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Hexagon Projections in Orthographic Drawing

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Orthographic Projection:

Ortho mean “straight’’ line and graphic means “drawn’’. So the word orthographic
means something drawn in straight or right angle. Projection is a Latin word having two ideas
“pro’’ mean “forward’’ and jection to “through’’. So the definition to orthographic projection
would be,

“The method of representing the exact form of an object in two or more views on planes
generally at right angel to each other.

Faces of the object:


There are six main faces of the object namely, front, back, left side, right side, top and
bottom. The large horizontal dimension of the object is generally defined as the front. side Sin
views are not required, fix most object and defined in three views front, top and right.

Plane:
A plan is a flat surface with length and breadth but no thickness. It is two dimensional
e.g. surface of white board, surface of wall, surface of drawing sheet.

Plane of projection:
Plane of project is actually the picture plane over which image of the object is formed.
Picture plan may be considered as the drawing sheet and the image formed on the picture plan is
called view.

There are three planes of projection.

1. Frontal plane.
2. Profile plane.
3. Horizontal plane.

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 Frontal plane:
Any plane which is perpendicular to ground, this plane shows its length and height of
the object. It always contains front view of the object.

H.P

P.P
F.P/V,P

W
L

 Profile plane:
Any vertical plane at right angel to frontal plane is called profile plane which includes
width and height of the object. It contains side view of an object.

 Horizontal plane:-
A plane parallel to ground is called horizontal plane. It always contains top view.
It includes length and width.

Space Dimensions:-

1. Length:-
It is the perpendicular distance between two profile plane.
It is actually the Horizontal dimension of theObject on the front.

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2. Width:-
It is the perpendicular distance between two frontal planes of an object.

3. Height:-
It is the perpendicular distance between two horizontal planes that contain the
object.

Dihedral Angle:-
When two horizontal plane and frontal plane intersect one another, four right
angles are produced which one called dihedral angle. The line of intersection is
called ground line or x-y line
V.P/F.P
2 1
3 4 H.P

Trihedral Angle:-
When all the three planes HP, Frontal plane and perpendicular plane intersect
each other and eight right angles are produced the arrangement is said to be
trihedral angles.

Angle System:-
For better understanding of an orthographic projection the object is
considered to be placed in quadrant (angle).
e.g. first and third angle depending upon the important features of the object to be
projected on the picture plane (i.e. drawing shee)t.

First angle projection system:-


When the object is placed in the first quadrant, thefront elevation is
projected on frontal plane and the top view is projection on horizontal plane.
Front view is directly above the top view. Whenever this situation is seen, we can
say that the drawing is made in first angle system.

Third angle projection system:-


When the object is placed in 3rd quadrant that is below the horizontal plane and
behind the frontal plane. Top view is directly above the front view. When this
situation is arises one can say that drawing is made in 3rd angle projection system.
This quadrant is used because the views are in their natural position, top view
appears above the front view as it is expected.
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Principles of orthographic projection:-

When an attempt is made to prepare orthographic drawing, following principles must be


kept in mind.
 Top and front views are in vertical line.
 Front and side views are in horizontal line.
 The length of top and front views are equal.
 The height and side of the front views are equal.
 The width of the top and side views are equal.
 A view projected from the above is top view and must be drawn above the
front view.
 A view projected from the right must be drawn to the right side of the
view.
 A view projects from left must be drawn to the left of the front view
 A view projected from the bottom of the object must be drawn below the
front view
Hidden features:-

To describe an object completely, a drawing must contain lines representing all the
edges, intersection and surface limits of the object whether these are visible to the
observer front a particular direction or not. The hidden edges, intersections and surface
limits must always be indicated by dashed lines. When a dashed line is to start
independently, it must start from a dash, a gap is provided at the start when the dashed
line is in continuation of a full line.

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Common questions

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Orthographic projection requires maintaining proper alignment and scale between views, using principles that ensure equal dimensions where appropriate, such as the equality of lengths, widths, and heights across views . Additionally, it involves the use of defined projection angles, understanding of plane intersections (dihedral and trihedral angles), and accurate representation of hidden elements using dashed lines to provide a full depiction of the object's structure and dimensions . These considerations ensure that orthographic drawings effectively communicate precise object geometry.

A plane of projection acts as the picture plane over which the image of the object is formed, effectively becoming the drawing sheet where views are represented . This concept is relevant because it determines where and how different views of the object will be displayed, guiding the placement of projections like frontal, profile, and horizontal views, thus ensuring correct representation and alignment of object features.

The profile plane, which provides width and height details, is perpendicular to the frontal plane and contains the side view of the object . The horizontal plane, parallel to the ground, contains the top view and includes length and width . These planes function to generate complementary views by projecting onto them, capturing different object dimensions essential for comprehensive visualization.

Quadrants determine the placement of projections in both systems: the first angle projection utilizes the first quadrant, placing the front view above the top view, while the third angle uses the third quadrant, aligning the top view above the front view . The choice of quadrant influences the sequence and positioning of views, affecting how an object is interpreted visually, as the perception of the object's elevation and aspects are quadrant-dependent.

The three planes - horizontal, frontal, and profile - when intersecting, create a trihedral angle by forming eight right angles . This arrangement is crucial in orthographic drawings as it facilitates the comprehensive representation of all object facets across varying views and dimensions, assisting in modular view construction within the drawing space.

The first angle projection system places the object in the first quadrant, resulting in the front elevation being projected on the frontal plane and the top view on the horizontal plane, so the front view is directly above the top view . In the third angle projection system, the object is placed in the third quadrant, below the horizontal plane and behind the frontal plane, making the top view directly above the front view as expected . These arrangements reflect the natural placement of views: in the first angle, the views are placed in a reverse order compared to third angle projection, which aligns with how objects inherently appear.

The principles include: top and front views being vertically aligned, front and side views horizontally aligned, length equality between top and front views, height and side equality in front views, width equality between top and side views, and proper placement of top, bottom, left, and right views according to the viewing direction . These principles ensure the orthographic projection accurately represents the object by maintaining consistency and relational alignment between different views.

Dihedral angles, formed by the intersection of horizontal and frontal planes, create four right angles known as dihedral angles . Trihedral angles are produced when horizontal, frontal, and profile planes intersect, resulting in eight right angles . Understanding these angles is essential as they form the basis of projecting orthographic views by guiding how planes intersect and how projections relate spatially, providing a framework for drawing precise views.

In orthographic projection, hidden edges, intersections, and surface limits must be represented with dashed lines to provide a complete visual description of the object . This ensures that all aspects of the object are communicated, including features not directly visible from a particular view angle, enhancing the drawing's comprehensiveness and accuracy in conveying the object's form.

The space dimensions include length, width, and height. Length is the horizontal dimension perpendicular to the profile plane on the front, width is the perpendicular distance between two frontal planes, and height is the perpendicular distance between two horizontal planes containing the object . These dimensions are crucial for accurately representing the object’s size and proportion in orthographic drawings.

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