COURSE HANDOUT

ENGINEERING DRAWING
(EDRG 101 & EDRG 102)

Prepared by:
Suman Aryal
Shanti Prajapati
Pratisthit Lal Shrestha
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Shyam Sundar Khadka

Department of Civil & Geomatics Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Civil & Geomatics Engineering
School of Engineering
Kathmandu University
Dhulikhel, Kavre
 ENGINEERING DRAWING (EDRG 101 & 102)
COURSE SYLLABUS

Lecture Duration: 1 hour

Practical Duration: 3 hours

EDRG 101
Weeks Hand Drawing CAD
1 Lettering & Free hand drawing
2 Dimensioning & Scaling
3 Engineering Curves (Ellipse, Parabola)
4 Introduction, Drawing Setup, Formatting
5 First Internal
Engineering Curves (Hyperbola, Cycloid,
6
Spiral)
7 Basic Commands, Draw toolbar
8 Projection (Point, Line, Surface)
9 Advanced Command, Object & Modify toolbar
10 Projection (Solid)
11 Dimensioning
12 Engineering Curves (HD sheet no 3 /4)
13 Surface Development
14 Projection & Surface Development
15 Second Internal

EDRG 102
Weeks Hand Drawing CAD
1 Orthographic Projection I
2 Orthographic Projection II
3 Review of previous semester + Orthographic Projection
4 Orthographic Projection III (Sectioning)
5 Orthographic Projection
6 First Internal
7 Isometric Drawing I
8 Isometric Drawing II
9 Isometric Projection
10 Nuts and Bolts
11 Isometric Projection
12 Rivet and Riveted Joints
13 Mechanical Engg / Civil Engg Drawings
14 Mechanical Engg / Civil Engg Drawings
15 Second Internal

Note:
Internal Marks: 80
• Drawing Sheets (12 sheets): 60 (Hand Drawing, CAD)
• Internal Assessments (2): 20 (Hand Drawing, CAD)
Final Marks: 20
EDRG 101
Week Topic Course Outline Class Remarks
hours
1 Introduction to Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Instruments 1 Lecture
Engineering Drawing Used in Engineering Drawing: E.g. - Drafter, types of
and Lettering Pencil, set squares and etc.
Layout of Drawing Sheets, Types of Lines, Lettering
and its types.
Layout and lettering Practice.
Exercise : 1 3
Write freehand single stroke Vertical-capital and small letters (From A-H) of Practice
type A of height 14mm.
Write the following in inclined vertical capital letters of type B of height
10mm.ENGINEERING DRAWING
2 Dimensioning and Dimensioning: Unit of Dimensions, System of 1 Lecture
Scaling Dimensioning
Engineering Scale: Representative Factor,
Construction and Types of Scales:Plain Scales,
Diagonal Scales, Vernier Scales, Comparative Scales,
Scale of Chords
Exercise : 2 3 Practice
1 Construct a plain scale to read centimeter and decimeter and long
enough to measure 6 decimeter. Use RF=1/4. show on it a distance of 4.7
meter.
2 A distance of 30cm measured on a map amounts to 450meter. Draw a
diagonal scale showing divisions of 50cm capable of measuring 300 meter.
Mark on it 255.5 meter and 177.5 meter.
3 Construct a Vernier scale of RF=1:20 to read meter, tenth of a meter and
centimeter with the aid of the scale, draw a line of length 2.18m.
4 A car is running at a constant speed of 80km/hr. construct a plain scale
long enough to read upto 65km. choose a suitable RF which limits the
length of scale between 17cm-19cm. Also show on the scale the time taken
to covera distance of 60km.
3 Geometrical To divide the lines into any number of equal parts. 1 Lecture
construction To divide a given angle into even number of divisions.
To draw an arc tangential to a line and passing through
a point.
Construction of regular polygons.
Conic Sections : Conic Section: Definition and Terminology,
Ellipse and Parabola Applications, Construction of Conic Sections.
Ellipse: Finding out foci when Major and Minor axis
are given, Different methods of construction, Drawing
Tangents to Ellipse at a point on the ellipse or from a
point outside the ellipse.
Parabola: To find the axis, focus and directrix of a
Parabola, Drawing Tangents to the Parabola either at a
point on the Parabola or from a point outside the
Parabola when: the focus and directrix are given
the focus and directrix are not given

Exercise : 3 3 Practice
Construct the following polygons,
1 a. Regular pentagon of 40mm side inscribing in a circle.
b. Regular hexagon of 30mm side.
Trace the different conic sections when the distance of the locus from the
2 directrix is 30mm and eccentricity is equal to, i) 7/9 ii) 1 and iii) 9/7. Name
the curves.
 A line AB represents the major axis of an ellipse and measures 120mm. A
3 point P is at a distance of 90mm from A and 50mm from B. Draw the
elliptical curve passing through the points P, A and B. Find the eccentricity
of the curve. Draw tangent to the ellipse at any point on the curve.
4 A particle moves such that the sum of its distance from the two fixed points
A and B, 90mm apart remains constant. When P is at equal distance from A
and B, its distance from each one of them is 75mm. draw the path traced out
by the particle P. Also draw tangent to the curve from any point outside the
curve.
The distance of the focus from the directrix is 60mm. trace the path of the
5 point, which moves such that its distance from the focus is equal to its
distance from the directrix.
A toy rocket thrown up in the air reaches a maximum height of 45meter and
6 travels a horizontal distance of 75 meter. Trace the path of the rocket.
Choose appropriate scale.

4 Introduction to CAD Auto CAD Software for the Engineering Graphics and 1 Lecture
its application
Description of the Drawing screen and setting up
Drawing
Getting Started with CAD and initial setup commands

Exercise : 4
1 Introduction to latest version of CAD software in lab. 3 Practice
2 Introduction of basic commands like LINE, ERASE, SCALE, CIRCLE and
their usage
3 Drawing different figure using above mentioned commands(Figures are in
Annex)
5 First Internal
6 Engineering Curves Hyperbola : Drawing Tangents to the Hyperbola either 1 Lecture
(Hyperbola, Involute, at a point on the Hyperbola or from the point outside
Spiral, cycloid) the Hyperbola, Construction of Rectangular Hyperbola.
Involute: Definition and construction of involutes of
Definition, Circle, triangle, polygon
Terminology and Spiral: Definition and construction, draw tangent and
Applications of normal at any point on the spiral
Trochoid, Cycloid: Definition and construction, draw tangent and
Epitroichoid and normal at any point on the cycloid
Helix

Exercise : 5
1 The vertex of a hyperbola is 65mm from its focus. Draw the two parts of 3 Practice
the hyperbola if eccentricity is 2.5.
2 The asymptotes of a hyperbola are inclined at 700 to each other. A point P
on the curve is at a distance of 25mm and 15mm from the two asymptotes.
Draw two parts of the hyperbola passing through the point P
3 Draw the locus of the end point of a cable unwinding itself from a drum of
80mm diameter such that the unwound cable is always taut.
4 Draw the Archimedean spiral for one and half convolution. The spiral starts
from the pole and the greatest radius is 75mm. draw the tangent to the curve
at a point 25mm from the pole.
5 A circle of 50mm diameter rolls on a straight line without slipping. Trace
the locus of a point on the circumference if the circle rolls for one and half
revolution. Name the curve. Draw tangent and normal to the curve at a
point 35mm above the straight line and on the ascending side of the curve.
6 A circle of diameter 36mm rolls inside a circle of diameter 108mm. for one
revolution without slipping. Trace the locus of a point on circumference of
the circle of 36mm diameter. Name the curve. Also draw the tangent and
normal at any point on the curve.
7 Basic Commands of Introduction of the Draw toolbar like 1 Lecture
CAD ARC,POLYLINE,ELLIPSE,RECTANGLE,POINTS,
 HATCH,TEXT
Introduction to Modify Toolbar: MOVE,
COPY,ROTATE,STRETCH,TRIM,BREAK,EDIT
POLYLINE,CHAMFER,EXPLODE
Exercise : 6
Drawing different figure using above mentioned command(Figures are in 3 Practice
Annex)
8 Orthographic Projection of an Object, Principal Views and Principal 1 Lecture
Projections Planes of Projection, Four Quadrants and System of
Projection, First angle and Third angle Projection,
Difference between them and their advantages,
Symbols of Projection, Projection of Points, Projection
of Lines, Definition, True length and True Inclination
of a Line.
Line Parallel to both the Planes, Line Parallel to one
Plane and Perpendicular to Other plane, Line Parallel
to one Plane and Inclined to Other, Line Inclined to
both Horizontal and Vertical plane, Convention for
Line Thickness
Exercise : 7 3 Practice
1. A point is 35mm below HP, 20mm behind VP and 25mm behind the
right profile plane. Draw its projections.
2. A line AB 60mm long has one of its extremities 20mm in front of VP
and 15mm above HP. The line is inclined at 250 to HP and 400 to VP.
Draw its top and front views.
3. A line PQ has its end P 15mm above HP and 10mm in front of VP. The
end Q is 55mm above HP, and the line is inclined at 300 to HP. The
distance between the end projectors of the line when measured parallel
to the line of intersection of HP and VP is 50mm. Draw the projectors of
the line and find its inclination with VP.
4. The mid point of a line AB is 60mm above HP and 50mm in front of
VP. The line measures 80mm and inclined at 300 to HP and 450 to VP.
Draw its projections.
5. The distance between the end projectors passing through the end points
of a line AB is 40mm. The end A is 20mm above HP and a5mm infront
of VP. The end B is 45mm in front of VP. The line AB appears as 65mm
long in the front view. Complete the projections. Find the true length of
the line and its inclinations with the HP and VP.

9 Advanced commands of Autoacd 1 Lecture

Exercise : 8 3 Practice
Practice on the modify and Draw toolbar (Figure provided during the lab hour)

10 Projection of plane Definition, True shape of a plane surface, Plane surface 1 Lecture
surface and solids parallel to one of the Principal Planes and
Perpendicular the other two, Plane Surfaces
Perpendicular to one of the three Principle Planes and
Inclined to other two, Plane Surfaces Inclined to all the
three Principal Planes of Projection
Definition of Solids, Classification of Solids e.g.
Polyhedrons, Prisms, Pyramids),
Projection of Solids Placed in different positions, Axis
of the Solid Perpendicular to HP ,Axis of the Solid
Perpendicular to VP ,Axis of the Solid Perpendicular to
HP and Parallel to VP ,Axis of the Solid Inclined to VP
and Parallel to HP ,Axis of the Solid Inclined to both
HP and VP ,Methods of Solving the Problems of
Cubes, Cones, Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids.
Exercise : 9
1. An equilateral triangular lamina of 30mm side lies on one of its sides on
 HP. The lamina makes 450 with HP and one of its medians is inclined at
400 to the VP. Draw its projections.
2. A regular hexagonal lamina of 28mm side is resting on HP on one of its
sides such that the side is perpendicular to the VP and the plane of the
lamina is inclined to the HP at 450. the lamina is then rotated through 900
so that the side on the HP becomes parallel to the VP, still keeping the
angle of the plane of the lamina with HP as 450. Draw the front and top
views of the lamina held in its position.
3. A regular hexagon ABCDEF of 25mm side has its plane inclined at 450
to the HP and its diagonal FC parallel to the HP and inclined to VP at
450. Draw its projections when its side DE is nearest to the HP and
10mm above it.
4. A circular lamina, of 60mm diameter, is inclined at an angle of 600 to
the HP, while a diameter of it is parallel to both the HP and VP. The
center of the lamina is 50mm from the VP and 40mm from the HP.
Draw the front and top views of the lamina held in the given position.
5. A cube of 30mm edge rest with one of its square faces on HP such that
one of its vertical faces is inclined at 300 to the VP. Draw its projections.
6. An equilateral triangular prism 20mm side of base and 50mm long rests
with one of its shorter edges on HP such that rectangular face containing
the edge on which the prism rests is inclined at 300 to HP. The edge on
which the prism rests is inclined at 600 to the VP. Draw its projections.
7. Draw the top and front views of a rectangular pyramid of sides of base
20mm*25mm and height 35mm when it lies with one of its triangular
faces containing the longer edge of the base on HP. This longer edge
containing the triangular face lying on HP is inclined at 600 to VP in the
top view with the apex of the pyramid away from VP.
8. A cone of base 60mm diameter and axis 80mm long rests on HP with its
axis inclined 450 and 300 with HP and VP respectively. Draw the top and
front views of the cone.
11 Dimensioning on Introduction, terminology, dimension style, linear 1 Lecture
CAD dimension, aligned dimension, angular dimension,
radius & diameter dimension, angular dimension, base
line dimension
Exercise : 10
Practice on the dimensioning (Figure provided during the lab hour) 3 Practice
12 Prepare the Exercise 3 and 5 in CAD 4 Lecture/
Practice
13 Surface development Methods of Development: Parallel Line Development, 1 Lecture
Radial Line Development, Triangulation Development,

Approximate Development
Exercise : 11 3 Practice
1. A vertical square prism 30mm sides , 60mm high having one of its
rectangular faces leaning to the right at an angle of 300 to VP, is cut by a
cutting plane perpendicular to VP and inclined at 600 to its axis. The
cutting plane passes through the axis at the mid height of the prism.
Develop the lower portion of the lateral surfaces of the prism.
2. A right regular square prism of 30 mm base edge and 60 mm height rests
on its base such that its vertical faces are equally inclined to VP. It has a
horizontal circular hole of 30 mm diameter drilled at the top of its axis
through it such that the axis of the hole cuts both the diagonally opposite
vertical edges. Develop the lateral surface of the prism.
3. A vertical hexagonal prism of 30mm side of base and axis 65mm long
has one of its rectangular faces parallel to VP and nearer to it. A circular
hole of 40mm diameter is drilled through the prism at right angles and is
perpendicular to VP. Draw the development of prism showing the shape
of the hole on it.
4. A vertical cylinder of 70mm diameter and 90mm high is cut by a section
plane perpendicular to VP and inclined at 450 to the axis so as to pass
through the top end of one of the extreme generators in the front view.
 Draw the development of the lateral surface of the truncated cylinder
providing a minimum length at the joint.

14 Prepare the Exercise 11 of Surface development CAD 4 Lecture/

Practice
15 Second Internal

TEXT BOOK
1. Gopalkrishna K.R., Engineering Drawing Vol. 1 & 2, Seventeenth edition, Subhash Publications, Bangalore
1996.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Laxminarayan V., Mathur M.L., A Textbook of Machine Drawing, Eighth edition, Jain Brothers, New Delhi,
1992.
2. Bhatt N.D., Machine Drawing, Sixteenth Edition, Charotar Book Stall, India, 1980.
3. Gill P.S., Engineering Drawing (Geometrical Drawing), Eleventh Edition, SK Kataria & Sons, Delhi,
2005(Reprint).
EDRG 102
 KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course: EDRG 102 Year: I / II
Group: BE/BT/BPharm/BSc. Sheet No. 6

Draw the riveted joints as mentioned in the following questions.

1. Draw 1:2 Scale, the top view and sectional front view of a double riveted lap
joint with (i) chain and (ii) zig-zag riveting. The thickness of the plates is 9
mm. show at least three rivets in each row. Indicate all the dimensions and
empirical proportions.

2. Draw 1:1 scale, the top view and sectional front view of a single riveted butt
joint with (i) single cover plate (ii) double cover plate. The thickness of the
plates is 9 mm. Show at least three rivets in each row. Indicate all
dimensions and empirical proportions.

3. Draw to 1:1 scale the top view and sectional front view of double riveted butt
joint with double cover plate with (i) chain riveting (ii) zigzag riveting. The
thickness of the plates is 14 mm. indicate all the dimensions and empirical
proportions.

KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course: EDRG 102 Year: I / II
Group: BE/BT/BPharm/BSc. Sheet No. 6

Draw the riveted joints as mentioned in the following questions.

1. Draw 1:2 Scale, the top view and sectional front view of a double riveted lap
joint with (i) chain and (ii) zig-zag riveting. The thickness of the plates is 9
mm. show at least three rivets in each row. Indicate all the dimensions and
empirical proportions.

2. Draw 1:1 scale, the top view and sectional front view of a single riveted butt
joint with (i) single cover plate (ii) double cover plate. The thickness of the
plates is 9 mm. Show at least three rivets in each row. Indicate all
dimensions and empirical proportions.

3. Draw to 1:1 scale the top view and sectional front view of double riveted butt
joint with double cover plate with (i) chain riveting (ii) zigzag riveting. The
thickness of the plates is 14 mm. indicate all the dimensions and empirical
proportions.
 KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course: EDRG 102 Year: I / II
Group: BE/BT/BPharm/BSc. Sheet No. 7

Draw Nuts & Bolts as mentioned in the following questions.

1. Draw the three views of a threaded hexagonal bolt 150 mm long, 24 mm

diameter and a thread length of 60 mm with hexagonal nut. Indicate all
the proportions and the actual dimensions

2. Draw the three views of a square headed bolt with a hexagonal nut.
show the bolt head and the nut across the corner in the front view. The
nut is screwed on the bolt. The bolt is 20 mm diameter, 120 mm long
with a thread length of 50 mm. the end of the bolt is chamfered to 45
degrees.

3. Draw the view across flats and the axial view of a square head bolt and a
square nut of size M20, bolt length 100 mm and thread length 60 mm.

KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course: EDRG 102 Year: I / II
Group: BE/BT/BPharm/BSc. Sheet No. 7

Draw Nuts & Bolts as mentioned in the following questions.

1. Draw the three views of a threaded hexagonal bolt 150 mm long, 24 mm

diameter and a thread length of 60 mm with hexagonal nut. Indicate all
the proportions and the actual dimensions

2. Draw the three views of a square headed bolt with a hexagonal nut.
show the bolt head and the nut across the corner in the front view. The
nut is screwed on the bolt. The bolt is 20 mm diameter, 120 mm long
with a thread length of 50 mm. the end of the bolt is chamfered to 45
degrees.

3. Draw the view across flats and the axial view of a square head bolt and a
square nut of size M20, bolt length 100 mm and thread length 60 mm.