drawing 3d shapes to the scale
DESCRIPTION
Visualizing an object from different angles, drawing to the scale and labeling the diagrams correctly are some of the important factors in the field of engineering. These things communicate effectively especially in absence of an object.TRANSCRIPT
DrawingThe aim of this presentation is to learn to draw 3D (three dimensional) shapes
with correct proportion. It starts by learning to visualize an object from
different angles. Drawing to the scale is very important especially in the field of engineering. It is also important to label the diagrams correctly. These different views of the object along with its labels
are very useful in communication in absence of the object.
Why drawing is important?
It is an effective way of communication!
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This man is wondering how big is this structure?
Can you think what might help?
To get an exact idea of any object, dimension, proportion and labels are important. Drawings done ‘to the scale’ are smaller than the real
thing, but have the correct proportions. Therefore to get the dimension, you can
measure straight off the drawing.
Drawing different views of the object is also important. This is to allow viewer to understand
what the shape looks like, and also to know measurements of surfaces easily.
Drawings of different views are helpful to calculate the amount of material required to
manufacture the object.
Let’s study one example...
Labels
Key
Scale 1.2 m
1 m
2.4 m
1.5 m
1.5 m 2 m
Scale 1:10 1 cm on drawing = 10 cm in real life
= iron sheet
= wire mesh
Why it is important to draw different views of an object?
To calculate area, work out how much material is required
2 m
2.5 m3 m
1.5 m
1.6 m
1.5 m
2.1 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
2.1 m
1.6 m
1.6 m
0.5 m
2.5 m
2.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
20 centimetres (on drawing)
2 metres = 200 centimetres (in real life)
Scale 1:10 1 cm on drawing = 10 cm in real
life
1.5
metr
es
= 1
50
cen
tim
etr
es
(in
real
life)
15
centi
metr
es
(on
dra
win
g)
How scale works?
5 m= 5 cm
1:100
7 m = 70 cm
1:10
1 m = 50 cm
1:2
10 m = 20 cm
1:50
1:100
5 cm = 5 m
1:2
2 cm = 4 cm
4 cm = 0.8 m
1:20
4 cm = 2 m
1:50
Understand the scale
1:10
2 metres
20 centimetres
1.2 metre 1.2 metre
12 centimetres 12 centimetres
Draw a three dimensional diagram of any simple structure (e.g. A table, a step stool, a barrel etc.) to the scale.
Based on the diagram, make a 3D model of it. You can use thick or hard
paper as your base material. This activity will help you understand the importance of drawing 3D diagram to
the scale.
Activity