EEE154 Engineering Drawing

Lecture 1:
Introduction to
Engineering
Drawing
Dr. Jilan Samiuddin (JSA)
Assistant Professor
North South University
Class Information

• Course Name: Engineering Drawing

• Course Code: EEE154
• Credit Hours: 3
• Pre-requisites: None

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Instructor Information

• Instructor Name: Dr. Jilan Samiuddin (JSA)

• Position: Assistant Professor, ECE
• Email: [email protected]
• Office: SAC 911
• Office hours: TBA

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Tentative Marks Distribution

• Attendance: 5%
• Class Performance: 5%
• Quizzes/Class Tests: 20% (2/2)
• Midterm: 30%
• Final Exam: 50%

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Class Rules
• General Conduct
• Punctuality: Arrive on time and stay for the entire class session.
• Respect: Treat instructors & classmates with respect and courtesy.
• Participation: Engage actively in discussions and group activities when required.
• No Disruptions: Avoid talking out of turn or engaging in off-topic activities.
• Phone Use: Keep mobile phones on silent or turned off during class.
• Recording: Don’t record lectures without the instructor’s permission.
• Academic Integrity
• Any kind of cheating is strictly prohibited
• Communication
• Office Hours: Attend during posted times or schedule appointments in advance.
• Excused Absences
• Notify the instructor in advance and provide documentation when applicable (e.g., medical or family
emergencies).
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Course Objectives

• Define technical drawing and its purpose in engineering

• Understand common terms: projections, part drawings,
and graphical conventions
• Get acquainted with the following software:
1. DrawIO
2. AutoCAD

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Technical Drawing

• Definition: A detailed, standardized visual language for

describing objects, dimensions, and specifications
• Purposes:
• Communication between engineers, manufacturers, and
builders
• Ensures precision, clarity, and reproducibility

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Common Terms in Technical Drawing

• Projections: Methods to represent 3D objects in 2D (e.g.,

orthographic, isometric)
• Part Drawings: Detailed views of individual components
• Assembly Drawings: How parts fit together
• Graphical Conventions: Standardized symbols, line
types, and annotations

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Projections
• Types of Projections:
1. Orthographic (Multiview): Front, top, side views (first-angle vs. third-
angle projection)
2. Isometric: 3D representation with equal axes (30° angles)
3. Perspective: Realistic 3D view

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Part Drawings
• Key elements:
• Dimensions (tolerances, units)
• Surface finish symbols
• Material specifications
• Title block (author, scale, date)

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Assembly Drawings
• Definition: Illustrates how multiple parts fit
together in a product or system
• Purpose:
• Shows relationships between components
• Guides assembly, maintenance, or disassembly
• Key Elements:
• Exploded Views: Separated parts aligned to
show assembly order
• Bill of Materials: List of parts with quantities and
IDs
• Assembly Instructions: Notes or arrows for
critical steps
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Graphical Conventions

• Standard Practices
1. Line Types:
• Continuous (visible edges)
• Dashed (hidden features)
• Centerlines (symmetry/axes)
2. Symbols:
• Surface finish, welding, electrical
3. Annotations:
• Dimensions, notes, leaders
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draw.io: Your Tool for Engineering Diagrams
• What is draw.io?
• Free, web-based diagramming tool for technical and engineering drawings
• Why Use draw.io?
• Supports standardized symbols (electrical, logic, mechanical)
• Collaborative (real-time sharing via Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.)
• Export as PNG, PDF, or integrate into docs
• Let’s open draw.io!

Download from here

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Schematics: Blueprints of Functionality
• Definition:
• A schematic is a symbolic diagram that represents a system’s functionality
(not physical layout)
• Uses standardized symbols to show components and connections.
• Purpose:
• Communicate how a system works (electrical flow, logic, fluid dynamics).
• Critical for design, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Key Elements:
• Symbols: Resistors, transistors, gates, valves (abstractions of real
components).
• Connections: Lines/wires showing flow or relationships.
• Labels: Values (e.g., 10kΩ), voltages, signal names.
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Schematic conventions in circuits

• There are a variety of standards used by electrical engineers to

define the appearance of many common circuit elements.

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