Overview

This new text provides comprehensive coverage of geometrical drawing for apprentices of Carpentry & Joinery. * Devised specifically for Phases 4 & 6 of FAS apprenticeships in Carpentry & Joinery * Written in a clear and accessible style * Over 250 detailed drawings throughout * Each chapter provides sample questions and solutions to aid learning * Will also complement the practical element of apprenticeships, and is a useful reference book for those already qualified in the trade * Accompanied by a website for lecturers, which provides additional geometrical drawings in colour

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Author:   John J. O'Connor
Publisher:   Gill
Imprint:   Gill Education
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   0.491kg
ISBN:  

9780717144488

ISBN 10:   0717144488
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   20 March 2009
Audience:   Adult education ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Isometric projection 2. Projection of lines: true lengths 3. Auxiliary elevations and plans 4. Development of complete and truncated solids, rebatment of surfaces 5. Splayed work 6. Geometric construction of arches: soffit development, skew arches 7. Conic sections/conic development 8. Roof geometry: conventional roofs; pyramid roofs; roofs to bay windows; turrets and domes; dormer roofs 9. Hand railing: ramps, knees and easings; wreaths, scrolls 10. Geometrical stairs/wreathed string 11. Loci 12. Louvre geometry 13. Mouldings: intersections, raking mouldings, moulding cutters 14. Interpenetration, intersections of solids 15. Intersecting vaults 16. Oblique solids 17. Constructions: enlarging and reducing, geometric planes, axonometric projection, misc. 18. Solutions

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John J. O'Connor lectures at the Institute of Technology, Tralee and has thirty years' teaching experience in the area of geometrical drawing. He works as a Subject Matter Expert for the Curriculum Quality Assurance department of FAS.

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