Engineering Graphics books serve as foundational guides for engineers, covering technical sketching, orthographic projections, and CAD software (AutoCAD) to communicate design ideas. They typically detail principles of 2D/3D representation, geometric construction, and dimensioning standards, aimed at developing visualization skills, crucial for manufacturing and design.

Key Aspects Covered:

• Fundamental Principles: Introduction to drawing equipment, lines, lettering, and dimensioning.
• Projections: Detailed sections on Orthographic (multi-view) and Isometric projections of points, lines, planes, and solids.
• Curves and Sections: Geometrical construction of engineering curves (conics, cycloids) and sectional views.
• Drafting Tools: Manual sketching techniques for ideation, as well as computer-aided drafting (CAD) using tools like AutoCAD 2022 Beginning And Intermediate and SolidWorks.
• Applications: Practical, real-world examples, including assembly drawings, fasteners, and development of surfaces.

P. Sivasankaran has completed his Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Post Graduate in Industrial Engineering and PhD in Industrial Engineering. He has 15 years’ experience in Teaching by serving various institutions with different abilities. He published 66 International journals and 6 National Journals till date. In addition to that he has obtained 7 design patents under his credits. He is the reviewer in various journals and also editorial member. He is the Recipient of Young Researcher 2020. He is serving as Editor in various Indian and International Journals in Mechanical Engineering.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Engineering Drawing
Chapter 2. Conic Sections
Chapter 3. Geometrical Constructions
Chapter 4. Orthographic Projection
Chapter 5. Projections of Straight Lines and Points
Chapter 6. Projection of Planes
Chapter 7. Projection of Solids
Chapter 8. Section of Solids
Chapter 9. Development of Surfaces
Chapter 10. Isometric Projection
Chapter 11. Computer Aided Drafting