This textbook covers the complete syllabus of the subject Engineering Graphics, catering to the needs of First Year B.E./B. Tech. courses of various universities all over the country. Salient Features This textbook is in simple English and easy-to-understand. It is student-friendly with step-by-step procedures and simplified drawings. It is examination-oriented! Yes! It is illustrated with 600 solved university problems, compiled from various leading universities. Each solved problem is graded and followed by similar exercise problems for students to practice confidently and grasp the fundamental principles easily. About The Author Prof. K. Venugopal,?B.E., M.Sc. (Engg.), F.I.E., M.I.S.E., M.I.S.T.E., retired as Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. He had been a Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu over a period of 35 years. He is a recipient of 'The Best Citizen of India' award from the International Publishing House, New Delhi. Dr. V. Prabhu Raja,?is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. He obtained his B.E. degree from Government College of Technology and M.E. and Ph.D. from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He also served as a Senior Engineer in the Engineering Research Centre, TATA Motors, Maharashtra. He is a Member of the Institution of Engineers and Indian Society for Technical Education. Table Of Contents Drawing Instruments BIS Codes-Lines, Lettering and Dimensioning Geometrical Constructions Engineering Scales Curves Used in Engineering Practice-Conic Sections Cycloids, Involutes, Spirals and Helices Orthographic Projection Projections of Points Projections of Straight Lines Projections on Auxiliary Planes Projections of Plane Surfaces Projections of Solids Auxiliary Projections of Solids Sections of Solids Development of Surfaces of Solids Development of Surfaces of Solids with Cutouts Intersection of Surfaces of Solids Development of Lateral Surfaces of Two Intersecting Solids Isometric Projection Conversion of Isometric Views to Orthographic Views Freehand Sketching Techniques Freehand Sketching of Orthographic Views From Isometric Views Freehand Sketching of Isometric Views From Orthographic Views Perspective Projection Computer Aided Drafting Module 1 Drafting Software Module 2 Computer Aided Drafting