Engineering Graphics [教程].pptVIP

Geometric Scale Introduction Define Scale - A concept used when a system is represented proportionally by another system of a different size. Who uses scales Engineers Architects Geographers Map users Or conversely: In real world the object is small But we want it to show up on a standard piece of paper But we want to put it on a small piece of paper In real world the object is large Why use a scale? Ways of representing scale Scale ratio Scale equation Graphical scale All scales compare- (PAPER SIZE) to (WORLD SIZE) Scale ratio - a dimensionless ratio 1: 50 or 1/50 means one unit