Learn the theory and practical art of descriptive geometry and mechanical drawing in a single, student-friendly course.
This book blends foundational math with hands-on drafting techniques, helping readers understand how to turn ideas into precise, workable drawings.
Designed for students in science, engineering, and architecture, it covers both the ideas behind graphical methods and the tools used in real offices today. You’ll find guidance on free-hand sketching, projection, and the preparation of working drawings, with examples that connect theory to practical drafting work.
- Projects that unite theory and practice, including working drawings and standard drawing conventions
- In-depth discussion of projection methods, including Third Angle and First Angle approaches
- Topics like tangent lines, trochoidal curves, conicoids, relief perspective, and developable surfaces
- Clear instructions on equipment use, shading, dimensioning, and annotation for engineering drawings
Ideal for readers pursuing engineering, architecture, or general science, who want a solid foundation in graphical techniques and their applications.