Descriptive Geometry: As Applied to the Drawing of Fortification and Stereotomy; For the Use of the Cadets of the U. S. Military Academy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Dennis Hart Mahan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331616130 ISBN 13: 9780331616132

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Descriptive Geometry: A practical guide for drawing fortifications and stereotomy, with clear methods cadets can apply.

This classic volume presents Descriptive Geometry as it was taught for military use, focusing on one-plane projections and the plane of reference to express vertical and horizontal distances. It emphasizes practical drawings that combine accuracy with efficiency, suited to the needs of fortification planning and related structures.

The book explains how to project surfaces onto a single plane, define references, and read plans with confidence. It blends theoretical grounding with step-by-step instructions, illustrating how to handle complex forms like cylinders, arches, and curved surfaces. Although written in the 19th century, its methods aim to simplify graphical work and improve readability for students and practitioners.

• Definitions of key concepts: plane of reference, plane of comparison, and references
• How to construct and read projections and their offsets in plan and elevation
• Techniques for developing surfaces and handling curved and oblique forms
• Guidance on applying one-plane descriptive geometry to fortification drawing

Ideal for readers of military engineering, cadets, and anyone needing a solid, historically grounded approach to descriptive geometry in practical drawing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331616130
• ISBN 13: 9780331616132
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 65