Introduction To Drafting (110102a) Flashcards
What is a straight line
The shortest distance that can be drawn between 2 points
What is a curved line?
A line that is constantly changing direction
What are parallel lines?
Lines which have no inclination to each other and being equidistant
What is the circumference of a circle?
The boundary line of the figure
Distance around perimeter of circle
What is the radius of a circle?
A line drawn from the centre to any point of the circumference
What is the diameter of a circle?
Any straight line drawn through the center of opposite points of the circumference
What is an arc?
Any part of the circumference
What is a chord?
Straight line joining any 2 points of the circumference
What is a sector?
A region enclosed by 2 radii and an arc
What is a segment?
A region enclosed by a chord and an arc
What can a pattern be defined as?
The flat outline of a fitting or object ready to be fabricated
The gross pattern is?
Developed pattern with all the seems, edge allowances and notches in place
A net pattern is?
Developed pattern with no seams or edge allowances
Does simple layout involve developing patterns directly onto metal without using any orthographic views or formal development patterns yes or no?
Yes
What is a t square used for?
Drawing horizontal lines and as a base for using other drafting tools
What are set squares used for?
Drawing 30, 45, 60 and 90 degree angles from the horizontal position
What is a architects scale rule used for in pattern development?
Measuring and scaling drawings
What tool would be used to draw a circle with a diameter of 3 inch?
A compass
What tool should be used to draw a circle with a diameter of 400mm?
A beam compass
Can t squares be used to draw both vertical and horizontal lines yes or no?
No
What are object lines?
Thick lines that show the visible shape of the object or pattern
What are construction lines?
Faint thin lines that you should not be able to see from 3 feet away used to construct the object being drawn
What dimensions are title blocks?
1 1/2 tall and 4 inch wide