his book provides a detailed study of geometrical drawing through simple and well-explained worked-out examples. It is designed for first-year engineering students of all branches.
The book is divided into seven modules. A topic is introduced in each chapter of a module with brief explanations and necessary pictorial views. Then it is discussed in detail through a number of worked-out examples, which are explained using step-by-step procedure and illustrating drawings. Module A covers the fundamentals of manual drafting, lettering, freehand sketching and dimensioning of views. Module B describes two-dimensional drawings like geometrical constructions, conics, miscellaneous curves and scales. Three-dimensional drawings, such as projections of points, lines, plane lamina, geometrical solids and sections of them are well explained in Module C. Module D deals with intersection of surfaces and their developments. Drawing of pictorial views is illustrated in Module E, which includes isometric projection, oblique projection and perspective projections. Module F covers the fundamentals of machine drawing. Finally, in Module G the book introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) to make the readers familiar with the state-of-the-art techniques of drafting.
Key Features :
Follows the International Standard Organization (ISO) code of practice for drawing.
Includes a large number of dimensioned illustrations, worked-out examples, and university questions and answers to explain the geometrical drawing process.
Contains chapter-end exercises to help students develop their drawing skills.
K.C. John is Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jyothi Engineering College, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala. He has more than 40 years of teaching experience including overseas assignments. Professor John is a Fellow member of the Institution of Engineers (India) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). He is the author of several books. His books titled Textbook of Machine Drawing, Engineering Graphics for Degree, Engineering Graphics for Diploma and Mechanical Workshop Practice have been published by PHI Learning, Delhi.