About the Book

Fourth edition of the book is enlarged to cover the syllabi of all universities. It is structured to cover the principles and practices as recommended in BIS:SP 46:2003 Salient Features • BIS standards are followed throughout the book in first angle projection as recommended and uniform aligned system of dimensioning. • Covers all units systematically and step by step with numerous examples worked out in stages. This enables the student and staff to understand the subject with ease and enthusiasm by self study. • Students invariably find it difficult to follow the chapters on projection of points and lines especially line inclined to both the planes. Special care is taken to explain this in 4 stages of drawing for easy understanding. • All other chapters are also enlarged with more worked examples. • Chapter on AutoCAD is revised to cover more details in making the drawing through AutoCAD.

Contents

1. Drawing Instruments and Accessories 2. Lettering and Dimensioning Practices 3. Scales 4. Geometrical Constructions 5. Orthographic Projections 6. Projection of Solids 7. Development of Surfaces 8. Intersection of Surfaces 9. Isometric Projection 10. Oblique and Persepctive Projections 11. Conversion of Isometric Views to Orthographic Views and Vice Versa 12. Sections of Solids 13. Freehand Sketching 14. Computer Aided Design and Drawing (CADD)

About the Author

Prof. K. Venkata Reddy is presently Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Chadalvada Ramanamma Engineering College, Tirupathi. He has vast experience as Workshop Superintendent in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupathi. He received his B.E (Mech) degree from Dr. Algappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi (Tamilnadu) and M.E. degree from Regional Engineering College, Tiruchi. He served in PSG Industrial Institute, Coimbatore and Regional Engineering College, Tiruchi. He has 38 years of teaching and industrial experience. He is also author of “Workshop Practice Manual” for B.Tech Course published by BS Publications, Hyderabad.