Theory, Practice and Techniques in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Right from the time the wheel was designed, all the things that man has created has a rationale behind it. Almost all the manmade objects that we see around us have an engineering design component in it. Take the simple example of a spoon. It can come in different sizes and material, but the basic utility remains unchanged. While the aesthetics may differ, there is an engineering design component in a spoon that makes it useful to serve / eat food. While the spoon is a very basic example, the complex artifacts that humans make today invariably involve engineering design. Engineers play an essential role in the technical building blocks of society. Huge earthmovers, super computers, space probes, lifesaving medical equipment, superefficient power plants, or a modern freeway; engineers are involved in design, construction and operation of new developments and technologies. Engineers are indispensable in almost every area of society. The fastest car in the world, the supersonic jets, smart phones, the Burj Khalifa and the latest innovation in diagnostic medicine - all are examples of engineering design at work. Consequently, the key purpose of engineering design is to apply scientific knowledge to the solution of technical problems. While engineers provide a technical solution, it is very important to understand that engineering design implies a solution that is aesthetic as well. In other words, designers too are involved to ensure that the end product is economical, eco-friendly and appeals to users.

This book “Theory, Practice and Techniques in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology” covers drafting and design of pipes from fundamentals to detailed advice on the development of piping drawings, using manual and CAD techniques 3-D model images provide an un-common opportunity to visualize an entire piping facilities. Including structural systems, technical systems, residential architectural design and mechanical drawing, and among others; this book will be useful for designers, engineers, software developers, and other technologists working in a wide variety of engineering applications.