YEAR: I BRANCH: Common to All

QUESTION BANK
(Even Semester 2022)

Prepared by
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Kingston Engineering College
 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GE3251 : ENGINEERING GRPAHICS

YEAR/SEM : I/II
NAME OF THE FACULTY : S.MAHENDIRAN/R.VIGNESWARAN/S.RUDRAMOORTHY

UNIT I PLANE CURVES AND FREEHAND SKETCHING

SYLLABUS
Basic Geometrical constructions, Curves used in engineering practices: Conics –
Construction of ellipse, parabola and hyperbola by eccentricity method –
Construction of cycloid – construction of involutes of square and circle – Drawing of
tangents and normal to the above curves.
Visualization concepts and Free Hand sketching: Visualization principles –
Representation of Three Dimensional objects – Layout of views- Freehand sketching
of multiple views from pictorial views of objects.

CONICS

1. Construct a hyperbola with the distance between the focus and the directrix as 50 mm and
eccentricity as 3/2. In addition, draw normal and tangent to the curve at a point 30 mm
from the directrix. (DEC 2021-R17)

2. Construct an ellipse when the distance of its focus from its directrix is equal to 50 mm and
eccentricity is 2/3. also draw a tangent and a normal to the ellipse at a point 70 mm away
from the directrix. (DEC 2021-R13, DEC 2020-R17)

3. Construct a hyperbola when the distance between focus and directrix is 40 mm using
eccentricity is 4/3. Also draw tangent and normal at any point on the resultant curve. (JAN-
2018 - R17)

4. A point P moves in such a way that its distance from a fixed straight line is 9 units while its
distance from a fixed point is always 7 units. Draw the curve by using at least 10 points.
Assume that the distance between the fixed straight lines is 30 mm from the fixed point.
(MAY 2019 - R17)

5. Draw the locus of a point P which moves in a plane in such a way that the ratio of its
distances from a fixed point F and a fixed straight line AB is always 2/3. The distance
between the fixed point F and fixed straight line is 50mm. Also draw a tangent and normal
on a point on the locus at a horizontal distance of 55mm from the fixed straight line. (JAN-
2012 - R08)
6. Focus of the conic 50mm from the directrix. Draw the locus of a point moving so that the
ratio of the distance from a fixed point to its distance from a fixed straight line is equal.
Name the curve. Also draw a tangent & normal to the generated curve. (JAN-2010 R08)

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7. Draw the locus of a curve traced by a point, when the distance of the focus from the
directrix is equal to 35mm and eccentricity is 4/3 also draw the tangent and normal to the
curve at any point on the curve.

8. A fixed point is at 50mm from a fixed straight line. Draw the curve when eccentricity is
2/3. Name the curve. Draw tangent and normal to the curve through a point p, which is at
55 mm from the straight line.

CYCLOIDAL CURVES

9. A circle of diameter of 50 mm. A Point on the circumference of circle is in contact the line in
the beginning and after one complete revolution. Draw cycloid of path of point. Also draw a
tangent and normal at any point on the curve. (JAN-2018-R17)

10. The locus of a point on the Periphery of a circle having a diameter of 50 mm which rolls on
straight line Path. Name the curve and draw tangent and normal to the curve at any
point on it. (JAN-2018-R17)

11. A circle of 50 mm diameter rolls clockwise on a horizontal line half of revolution and then on
a line inclined at 60 degree to the horizontal for another revolution in the same direction.
Draw the curve traced by a point P on the circumference of the circle taking the top most
point on the Rolling circle as the initial position of the generating point. (JAN-2019-R17)

12. A circle of diameter 50 mm rolls along the inside of another circle of diameter 200mm
without slipping. Draw the path traced by a point on the smaller circle. Draw a tangent and
normal at a point on the curve. (JAN-2018-R17)

13. A circle of diameter 40 mm rolls along the outside of another circle of diameter 160mm
without slipping. Draw the path traced by a point on the smaller circle. Draw a tangent and
normal at a point on the curve. (JAN-2018-R17)

INVOLUTE

14. An inelastic string of length 100 mm is wounded a round a circle of diameter 26 mm. draw
the path traced by the end of the string. Draw also a normal and tangent at any point on
the curve. (MAY-2017-R13)

15. Coir is unwound from a drum of 30mm diameter. Draw the locus of the free of the coir for
unwinding through an angle of 360◦. Draw also the normal & tangent at any point on the
curve. (JUNE-2007-R08)

16. An inelastic string of 150mm long has its one end attached to the circumference of a
circular disc of 40mm diameter. Draw the curve traced out by the other end of the string
when it is completely wound around the disc keeping the string always tight. Name the
curve obtained. Draw the tangent and normal to the curve at a point distant 100 mm from
the centre of the disc. (DEC-2016-R13)

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 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GE3251 : ENGINEERING GRPAHICS

YEAR/SEM. : I/II
NAME OF THE FACULTY : S.MAHENDIRAN/R.VIGNESWARAN/S.RUDRAMOORTHY

UNIT II PROJECTION OF POINTS, LINES AND PLANE SURFACE

SYLLABUS
Orthographic projection- principles-Principal Planes-First angle projection-
projection of points. Projection of straight lines (only First angle projections)
inclined to both the principal planes -Determination of true lengths and true
inclinations by rotating line method and traces Projection of planes (polygonal and
circular surfaces) inclined to both the principal planes by rotating object method.

PROJECTIONS OF POINTS

1. Draw the projections of following points on the common reference line.

(a) P 35mm behind the VP and 20mm below HP.
(b) Q 40mm in front the VP and 30mm above the HP.
(c) R 50mm behind the VP and 15mm above the HP.
(d) S 40mm below the HP and in the VP.
(e) T 30mm in front of the VP and 50mm below the HP. (MAY-2013 R13)

PROJECTION OF LINES

2. A line AB of length 65 mm is inclined at 40 to HP and 30 to VP. The end A is 25 mm above
HP and 30 mm in front of VP. Draw the projections of the line and locate its traces. (DEC
2021-R17)

3. The projectors of the ends of a line AB are 5 cm apart. The end a is 2 cm above the H.P.
and 3 cm in front of V.P. The end B is 1 cm below H.P. and 4 cm behind the V.P. Determine
the true length and traces of AB and its inclination with the two planes. (DEC 2020-R17)

4. The distance between the projectors of two points A and B is 70 mm. point A is 10 mm
above the H.P. and 15 mm in front of the V.P. point B is 50 mm above the H.P. and 40 mm
in front of the V.P. Find the shortest distance between A and B by the rotating line method.
Measure the true inclinations of the line AB with the V.P. and the H.P. Also mark the traces.
(DEC 2020-R13)

5. A straight line ST has its end S 10mm in front of the VP and nearer to it. The midpoint m of
the line is 50mm in front of the VP and 40mm above the HP. The front and top views
measures 100mm and 120mm respectively. Draw the projection of the line. Also find its
true length and the true Inclination with reference planes. (JAN-2018-R17)

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6. The point of a line AB is in HP and 60mm in front of VP. The point B is in VP and 40mm
above HP. The distance between projectors is 70mm. Draw the projection of the line find
the true length inclinations and locates its traces. (JAN-2018-R17)

7. A line a’ b’ is 50° inclined to XY and measures 55 mm long will its top view is inclined at 60°
to XY line. The end of the line is 15mm above HP and 20mm in front of VP. Draw the
projection of the line and find its true length and true inclination with HP and VP. Also
its traces. (JAN-2019-R17)

8. The end P of line PQ is 30 mm above HP and 35 mm in front of VP. The line is inclined at
35° to the HP. It top view is 70 mm long and inclined at 40° to XY. Draw the projection of
the straight line. Locate the traces. Find the true length and inclination of the line with VP.
(MAY-2019-R17)

9. The top view of a 80 mm long line AB measures 65 mm, while the length of its front view is
55mm. Its one end A in the H.P. and 12mm in front of V.P. Draw the projections of AB and
determine its inclinations with the H.P. and V.P. (MAY-2017-R13,
DEC-2021-R13)

10. The end P of a line PQ, 70mm long is 15mm above the HP and 20mm in front of the VP. Q
is 40mm above the HP. The top view of line is inclined at 45 to the VP. Draw the
projections of the line and find its true inclination with the VP and the HP. (MAY-2016-
R13)

11. A line NS, 80 mm long has its end N, 10mm above the HP and 15mm in front of the VP. The
other end S is 65mm above the HP and 50mm in front of the VP. Draw the projections of
the line and find its true inclinations with HP and VP. (MAY-2015-R13)

12. The front view of the line AB of length 70 mm is inclined at 30 to xy line and measures 45
mm. The end A is 20 mm above HP and 25 mm in front of VP. Draw the projections of the
line and find the true inclinations with HP and VP. (DEC-2014-R13)

13. One end P of line PQ, 80mm long is 10mm above HP and 15 mm in front of VP. The line is
inclined at 40° to HP and the top view of the line is making 50 with VP. Draw the
projections of the line and find its true inclination with the VP. (NOV-2014-R13)

14. The front view of the line AB of length 70 mm is inclined at 30° to XY line and measures
45mm. The end is 20 mm above HP and 25 mm in front of VP. Draw the projection of the
line and find the intonation with HP and VP by rotating line method. (JAN- 2019-R17)

PROJECTION OF PLANES

1. A thin rectangular card board lamina has one of its corners on the HP and the surface makes
60° with the HP. Draw its projections, when the top view of the diagonal passing through the
corner on HP, makes 45° with the reference line. The size of the lamina is 50 × 25mm.
(DEC 2021-R17)

2. The top view of a square lamina of side 60 mm is a rectangle of sides 60 mm × 20 mm, with
the longer side of the rectangle being parallel to the xy line in both the front view as well as
top view. Draw the front view and top view of the lamina. (DEC-2020-R17)

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3. A pentagon of 35 mm side is resting on one of its corners on the VP. The edge opposite to
that corner makes an angle of 30º to the HP. The surface of the pentagon is inclined at 40º
to the VP. Draw the projections. (DEC-2020-R13)

4. A hexagonal plate of side 20 mm wrists on the HP on one of its sides in client at 45° to the
VP. The surface of the plate makes an angle of 30° with the HP. Draw the front and top
view of the plate. (JAN-2018 R17)

5. A hexagonal plate of side 20 mm rest on the HP and one of its sides inclined at 45° to VP.
The surface of the plane makes an angle of 30° with the HP. Draw the front view and top
view of the plate. (JAN-2018 R17)

6. A rectangular lamina 40 x 70 mm size is standing on one of its corners with the sides equally
inclined to HP. The surface of the lamina is inclined to VP at an angle of 30°. The diagonal
passing through the resting corner makes an angle of 45° with HP. Draw the projection of a
rectangular lamina. (JAN-2019-R17)

7. A regular pentagonal lamina of 30mm base edges rest on one of its corner on HP. Draw its
projections when the surface of the plate makes 60° with HP and the top view of the
diagonal passing through the corner on HP makes 45° with VP. (JAN-2019-R17)

8. A hexagonal plate of side 20 mm rest on the HP on one of its sides inclined at 45° to the VP.
The surface of the plate makes an angle of 30° with the HP. Draw the front and top views of
the plate. (MAY-2019-R17)

9. A regular circular lamina of 60 mm diameter rests on HP such that the surface of the lamina
is inclined at 30 to HP. Obtain its projection when the top view of the diameter passing
through the point on HP makes 45 to VP. (NOV-2014-R13)

10. A rectangular plate measuring 55×30 mm is resting on its shorter side on the HP inclined at
30° to the VP. Its surface is inclined at 60 to the HP. Draw its projections. (MAY-2015-
R13)

11. A hexagonal lamina of side 30mm is resting on the HP such that one of its corners touches
the HP and the VP. Draw the projections when its surface makes 30 with the HP and 60
with the VP. (DEC-2015-R13)

12. A rectangular plate measuring 70 x 40mm has one of its shorter edges in the VP inclined at
40 to the HP. Draw its top view if its front view is a square of side 40mm. Draw its
projection and also find true inclination of the plate with the VP. (MAY-2016-R13)

13. A pentagonal lamina of 30 mm side rests on the H.P. on one of its corners with its surface
inclined at 30˚ to the H.P. Draw its projections when the side opposite to the resting corner
is 45˚ inclined to V.P. (MAY-2017-R13, DEC-2021-R13)

14. An equilateral triangle ABC of side 70 mm is so placed that the side AB is parallel to HP
and inclined at 40 to VP. The difference in height between C and A is 30 mm. Draw the
projections of the triangle. (NOV-2016-R13)

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 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GE3251 : ENGINEERING GRPAHICS

YEAR/SEM : I/II
NAME OF THE FACULTY : S.MAHENDIRAN/R.VIGNESWARAN/S.RUDRAMOORTHY

UNIT III PROJECTION OF SOLIDS

SYLLABUS
Projection of simple solids like prisms, pyramids, cylinder, cone and truncated solids
when the axis is inclined to one of the principal planes by rotating object method.

1. A hexagonal pyramid of base sides 30 mm and axis 70 mm long is lying on VP on one of its
slant edges. A plane containing this edge and the axis is perpendicular to VP and parallel to
HP. Draw the projections of the pyramid. (DEC 2021-R17)

2. Draw the projections of a pentagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and altitude 60 mm

when it rests on the ground on one of its base edges with the axis inclined at 30° to the
ground and parallel to the VP. Use change of reference line method. (DEC 2021-R13)

3. A hexagonal pyramid of base edge 40 mm and altitude 80 mm rests on one of its base
edges on the HP with its axis inclined at 30 to the HP and parallel to the V.P. Draw its top
and front views using change of position method. (DEC 2021-R13)

4. A square pyramid having 25 mm edge at its base and an axis 70 mm long has its axis
parallel to the VP and inclined at 60° to the HP. Draw its projections if one of its base
edges is inclined at 30° to the VP and the apex is on the HP and 40 mm away from the VP.
(DEC 2020-R17)

5. Draw the projections of a cylinder of diameter 50 mm and axis length 70 mm when it is

lying on the ground with its axis inclined at 45º to the VP and parallel to the ground.
(DEC 2020-R13)

6. A hexagonal prism of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm rest on the HP on one of its
base edges with its axis inclined at 60 to the HP and parallel to the VP. Draw its front and
top views. (JAN 2018-R17)
7. A pentagonal pyramid of base edge 25 mm and axis length 60 mm rest on one base side
on HP such that the highest base corner is 20 mm above HP. Its axis is parallel to the VP.
Draw its top and front views. (JAN 2018-R17)
8. A cone of base diameter 60 mm and axis length 60mm is resting on one of its generators
in VP. Draw its projection. (JAN 2018 R-17)

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9. A cylinder of diameter 30 mm and axis length 50 mm is resting on the HP on a point so
that its axis is inclined at 45 to the HP and parallel to VP. Draw its top and front views.
(JAN 2018-R17)

10. A tetrahedron 25 mm long edges is resting on one of its edges with their face containing
that edge is perpendicular to HP and inclined at 30 to the VP. Draw its projections
(JAN 2018-R17)

11. A hexagonal pyramid having a base with a 30 mm side and an 80 mm long axis is freely
suspended from one of the corners of the base. Draw its Projection when its axis is parallel
to the VP. (JAN 2019-R17)

12. Pentagonal prism 30 mm side of face and axis 70 mm long is resting on one of its edges of
the base in such a way that the best makes an angle of 40 with the HP. Draw the
projections if the axis is parallel to VP. (JAN 2019-R17, DEC 2021-R17)

13. A cylinder of base diameter 30 mm and axis 70 mm long as it is cylindrical end that is
inclined at 30 to VP. Draw its projection when the front view of the axis is parallel to the
reference line. (JAN 2019-R17)

14. A cylinder of diameter 30 mm and axis length 50 mm is resting on the HP on one of its
sides inclined at 45 to the HP and parallel to the VP. Draw its top and front views.
(MAY 2019-R17)
15. A square pyramid of this side 50 mm and altitude 100mm lies on the HP on one of its
triangular faces with its axis parallel to the VP. Draw its projection. (MAY 2019-R17)

16. A square prism of 40 mm and base side 60 mm long axis is kept on the VP on a
corner of its base such that the longer edge containing that corner (on the HP)
makes an angle of 30 to the VP. Draw the projection. (DEC 2016-R13)

17. A hexagonal prism of 30 mm base side and axis 65 mm long, has an edge of its base in the
V.P. such that the axis is inclined at 30˚ to the V.P. and parallel to the H.P. Draw its
projections. (MAY 2017-R13)

18. A cone of base diameter 50 mm and axis 60 mm as one of its generators in the VP. Draw
its projections when the apex is 30 mm above the HP. (JAN 2018-R13)

19. A cylinder of diameter 30 mm and axis length 50 mm is resting on the HP on a. So that its
axis is inclined at 45 to the HP and parallel to VP draw its top and front views.
(JAN 2018-R13)

20. A square prism of base side 35 mm and axis length 60 mm lies on the HP on one of its
longer edges with its faces equally inclined to the HP. Draw its projections when its axis is
inclined at 30o to VP. Use change of position method. (MAY 2015-R13)

21. A cone of base diameter 40mm and height 56mm is freely suspended from one of its base
points such that its axis is parallel to the VP. Draw its projection. (DEC 2015-R13)

22. A hexagonal pyramid with 30 mm base side and 70 mm long axis is lying on a slant edge
on the ground such that the axis is parallel to the V.P. Draw its projections. (MAY 2017-
R13)

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23. A Cone of base diameter 40mm and height 56mm if freely suspended from one of its base
points such that its axis is parallel to the VP. Draw its projections. (DEC 2015-R13)

24. A pentagonal pyramid of base side 30mm and axis length 60mm is resting on HP on one of
its base corner such that the slant edge containing the resting corner is perpendicular to
HP and parallel to VP. Draw its projections. (MAY 2016-R13, DEC 2020-R13)

25. Draw the projections of a cylinder of diameter 50mm and axis length 70mm when it is
lying on the ground with it is lying on the ground with its axis inclined at 45o to the VP and
parallel to the ground. (MAY 2016-R13, DEC 2020-R17)

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 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GE3251 : ENGINEERING GRPAHICS

YEAR/SEM : I/II
NAME OF THE FACULTY : S.MAHENDIRAN/R.VIGNESWARAN/S.RUDRAMOORTHY

UNIT IV SECTION OF SOLIDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACES

SYLLABUS
Sectioning of above solids in simple vertical position when the cutting plane is
inclined to the one of the principal planes and perpendicular to the other – obtaining
true shape of section. Development of lateral surfaces of simple and sectioned solids
– Prisms, pyramids cylinders and cones.

SECTION OF SOLIDS

1. A pentagonal pyramid of base side 30 mm and axis 60 mm is resting on its base on the HP
with an edge of the base parallel to the VP. It is cut by a section plane perpendicular to the
VP. inclined at 60° to the HP and bisecting the axis. Draw its front view and sectional top
view and true shape of the section. (DEC 2021-R17)

2. A triangular pyramid with 40 mm edges at its base and the axis 50 mm long. is resting on its
base with an edge of the base parallel to and near the VP. it is cut by a section plane
perpendicular to the HP and parallel to the VP and 10 mm from the axis. Draw a
sectional front view and a top view of the pyramid. (DEC 2020-R17)

3. A right circular cone of base diameter 50 mm and axis length 60 mm rest on its base on the
HP. It is cut by a plane perpendicular to the HP and inclined at 50 to the VP. The shortest
distance between the cutting plane and top view of the axis is 8 mm. Draw the top view
sectional front view and the true shape of the section. (DEC 2015-R13) (JAN 2018-R17)

4. A pentagonal pyramid side of base 30 mm and axis 90 mm long is resting on its base with
one of its base edges parallel nearer and 15mm away from the VP. It is cut by a plane
perpendicular to HP inclined at 40 to VP and 10 mm away from the axis. Draw the views
and also obtain the true shape of the section. (JAN 2018-R17)
5. A right circular cone of base diameter 60 mm and the height 75 mm is resting on its base on
the HP. It is cut by a plane perpendicular to the VP and inclined at 30 to the HP bisecting
the axis of the cone. Draw the sectional top view and true shape of the section when the top
half of the sectional solid is removed. (JAN 2019-R17)

6. A hexagonal pyramid base 30 mm and axis 65 mm long is resting on its base on the HP with
to adjust parallel to the VP. It is cut by a section plane perpendicular to the VP which is in
inclined at 45 to the HP and intersecting the axis at a point 25 mm above the base. Draw
the front view sectional top view sectional side view and true shape of the section. (JAN
2019-R17)

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7. A pentagonal pyramid of best side 20 mm and altitude 45 mm rest on its base on the HP
with edge of the base perpendicular to the VP. It is cut by a plane perpendicular to both HP
and VP. The cutting plane cut the object at 10 mm from the axis in the top view. Draw the
front, top and right end views of the Pyramid. (MAY 2019-R17)

8. A square pyramid of 40 mm base side and 65 mm long axis has its base on the H.P. and all
the edges of base are equally inclined to the V.P. it is cut by a section plane perpendicular to
the V.P. and inclined at 45˚ to the H.P. and bisecting the axis. Draw the sectional top view
and true shape of the section. (MAY 2017-R13, DEC 2020-R13)

9. A cone of base diameter 40mm and axis length 50mm is resting on HP on its base with its
axis perpendicular to VP and bisecting the axis of the cone.
Draw the sectional plan, elevation and true shape of the section. (MAY 2016-R13)

10. A square pyramid of base side 25 mm and altitude 40 mm rests on the HP on its base with
the base edges equally inclined to the VP. It is cut by a plane perpendicular to the VP and
inclined at 30 to the HP meeting the axis at 21 mm above the HP. Draw the sectional top
view and the true shape of the section. (MAY 2015-R13, DEC 2021-R13)

11. A square prism of base side 30 mm and axis length 60 mm lies on the HP on one of
its longer edges with its axis parallel to both HP and VP. It is cut by a vertical plane
inclined at 45 to the VP. The cutting plane meets the axis at 15 mm from one end of
the prism. Draw plan, sectional elevation and true shape of the section. (MAY 2014-R13)

12. A right regular hexagonal pyramid side of base 30 mm and height 80 mm is resting on its
base on the HP with two of its adjacent lateral faces equally inclined to VP. It is cut by a
horizontal section plane and an inclined section plane thereafter. The two section planes
meet at the midpoint of the axis in the front view. The inclined section plane makes 70 with
the HP & perpendicular to the VP. Draw the projections indicating the cut surfaces. Also
represent the true shape of the cut portion corresponding to the inclined section plane.
(DEC 2014-R13)
DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACE

1. A cylinder of diameter 40 mm and height 50 mm is resting vertically on one of its end on the
HP. It is cut by a plane perpendicular to the VP and inclined at 30 to the HP. The plane
meets the axis at a point 30 mm from the base. Draw the development of the lateral surface
of the lower portion of the truncated cylinder. (DEC 2021-R13)

2. A hexagonal pyramid with side of base 30 mm and height 75 mm stands with its base on
HP and an edge of the base parallel to VP. it is cut by a plane perpendicular to
V.P. inclined at 45° at HP and passing through the mid-point of the axis. Draw the
(sectioned) top view and develop the lateral surface of the truncated pyramid. (DEC 2020-
R17)

3. A square prism of base edge 50 mm side and axis 70 mm long standing on its base with its
base equally inclined to the VP point it is cut by a section plane in blind at 45 degree to HP
and passing through intersecting at the top surface and the space age of the solid. Draw the
development of the lateral surfaces of the lower portion of the truncated solid. (JAN 2019-
R17)

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4. A cone of base diameter 60 mm and height 70 mm is resting on its base on the ground. It is
cut by a plane perpendicular to the VP and parallel to the HP at a distance of 20 mm from
the vertex. It is also cut by a plane inclined at 40 to the base and meeting the axis at a
point 20 mm about that base. Draw the development of the lateral surface of the cut cone.
(JAN 2019-R17)

5. Hexagonal prism of base age 25 mm and height 60 mm rest on one of its ends on the HP
with the vertical face parallel to the VP. A Horizontal hole of diameter 36 mm is drilled
centrally right through the prism with its axis perpendicular to the VP. Draw the development
of the lateral surfaces of the prism with the hole. (MAY 2019-R17)

6. A hexagonal pyramid of base of side 25 m and altitude 50 mm is resting vertically on its base
on the ground with the two sides of the base perpendicular to the VP. It is cut by a plane
perpendicular to the VP and inclined at 40 to the HP. The plane bisects the axis of the
pyramid. Draw the development of the lateral surfaces of the pyramid. (JAN 2018-R17)

7. A conical shaped vertical Chimney of 60m base diameter joins a roof sloping at an angle of
35 with the horizontal. The shortest portions over the roof 25m. Determine the shape of the
sheet metal from which the chimney can be fabricated. Take appropriate scale. (JAN 2018-
R17)
8. Draw the development of lateral surface of a hexagonal pyramid with a 40 mm base
side and a 60mm long axis, which is resting on its base in the HP. such that an edge
of the base is perpendicular to VP, when an auxiliary inclined plane whose VT makes
an angle 60 with H.P bisects the axis. (DEC 2016-R13)

9. A cone having a 60mm base diameter and a 70mm long axis is resting on its base on the
ground. It is cut by a plane such that the true shape of the section is a rectangular
hyperbola with a 40 mm base and seen in the front view. Draw the sectional front view
and find the distance of the section plane from the axis of the cone. (DEC 2016-R13)

10. A cone with a 50 mm base diameter and 60 mm long axis rests with its base on the H.P.
Draw the development of its lateral surface when it is cut by an auxiliary inclined plane which
bisecting the axis and inclined 60˚ to the H.P. (MAY 2017-R13, DEC 2020-R13, DEC
2021-R17)

11. A pentagonal pyramid side of base 30mm and axis 90mm long is resting on its base with one
of its base is parallel nearer and 15mm away from the VP. It is cut by a plane perpendicular
to HP inclined at 40 to VP and 10 mm away from the axis draw the views and also obtain
the true shape of the section. (JAN 2018-R13)

12. A conical shaped vertical Chimney of 60 meters diameter join roof sloping at an angle of 35
with the horizontal the shortest portion over the roof is 25m. Determine the shape of the
sheet metal from which the chimney can be fabricated take appropriate scale. (JAN 2018-
R13)

13. A pentagonal prism of base side 25mm and height 60mm stands on of its ends on the HP
with a rectangular face parallel to the VP. A hole of diameter 30mm is drilled centrally
through the prism in such a way that the axis of the hole bisects the axis of the prism at

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 right angles. The axis of the hole is perpendicular to the VP. Draw the development of the
lateral surfaces of the prism. (DEC 2015-R13)

14. A Hexagonal prism of base side 30mm and axis length 65mm is resting on HP on its base
with two of its rectangular face is parallel to VP. A circular hole of diameter 40mm is drilled
completely through the prism such that the axis of the hole is perpendicular to VP and
bisects the axis of the prism. Draw the development of the lateral surface of the prism
showing the shape of the holes formed on it. (MAY 2016-R13)

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 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GE3251 : ENGINEERING GRPAHICS

YEAR/SEM : I/II
NAME OF THE FACULTY : S.MAHENDIRAN

UNIT V ISOMETRIC AND PERSPECTIVE PROJECTIONS

SYLLABUS
Principles of isometric projection – isometric scale –Isometric projections of
simple solids and truncated solids - Prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones-
combination of two solid objects in simple vertical positions - Perspective
projection of simple solids-Prisms, pyramids and cylinders by visual ray method.

ISOMETRIC PROJECTION

1. A hexagonal prism of base side 25mm and axis 70mm is placed centrally on its rectangular
face over a cylindrical block of base diameter 80mm and thickness 30mm. Draw the
isometric view of the arrangement. (DEC 2021-R17)

2. A pentagonal pyramid base 25 mm and height 65 mm stands with its base on HP and edge
of the base parallel to VP and nearer to it. A section plane cuts the pyramid at 30° inclined
to HP and passes through a point on the axis at a distance of 20 mm from the apex. Draw
the isometric view of the truncated pyramid. (DEC 2021-R13)

3. A right circular cone of base diameter 60 mm and height 75 mm is cut by a plane making
an angle of 30° with the horizontal. The plane passes through the mid point of the axis.
Draw the isometric view of the truncated solid. (DEC 2020-R17)

4. Draw the isometric view of a frustum of a hexagonal pyramid when it is resting on its base
on the HP with two sides of the base parallel to the VP. The side of base is 20 mm and top
8 mm. The height of the frustum is 55 mm. (DEC 2020-R13)

5. Draw the isometric view of your frustum of a cone of height 30 mm base diameter 34 mm
top diameter 20 mm when it is centrally placed over a square slab of side 50 mm and
thickness 10 mm. (JAN 2018-R17)

6. A pentagonal pyramid with a job base 40 mm and axis 70 mm long is resting on its base on
HP. One of the base edges of the pyramid is perpendicular to VP. A section plane
perpendicular to VP and inclined to HP at 30 passes through the axis at a height of 30 mm
from the base. Draw isometric view of the truncated pyramid. (JAN 2018-R17)

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7. Inverted frustum of a cone of base diameter 20cm top of diameter 40mm 130 mm long
actresses place recently over a cylinder of 70 mm diameter and 40 m height. Draw the
isometric projection of the combined solid. (JAN 2019-R17)

8. Dada isometric view of a hexagonal pyramid of basic 30mm and height 70mm rest on its
base on HP with a base edge parallel to VP. It is cut by a plane perpendicular to VP inclined
at 45 to HP and meeting the axis at 40mm from the base. (JAN 2019-R17)

9. Draw the isometric view of a frustum of a cone of height 30mm base diameter 34mm top
diameter 20mm when it is centrally placed over a square slab of side 50mm and thickness
10 mm. (MAY 2019-R17)

PERSPECTIVE PROJECTION

10. Draw a perspective view of a square pyramid of base side 40 mm and axis 60mm, resting
on its base in the GP with its axis 40 mm behind the PP and an edge of the base right to the
axis inclined at 60° to it. The station point is 50 mm in front of PP, 90 mm above GP and
lies in a CP which is 50 mm towards the right of the axis. (DEC 2021-R17)

11. A hexagonal prism of base side 25 mm and height 50 mm lies with its base on the GP such
that one of its rectangular faces is inclined at 30° to the PP and the vertical edge nearer to
the PP is 15 mm behind it. The station point is 45 mm in front of the picture plane 70 mm
above the GP and lies in the central plane which is 15mm to the left of the vertical edge
nearer to the picture plane Draw the perspective projection of the prism. (DEC 2021-R13)

12. A square lamina of 30 mm side lies on the ground plane. one of its corners is touching the
pp and edge is inclined at 60° to pp. The station point is 30 mm in front of pp, 45 mm
above gp and lies in a central plane which is at a distance of 30 mm to the right of the
corner touching the pp. Draw the perspective projection of the lamina. (DEC 2020-
R17)

13. A rectangular prism 40 x 30 x 15mm rest on the ground on one of its ends with one of the
longest ages touching the PP and the shortest address residing to the left at an angle of 40
to the PP. Then nearest vertical age is 15mm to the left of the station. This is at a distance
of 55mm in front of the PP and 30mm above the ground. Draw the perspective view of the
prism. (JAN 2018-R17)

14. Draw the perspective view of a square prism of base side 20 mm and height 35 mm resting
on an end of the ground with a rectangular face parallel to the picture plane. That's is of
the prism is 25 mm behind the picture plane and 25 mm to the right of the eye is 50 cm in
front of the PP and 50 mm above the ground. (JAN 2018 R17)

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15. A square pyramid of base edge 40 mm and altitude 50 mm rest with it based on the
ground plane such that all the edges of the base or equal in plane to the PP. One of the
corners of the base is touching the PP. The station point Is 60 mm in front of the PP 80 mm
above the ground plane and lies in a central plane which passes through the axis of the
pyramid. Draw the perspective projection. (JAN 2019 R-17)

16. A rectangular Pyramid of side of base 30 mm x 20 mm and height 40 mm rest with its base
on the ground such that one of the longer base edges parallel to the picture plane and 15
mm behind it. The observer is 50 mm in front of the picture plane 25 mm to the left of the
axis of the pyramid and 50 mm above the ground. (JAN 2019 R-17)

17. Square prism of base 25 x 25 mm and height 40 mm rest on the GP on one of its ends with
a rectangular face receding away from the PP towards right making 60 degree with PP. The
corner nearest to the PP is 40 mm to the left of the station point and 20 mm behind the PP.
The station point is 60 mm above the GP and 50 mm in front of the PP. Draw the
perspective view of the prism by visual ray method. Use the top view and front view. (MAY
2019 R-17, DEC 2020-R13 )

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