Descriptive Geometry for Students in Engineering Science and Architecture: A Carefully Graded Course of Instruction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry F. Armstrong

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267429665 ISBN 13: 9780267429660

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of descriptive geometry and perspective projection with clear, step‑by‑step guidance.

This carefully graded course introduces how engineers and architects render three‑dimensional objects on a drawing plane. It covers horizon and eye lines, vanishing points, and the rules that govern perspective, using practical figures and exercises to build confidence and accuracy.

Designed for students and professionals, the book explains the key concepts behind perspective drawings, including how parallel lines converge, how horizons govern vanishing points, and how to construct accurate projections from plans to elevations. It blends theory with hands‑on exercises, helping readers apply methods to real objects and scenes.

• Clear explanations of the ground line, horizon line, and the center of vision
• Practical methods for drawing perspective projections, including parallel and radial projection
• Step‑by‑step exercises that build intuition for planes, traces, and vanishing points
• Guidance on handling oblique planes and non‑perpendicular lines in projection

Ideal for readers studying engineering, architecture, and technical drawing, this edition supports a solid foundation in descriptive geometry and perspective skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267429665
• ISBN 13: 9780267429660
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136