Engineering Graphics and Design Notes

These notes keep the Semester 1 Engineering Graphics and Design syllabus in a quick revision format.

Units

Introduction to Engineering Drawing

• principles and significance of engineering drawing
• drawing instruments and BIS conventions
• symbols, lettering, and numbering
• dimensioning methods
• geometrical construction
• scales and sheet layout

Orthographic Projections

• relevance and types of projections
• first angle and third angle projection
• projections of points
• traces of lines
• true length and inclination of line

Projections of Planes and Solids

• concept of plane and lamina
• traces of planes
• types of solids
• orientations of solids
• projection of planes and solids

Isometric Projections

• principles of isometric projection
• isometric scale
• isometric views of solids
• conventions in isometric drawing

CAD Practice

• hands-on work with CAD tools
• drawing assignments
• topic-based practice
• engineering drawing through CAD