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The document provides detailed instructions on how to draw projections of various solids, including prisms, cylinders, cones, and pyramids, using methods such as side view, top view, and front view projections. It emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying visible and invisible edges and offers examples for clarity. Additionally, it discusses techniques for projecting solids with axes inclined to horizontal and vertical planes, including the change of position and auxiliary plane methods.
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view of the-scld Ths Nase the right end of the solid is drawn arbitrarily a
is perpendicular to XY line, ’ a 5
Projet the comers Pa", #” and s” by drawing vertical lines up to X¥. th sets
inclined lines and horizontal lines, to get p, 4 7 and s 8
solid. a aah
4 ject a”, b”, c”
- Draw the left base at a distance 60 mm from the right base and proj ¢
and d” to get a, b, c and d. peek cad aavlah
- Join the visible longer edges ap, ds and cr with continuous lines and invisible
longer edge bg with dashed line.
To draw the front view
1. Project the front view of the prism by drawing horizontal lines (loci) from a”, b”,
c* and d” of side view and vertical lines (projectors) from a, b, ¢ and d of top
view to get the intersection points a’, b’, c’ and d’ respectively.
2. Join the visible edges b
edge a’ p’ with dashed
front view of the solid,
q, ¢’ ’, and d’ s’ with continuous lines and the invisible
line. Draw the left and right end bases to complete the
Example 8.21 4 Pentagonal prism of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is
Testing on HP on one of its Tectangular faces with its axis parallel
to both HP and VP. Draw its projections.
Solution
Figure 8.28Projections of Solids 193
draw the side view
j, Draw the side view of the prism f, i i
| Bee sacs eee Tom left, its base is a Pentagon of side 30 mm
2, Name the visible left base corners as a”.
corners as p”, q” r”, etc., which are m:
qodraw the top view
J. Project the top view of the Prism, the ba: ij
ject | \ : se at the id i
arbitrarily perpendicular to XY line, Project p”, oa ae a = a é : Pie
2, Draw the left base at a distance 60 mm from right base and project a”, b”, c”
etc., to is a, b, c, etc. Note that the intersection point of XY and x,y, is taken as
centre and arcs are drawn to Project a”, b”, c”, etc., to get a, b,c, etc.
3. Join the visible edges ap, et, and ds and invisible edges bg and cr to complete the
top view.
> 6”, c”, etc., and invisible ri
7c” ete, ight base
atked inside the pentagon.
To draw the front view
1. Project the front view of the prism by drawing horizontal lines from a”, b”, c”,
etc., and vertical lines from a, b, c, etc., to get the intersection points a’, b’, c’,
etc.
2. Join the visible edges c’ r’, d’ s’ and e’ ¢ and the invisible edges a’ p’ and b’ q’
coinciding with the existing edges and the front view of the prism is completed.
[Example 8. ‘A cylinder of base diameter 40 mm and axis length 60 mm is resting
: on HP on one of its generators with its axis parallel to both HP
and VP. Draw its projections.
_ Solution
x4 O40ae ~~ Sg
ww the side view ; ae
aes the side view of a cylinder from left, its yee o a citcle of
: and it touches the XY line to show a generator on /i/",
‘dius 29 mm.
To draw the top view
1. Project the top view
perpendicular to XY
diameter of the circle. :
2. Draw the left base at a distance 60 mm_ from the ri;
rectangle to show the top view of the cylinder.
of the cylinder, the base at the right end is arbitrarily drawn
line. Its size is projected from side view which is equal to the
ight base and complete the
To draw the front view /
1. Project the top and side views to get the front view of the cylinder which is also a
rectangle. A cylinder does not have any corner and generators are also not required
to draw its projections in this position.
Example 8.23 A cone of base diameter 40 mm and axis length 60 mm is resting
on HP on a point on the circumference of the base. Draw its
projections when the base is perpendicular to both HP and VP,
Solution
NY
a eS
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60
. Figure 8.30
len the base of a Cone is perpen
is parallel to both HP dicular to both
and AP ai see wae
To draw the side view ue ind VP, its axis in this position
Ys
‘iew of th ¥
the XY lin © Cone, its base jg
Ie to ae, Its base is a cj :
Show a point on the Grompeee Of radius 20 ‘mm and it touches
nee on HP.yi
Projections of Solids 195
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draw the top view
1, Project the top view of the cone, the base i
"Its size is equal to the diameter of the ci
2. Mark the apex at a distance 60 mm from the base and complete the triangle to
show the top view of the cone.
Sa line drawn perpendicular to XY line.
ircle,
qodraw the front view
L Project the top and side views to
Le et the front view of the cone which also has a
triangular shape.
(Example 8.24 hexagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm
a is resting on HP on one of its base corners with the base sides
containing the corner equally inclined to HP and its axis parallel
to both HP and VP. Draw its projections.
Solution
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Figure 8.31ame ee SP e Dieinecring Graphics (INTO)
a zee CESEMEY INEY.
To draw the side view ai
xagon with
1. Draw the side vi i i i
ide view of the pyramid from left, its base is a regular heX*e ia,
one end of the side on HP and inclined at 30° to XY, only then the
Containing this resting corner will make the same angle with HP.
2. Draw the diagonals, joining the opposite corners to get the apex
of the hexagon. Join the slant edges a” 0”, b” 0”, etc., to complete
o” at the centre
the side view,
To draw the top view
1. Project the top view from the side view of the pyrami arked
drawn perpendicular to XY line and the base comers a, b, ¢, ett are TIC
it by drawing vertical and horizontal lines to a line which is inclined at to XY.
2. Mark the apex at a distance 60 mm from the base and the top view is completed
by joining the visible edges do, eo and fo with continuous lines. The invisible
edges ao, bo and co coincide with the visible edges.
d, the base is arbitrarily
To draw the front view
1. Project the top and side views to get the front view of
lines from a”, b”, etc., of side view and vertical lines frot
to get the corner a’, b’, etc., in front view of the pyramid.
2. Join the visible slant edges b’ 0’, c’ o’, d’ 0’, and e’ o’ with continuous lines. The
invisible edges a’ o’ and f’ o’ coincide with the visible edges.
the pyramid. Draw horizontal
m a, b, etc., of top view
ASSESSMENT EXERCISES
1. A rectangular prism of base sides 40 x 20 mm and axis Jength 60 mm is resting on HP on one of
its bases, with the longer base side inclined at 35° to VP. Draw its projections.
2. A hexagonal prism of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is resting on HP on one its bases,
such that one of its edges of the base is inclined at 30° to VP. Draw its projections.
3. A pentagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is resting on HP on its base with
a side of its base parallel to VP. Draw its projections.
4. A triangular pyramid of base side 40 mm and axis length 60 mm is resting on HP on its base with
two of its base sides equally inclined to VP, Draw its projections.
5. A cube of side 50 mm is resting on HP on one of its faces with all vertical faces equally inclined
to VP. Draw its projections.
6. Draw the projections of a tetrahedron with side 50 mm long, which rests on HP on one of its
triangular faces with a side of base inclined at 30° to VP.
7. An octahedron of side 50 mm rests on the HP with one of its longest diagonal vertical and another
longest diagonal inclined at 30° to VP. Draw the projections of the octahedron.
8. Draw the projections of a vertical cylinder of base diameter 50 mm and axis length 65 mm.
liameter 50 mm and axis length 60 mm placed with its base
9. Draw the projections of a cone of base
parallel to and 15 mm above HP.
10. A triangular prism with 40 mm side of base and 75 mm long has its one rectangular face parallel
to VP and 20 mm in front af it. Draw its projections when this face is nearer to VP.
11. A pentagonal prism of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is resting on HP on one of its bases
with a rectangular face perpendicular to VP. Draw its projections.Projections of Solids 197
ectangular prism of base si
y axe perpendicular to VP. Drans = pu mm is resting on HP on one of its longer edges with its
inclined to HP. "ections when the faces containing the resting edge are equally
“4, A hexagonal prism of base sid
4, A hexagonal pyramid of base
the resting comer are equally inclined to HP. its projections when the base sides containing
al 5‘ F
15, Bian Lion or eB ee ae 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is placed with its base parallel to and
‘A cube of side 40 ae ; IS projections when one of the base sides is perpendicular to HP.
16. ? Fined at 30° to HP. Den unt "HP on one of its edges with a face containing the resting edge
inclit a ‘0 HP. Draw its projections when two faces are parallel to VP.
|, Draw the projections of a hori i i P
e it axis perpendicular to Vo anlal evlinder of base diameter 50 mm and axis length 60 mm with
18. A cone of base diameter 50 mm and axis length 60 i Bae
40 mm above HP. Draw its projections, Bt mm is resting on VP on its base with its axis
“19, A tetrahedron of base side 60 mm is placed with a face parallel to VP and a side of the face
perpendicular to HP. Draw its projections.
A angular prism with 40 mm side of base and 75 mm long has its one rectangular face parallel
to HP and 15 mm above it. If the 75 mm long edges are perpendicular to VP, draw its projections.
A rectangular prism of base sides 40 x 20 mm is resting on HP on one of its longer edges with its
axis parallel to both HP and VP. Draw its projections when the faces containing the resting edge
are equally inclined to HP.
pl.
2. A hexagonal prism of base side 30 mm and axis length 70 mm is resting on HP on one of its
rectangular faces with its axis parallel to both HP and VP. Draw its projections.
23. A square pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is resting on HP on one of its base
comers with its axis parallel to both HP and VP. One of the base sides containing the resting comer
is inclined at 25° to HP. Draw its projections.
24. Draw the projections of a horizontal cylinder of base diameter $0 mm and axis length 60 mm with
its axis parallel to VP.
25. A pentagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is resting on HP on one of its
base sides with its axis parallel to both HP and VP. Draw its projections.
26. A triangular prism of base side 35 mm and axis length 60 mm has one of its rectangular faces parallel
fen at aa above HP. Draw its projections when the longer edges are parallel to VP.
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Projections of a Solid with its Axis Inclined to HP and Parallel to VP
“Whenever the axis of the solid is kept inclined to HP and parallel to VP, the projections
of the solid cannot be drawn directly, in such a case one of the following methods may be
used to draw the projections.
1. Change of position method,
2. Auxiliary plane method or change of reference line method.
1. Change of Position Method
This method involves two steps to draw the projections of a solid which is kept in this position.
Step 1: Assume the axis of the solid is kept perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP. Draw
its top view which has the true shape and size of the base and the front view is projected
and obtained.198 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (JNTU) EEE
Step 2: The shape and size obtained in the front view is tilted and reproduced (0 the given
inclination of the axis with HP, ie, to XY line. Note that when the position of the solid
is changed without changing its inclination with VP the shape and size of the front view
obtained in step 1 remains unchanged. Project the front view to get the top view of the solid.
2. Auxiliary Plane Method
An Auxiliary Inclined Plane (AIP) or Auxiliary Vertical Plane (AVP) can be used to draw the
projections which will be discussed in example problems. Top view of the solid is projected
onto AIP and the front view is projected onto AVP.
Example. A hexagonal prism of base side 30 mm axis length 60 mm is resting
on HP on one of its base sides with its axis inclined at 40° to HP
and parallel to VP. Draw its projections.
Solution
Method I: Change of position method
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60
dy
30
Figure 8,32Projections of Solids 199
graw the top and front views in step 1
‘ s he axis i ‘
1, Assume U 1s perpendicular to HP and :
prism is drawn which is a regular nenagsawahen to VP, the top view of the
only then while tilting the prism this side will rest on HP
P ere butions comers as a, b, c, etc., which are visible and the bottom base
col : e See Rs which are invisible and are marked inside the hexagon.
3. pote fe sa Had of the solid. Bottom base corners P’,q’, 1’, etc., are obtained
‘on : ase comers a’, b’, c’, et i ‘neist
Daa the WY it » etc., are obtained at a height of 60 mm
4, Join the Mele longer edges ap’, b’q’ and cr’ with continuous lines and invisible
longer edges a's’, e’’'and f ‘w’ coincide with the visible edges.
Jo draw the front and top views in Step 2
1. Tilt and reproduce the front view of the prism with its axis inclined at 40° to XY
line and a base side on XY line (To reproduce the front view with the axis at 40°
to XY and a base side on XY line, draw a line at 50° to XY (90°— 40° = 50°) to
mark the bottom base of the solid because the bottom base and the axis are at
right angles] and the rectangular shape is reproduced.
. Project the top view by drawing vertical lines (Projectors) from aj, bj, etc., and
horizontal lines (loci) from a, b, etc., to get the intersection points a, bj, etc., as
the top base corners. Similarly the bottom base comers p,, q,, r1, ¢tc., are obtained.
. Join the top base edges a,b, b,c, etc., and are visible. Bottom base edges p,q),
Pity and u4t,, are visible and q,r;, 745, and s,t, are invisible.
4, Draw the visible longer edges a,p,, b,4,, €,¢, and f,, with continuous lines and
invisible edges c,r, and d,s, with dashed lines, these are partially coincide with
the visible edges and the top view is completed.
Pp
rey
Tips to mark visible and invisible edges
(1) The portion of the solid in front of the axis in top view is visible in front view and
the portion behind the axis is invisible. The base cortiers, base edges and longer
edges marked on and in front of the axis of the solid in top view are always visible
in front view.
(2) Edges or sides drawn as an outer boundary edges of top or front view are always
visible.eke _sebtatncedicta, Saris sip Seth ae
200 Computer.
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Method II: Auxiliary plane method or change of reference line meth
Figure 8.33
To draw the top and front views in step 1
1. Assume that the axis is perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP. The top view of
the prism is drawn which is a regular hexagon with a side taken perpendicular to
XY line. Only then the side is seen as a point in the front view and the auxiliary
plane can be drawn passing through that point to represent the base side on HP.
. Top base comers a, b, c, etc., and bottom base corners p, gq, r, etc., are marked in
top view.
3. Project the bottom base corner p’, q’, 1’, etc., on XY line and the top base corners
@’, b,c, etc., at a height of 60 mm from XY line.
4. Join the visible and invisible longer edges in front view.
nN
To draw the top view in step 2
1, Consider an auxiliary inclined plane (AIP) at an angle 40° to the axis to get the
e view of the prism. Draw an auxiliary reference line at 40° to axis and passing
5 aa the bottom base side r’(s)’ which is seen as a point in the front view.
- Draw projectors thi {Be ng’ i vend
ey; fee rough a’, b’, c’, etc., and p’, q’, etc., which are perpendicular to
3. The di: a 4
cee of comer @ in top view from XY is measured and marked from) ©
ee mf me poles which is passing through a’ and this procedure is epee eo
o in wr
ers by, cy, etc., and p,, q,, etc., in the corresponding Pri"Projections of Solids 201
4, Join the top base sides which are ful
partially invisible. Also join the Visi
top view.
"ips to use the method
| 1g) The first step in auxiliary plane metho:
position method.
illy visible and the bottom base sides which are
ible and invisible longer edges to complete the
dis same as the first step in change of
(2) The second step to tilt the solid to the required position in change of position
method is replaced by considering an auxiliary plane in suitable position to get
the projections.
(3) At the beginning, it may be easier to draw the projections using change of position
method than the auxiliary plane method. Visualising and imagining the solid in the
given position and marking the visible and invisible edges are very convenient in
change of position method. So the users may practice change of position method
at the beginning stage, and later follow auxiliary plane method which is a less time
consuming method when compared to the change of position method.
an A hexagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm
is resting on HP on one of its base corners with its axis inclined at
35° to HP. The base’sides containing the resting corner are equally
inclined to HP. Draw its projections. ae
eee
|
Solution
Figure 8.34To draw the top and front views on step 1 fi By Toe top
1. "Assume thatthe axis is perpendicular to HIP and p. t Ree in
side parallel to XY line. ‘Only then while till ae Ee wil
as a hexagon with a a
one of the corners will rest on HP and the sides containing the
be obtained equally inclined to HP.
2. Name the base corners as @, b, c, etc. Mark the apex 0 at the centre
and draw the slant edges ao, bo, etc.
3. Project the front view, base corners 4, bc, etc,
on XY line. The apex o’ is marked at a height of 60 mm.
in the visible slant edges a’o', Vo’, c’o’, and d’o’. The invi
fh the visible slant edges.
f the hexagon
are projected to get a’, b’, etc,
sible slant edges e’o’ and
4. Joit
fo will coincide witl
To draw the front and top views in step 2
1. Tilt and reproduce the front view
base corner on XY line. The triangul
all corners are marked. .
2, Draw vertical line (projectors) from di, Bi, cy, ete, and horizontal lines (loci) from
a, b, ¢ etc., to get the intersection points a,, by, C1, etc» as the base corners.
3, Also draw vertical line from apex 04, in front view and horizontal line from o to get
o, in top view.
4, Join the visible base sides a,b,, 5,¢) a,f,and fie, will
invisible base sides c,d, and d,e, with dashed lines.
5. Also join the visible slant edges @,0,, Bj01, C91» &11 and f,0, with continuous
lines. The invisible slant edge d,0, will coincide with the visible slant edge.
with the axis inclined at 35° to XY line and a
lar shape of the front view is reproduced and
h continuous lines and
A hexagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is
‘on one of its base edges with the face containing the
HP and VP. Draw its projections.
Example 8.27
resting on HP
resting edge perpendicular to bothFf rojections of Solids 203.
solution
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(eT ee) ayy
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a > :
© ar q
b ‘
Figure 8.35
When the pyramid is kept in the given position, the axis will be inclined to HP and parallel
to VP.
To draw the top and front views in step 1
1. Assume that the axis is perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP. The top view is
drawn as a hexagon with a side perpendicular to XY line. Only then while tilting
the pyramid one of the base edges will rest on HP and the face containing that
side will be obtained perpendicular to HP.
2. Name the base corners as-a, b, c, etc. Mark the apex o at the centre of the hexagon
and draw the slant edges ao, bo, etc. ; pais
3. Project the front view, base comers a, b, c; etc. are projected to get a’, b’, c’, etc.,
:
‘
| on XY line. The apex o” is marked at a height 60 mm.
:
4. Join the visible slant edges a’o’, b’o’, co’ and the invisible slant edges d’o’, e’o’,
f’o’ that are coinciding with the visible slant edges.
To draw the front and top views in step 2 ore ae
1. One of the triangular faces c/(d’)o’ seen as a line in front view is reproduced
perpendicular to XY line and all corners are marked.|
to get
al lines from a, Bj, etc., and horizontal lines from a, Bs
points a), bj, etc., in the top view.
ical line from o%, and horizontal line from 0 the apex 01
ant edges @,0,, b,0,, etc., to complete the top View.
2. Draw vertic:
the intersection
3. By drawing verti
4, Join all the base sides and the sl:
is marked.
‘A pentagonal pyramid of base sid 30 mm and axis length 60 mm
is resting OM HP on one of its base comer with its axis parallel to
vp. Draw its projections when the slant edge containing the resting
corner is vertical.
Example 8.28
Solution
Figure 8.36
1 in the given position, the axis is inclined to HP and parallel
When the pyramid is kep'
to VP.
To draw the top and front views in step I
1. Assume the axis is perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP, the top view is drawn
as a pentagon with a side perpendicular to XY line, only then one of the slant edges
will be obtained parallel to VP and will be reproduced to the vertical position.
2. Mark the base corners as a, b, etc. Mark the apex @ at the centre of the pentagon
and draw the slant edges ao, bo, etc. =
3. Project the front view, base corners a, b, etc., are projected to get a’, b’, etc., on
XY line. The apex o’ is marked at a height of 60 mm. ne"
L—_—-.Projections of Solids 205
4, Join the visible slant edges a’o’, b’o’, c’o and invisible slant edges d’o’, e’o’ which
are coinciding with the visible slant edges.
f
mo draw the front and top views in step 2
1, One of the slant edges c’o’ in front view is reproduced perpendicular to X
and all corners are marked in the front view. i
2, Draw vertical lines from ai, b4, etc., and horizontal lines from a, b, etc., to get
the intersection points a,, b,, etc., in the top view.
Draw vertical line from o/, and a horizontal line from 0 to get the apex 0; in the
top view.
Join all the base sides and slant edges a,0,, b,o,, etc., to complete the top view.
line
y
4.
ample 8.29 A square pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is
resting on HP on one of its triangular faces with its axis parallel
to VP. Draw its projections.
Solution
Figure 8.37
When the pyramid is resting on HP on one of its triangular faces, its axis is inclined
‘0 HP and is given parallel to VP.
To draw the top and front view in step 1
1. Assume the axis is perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP, the top view is drawn
as a square with a side perpendicular to XY line, only then while tilting the pyramid
about this edge, it will rest on HP on one of its triangular faces.Ii
206 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (INTO) il
ntre of the square
2. Mark the base corners as a, b, ¢ and d. Mark the apex o at the ce!
and draw the slant edge aa, bo, etc.
3. Project the front view, base corners 4,
XY line. The apex o” is marked at a height 60 ™
4, Join the visible slant edges ’0’,
with the visible slant edges.
. /, b’, etc.,
b , etc., are projected to get a’, BY, ete. on
im.
ant edges c’o’, £0" are coinciding
b’o’ and invisible SI
Ti jews 2
ro draw the front and top views in step 5 tilted to
1. One of the triangular faces bi(c))o! is 8
rest on XY line and all corners are mart
2. Draw vertical lines from ay, bj, chy et» an
the intersection points a), b,, etc.» in the top view.
3. Draw vertical line from o; and horizontal line from to gt
view.
le. Join the visible slant edges 4,0), do,
4, Draw all the base sides which are visib e
and invisible slant edges b,0,, ¢,2, to complete the top VOW:
een as a line in front view and is
ked in the front view:
4d horizontal lines from a By et to get
et the apex 0, in top
base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm
Example 8.30 A pentagonal pyramid of
is testing on HP on one of its triangular faces with its axis parallel
to VP. Draw its projections.
Solution
60
Figure 8.38Projections of Solids 207
when the pyramid is resting on HP On one of its triangular faces its axis will be inclined
cole and is given parallel to VP.
qo draw the top and front views in step 1
1, Assume the axis is perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP, the top view is drawn
as a pentagon with a side perpendicular to XY line, only then while tilting the
pyramid about this edge, it will rest on HP on one of its triangular faces. Project
the front view of the pyramid as mentioned earlier.
Yo draw the front and top views in step 2
1. One of the triangular faces ¢(d’)o’ is seen as a line in front view and is tilted to
rest on XY line and all corners are marked in front view.
2. The top view is projected as usual, the visible and invisible base edges and slant
edges are drawn to complete the view.
The auxiliary plane method used to draw the projections of this solid is given below.
Figure 8.39
To draw top and front views in step 1
1. Draw the top and front views whicl
of position method.
h are same as the drawings discussed in change208 Computer Aided
reference Hine
jews in STEP 2
in front
Inclined plane
e of the triang!
(AIP) and draw the au:
To draw the front and top ¥"
ular faces ¢’(d’)o’ which is 2 line it
1. Consider an Auxiliary
x passing through on
view. yp 3
Draw projectors passing through a’, &, eto
‘The distance of comer 4 in top view from XY line is measured and marl
1) in the projector pas igh a’ a to get ay ‘This is repeated to get by» Cr
ble base edges and slant edges to
As mentioned earlier jo
complete the view.
mid of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm is
of a string from one of its base corners with
VP. Draw its projections.
and are perpendicular to X,Y; Tine-
ced from
etc.
ssing throu;
n the visible and invisi
s
Example 8.31 A square pyral
suspended by means
its axis is parallel to
Solution
a
bil
yp
1
fp CG. from base = 1/4 x axis length
s = V6 x 60 = Smm
= Figure 8.40
en a pyramid is suspended by
Whe s yy means of a stri i
vie eee eee a string from one of its base corners, its axis i
; : s is
To draw the top and front views in step I
1. Assume the axis is .
fae ai si perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP, the top vi
the solid from corner a’, fe equally inclined to XY line, onl top view is drawn as
Rica ee ee only then while suspending
2. Project ei ‘an be obtained
ject the front view of the pyramid as mentioned on.
earlier.Projections of Solids 209
3, Mark the centre of gravity (CG) g’ of the pyramid at a distance 15 mm from the
base on the axis.
4 Consider the solid will be suspended from base corner a’. Draw the line joining
corner a’ and g’.
o draw the front and top views in step 2
1 ‘When a solid is suspended by means of a string from one of the base corners the
line joining that comer and centre of gravity g’ will be obtained perpendicular to
HP. Draw the line a’ g’ perpendicular to XY from an arbitrary point and the front
view is reproduced then all corners are marked.
2, The top view is projected as usual, the visible and invisible base edges and slant
edges are drawn to complete the view.
Note: The centre of gravity (CG) of any kind of pyramid lies on the axis of the solid at a distance 4% axis
length which is measured from the base of the pyramid. In the case of any kind of prism CG lies on the
‘mid-point of the axis.
Example 8.32 A pentagonal pyramid of base side 35 mm and axis length 70 mm is
freely suspended by means of a string from one of its base corners
with its axis parallel to VP. Draw its projections.
Solution
. Qt
x
V4 x 70 = 115mm,
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Figure 8.41top view of the
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To draw the top and front views in
1. Assume the axis perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP. Draw the
vp, only tht
pyramid, the base is a pentagon with a side perpendicular to «obtained
suspending the solid from corner a’, the two sides containing that corner ar
equally inclined to HP.
a
Figure 8.42
2 hip the front view of the pyramid as mentioned earlier.
. Mark the CG of the pyramid g’ at a dist i
g at a distar i
Draw the line joining the corner a’ ‘anal a pop eco te tess on te ok
To draw the front and top views in Step 2
1. Consider the line a’g’ perpendi
nd i i!
all comers martag,® PetPendicular to XY line and reproduce the front view with
2. The top view is i i
invisible edge er Ueeted and obtained as mentioned earlier and the visible and
. ges are drawn to complete the view.
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