Mechanical Drawing For Colleges And Universities (1915)

By James David Phillips

Book Overview

Mechanical Drawing for Colleges and Universities is a comprehensive guidebook written by James David Phillips and published in 1915. The book is designed to provide students and instructors with a detailed overview of mechanical drawing, covering everything from the basics of drafting to advanced techniques and applications.The book begins with an introduction to the principles of mechanical drawing, including the use of instruments, the importance of accuracy, and the various types of lines used in technical drawings. It then moves on to cover topics such as lettering, geometric constructions, orthographic projection, isometric projection, and perspective drawing.Throughout the book, Phillips provides clear and concise explanations of each concept, accompanied by numerous illustrations and examples to help students better understand the material. He also includes a number of practice exercises and assignments to help students develop their skills and gain confidence in their abilities.In addition to its instructional content, Mechanical Drawing for Colleges and Universities also includes a number of helpful appendices, including a glossary of terms, a list of standard abbreviations, and a guide to the use of the metric system in technical drawings.Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone studying mechanical drawing, whether as a student or a professional. Its clear and concise explanations, numerous illustrations, and practical exercises make it an ideal textbook for use in college and university courses, as well as a valuable reference for anyone working in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164127039
• ISBN13: 9781164127031
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"