COURSE INTRODUCTION
COURSE OUTCOME At the end of the course, students will be able
to: Acquire the skills in using drafting equipment. Understand the basic theoretical and practical
aspects of technical drawing. Have the ability to utilise the CAD system. Understand the basic theoretical and practical aspects of architectural drawing, structural drawing and civil engineering drawing. Produce basic architectural, structural and civil engineering drawing.
SYLLABUS CONTENT Introduction Geometrical construction Developments Orthographic projection Isometric drawing Sectioning Introduction to Microstation (CAD System) Drafting Architectural Drawing Structural Drawing Civil engineering drawing
ASSESSMENT Test (Individual Assessment) Test 1 10% Test 2 10% Test 3 (Common Test) Project (Group Assessment) Project (Continuous Assessment) Covers CAD system Architectural drawing Structural drawing Civil engineering drawing
TOTAL
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100%
RECOMMENDED TEXT Elsheikh, A. (1995) An Introduction to Drawing
for Civil Engineers. McGraw-Hill Book Companies.
REFERENCES Frederick, E. G. Alva Mitchill, Henry, C. S. Ivan,
L. H. John, T. D. James, E. N. (2002). Technical Drawing 12th Edition, Prentice Hall. The British Standard for Engineering Drawing Practice. Mc. Kay, Kenneth, J. (1982) Building Construction Vol 1 & 2. Longmans Barry, R. (2002) Construction of Building, Blackwell Science.
Who creates the drawing?
What are the differences between common and technical drawing?
DRAWING PAPER