Basic Engineering Drawing

This book contains what the authors consider to be the "basics" of engineering drawing. Orthographic projection, conventions, sectioning, pictorial representation and dimensioning have been covered in detail as they feel that a thorough understanding of these topics forms a sound foundation upon which to build. All technical information, examples, exercises and solutions have been compiled in accordance with the "metric" drawing office standards - B.S. 308:1984. The book has not been written for any specific course but can be profitably used both by students being introduced to engineering drawing and also by those who have acquired a little knowledge of the subject and wish to consolidate and increase their understanding by working through carefully graded exercises. It should prove useful for craft, technician (BTEC), OND, and GCSE students and also for those HND and degree students with little drawing experience. The book is seen primarily as a student self-educator though no doubt many teachers will find it useful as a reference source and/or exercise "bank" . Topics have been presented in a similar manner wherever possible. Generally the opening page introduces the topic, the next imparts the basic facts - visually rather than verbally wherever possible. An illustrative example is provided to aid understanding and this is followed by a series of carefully grade exercises. The authors are well aware of the dangers of presenting exercises which are known to contain errors. They have been included because in their experience they are the common misconceptions among students of engineering drawing. In all cases the correct method and answers are given, sometimes immediately following the example, or in the solutions at the end of the book. It must be emphasized that this book not only transmits information but is also a work-book.