Drawing materials Flashcards
used as guide in drawing horizontal lines
T-Square
They are usually permanent or
fixed head and movable adjustable head.
T-Square
2 types of t-square
A. Fixed head T-square
B. Adjustable Head T-Square
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Used to guide vertical and inclines lines
Triangles
right triangles is named
45-45-90 triangle
isosceles right
triangle.
30-60-90 triangle
straight strip or cylinder of plastic,
wood, metal, or other rigid material,
typically marked at regular intervals, to
draw straight lines or measure distances.
Scale or ruler
consists of a ribbon of cloth, plastic, fibre glass, or metal strip with linear
measurement markings. It is a common measuring tool. Its design allows for
a measure of great length to be easily
carried in pocket or toolkit and permits one
to measure around curves or corners
Steel Tape
Reel tapes used in construction
Open Reel Measuring Tape
Straightedge and compass construction, also known as ruler-and-compass
construction or classical construction, is the construction of lengths, angles, and other
geometric figures using only an idealized ruler and compass
Compass
a
typically
measuring
made of
transparent plastic or glass, for
measuring angles.
Protractor
A template used for drawing curved lines
French Curve
An optical instrument, or a telescope, complete with a built-in spirit level that is mounted on a tripod. Transit levels are used mainly for surveying and building, but
they can be used to determine the relative position of lines and objects as well
Surveying Instruments: Transit Level
