Descriptive Geometry and Mechanical Drawing (Second Edition)

Author: Ma Xiaoxiang, Zhong Junxiang
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Publishing Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This book is a revision based on the original 1988 edition, incorporating the authors' recent teaching experiences and tailored to the teaching characteristics of mechanical engineering programs in higher technical institutions. The book is divided into seventeen chapters, covering three main parts: Descriptive Geometry, Mechanical Drawing, and Computer Graphics. The Descriptive Geometry section emphasizes the cultivation of spatial imagination and expression skills, removing complex and irrelevant content while maintaining a solid theoretical foundation. The Mechanical Drawing section adheres to the latest drawing standards and related regulations. Computer Graphics introduces popular microcomputers in China, teaching students to create simple drawing programs and use computers to draw basic graphics in a short time. Additionally, the book includes commonly used data tables for reference. The text is clear and concise, with illustrative examples, making it suitable for both teaching and self-study. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate mechanical engineering programs in higher technical institutions, as well as for vocational and adult education programs or self-examination purposes.