front of VP
(e.) Point T is in H.P and 30 mm. is behind VP
(f.) Point U is in v.p and 40 mm. below HP
(g.) Point V is in v.p and 35 mm. above H.P
(h.) Point W is in H.P and 48 mm. in front of VP

Solution:

Figure 2.2

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PROJECTION OF STAIGHT LINES

Introduction
What is Line?

A Shortest distance between two points and the actual length of the line is known as True Length
denoted by TL.

Orientation of Straight Lines

 Line parallel to both H.P and V.P

 Line perpendicular to H.P and parallel to V.P
 Line perpendicular to V.P and parallel to H.P
 Line inclined to H.P and parallel to V.P
 Line inclined to V.P and parallel to H.P
 Line situated in H.P
 Line situated in V.P
 Line situated in both H.P and V.P
 Line inclined to both the reference planes.
1. Line inclined to both H.P and V.P front view angle and top view angle # 90 deg
2. Line inclined to both H.P and V.P front view angle and top view angle = 90 deg

Problems

 Line parallel to both H.P and V.P

(1) A 50mm long line PQ is parallel to both H.P and V.P. The line is 25mm in front of V.P and
60mm above H.P, draw the projections of the line.

Figure 2.3

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 Line perpendicular to H.P

A 60mm long line PQ has its end P at a distance of 20mm above the H.P. The line is
perpendicular to the H.P and 40mm in front of V.P, draw the projections of the
line.

Figure 2.4

 Line perpendicular to V.P

A 60mm long line PQ, has its end P at a distance of 20mm in front of the V.P. the line is
perpendicular to V.P and 40mm above H.P, draw the projection of the line.

Figure 2.5

 Line inclined to H.P and parallel to V.P

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A 80mm long line PQ has the end P at a distance of 20mm above HP and 40mm in front of V.P.
The line is inclined at 30 deg to H.P and parallel to V.P, draw the projection of the line.

Figure 2.6

 Line inclined to V.P and parallel to H.P

An 80mm long line PQ is inclined at 30 deg to V.P and is parallel to H.P. The end P of the line
is
20mm above the H.P and in front of the V.P, draw the projection of the line.

Figure 2.7

 Line situated in H.P

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A line AB 60mm long is situated in H.P and inclined to V.P at 30 deg. The end A is 20mm in
front of V.P, draw the projection of line.

Figure 2.8

 Line situated in V.P

Draw the projections of 70mm long line AB situated in the V.P and inclined at 30 deg to H.P.
The end A is 25mm above H.P.

Figure 2.9

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 Lines inclined to both the reference planes.

A 70mm long line PQ has an end P at 20mm above H.P and 30mm in front of V.P. The line is
inclined at 45 deg to the H.P and 30 deg to V.P, draw the projections.

Figure 2.10

Traces of Straight Lines:

What is trace of straight line?

A given straight line intersecting with the reference place the point after extension is known as the
trace of that line.
There are two types of traces: (1) Horizontal Trace.
(2) Vertical Trace.
Horizontal Trace: When the front view line whilst extending intersects the reference line (xy) the
point is mark as ‘h’ and a line is drawn from ‘h’ to intersect at top view extended line and mark as
HT (h’) which is known as horizontal trace.

Vertical Trace: When the top view line whilst extending intersects the reference line (xy) the point
is mark as ‘v’ and a line is drawn from ‘v’ to intersect at front view extended line and mark as VT
(v’) which is known as vertical trace.

End A of a line AB is 15mm above HP & 20mm in front of VP while its end B is 50mm above HP
and 75mm in front of VP. The distance between end projectors of the line is 50mm. Draw
projections of the line and finds its true length and true inclination with the principal planes. Also
mark its traces.

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Figure 2.11

Important Questions and Previous Paper Problems:

Problem:
A line AB, 70mm long, has its end A 15mm above HP and 20mm in front of VP. It is inclined at
30° to HP and 45°to VP. Draw its projections and mark its traces

Solution:

Figure 2.12

Problem:

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The top view of a 75mm long line AB measures 65mm, while its front view measures 50mm. Its
one end A is in HP and12mm in front of VP. Draw the projections of AB and determine its
inclination with HP and VP

Solution:

:
Figure 2.13
Problem:
A line AB, 65mm long has its end A 20mm above H.P. and 25mm in front of VP. The end B is
40mm above H.P. and 65mm in front of V.P. Draw the projections of AB and shows its inclination
with H.P.
Solution:

Figure 2.14

Problem:

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The projectors of the ends of a line AB are 5cm apart. The end A is 2cm above the H.P
and 3cm in front of V.P. The end B is1cm below H.P. and 4cm behind the V.P. Determine
the true length and traces of AB, and its inclination with the two planes.

Solution:

Figure 2.15
Problem:
A line AB, 90mm long, is inclined at 45 to the H.P. and its top view makes an angle of 60
with the V.P. The end A is in the H.P. and 12mm in front of V.P. Draw its front view and
finds its true inclination with the V.P.
Solution:

Figure 2.16

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Problem:
The end A of a line AB is 25 mm behind the V.P. and is below the H.P. The end B is 12 mm in
front of the VP and is above the HP the distance between the projectors is 65mm. The line is
inclined at 40 to the HP and its HT is 20 mm behind the VP. Draw the projections of the line and
determine its true length and the VT.
Solution:

Figure2.17
Problem:
A line AB, 90mm long, is inclined at 30 to the HP. Its end A is 12mm above the HP and
20mm in front of the VP. Its FV measures 65mm. Draw the TV of AB and determine its
inclination with the VP.
Solution:

Figure 2.18
Problem:
Two lines AB & AC make an angle of 120 between them in their FV & TV. AB is parallel
to both the HP & VP. Determine the real angle between AB & AC.
Solution:

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Figure 2.19
Problem:
A line AB, inclined at 40º to the V.P. has its end 50mm and 20mm above the H.P. the length of its
front view is 65mm and its V.T. is 10mm above the H.P. determine .the true length of AB its
inclination with the H.P. and its H.T.
Solution:

Figure 2.20

Problem :
The top view of a 75mm long line CD measures 50 mm. C is 50 mm in front of the VP &
15mm below the HP. D is 15 mm in front of the VP & is above the HP. Draw the FV of
CD & find its inclinations with the HP and the VP. Show also its traces.

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Solution:

Figure 2.21
Problem :
A line PQ 100 mm long is inclined at 30º to the H.P. and at 45º to the V.P. Its mid point is in the
V.P. and 20 mm above the H.P. Draw its projections, if its end P is in the third quadrant and Q is
in the first quadrant
Solution:

Figure 2.22

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Application Problems:
Problem :
Two objects, a flower (A) and an orange (B) are within a rectangular compound wall,
whose P & Q are walls meeting at 900. Flower A is 1.5M & 1 M from walls P & Q respectively.
Orange B is 3.5M & 5.5M from walls P & Q respectively. Drawing projection, find distance
between them if flower is 1.5 M and orange is 3.5 M above the ground. Consider suitable scale.

Figure 2.23(a)

Solution:

Figure 2.23(b)

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Problem :

A person observes two objects, A & B, on the ground, from a tower, 15 M high, at the angles of
depression 300 & 450. Object A is is due North-West direction of observer and object B is due West
direction. Draw projections of situation and find distance of objects from observer and from tower
also.

Figure 2.24(a)

Solution:

Figure 2.24(b)

Problem:

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A room is of size 6.5m L, 5m D, 3.5m high. An electric bulb hangs 1m below the center of ceiling. A
switch is placed in one of the corners of the room, 1.5m above the flooring. Draw the projections
and determine real distance between the bulb and switch.

Figure 2.25(a)

Solution:

Figure 2.25(b)

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Tips and shortcuts:

 Three different reference planes and their respective views

Horizontal Plane, Vertical Plane and Side or Profile Plane
Front view is a view projected on VP
Top View is a view projected on HP and
Side View is a view projected on PP.

 A line when parallel to both the planes HP and VP, then the line has true length in both the
front and top views.
 If the line is inclined only to HP the Front view is a line having the true length (TL) and true
inclination θ
 If the line is inclined only to VP the Top view is a line having the true length (TL) and true
inclination Φ
 First angle projections method the objects are placed in 1st Quadrant (FV above x-y line and
TV below x-y line) which is above HP and in front of VP..
 Third angle projections method the objects are placed in 3rd Quadrant (FV below x-y line and
TV above x-y line) which is below HP and behind VP.
 HP term is used in 1st angle method.

Important Questions
(1) A line PS 65mm has its end p, 15mm above the hp and 15mm in front of the VP. It is
inclined at 55 to the hp and 35 to the VP. Draw its projections.

(2) A line CD, inclined at 25® to the HP, measures 80mm in top view. The end C is in the
first quadrant and 25mm and 15mm from the HP and the VP respectively. The end
D is at equal distance from the both the reference planes. Draw the projections, fine
true length and true inclination with the VP.

(3) A straight line ST has its end S, 10mm in front of the VP and nearer to it. The mid-point M
line is 50mm in front of the VP and 40mm above HP. The front and top view measure
90mm and 120mm respectively. Draw the projection of the line. Also find its true length
and true inclinations with the HP and VP.

(4) A line PQ has its end P, 10mm above the HP and 20mm in front of the VP. The end Q is
85mm in front of the VP. The front view of the line measures 75mm. the distance between
the end projectors is 50mm. draw the projections of the line and find its true length and its
true inclinations with the VP and hp.

(5) A line PF, 65mm has its end P, 15mm above the HP and 15mm in front of the VP. It is
inclined at 55®to the VP. Draw its projections.

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Previous Paper Questions:

0 0
1) a) A line CD 60mm long has its end ‘C’ in both H.P and V.P. It is inclined at 30 to H.P and 45
to
V.P. Draw the projections.
0
b) A regular pentagon of 30mm side has one side on the ground and its plane is inclined at 45 to
H.P
and perpendicular to V.P. Draw the projections
2) a) A point C is 40mm below H.P and 20mm behind V.P, another points D and E are 60mm
above H.P and in front of V.P, 90 mm below H.P and 45mm in front of V.P respectively draw
the projections of all points on same reference line.
b) A plate having shape of an isosceles triangle has base 50 mm long and altitude 70 mm. It is
so placed that in the front view it is seen as an equilateral triangle of 50 mm sides one side
inclined at 450 to xy. Draw its top view.
3) The end P of a straight line PQ is 20 mm above the H.P. and 30 mm in front of V.P. The end Q
is 15 mm below the H.P. and 45mm behind the V.P. If the end projectors are 50 mm apart, Draw
the projection of PQ and determine the true length, traces and inclination with the reference
planes.
0
4) a) The front view of line inclined at 30 to V.P is 65mm long. Draw the projections of a line,
when it is parallel to and 40mm above H.P. and one end being 20mm in front of V.P.
0
b) A thin circular plate of 40mm diameter having its plane vertical and inclined at 40 to V.P. Its
center is 30mm above H.P. and 35mm in front of V.P. Draw the projections

5)A line PQ, 64 mm long has one of its extremities 20 mm in front VP and the other 50 mm above
0 0
HP. The line is inclined at 40 to HP and 25 to VP. Draw its top and front view
0 0
6) The projections of a line AB ha 35 inclination in top view and 40 inclination in the front view
with an elevation length of 60 mm. If the end A is 10 mm below HP and B is 12 mm behind VP,
draw the projections and locate the traces keeping the line in the third quadrant
7) Line PQ has 72 mm length in the front view and 66 mm length in the top view. The end P is 48
mm below HP and 40 mm behind VP, while the end Q is 12 mm below HP. Draw the projection of
the line, locate the traces and determine the true length and inclinations of the line with the
reference planes

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3
PROJECTION OF PLANES
Introduction :
A plane is a two dimensional object having length and breadth only. Its thickness is always neglected;
various shapes of plane figures are considered such as square, rectangle, circle, pentagon,hexagon, etc

Figure 3.1

TYPES OF PLANES:

1. Perpendicular planes which have their surface perpendicular to anyone of the reference
planes and parallel or inclined to the other reference plane
2. Oblique planes which have their surface inclined to both the reference planes

TRACE OF PLANE:

The trace of a plane is the line of intersection or meeting of the plane surface with the reference plane;
if necessary the plane surface is extended to intersect the reference plane. The intersection line of the
plane surface with HP is called the Horizontal Trace(HT) and that of VP is called the Vertical
Trace(VT).

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A plane figure is positioned with reference to the reference planes by referring its surface in the
following possible position.

Projection of Different Planes position with respective to Principal planes

1) Surface of Plane Parallel To the HP (and perpendicular to VP)

Figure 3.2

2) Surface of Plane Parallel To the VP (and perpendicular to HP)

Figure 3.3

3) Surface of Plane Inclined To the HP and perpendicular to VP

Figure 3.4

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4) Surface of Plane Inclined To the VP and perpendicular to HP

Figure 3.5

5) Surface of Plane Perpendicular to Both HP and VP

Figure 3.6

6) Surface of Plane is Inclined to Both HP and VP

Figure 3.7

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Simple Problems:

Plane Parallel to HP

Problem: A Square plane with a 40mm side has it’s surface parallel to and 20mm above the HP.
Draw It’s Projections, when (a) a side is parallel to VP (b) a side is inclined at 30 0 to VP and (c)All
sides are equally inclined to VP.

Visualized position of surface plane Picture:

Figure 3.8(a)

Solution:

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 3.8(b)

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Plane Parallel to Plane Parallel to VP

Problem:
A Hexagonal plane with a 30mm side has it’s surface parallel to and 20mm infront of the VP.
Draw It’s Projections, when (a) a side is perpendicular to HP (b) a side is parallel to the HP
(c) side is inclined at 450 to the HP

Visualized position of surface plane Picture:

Figure 3.9(a)

Solution:

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 3.9(b)

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Plane is inclined to HP and Perpendicular to VP

Problem:
A Pentagonal plane with a 30mm side has an edge on the HP the surface of the Plane is inclined
at 450 to the HP. Draw It’s Projections?

Visualized position of surface plane Picture:

Figure 3.10(a)

Solution:

Figure 3.10(b)

Plane is inclined to VP and Perpendicular to HP

Problem:
A Hexagonal plate with a 30mm side and negligible thickness has its surface perpendicular to the
HP.and inclined at 450 to the VP. Draw It’s Projections? When one of it’s sides of the Plane is
Parallel to and 15 mm in front of the VP

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Visualized position of surface plane Picture:

Figure 3.11(a)

Solution:

Figure 3.11(b)

Problem:
A Circular plane with a 60mm Diameter is resting on a point it’s circumference on the VP. The
center is 40 mm above the HP , and The surface is inclined at 450 to the VP. And perpendicular to
the HP Draw It’s Projections?

Solution:

Figure 3.12

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TRACES OF PLANES:
A plane which is not parallel to any of the Principle plane will meet the reference Planes in a line,
Extended if necessary. this line is called trace of the Plane

Horizontal Trace (HT):When the meets the HP in a Lines, Extended if necessary, then that line is
called Horizontal Trace.

Vertical Trace (VT):When the plane meets the VP in a line ,extended if necessary, then that line is
called Vertical Trace.

Different Cases of Traces:

1) Plane Parallel to HP and perpendicular to VP

Figure 3.13

2) Plane Parallel to VP and perpendicular to HP

Figure 3.14

3) Plane inclined to HP and Perpendicular to VP

Figure 3.15

4) Plane inclined to VP and Perpendicular to HP

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Figure 3.16

5) Plane Perpendicular to Both HP and VP

Figure 3.17

PROCEDURE OF SOLVING THE PROBLEM:

In three steps each problem can be solved:( as shown in above illustration)

step 1. assume suitable conditions & draw fv & tv of initial position.
step 2. now consider surface inclination & draw 2nd fv & tv.
step 3. after this, consider side/edge inclination and draw 3rd ( final) fv & tv.

Assumptions for initial position:

(initial position means assuming surface parallel to HPor VP)
1.if in problem surface is inclined to hp – assume it parallel hp or if surface is inclined to vp –
assume it parallel to vp
2. now if surface is assumed // to hp- it’s tv will show true shape. and if surface is assumed parallel
to VP it’s fv will show true shape.
3. hence begin withdrawing tv or fv as true shape.
4.while drawing this true shape – keep one side/edge(which is making inclination)perpendicular to xy
line ( similar to pair no. a in above illustration)
now complete step 2. by making surface inclined to the respective plane & project it’s other view.
(ref. 2nd pair b in above illustration)
Now Complete STEP 3. By making side inclined to the respective plane & project it’s other view.
(Ref. 3nd pair C in above illustration )

Problems:

Problem:
Rectangle 30mm and 50mm sides is resting on HP on one small side which is 300 inclined to

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VP,while the surface of the plane makes 450 inclination with HP. Draw it’s projections?

Solution:

Figure 3.18
Problem:
A regular pentagon of 30 mm sides is resting on HP on one of it’s sides with it’s surface 45 0
inclined to HP.Draw it’s projections when the side in HP makes 300 angle with VP?
Solution:
According to the given Problem
1. Surface inclined to HP plane
2. Assumption for initial position is parallel to HP
3. So TV view will show True shape. Hence begin with TV, draw pentagon below X-Y
line, taking one side vertical.
Note: Surface and side inclination are directly given

Figure 3.19
Problem:
A regular pentagon of 30 mm sides is resting on HP on one of it’s sides while it’s opposite vertex
(corner) is 30 mm above HP. Draw projections when side in HP is 300 inclined to VP

Solution:.
According to the given Problem
1. Surface inclined to HP plane
2. Assumption for initial position is parallel to HP
3. So TV view will show True shape . Hence begin with TV, draw pentagon below X-Y
line, taking one side vertical.

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Note: Surface Inclination indirectly given and side inclination is Directly given only change is the
manner in which surface inclination is described: One side on Hp & it’s opposite corner 30 mm
aboveHP .Hence redraw 1st Fv as a 2nd Fv making above arrangement. Keep a’b’ on xy & d’ 30 mm
above xy

Solution:

Figure 3.20

Problem:
A circle of 50 mm diameter is resting on HP on end A of it’s diameter AC which is 30 0 inclined to
HP while it’s TV is 450 inclined to VP.Draw it’s Projections?

Solution:
According to the given Problem
1. Surface inclined to HP plane
2. Assumption for initial position parallel to HP
3. So which TV will show True shape
4. Which diameter AC horizontal Hence begin with TV, draw rhombus below X-Y line, taking
longer diagonal parallel to X-Y
Note:In This problem inclination of TV of that AC is given, It could be drawn directly as shown in
3rd step. of that AC is given, It could be drawn directly as shown in 3rd step.

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Solution:

Figure3.21

Problem:
A semicircle of 100 mm diameter is suspended from a point on its straight edge 30 mm from the
midpoint of that edge so that the surface makes an angle of 450 with VP. Draw its projections.
Solution:
According to the given Problem:
1.In this case the plane of the figure always remains perpendicular to HP
2.It may remain parallel or inclined to VP
3.Hence TV in this case will be always a LINE view.
4. Assuming surface Parallel to VP, draw true shape in suspended position as FV.(Here keep line
joining point of contact & centroid of fig. vertical )
5.Always begin with FV as a True Shape but in a suspended position. AS shown in 1st FV.
Note: First draw a given semicircle with given Diameter, Locate it’s centroid position And join it
with point of suspension.

Figure 3.22

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AUXILIARY PLANE METHOD

To Determine true shape of plane figure when it’s projections are given by auxiliary Plane
method
According to given Problem Description of final FV & TV will be given. we are supposed to
determine true--shape of that plane figure
Procedure for The Solution:
1. Draw the given FV & TVas per the given information in problem.
2. Then among all lines of FV& TV select a line showing True Length (T.L.)
(It’s other view must be // to xy)
3. Draw x1-y1 perpendicular to this line showing T.L.
4. Project view on x1-y1 ( it must be a line view)
5. Draw x2-y2 Parallel to this line view & project new view on it.

Note: If One View is Line View & that Too Parallel To XY line Then and Then it’s other view
will show the True Shape
Problem:
Draw a regular pentagon of 30 mm sides with one side 300 inclined to xy.This figure is Tv of some
plane whose Fv is A line 450 inclined to xy. Determine it’s true shape.

Solution:
Note: In This case True Length is not available in any view but actually we do not require True
Length To find its true Shape as one view (FV) is already a line view so just by Drawing x1y1
parallel to this view we can Project View on it and get true Shape The illustration.

Figure 3.23

Problem:
The FV& TV both are circles of 50 mm diameter. Determine true shape of an elliptical plate.

Solution:
Procedure: Diameter a c is considered as line parallel to xy. Then a’c’ becomes TL for the
purpose. Using steps properly true shape can be Easily determined.

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Figure 3.24
Problem:
The TVv is a triangle abc. Ab is 50 mm long, angle cab is 300 and angle cba is 650.a’b’c’ is a FV.
a’ is 25 mm, b’ is 40 mm and c’ is 10 mm above HP respectively. Draw projections of that figure
and find it’s true shape.

Procedure:
1. First draw Fv & Tv as per the data.
2. In Tv line ab is Parallel to xy hence it’s other view a’b’ is TL. So draw x 1y1 perpendicular to
it.
3. Project view on x1y1.
(a)First draw projectors from a’b’ & c’ on x1y1.
(b)from xy take distances of a,b &c( Tv) mark on these projectors from x1y1.Name points a1b1&
c1.
(C)This line view is an Aux.Tv. Draw x2y2 Parallel to this line view and project Aux. Fv on
it.for
that from x1y1 take distances of a’b’ & c’ and mark from x2y= on new projectors.
4. Name points a’1 b’1 & c’1 and join them. This will be the required true shape

Solution:

Figure 3.25

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Tips and Shortcuts:

i) Plane is inclined to HP and perpendicular to VP has to solve in two stages

Stage 1: Assume The plane is parallel to HP Draw its Top View and Front View

Stage2: Tilt the Front View to given angle Project all the points we get the second
Top view

ii) Plane is inclined to VP and perpendicular to HP has to solve in two stages

Stage 1: Assume The plane is parallel to VP Draw its Front View and TopView

Stage2: Tilt the Top View to given angle Project all the points we get the second
Front view

Important Questions:
1. A line PS 65mm has its end p, 15mm above the hp and 15mm in front of the VP. It is
inclined at 55 to the hp and 35® to the VP. Draw its projections
2. A pentagon of sides 30mm rests on the ground on one of its corners with the sides
containing the corners being equally inclined to the ground. The side opposite to the
corner on which it rests is inclined at 30 degrees to the VP and is parallel to the HP.The
surface of the pentagon makes 10 with the ground. Draw the top and front views of the
pentagon
3. A line CD, inclined at 25® to the HP, measures 80mm in top view. The end C is in the
first quadrant and 25mm and 15mm from the HP and the VP respectively. The end
D is at equal distance from the both the reference planes. Draw the projections, fine
true length and true inclination with the VP.
4. A regular pentagon of 30mm side, is resting on one of its edges on HP which is inclined at
45® to VP. Its surface is inclined at 30® to HP. Draw its projections.
5. A line PF, 65mm has its end P, 15mm above the HP and 15mm in front of the VP. It is
inclined at 55®to the VP. Draw its projections

Previous Paper Questions:

.
1. Draw the projections of a regular hexagon of 25mm side, having one of its sides in the
H.P. and inclined at 60 degrees to the V.P., and its surface making an angle of 45 degrees
with H.P.

2. one of its rectangular faces on H.P. and the axis is inclined at 60 degrees to the V.P. Draw
its projections.
0
3. A thin circular plate of 40mm diameter having its plane vertical and inclined at 40 to V.P.
Its center is 30mm above H.P. and 35mm in front of V.P. Draw the projections.

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PROJECTION OF SOLIDS

Introduction:
A solid has three dimensions, the length, breadth and thickness or height. A solid may be represented
by orthographic views, the number of which depends on the type of solid and its orientation with
respect to the planes of projection. solids are classified into two major groups. (i) Polyhedral, and
(ii) Solids of revolution

Polyhedral
A polyhedral is defied as a solid bounded by plane surfaces called faces. They are :
(i)Regular polyhedral (ii) Prisms and (iii) Pyramids

Regular Polyhedral
A polyhedron is said to be regular if its surfaces are regular polygons. The following are
some of the regular polyhedral.

Solids:

Prisms: A prism is a polyhedron having two equal ends called the bases parallel to each other. The
two bases are joined by faces, which are rectangular in shape. The imaginary line passing through the
centers of the bases is called the axis of the prism.

A prism is named after the shape of its base. For example, a prism with square base is called a square
prism, the one with a pentagonal base is called a pentagonal prism, and so on (Fig) The nomenclature
of the prism is given in Fig.

Figure 3.26

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(a)Tetrahedron: It consists of four equal faces, each one being a equilateral triangle.
(b)Hexa hedron(cube): It consists of six equal faces, each a square.
(c)Octahedron: It thas eight equal faces, each an equilateral triangle.
(d)Dodecahedron: It has twelve regular and equal pentagonal faces.(e)Icosahedrons: It has twenty
equal, equilateral triangular faces.

Pyramids: A pyramid is a polyhedron having one base, with a number of isosceles triangular faces,
meeting at a point called the apex. The imaginary line passing through the centre of the base and the
apex is called the axis of the pyramid.

The pyramid is named after the shape of the base. Thus, a square pyramid has a square base and
pentagonal pyramid has pentagonal base and so on. The nomenclature of a pyramidis shown in Fig.

Figure 3.27

Types of Pyramids:
There are many types of Pyramids, and they are named after the shape of their base.
These are Triangular Pyramid, Square Pyramid, Pentagonal pyramid, hexagonal pyramid and
tetrahedron

Solids of Revolution: If a plane surface is revolved about one of its edges, the solid generated is
called a solid of revolution. The examples are (i) Cylinder, (ii) Cone, (iii) Sphere.

Frustums and Truncated Solids: If a cone or pyramid is cut by a section plane parallel to its
base and the portion containing the apexor vertex IS rt:moved, the remaining portion is called
frustum of a cone or pyramid

Prisms Position of a Solid with Respect to the Reference Planes: The position of solid in
space may be specified by the location of either the axis, base, edge, diagonal or face with the
principal planes of projection. The following are the positions of a solid considered.

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1. Axis perpendicular to HP
2.Axis perpendicular to VP
3. Axis parallel to both the HP and VP
4. Axis inclined to HP and parallel to VP
5. Axis inclined to VP. and parallel to HP
6. Axis inclined to both the Planes(VP. and HP)

The position of solid with reference to the principal planes may also be grouped as follows:
1. Solid resting on its base.
2. Solid resting on anyone of its faces, edges of faces, edges of base, generators, slant edges, etc.
3. Solid suspended freely from one of its corners, etc.
1. Axis perpendicular to one of the principal planes
When the axis of a solid is perpendicular to one of the planes, it is parallel to the other. Also,the
projection of the solid on that plane will show the true shape of the base.
When the axis of a solid is perpendicular to H.P, the top view must be drawn fIrst and thenthe
front view is projected from it. Similarly when the axis of the solid is perpendicular to
V.P, the front view must be drawn fIrst and then the top view is projected from it.

Figure 3.28

Simple Problems:
When the axis of solid is perpendicular to one of the planes, it is parallel to the other. Also, the
projection of the solid on that plane will show the true shape of the base. When the axis of a solid is
perpendicular to H.P, the top view must be drawn first and then the front view is projected from it.
Similarly when the axis of the solid is perpendicular to V.P, the front view must be drawn first and
then the top view is projected from it.

1.Axis perpendicular to HP

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Problem :
A Square Pyramid, having base with a 40 mm side and 60mm axis is resting on its base on the HP.
Draw its Projections when (a) a side of the is parallel to the VP (b) A side of the base is inlined at
300 to the VP and (c)All the sides of base are equally inclined to the VP
Solution:

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 3.29

2.Axis perpendicular to VP
Problem:
A pentagonal Prism having a base with 30 mm side and 60mm long Axis,has one of It’s bases in
the VP. Draw Its projections When (a)rectangular face is parallel to and 15 mm above the HP (b)
A rectangular face perpendicular to HP and (c) a rectangular face is inclined at 450 to the HP

Solution:

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 3.30

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3. Axis parallel to both the HP and VP

Problem:
A pentagonal Prism having a base with a 30 mm side and 60mm long axis, is resting on one of its
rectangular faces on the HP. with axis parallel to the VP. Draw its projections?

Solution:

Figure 3.31
3. Axis inclined to HP and parallel to VP
Problem:
A Hexagonal Prism having a base with a30 mm side and 75 mm long axis, has an edge it’s base
on the HP.Its axis is Parallel to the VP and inclined at 450 to the HP Draw its projections?

Solution:

Figure 3.32

4. Axis inclined to VP and parallel to HP

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Problem:
Hexagonal Prism ,having a base with a 30 mm side and 65 mm long axis, has an edge it’s base in
the VP Such that the axis is inclined at at 300 to the VP and Parallel to the HP. Draw its
Projections?

Solution:

Figure 3.33

1. Axis inclined to both the principal planes (HP and VP)

A solid is said to be inclined to both the planes when (i)the axis is inclined to both the planes,
(ii)the axis is inclined to one plane and an edge of the base is inclined to the other. In this
case the projections are obtained in three stages.
Stage I: Assume that the axis is perpendicular to one of the planes and draw the projections.
Stage II: Rotate one of the projections till the axis is inclined at the given angle and project the other
view from it.
Stage III: Rotate one of the projections obtained in Stage II, satisfiying the remaining condition and
project the other view from it.

Problem:
A cube of 50 mm long edges is so placed on HP on one corner that a body diagonal is
Parallel to HP and perpendicular to VP Draw it’s projections.

Solution Steps:
1.Assuming standing on HP, begin with TV,a square with all sides
equally inclined to xy .Project Fv and name all points of FV & TV.
2.Draw a body-diagonal joining c’ with 3’( This can become Parallel to xy)
3.From 1’ drop a perpendicular on this and name it p’
4.Draw 2nd Fv in which 1’-p’ line is vertical means c’-3’ diagonal
must be horizontal. .Now as usual project TV..
6.In final Tv draw same diagonal is perpendicular to VPas said in problem.Then as usual project
final FV.

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Solution:

Figure 3.34

Problem:
A cone 40 mm diameter and 50 mm axis is resting on one generator on HP which makes 30 0
inclination Draw it’s projections?

Solution Steps:

Resting on HP on one generator, means lying on HP

1.Assume it standing on HP.
2.It’s TV will show True Shape of base( circle )
3.Draw 40mm dia. Circle as TV& taking 50 mm axis project FV. ( a triangle)
4.Name all points as shown in illustration.
5.Draw 2nd FVin lying position I.e.o’e’ on xy. And project it’s TV below xy.
6.Make visible lines dark and hidden dotted, as per the procedure.
7.Then construct remaining inclination with VP ( generator o1e1 300 to xy as shown) & project final
FV.

Solution:

Figure 3.35

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Problem:
A cube of 50 mm long edges is so placed on Hp on one corner that a body diagonal through this
corner is perpendicular to HPand parallel to VP Draw it’s three views.

Solution Steps:
1.Assuming it standing on HP begin with TV, a square of corner case.
2.Project corresponding FV.& name all points as usual in both views.
3.Join a’1’ as body diagonal and draw 2nd FV making it vertical (I’ on xy)
4.Project it’s TV drawing dark and dotted lines as per the procedure.
5.With standard method construct Left-hand side view.( Draw a 450 inclined Line in Tv region (
below xy).Project horizontally all points of Tv on this line and reflect vertically upward, above
xy.After this, draw horizontal lines, from all points of Fv, to meet these lines. Name points of
intersections and join properly.For dark & dotted lines locate observer on left side of Fv as shown.)

Solution:

Figure 3.36
Problem:
A right circular cone, 40 mm base diameter and 60 mm long axis is resting on HPon onepoint of
base circle such that it’s axis makes 450 inclination withHP and 400 inclination with VP.Draw it’s
projections.

Solution:

Figure 3.37
Problem:

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A hexagonal prism, having a base with a 30mm side and an 80mm long axis ,rests on one of its
base edges in the H.P such that the axis is inclined at 300 to the H.P and 450 to the V.P Draw its
projections?

Solution:

Figure 3.38

Problem:
A Square prism, having a base with a 35mm side and an 60mm long axis ,rests on one of its base
edges in the H.P such that the axis is inclined at 450 to the H.P and 450 Draw its projections, if
the resting edge makes an angle of 300 with VP?

Solution:

Figure 3.39

Problem:
A cylinder 40 mm diameter and 50 mm axis is resting on one point of a base circle on Vp while
it’s axis makes 450 with Vp and Fv of the axis 350 with Hp. Draw projections.

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Solution Steps:
Resting on VP on one point of base, means inclined to VP:
1.Assume it standing on Vp
2.It’s Fv will show True Shape of base & top( circle )
3.Draw 40mm dia. Circle as Fv & taking 50 mm axis project TV. ( a Rectangle)
4.Name all points as shown in illustration.
5.Draw 2nd TV making axis 450 to xy And project it’s Fv above xy.
6.Make visible lines dark and hidden dotted, as per the procedure.
7.Then construct remaining inclination with HP ( Fv of axis I.e. center line of view to xy as shown)
& project final.

Solution:

Figure 3.40

Problem:
A hexagonal prism of base side 30 mm longand axis 40 mm long, is standing on HP on it’s base
with one base edge parallel to VP.A tetrahedron is placed centrally on the top of it.The base of
tetrahedron is a triangle formed by joining alternate corners of top of prism..Draw projections of
both solids. Project an auxiliary TV on AIP 450 inclined to HP

Solution:

Figure 3.41
Tips &Shortcuts:
1.Axis inclined to HP and Parallel to VP have to solve in two stages
Stage(i) assume axis perpendicular to HP then draw Top and Front view

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Stage(ii) Tilt the Front view according to given angle. Then project all the points will get Final Top
view

2 Axis inclined to VP and Parallel to HP have to solve in two stages

Stage(i) assume axis perpendicular to VP then draw front and Top view
Stage(ii) Tilt the Top view according to given angle. Then project all the points will get Final Front
view

Previous paper questions and Important Problems:

1. A cone of base diameter 40 mm and axis height 60 mm rests on the ground on a point of its base
circle such that the axis of the cone is inclined at 400 to the HP and 300 to the VP. Draw
its front and top views.

2. A hexagonal prism of base of side 40 mm and axis length 80 mm rests on one of its baseedges
on the HP. The end containing that edge is inclined at 30° to the HP and the axis is
parallel to VP. It is cut by a plane perpendicular to the VP and parallel to the HP. The cutting
plane bisects the axis. Draw its front and the sectional top views.

3. A square pyramid of base side 30 mm and altitude 50 mm lies on one of its triangular faceson
the HP with its axis parallel to the VP. It is cut by a vertical plane inclined at 30° to the VP
and meeting the axis at 40 mm from the vertex measured in the plan. Draw the top view,sectional
front view and the true shape of the section.

4. A cone, diameter of base 50 mm and axis 65 mm long. is lying on the H.P. on one of
itsgenerators with the axis parallel to the v.P. It is cut by a horizontal $ection plane 12. mmabove
the ground. Draw its front view and sectional top view .

5). Draw the projections of a hexagonal pyramid of side of base 30mm and axis 60mm long resting
0 0
on one of its base edges in H.P with its axis inclined at 30 to H.P. and the top view of axis is 45 to
V.P.

6). A square prism having a base with a 40mm side and a 60 mm long axis rests on its base on
H.P. such that one of the vertical faces makes an angle of 30 degrees with V.P. A section plane
perpendicular to the V.P. inclined at 45 degrees to the H.P. and passing through the axis at a point
20 mm from its top end cuts the prism. Draw its front view, sectional top view

7) A hexagonal prism, side of base 35mm and height 75mm is resting on one of its corners on H.P.
with a longer edge containing that corner inclined at 60 degrees to the H.P. and rectangular face
parallel to the V.P.A horizontal section plane cuts the prism into two halves. Draw the sectional
top view of the cut prism and front view
8) Draw the projections of a pentagonal prism, base 25 mm side and axis 50 mm long resting on
one of its rectangular faces on H.P., with the axis inclined at 45 degrees to V.P.

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UNIT – 4
ISOMETRIC AXES, LINES, PLANES AND SOLIDS
Isometric projection:
Isometric projection is a type of pictorial projection in which the three dimensions of a solid are not
only shown in one one view but their actual sizes can be measured directly from it
The three lines AL, AD and AH, meeting at point A and making 1200 angles with each other are
termed Isometric Axes. The lines parallel to these axes are called Isometric Lines. The planes
representing the faces of the cube as well as other planes parallel to these planes are called
Isometric Planes.

Isometric scale:
When one holds the object in such a way that all three dimensions are visible then in the process all
dimensions become proportionally inclined to observer’s eye sight and hence appear apparent in
lengths. This reduction is 0.815 or 9 / 11 ( approx.) It forms a reducing scale which Is used to draw
isometric drawings and is called Isometric scale. In practice, while drawing isometric projection, it
is necessary to convert true lengths into isometric lengths for measuring and marking the sizes. This
is conveniently done by constructing an isometric scale as described on next page.

Construction of isometric scale:

From point A, with line AB draw 300 and 450 inclined lines AC & AD respective on AD. Mark
divisions of true length and from each division-point draw vertical lines upto AC line. The divisions
thus obtained on AC give lengths on isometric scale.

Note:
Isometric Drawing/Isometric view true length

Isometric Projection Reduced length (isometric length)

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Figure 6.1

Isometric scale [ Line AC ] required for Isometric Projection:

Figure 6.2

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Terminology:

Figure 6.3
Isometric axes: The Three Lines CB, CD, CG meeting at a point C and making an angle of 120 0
with each other are called Isometric axes.

Isometric Lines: The Lines parallel to the Isometric Axis are termed as Isometric lines Example
from above fig. AB, AC,GF,GH,BF,DH are Isometric Lines

Non-Isometric Lines: The lines which are not parallel to the isometric axes are known as Non-
Isometric Lines Example from above fig. BD, AC,CF,BG are Non-Isometric Lines.

Isometric Planes: The planes representing the faces of the cube as well asother planesparallel to
these planes are termed as Isometric Planes Example from above fig. ABCD,BCGF,CGHD are
Isometric Planes

Isometric Scale: It is the scale which is used to convert the true length in to Isometric Length

Isometric views of planes:

Simple Problems:
Problem:
Draw the isometric view of a square with 40mm side?
Solution:

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 6.4

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Problem:
Draw the isometric view of a Hexagon with 40mm side such that its surface is Parallel to the
HP and a side Parallel to the VP?
Solution:

(a) (b)
Figure 6.4
Problem:
Draw the isometric view of a Circle with a 60mm Diameter on all three Principle Planes Using
Co-ordinate method?
Solution:
Construction Procedure:
1. Draw a circle with 60mm Diameter and enclose it in a square abcd
2. mark midpoints of the sides 1,2,3and4, where the square touches the circle
tangentially
3. Draw the Diagonals of the square which cut in the circle at points 5,6,7and 8as
shown in fig (a)
4. Draw a Rhombus ABCD to represent Isometric view of a square abcd
5. mark points 1,2,3and4 on it as the midpoint of the sides
6. mark points 5,6,7 and 8 on it, such that they are at a distance equal to ax from the
side of the square .join points to obtain isometric view as shown in figures (b)(c)(d)

(a) (b) (c)

(d)
Figure 6.5

Problem:
Draw the isometric view of a Circle lamina with a 60mm Diameter on all three Principle Planes
using for center method method?
Solution:
Construction:
1. Draw a Rhombus ABCD of 60mm side to represent isometric view of a square
2. mark 1,2,3and 4 as a midpoints of the sides AB,BC,CD and DA respectively join
(the ends of the minor diagonals )B to meet points 3 and 4and D to meet points 1and

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2.letB 4andD1 intersect at point E by B3 and D2 intersect at a point F. then B,E,D

and F are the Four centers for drawing the ellipse
3. with center Band radiusB3 draw Arc 3-4.with center D and Radius D1 draw Arc 1-
2.with center E and radius E1 draw Arc 1-4.with centre F and radius F2 Draw Arc2-
3.
4. these Arcs join in the form of an Ellipse which represents the required isometric as
shown in figure (a)(b)(c)

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 6.6
Isometric views of solids
Problem:
Draw an isometric view of a square prism having a base with 40mm side and a60mm long axis,
resting on the HP when (a) On its base with axis Perpendicular to the HP (b)on its rectangular
faces with axis perpendicular to the VP and (c) on its rectangular face with axis parallel to VP.

Solution:

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 6.7
ISOMETRIC VIEW OF SOLIDS CONATINING- NON ISOMETRIC LINES
The inclined lines of an object are represented non isometric lines in isometric projections. these are
drawn by one of the following methods

1.Box Method:
In this box method, the object is assumed to be enclosed in a rectangular box and both the isometric
and non-isometric lines are drawn by locating the corresponding points of contact with the surfaces
and edge of the box.

2.Off-set Method:
In this Off-set Method the lines parallel to isometric axes are drawn from every corner or reference
of an end to obtain the corner or the reference point at the other end.

*The Box Method is generally convenient for solving most of the problems*

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Problem:

Draw isometric view of a hexagonal prism having a base with 30 mm side and a 70mm long axis
resting on its base on the HP. With an edge of the base parallel to the VP when (a) using Box
Methods(b)using Off-set Method?

Solution:

(a) Box Method (b) Off-set Method

Figure 6.8
Problem:
Draw an isometric view of a cylinder, with a 50 mm base diameter and a 70mm long axis when
(a) the base is on the HP (b) when one of the generators is on the HP ?

Solution:

Figure 6.9

Problem:
Draw an isometric view of a pentagonal pyramid having a base , with a 40 mm side and 70mm
long axis (a) when the its axis is vertical (b) when the its axis is horizontal?

Solution:

(a)Axis is Vertical (b)Axis is horizontal

Figure 6.10

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Problem:
Draw an isometric view of Cone with a base diameter is 40 mm side and 60mm long axis (a)
when the base is On the HP (b) when the base is On the VP?

Solution:

(a)Base is on the HP (b) Base is on the VP

Figure 6.11

ISOMETRIC VIEW OF FRUSTUMS

Problem:
Draw an isometric view of Frustum of Hexagonal Pyramid having 35 mm base side 20 mm Top
side and 80mm long axis, resting on its base on the HP with an Edge of the base parallel to the
VP?

Solution:

Figure 6.12

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Problem:

Draw an isometric view of Frustum of Cone with a 60 mm base diameter,40 mm Top diameter and
60mm long axis, resting on its base on the HP?

Solution:

Figure 6.13

ISOMETRIC VIEW OF COMPOSITE SOLIDS

Problem:
A Sphere with a 60 mm diameter is resting centrally on the Top of the Square Block with a 70
mm side 30 mm thickness. Draw an isometric view of the arrangement?

Solution:

Figure 6.14

Problem:
A square pyramid resting centrally over a cylindrical block which is resting cetrallyon top of the
Square block . Draw an isometric projection of the arrangement .consider the pyramid has a base
of 25mm side and a 40 mm long axis, the cylinder block has a 50mm base diameter and 20mm
thickness and the square block has a70mm base side and 15mm thickness.?

Solution:
Note: Solve this problem by using isometric scale( reduced length)

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Figure 6.15(a)

Figure 6.15(b)
Problem:
Draw the isometric view of the given orthographic projection of the object?

Figure 6.16(a)

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Solution:

Figure 6.16(b)

Problem:
Draw the isometric view of the given orthographic projection of the object?

Figure 6.17(a)
Solution:

Figure 6.17(b)

Problem:
A square pyramid of 40mm base side and 60mm axis is cut by an inclined section plane through
the mid point of axis as shown .Draw isometric view of section of pyramid?

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Figure 6.18(a)

Solution:

Figure 6.18(b)

Problem:
Draw the isometric view of the given orthographic projection of the object?

Figure 6.19(a)
Solution:

Figure 6.20(b)

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Problem:
Draw the isometric view of the given orthographic projection of the object?

Figure 6.21(a)

Solution:

Figure 6.20(b)
Problem:
Draw the isometric view of the given orthographic projection of the object?

Figure 6.21(a)

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Solution:

Figure 6.21(b)

Problem:
Draw the isometric view of the given orthographic projection of the object?

Figure 6.22(a)

Solution:

Figure 6.22(b)

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Problem:
Draw the isometric view of the given orthographic projection of the object?

Figure 6.23(a)

Solution:

Figure 6.23(b)

Problem:
Draw the isometric view of the given orthographic projection of the object?

Figure 6.24(a)

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Solution:

Figure 6.24(b)

Problem:
Draw the isometric view of the given orthographic projection of the object?

Figure 6.25(a)

Solution:

Figure 6.25(b)

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Previous Paper Questions:

1. A cylindrical block of base,60 mm diameter and height 90 mm, standing on the H.P. with
its axis perpendicular to the H.P. Draw its isometric view
2. Draw an isometric view of a hexagonal prism having a base with 25 mm side and 65 mm
long axis which is lying on its face in the H.P.with axis parallel to both H.P. and V.P.
3. Two views of a casting are shown in figure 1. Draw the isometric projection of the
casting (all dimensions are in mm)
4. Three views of a machine part are shown in figure 1. Draw the isometric view of the part
(All dimensions are in mm).

5.Three views of a machine part are shown in figure 1. Draw the isometric view of the part
(All dimensions are in mm).

a.
6.Draw the isometric view of a cylinder of 60 mm height and diameter 44 mm, lying on one of
its generators on HP with the axis perpendicular to VP. Select the origin of the isometric axes
suitable to get the front view on the right isometric plane.
7.The frustum of a sphere with a 80 mm diameter and frustum circle with a 50 mm diameter
is used as a paper weight. Draw its isometric projection.

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UNIT-5
ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION
Introduction
Projection: projection is defined as an Image or drawing of the object made on a plane .The lines
form the object to the Plane are called projectors

Figure 7.1

Methods of Projections: In Engineering drawing the fallowing four methods of Projection

are commonly used they are
(1)Orthographic Projection
(2)Isometric projection
(3)Oblique projection
(4) Perspective Projection
In orthographic projection an object is represented by two are three views on the mutual
perpendicular projection planes each projection view represents two dimensions of an object.
In iso, oblique and perspective projections represents the object by a pictorial view as eyes see it.In
these methods methods of projects in three dimensional object is represented on a projection plane
by one view only
Orthographic Projection
When the Projectors are parallel to each other and also perpendicular to the plane the projection is
called orthographic Projection

Example: Orthographic projection of a car shown in below figure.

Figure 7.2

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We can represent in orthographic projection two to three views enough as shown in below figures

Figure 7.3

Figure 7.4

Orthographic projection of given object

Orthographic Projection is a way of drawing an 3D object from different directions. Usually a front,
side and plan view is drawn so that a person looking at the drawing can see all the important sides.
Orthographic drawings are useful especially when a design has been developed to a stage whereby it
is almost ready to manufacture.
Plane of projection: Two planes employed for the purpose of orthographic projections are called
reference planes or planes of projection. they are intersect each other at right angle to each other the
vertical plane of projection is usually denoted by the letters V.P and the other Plane is horizontal
plane of Projection is denoted by H.P . The line in which they intersect is termed the The reference
line and is denoted by the letters xy
Four quadrants:

Figure 7.5

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The intersection of mutual perpendicular Planes i.e Vertical Plane and Horizontal Plane Form Four
quadrants as shown above figure. here planes to be assumed transparent here the object may be
situated any one of four quadrants The projections are obtained by drawing perpendiculars from the
object to the planes, i.e by looking from the Front and Top. It should be remembered that the first
and third quadrants always opened out while rotating the planes. the position of views with respect to
the reference line will change according to quadrant in which object may be situated as shown in
below figures.

First angle Projection:

Figure 7.6

We have assumed the object to be situated in front of the VP and above the HP i.e First quadrant and
then projected it on these planes the method of projection is known as First angle projection
method
Here object lies between observer and plane of projection. In this method when the views are drawn
in their relative positions the Top view comes below the front view

Third angle Projection:

Figure 7.7

Here The object is assumed to be situated in third quadrant ,here Plane of projection assumed to be
transparent . It lies between Object and the observer . In this method when the views are drawn in
their relative positions the Top view comes below the front view.

Reference Line:
While representing Projections it can be seen that while considering the front view which is seen
from front the HP coincides with the line xy in their words xy represents HP

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Similarly while considering Top view which view obtained by looking from above, the same line xy
represents the VP hence, when the projections are drawn in correct relationship with eachother xy
represents both the HP and VP this is called as Reference line

Figure 7.8

Note:: There are two ways of drawing in orthographic - First Angle and Third Angle. They differ
only in the position of the plan, front and side views.

Problems:

Draw the front view, Top view and Side view of the given figure?

Figure 7.9

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Figure 7.10

Figure 7.11

Figure 7.12

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Figure 7.13

Figure 7.14

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Figure 7.15

Figure 7.16

Problem: Solution:

Figure 7.17

Problem: Solution:

:
Figure 7.18

Problem: Solution:

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Figure 7.19

Problem: Solution:

Figure 7.20

Problem: Solution

Figure 7.21

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Problem: Solution:

Figure 7.22

Problem: Solution:

Figure7.23
Problem: Solution:

Figure7.24
Problem: Solution:

Figure7.25

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Problem: Solution:

Figure7.26
Problem: Solution:

Figure7.27

Problem: Solution:

Figure7.28

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Previous Paper Questions:

1)Draw Front View, top view and side view for the part shown in figure 2. All dimensions are in mm.

2)Draw the front view, top view and side view for the picture shown in figure 2. All dimensions are in mm.

3)Draw the front view, top view and side view for the part shown in figure1. All dimensions are in mm.

4)Draw the front view, top view, & side view for the part shown in figure 1. All dimensions are in mm.

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5). Draw the following views of the block shown in figure 8. All dimensions are in mm.

i. Front View.
ii. Top view
iii. Both side views.

6)Draw the front view, top view and left side views of V- block as shown in figure.. All dimensions are in
mm

7) Draw the front view, top view and side views of given object as shown in figure.. All dimensions are in
mm

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8) Draw the front view, top view and side views of given object as shown in figure..All dimensions are in
mm

.
9)Draw the front view, top view and side views of given object as shown in figure.. All dimensions are in
mm

10) Draw the front view, top view and side views of given object as shown in figure.. All dimensions are in
mm

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11) Draw the front view, top view and side views of given object as shown in figure.. All dimensions are in
mm

12)Draw the front view, top view and side views of given object as shown in figure.. All dimensions are in
mm

.
13) Draw the front view, top view and side views of given object as shown in figure.. All dimensions are in
mm

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14) Draw the front view, top view and left side views of V- block as shown in figure.. All dimensions are in
mm

15. Draw the front view, top view and left side views of V- block as shown in figure.. All dimensions are in
mm

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