2006-12-21 06:52:06 · 8 answers · asked by Niki A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Hi Niki.....
There are many types of technical drawings....Architectural Drawings, electrical drawings, mechanical drawings.
Determine your area of interest, first. Then become familiar with the symbolic representations on the drawing.
Also, all technical drawings conform to a standard. Locate a text book or a manual and become familiar with the terminology used in the text.
Finally, attempt to create a drawing on a sketch pad. Should you be interested in additional knowledge and experience, take an introductory class in Technical drawing.
The vast majority of technical drawings are created using Computer Aided drafting.
Sandy
2006-12-22 11:56:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid there's no quick-fix to interpreting technical drawings, believe me, I'm 65, electrical, and still finding drawings with symbols that I have to find a key to, because I haven't come across them before . I did think there was supposed to be some international standard with regards to circuit diagrams. However I do imagine that you're not into circuit diagrams, more drawings. PITTMAN do a good range of books in technical drawing, but may only be on the engineering side and cost I don't know. Try you're local central library Sorry can't be any more help.
2016-05-23 06:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Niki,
It doesn't matter whether it's a schematic or a layout drawing. Technical drawings always seem complicated but in reality they are rather simple once you start looking at a few and thinking about it from the point of view of the person who did the drawing.
If it's not an electrical schematic then try to visualise the site or object as it would appear in reality. Then think of a site or object you have already seen and attempt to sketch it in the style of a technical drawing.
If it is an electrical schematic try to look for the source and work your way down to the various loads from there. Most technical drawings have a key or legend to help you understand the symbols used. Good luck!
2006-12-21 10:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by miss_scatty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Nikki,
What kind of technical drawings? Circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, architectural drawings, assembly drawings, piece part drawings, system drawings...
In the UK most technical drawings have British Standards (slowly being replaced by European Standards, ENs) that explicitly state the symbols to be used for certain components, but I have learned that often someone comes along and introduces a symbol that you've never seen before and then you just have to deduce what it is from its context.
The only way to learn how to read any form of technical drawing is to be exposed to as many as you can find, preferably in text books which explain what the diagram is trying to depict. No one drawing will contain all of the symbols and annotations that you could ever come across.
Good luck.
2006-12-21 07:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by digidave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Opening your eyes and looking at the drawing tends to help.
It should say what kind of drawing it is on it, ans the dimensions etc will (should) be clearly markes on it.
2006-12-21 06:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search books on them and do practice problems
2006-12-21 07:26:06 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to start drawing them yourself.
2006-12-21 09:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by Stan the Rocker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have someone who does understand them explain them to you.
2006-12-21 07:09:44 · answer #8 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋