Advanced Mechanical Drawing: A Text For Engineering Students (1905) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436761277)

Advanced Mechanical Drawing: A Text For Engineering Students is a comprehensive guidebook written by Alpha Pierce Jamison in 1905. The book is designed to provide students of engineering with a detailed overview of mechanical drawing, covering various topics such as orthographic projection, isometric projection, perspective projection, and sectioning. It also includes detailed instructions on how to use drafting instruments, such as the T-square, compass, and protractor, and provides practical examples and exercises to help students develop their skills. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific aspect of mechanical drawing. Chapter one provides an introduction to the subject, while chapter two covers the use of instruments and materials. Chapters three to six cover orthographic projection, including first-angle and third-angle projection, while chapters seven to ten cover isometric projection. Chapter eleven covers perspective projection, and chapter twelve covers sectioning. Throughout the book, Jamison emphasizes the importance of accuracy and precision in mechanical drawing, and provides tips and techniques for achieving this. He also discusses the importance of communication in engineering, and how mechanical drawing can be used to convey complex ideas and designs to others. Overall, Advanced Mechanical Drawing: A Text For Engineering Students is an essential resource for anyone studying or working in the field of engineering. It provides a comprehensive overview of mechanical drawing techniques and principles, and is a valuable reference for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alpha Pierce Jamison
ISBN-10: 1436761271
ISBN-13: 9781436761277
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d