Homework about plane engineering drawing

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The discussion revolves around a homework assignment related to engineering drawing, specifically focusing on the construction of orthographic projections and isometric drawings. Participants seek clarification on the steps involved in completing the assignment and the interpretation of various elements in the drawings.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • The original poster expresses uncertainty about constructing a triangle and requests step-by-step guidance to complete their homework.
  • Some participants inquire about the specifics of the drawing, such as the naming of line 'a' and the orientation of measurements (150 mm vertical or horizontal).
  • There is a question regarding the correct horizontal projection of point O, with a suggestion that a typo may exist in the coordinates provided.
  • One participant confirms the corrected coordinates of point O as (50,50) after initial confusion.
  • Participants discuss the meaning of orthographic projections and whether the lines in the drawing represent planes.
  • A participant explains the relationship between the vertical and horizontal planes in the context of isometric drawing, noting that this representation may differ from what is taught in the original poster's course.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the interpretation of certain elements of the drawing, such as the orientation of measurements and the representation of planes. Participants are engaged in clarifying these points, indicating ongoing uncertainty.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully established the definitions and assumptions regarding the drawing conventions being used, which may affect their understanding of the problem.

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Homework Statement
We give :

Frame: 150 × 180 (units in mm)

The line a and the point O.

Vertical projection of line a is (0 , 60) ; (150 , 170)
Horizontal projection of line a is (0 ,140) ; (150 , 40)
Vertical projection of point O (50 , 140)
Horizontal projection of point O (- ; 50)

We ask:

To build in the plan (O , a) the isocele triangle OAB ; the main vertex of this triangle is O and the base AB = 40 mm knowing that the AB side is carried by a and that A is the lowest vertex on the line a.

Note : Do all this using changes of projection plane
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Real measure of a plabe figure using changes of projection plane
Hello, i wasn't in enginnering drawing class since 2 weeks because i was sick and my high school teacher told me to do this homework.
This is what I've done so far
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I did not build the triangle 'cause i am not sure.
Please, i just want that someone accompanies me with steps by steps explanation because its the only one work that will decide if i fail class this period and we'll have semester exam next week.

But I've an idea about this homework :
1) drawing a frontal line of plan (O,a) crossing O and using it as a generatrice of the plan
2) find point B

And then i am puzzled about using changes of projection planes to build the isocele triangle.

Your help is welcome.
 
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Where is line a named?
Are the 150 mm vertical or horizontal?
What is the first value for the horizontal projection of point O?
 
Lnewqban said:
Where is line a named?
Are the 150 mm vertical or horizontal?
What is the first value for the horizontal projection of point O?
O(-,50)
Frame : 150 mm horizontal , 210 mm vertical
The two longest lines are the projections of line a and their names are close the frame
 
Regarding this problem, what have you learned so far in that enginnering drawing class?

Sorry, what is the first value for the horizontal projection of point O?
The minus sign in (-,50) seems to be a typo.
According to your drawing, it should be (50,50); could you confirm?
 
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Lnewqban said:
Regarding this problem, what have you learned so far in that enginnering drawing class?

Sorry, what is the first value for the horizontal projection of point O?
The minus sign in (-,50) seems to be a typo.
According to your drawing, it should be (50,50); could you confirm?
Yes it's (50,50)
 
A dummy progression said:
Yes it's (50,50)
Thank you.
Do you understand the meaning of these two orthographic projections?

Orthographic projections.jpg


Orthographic projections (2).jpg
 

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The top yellow rectangle represents the vertical plane on which the horizontal projection is drawn.
The bottom yellow rectangle represents the horizontal plane on which the vertical projection is drawn.

As you can see in the isometric drawing, the line joining both, vertical and horizontal planes, is the x-y line about which they are pivoted or opened from the normal 90-degree angle to each other.

That is the most universal way of representation, but perhaps your course teaches a different way; therefore, my previous question about what you have learned so far.
 
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