Engineering Design Graphics

This title provides the straightest line to mastering engineering. Engineering isn't all right-brain thinking; every engineer must master at least the basics of graphics, sketching, and modeling - both freehand and computer-assisted. Whatever your artistic talents, this book will give you the skills you need to develop your visualization skills and express your engineering vision graphically.Following a unique approach that uses planar projection theory as a framework for discussing freehand sketching techniques, "Engineering Design Graphics: Visualization, Sketching and Modeling" guides you through critical concepts ranging from projection theory and pictorial sketching to parametric solid modeling and product dissection. From freehand drawing to 3-D CAD, the book introduces you to: engineering design Sketching and other concepts; planar projections and pictorial views; multiviews; auxiliary and section views; dimensioning and tolerancing; computer-aided product design software; working drawings; and, product dissection, reverse engineering and redesign.