Constructing Tangent Circles for an S-Shaped Design

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The forum discussion revolves around constructing two tangent circles (cA and cB) for an S-shaped design using AutoCAD. The circles must be tangent to two non-parallel lines (LineA and LineB) at specific points (pA and pB) while maintaining the same radius. Participants identified two scenarios based on the angle between the lines and discussed geometric properties, including the use of trigonometry to determine the angles and distances necessary for construction. The conversation highlights the complexity of the problem and the need for precise calculations to achieve the desired geometric configuration.

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  • Understanding of basic geometry and circle properties
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD for geometric constructions
  • Knowledge of trigonometry, specifically angle calculations
  • Ability to interpret geometric sketches and diagrams
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This discussion is beneficial for architects, civil engineers, and designers who require advanced geometric constructions in their projects, particularly those using AutoCAD for design purposes.

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Im a 2nd year student and really really confusing for us this things...
 
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Hello physs and welcome to Physics Forums.

Perhaps if you were to explain your difficulty someone could help.

Did you really want to post in this old thread?
 
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Please start a new thread if you have a question.
 

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