Lesson 4: Interpret Drawings and Plans: Definition of Terms
Lesson 4: Interpret Drawings and Plans: Definition of Terms
Lesson 4: Interpret Drawings and Plans: Definition of Terms
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this Lesson, you are expected to do the following:
Definition of Terms
Axis – line about which a body turns or rotates
Design – drawing showing the plan, elevations, sections, and other features.
Detail drawing – separate drawing showing a small part of a machine or
structure
Dimension – definite measure shown on a drawing in detail
Isometric Drawing – drawing which resembles a respective drawing
Orthographic Projection – arrangement in a drawing of the three principal
views of an object
Perspective Drawing – the representation of an object on a plan surface,
pertaining to materials, styles and finish presented as to have the same
appearances as when seen from a particular viewpoint
Projections – the cutting out of any part or any member of a structure
Reduced – made smaller than the actual size as in the size of object
Scaled Drawing – drawing plan made according to a scale, smaller than the
actual work
Sketch – freehand drawing of an object
Specification – written instruction to the worker containing all the information
Construction line - Very light line used to “block in” an object. These lines are
made so light that little or no erasing is needed. They serve as base for
darkening in the permanent line
Borderline - Heavy, solid line used to frame in the drawing
Visible line - A medium line used to show edges and contours not visible to the
eye.
Invisible line - A medium line used to show edges and contours not visible to the
eye.
Centerline - A light line used as axis of symmetry. Used for center of circle and
arcs. Sometimes the symbol is shown
Dimension line - Light thin lines used to show the sizes of the object. Extension
lights start about 1/16” from visible or object line. The dimension line is broken
near the center for the dimension.
Long break line - Heavy line draws freehand for same purpose as long break.
Assemblies Joints
Mortise and tendon joint – for the rails and legs (see details on the attached
working drawing)
3. Determine the width and length of the box and then draw a vertical line
4. Draw a left and right axis to the determined height of the box.
6. Label the box to determine the top, front and the right side view
Steps in Sketching Orthographic Drawing
1. Study the object to be drawn (See isometric drawing on operation sheet (3-1)
2. Draw the top view, front view and the right side view
3. Draw a simple drawing using block as model. Try to study the given view.
Steps in Sketching Isometric Drawing of a Given Orthographic Figure
1. Study the object to be drawn (see orthographic drawing).
2. Draw the isometric drawing.
3. Lay out the front view.
4. Sketch the top view and side view.
5. Finalize the object to complete the drawing.