Engineering drawings, also known as technical drawings, are used to communicate information about design and construction so that a product or structure can be built accurately. These drawings provide a visual representation of the intended design, dimensions, and materials.
Engineering drawings are detailed illustrations that depict technical information about the design and construction of a product or structure. These drawings use standardized symbols and conventions to communicate dimensions, materials, tolerances, and other specifications that engineers and technicians use to create the product or structure.
Engineering drawings are essential for communicating ideas, concepts, and designs accurately. They help manufacturers produce products that meet the specifications listed in the drawing. They also help reduce errors, waste of resources (time and material), delays, and expensive reworking.
Blueprint reading is the ability to interpret engineering drawings correctly. It involves understanding different types of lines (including hidden lines), symbols, dimensions (including tolerances), scales (such as 1:100 scale or 1 cm = 10 m), sections (including cross-sections), views (such as top view or side view), and annotations.
CAD software stands for Computer-Aided Design software. It is used by engineers and designers to create technical drawings using computer software instead of drawing by hand. CAD software allows for greater accuracy, faster design changes, fewer errors, better visualization of the final product or structure before production begins.
Mechanical design relates to the design of mechanical components such as gears, pulleys, shafts, bearings as well as complete mechanical systems using mechanical engineering principles.
Structural engineering deals with designing structures capable of resisting external forces such as wind loads or earthquakes while ensuring stability and strength. This requires a thorough understanding of materials and their properties as well as how they respond to forces and strain.
