Multi-view orthographic projections
Dec 17, 2015
Multi-view orthographic projections
Multi-view orthographic projections
Multi-view orthographic projections are a part of parallel projections. In this type of drawing, the observer is considered to be at an infinite distance. The projecting lines are thus parallel to one another.
These projections are also orthographic since both the observer and the object are perpendicular to the projection plane.
Multi-view orthographic projections
Another distinguishing element in multi-view projections is that one of the faces of the object to be drawn is placed parallel to the projection plane.
That is why, in most cases, one must draw several views of the object to portray it completely.
The observer can only see one side at a time.
Multi-view orthographic projections
In technical drawing, the views are flat figures (two dimensions) that we see from directly in front of each object.
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Multi-view orthographic projections
In the type of projections used in North America, we imagine the object being drawn in the center of a transparent box.
The different views of the object are projected onto the sides of this box.
Multi-view orthographic projectionsOne of these views is designated as the front view of the object.We usually choose the face that best portrays the object.
The choice of the front view determines the placement of the other views.
Multi-view orthographic projections
The projection box and its six views are spread in such a way as to place all the views on the same plane.
The other views pivot around the front view.
BOTTOM VIEW
LEFT SIDE VIEWREAR VIEW FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
Multi-view orthographic projections
Among the six possible views, we will choose to portray those necessary to the description of the shape of the object.
FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
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BOTTOM VIEW
Three views are usually enough to portray an object. Many simple objects may only require one or two views.
Multi-view orthographic projections
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Here is the usual representation of views in multi-view orthographic projections.
This type of drawing is used in technology because it allows description without deforming the faces of objects.
One view shows only two dimensions.
On the front view are height and length, on the top view, width and length and on the side view, width and height.
LENGTHS
Multi-view orthographic projections
HEIGHTS
WIDTHS
Multi-view orthographic projections
LENGTHS
HEIGHTS
WIDTHS
FRONT VIEW
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
LENGTH WIDTH
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
WIDTH
LENGTH
HEIGHTS
Multi-view orthographic projections
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW
This drawing technique is also quick for objects, because it allows dimensions to be projected from one view to the other.
LENGTHS
Multi-view orthographic projections
WIDTHS
Multi-view orthographic projections
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW
The 45˚ line allows the widths of the top view to be carried over to the right side view or vice versa.
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Multi-view orthographic projections
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW
The 45˚ line allows the widths of the top view to be carried over to the right side view or vice versa.
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