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A basic introduction to scales in technical drawing, covering concepts like reducing and enlarging scales, representative fractions, and types of scales. It also delves into diagonal scales, both decimal and fraction-based, used for precise measurements. The document concludes with a practical example of a geometrical construction problem, demonstrating the application of scales in technical drawing.
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a. Reducing Scales
2. Representative Fraction (R.F.) - (^) The ratio of the length of the drawing to the actual length of the object represented - (^) Represented in the form of X : Y - (^) X is the unit on the drawing whereas Y is the representation on the actual object. - (^) A scale of 1:2 means 1 unit of length on the drawing representing 2 units of length of the object. - A scale of 2:1 means 2 units of length on the drawing representing 1 unit of length of the object.
a. Fractions ( th s)
a. Fractions ( th s)
a. Fractions ( th s)
a. Fractions ( th s)
b. Decimal ( th s)
b. Decimal ( th s)
a. Decimal Based Diagonal Scale
a. Decimal Based Diagonal Scale
a. Decimal Based Diagonal Scale
a. Decimal Based Diagonal Scale
a. Decimal Based Diagonal Scale
a. Decimal Based Diagonal Scale