Elements of Descriptive Geometry: With Applications to Isometric Projection and Other Forms of One-Plane Projection (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Otis Everett Randall

9780365345787: Elements of Descriptive Geometry: With Applications to Isometric Projection and Other Forms of One-Plane Projection (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365345784 ISBN 13: 9780365345787

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the theory of projection and learn to express exact shapes in isometric and one-plane projections.

This classic text presents descriptive geometry with a clear, step‑by‑step approach. It introduces the plane of projection, projection methods, and the essential rules that underlie accurate graphical representation.

The book focuses on the third quadrant while showing how principles apply across all four quadrants. It emphasizes a strong theoretical base before tackling practical drafting, including isometric and other one‑plane projections as key applications. You’ll find a systematic notation system and methods for locating given parts that are useful in both recitation rooms and drafting rooms.

Foundational concepts: plane and ground lines, projection planes, and quadrants.
Techniques for isometric projection and other one‑plane projections, with hands‑on construction steps.
Structured problem sets that build from point, line, and plane to complex surfaces and warped forms.
Guidance on notation, measurement, and problem solving that reinforce practical drafting skills.

Ideal for students in colleges and engineering schools, and for professionals seeking a solid grounding in descriptive geometry and isometric projection.

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