Engineering drawings are technical drawings used to define requirements for engineered items. There are different types of engineering drawings for different fields like machine drawings, structural drawings, and electrical drawings. Engineering drawings are based on geometric drawings and use various standardized elements like lines, scales, dimensions, projections, and symbols to convey design specifications. The drawings allow designers and manufacturers to communicate ideas and requirements for constructing or manufacturing physical components and systems.
3. Introduction
A type of technical drawing that is
used to define requirements
for engineered items.
Such as...
ViewsDimensions Details
Construction Automobiles Electronics
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5. Fields
Engineering drawings have specialized
drawings that apply to their respective fields:
Machine Drawings
Structural Drawings
Electrical Drawings
Aeronautical Drawings
Marine Drawings
9. To archive the geometric form of the design.
To communicate ideas between designers and
manufacturing personnel.
To act as an analysing tool.
To stimulate the design.
To serve as a completing checker.
To support large number of perspective
references.
Importance
15. Lines
The difference in lines represent different
meanings in an engineering drawing.
Construction Lines
Thick active lines
Thin active lines
Hidden lines
Centre lines
Break lines
Underground pipe lines
Dimension lines
18. Dimensions
Factors to take into consideration:
method and line type that is used for dimensioning.
The linear dimension would be the overall, auxiliary
depiction and the second form of dimensioning would be
the diameter and radii of the structure.
A mixture of the two would depict the position of ‘The Hole’
in an engineering drawing.
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20. - Shows the
builder and
others the
required size
for every
parts of the
building.
- Unbroken
lines.
- 2 mm away
from the
object being
dimensioned.
21. 2-Dimensional (2D)
There are multiple types of 2D Drawing Types in Structural
Engineering.
- Plan:
‘Top View’, ‘Floor Plan’ & ‘Roof Plan’
- Sections:
‘Cross-Section’ & ‘Longitudinal Section’
- Elevations:
‘Front Elevation’, ‘Right Elevation’, ‘Left Elevation’ and
‘Rear Elevation’
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23. 3-Dimensional (3D)
3-Dimensional engineering drawings
are also known as ‘Production
Drawings’
The 3-Dimensional (3D) Drawing Types:
- Orthogonal Projections
- Pictorial Drawing: Isometric & Oblique
- ‘’Working Drawings’’
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25. Orientation
To show the direction of
north relative to the plan.
Level Marks
To show the height of ceiling, etc
34. Perspective Projection
Perspective Projective drawing is a linear projection
where three dimensional objects are projected on a
picture plane.
This has the effect that distant objects appear smaller
than nearer objects.
Types:
- One-point projection.
- Two-point projection.
- Three-point projection.
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36. Methods&RulesofProjection
Method:
1. Select a view from the best position.
2. Observe the overall structure.
3. Note: parallelism, proportions and alignment.
Rules of Projection:
1. Parallel lines remain parallel.
2. Proportions remain unchanged.
3. Circles are always ellipses with the major axis of ellipse
perpendicular to the polar axis of circle.
4. Transformation of 90°angles.
40. Symbols for Materials
Usually used in sectional views.
To show the materials of the
structure cut by the section plane.
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Guarantee at least 70% referencing from books!
References
Difference between engineering drawing and architectural drawing: Engineering drawing more structural, detailed, less aesthetic, many factors considered (safety)
Many different type of engineers
machine
aeronautical
Communication between engineer and workers. Units used are standard. There’s no need to worry about language problems. (international projects)
Check-up: pipes at right position etc.
Scaled model of structure produced from autoCAD. Draftsmen assist engineers in drawing engineering drawings. Engineers make the final decisions.
Structural concept, layout, dimension included in structural scheme
Authorities check drawing (safety)
As built drawings drawn after construction is completed. It is one of the requirements for authorities to award CCC.
In a building project, usually the archi is project manager, monitors whole project. For a bridge project, it’s the civil engineer.
Scale ruler used
Second form of dimensioning: Diameter and radii.
For example, a hole.
Really vital. Things built in site MUST BE EXACT. Any miscalculations will have terrible consequences.
Roof plan (2D)
3d drawing of a building
orthographic
Explains how do the views work
More detailed Plan view and side view
Perspective projection (more realistic) Parallel projection (looks into minute details)
Perspective rules are REALLY IMPORTANT
Contractors must be very careful in deciphering engineering drawings. If not, Clients unhappy. Waste of cost. Safety of building jeopardised etc.
Every single detail, including pipe, sockets n wires.
Mistakes do happen. Do u know what happens when engineering drawings are not followed carefully?