ENGINEERING DRAWING ASSIGNMENT-1
Semester: DME – 1st Semester
Subject: Engineering Drawing
■ 1. REMEMBERING (Knowledge Recall)
Q1. List any 5 drawing instruments and explain their uses.
Drawing Board: Provides a smooth and flat surface for fixing the drawing sheet to make precise
drawings.
T-Square: Used to draw horizontal lines and to guide set squares while drawing vertical or inclined
lines.
Set Squares: Triangular instruments (30°-60° and 45°-45° types) used to draw vertical and inclined
lines at specific angles.
Compass: Used for drawing circles, arcs, and transferring distances from one part of the drawing
to another.
Divider: Used to measure and transfer distances accurately between two points on a drawing.
Q2. Define the following types of lines used in engineering
drawing (as per BIS standards).
Visible Line: Thick continuous line used to represent visible edges and outlines of an object.
Hidden Line: Short-dashed line used to represent hidden or invisible edges.
Centre Line: Long and short dashed line used to represent the axis of symmetry or the center of
circles.
Cutting Plane Line: Thick chain line used to show the position of a cutting plane for sectional
views.
Dimension Line: Thin line with arrowheads at both ends, used to show the extent and direction of
dimensions.
Q3. State the meaning of the following terms.
Full-Size Scale: When the drawing is made at the same size as the actual object (R.F. = 1:1).
Enlarged Scale: When the drawing is made larger than the actual object (R.F. > 1).
Reduced Scale: When the drawing is made smaller than the actual object (R.F. < 1).
Q4. Write down the types of dimensioning as per SP-46.
Chain Dimensioning: Dimensions are given one after another in a straight line like links of a chain.
Parallel Dimensioning: All dimensions are measured from a common base line or reference line.
Combined Dimensioning: Combination of chain and parallel dimensioning methods.
Coordinate Dimensioning: The location of each point is given by X and Y coordinates from a
reference axis.
■ 2. UNDERSTANDING (Comprehension)
Q1. Explain the difference between plain and diagonal scales with
neat sketches.
Plain Scale: Represents two units such as meters and centimeters, gives readings up to one
decimal place.
Diagonal Scale: Represents three units such as kilometers, meters, and centimeters, provides
more precise measurements up to two decimals.
Difference: Plain scale is simple and less accurate, while diagonal scale is complex but more
accurate.
Q2. Describe the application of chain, parallel, and coordinate
dimensioning with examples.
Chain Dimensioning: Used for parts arranged in series; e.g., a series of holes on a straight line.
Parallel Dimensioning: Used when dimensions are taken from a common base; e.g., distances
from one edge of a machine part.
Coordinate Dimensioning: Used to define locations using X and Y coordinates; e.g., CNC
programming or CAD drawings.
Q3. With neat labelled sketches, describe the conventions of
different types of lines used in engineering drawing.
Different types of lines convey different meanings:
• Visible line – for visible outlines.
• Hidden line – for invisible edges.
• Centre line – to show axis or symmetry.
• Dimension and extension lines – to show measurements.
• Section line – to represent hatched areas in sectional views.
Note: All sketches must be drawn neatly using pencil, compass, and scale. Label all points clearly.