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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

NONRESIDENT

TRAININGCOURSE

May 1994

Blueprint Readingand SketchingNAVEDTRA 14040

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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Although the words “he,” “him,” and“his” are used sparingly in this course toenhance communication, they are notintended to be gender driven or to affront ordiscriminate against anyone.

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COMMANDING OFFICERNETPDTC

6490 SAUFLEY FIELD RDPENSACOLA, FL 32509-5237

ERRATA #1 19 Oct 1998

Specific Instructions and Errata forNonresident Training Course

BLUEPRINT READING AND SKETCHING

1. No attempt has been made to issue corrections for errorsin typing, punctuation, etc., that do not affect yourability to answer the question or questions.

2. To receive credit for deleted questions, show thiserrata to your local course administrator (ESO/scorer).The local course administrator is directed to correct thecourse and the answer key by indicating the questiondeleted.

3. Assignment Booklet

Delete the following questions, and leave the correspondingspaces blank on the answer sheets:

Questions

1-211-222-483-284-214-344-62

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PREFACE

By enrolling in this self-study course, you have demonstrated a desire to improve yourself and the Navy.Remember, however, this self-study course is only one part of the total Navy training program. Practicalexperience, schools, selected reading, and your desire to succeed are also necessary to successfully roundout a fully meaningful training program.

COURSE OVERVIEW: Upon completing this nonresident training course, you should understand thebasics of blueprint reading including projections and views, technical sketching, and the use of blueprints inthe construction of machines, piping, electrical and electronic systems, architecture, structural steel, andsheet metal.

THE COURSE: This self-study course is organized into subject matter areas, each containing learningobjectives to help you determine what you should learn along with text and illustrations to help youunderstand the information. The subject matter reflects day-to-day requirements and experiences ofpersonnel in the rating or skill area. It also reflects guidance provided by Enlisted Community Managers(ECMs) and other senior personnel, technical references, instructions, etc., and either the occupational ornaval standards, which are listed in the Manual of Navy Enlisted Manpower Personnel Classificationsand Occupational Standards, NAVPERS 18068.

THE QUESTIONS: The questions that appear in this course are designed to help you understand thematerial in the text.

VALUE: In completing this course, you will improve your military and professional knowledge.Importantly, it can also help you study for the Navy-wide advancement in rate examination. If you arestudying and discover a reference in the text to another publication for further information, look it up.

1994 Edition Prepared byMMC(SW) D. S. Gunderson

Published byNAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

NAVSUP Logistics Tracking Number0504-LP-026-7150

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Sailor’s Creed

“I am a United States Sailor.

I will support and defend theConstitution of the United States ofAmerica and I will obey the ordersof those appointed over me.

I represent the fighting spirit of theNavy and those who have gonebefore me to defend freedom anddemocracy around the world.

I proudly serve my country’s Navycombat team with honor, courageand commitment.

I am committed to excellence andthe fair treatment of all.”

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

1. Blueprint Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Technical Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3. Projections and Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

4. Machine Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

5. Piping Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

6. Electrical and Electronics Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

7. Architectural and Structural Steel Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

8. Developments and Intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

APPENDIX

I. Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AI-1

II. Graphic Symbols for Aircraft Hydraulic andPneumatic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AII-1

III. Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics Diagrams . . . AIII-1

IV. Deleted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AIV-1

V. References Used to Develop the TRAMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . AV-1

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INDEX-1

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING THE COURSE

ASSIGNMENTS The text pages that you are to study are listed at the beginning of each assignment. Study these pages carefully before attempting to answer the questions. Pay close attention to tables and illustrations and read the learning objectives. The learning objectives state what you should be able to do after studying the material. Answering the questions correctly helps you accomplish the objectives. SELECTING YOUR ANSWERS Read each question carefully, then select the BEST answer. You may refer freely to the text. The answers must be the result of your own work and decisions. You are prohibited from referring to or copying the answers of others and from giving answers to anyone else taking the course. SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS To have your assignments graded, you must be enrolled in the course with the Nonresident Training Course Administration Branch at the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC). Following enrollment, there are two ways of having your assignments graded: (1) use the Internet to submit your assignments as you complete them, or (2) send all the assignments at one time by mail to NETPDTC. Grading on the Internet: Advantages to Internet grading are: • you may submit your answers as soon as

you complete an assignment, and • you get your results faster; usually by the

next working day (approximately 24 hours). In addition to receiving grade results for each assignment, you will receive course completion confirmation once you have completed all the

assignments. To submit your assignment answers via the Internet, go to:

https://courses.cnet.navy.mil

Grading by Mail: When you submit answer sheets by mail, send all of your assignments at one time. Do NOT submit individual answer sheets for grading. Mail all of your assignments in an envelope, which you either provide yourself or obtain from your nearest Educational Services Officer (ESO). Submit answer sheets to:

COMMANDING OFFICER NETPDTC N331 6490 SAUFLEY FIELD ROAD PENSACOLA FL 32559-5000

Answer Sheets: All courses include one “scannable” answer sheet for each assignment. These answer sheets are preprinted with your SSN, name, assignment number, and course number. Explanations for completing the answer sheets are on the answer sheet. Do not use answer sheet reproductions: Use only the original answer sheets that we provide—reproductions will not work with our scanning equipment and cannot be processed. Follow the instructions for marking your answers on the answer sheet. Be sure that blocks 1, 2, and 3 are filled in correctly. This information is necessary for your course to be properly processed and for you to receive credit for your work. COMPLETION TIME Courses must be completed within 12 months from the date of enrollment. This includes time required to resubmit failed assignments.

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PASS/FAIL ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES If your overall course score is 3.2 or higher, you will pass the course and will not be required to resubmit assignments. Once your assignments have been graded you will receive course completion confirmation. If you receive less than a 3.2 on any assignment and your overall course score is below 3.2, you will be given the opportunity to resubmit failed assignments. You may resubmit failed assignments only once. Internet students will receive notification when they have failed an assignment--they may then resubmit failed assignments on the web site. Internet students may view and print results for failed assignments from the web site. Students who submit by mail will receive a failing result letter and a new answer sheet for resubmission of each failed assignment. COMPLETION CONFIRMATION After successfully completing this course, you will receive a letter of completion. ERRATA Errata are used to correct minor errors or delete obsolete information in a course. Errata may also be used to provide instructions to the student. If a course has an errata, it will be included as the first page(s) after the front cover. Errata for all courses can be accessed and viewed/downloaded at: https://www.advancement.cnet.navy.mil STUDENT FEEDBACK QUESTIONS We value your suggestions, questions, and criticisms on our courses. If you would like to communicate with us regarding this course, we encourage you, if possible, to use e-mail. If you write or fax, please use a copy of the Student Comment form that follows this page.

For subject matter questions: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: Comm: (850) 452-1001, Ext. 1826 DSN: 922-1001, Ext. 1826 FAX: (850) 452-1370 (Do not fax answer sheets.) Address: COMMANDING OFFICER NETPDTC N314 6490 SAUFLEY FIELD ROAD PENSACOLA FL 32509-5237 For enrollment, shipping, grading, or completion letter questions E-mail: [email protected] Phone: Toll Free: 877-264-8583 Comm: (850) 452-1511/1181/1859 DSN: 922-1511/1181/1859 FAX: (850) 452-1370 (Do not fax answer sheets.) Address: COMMANDING OFFICER NETPDTC N331 6490 SAUFLEY FIELD ROAD PENSACOLA FL 32559-5000 NAVAL RESERVE RETIREMENT CREDIT

If you are a member of the Naval Reserve, you may earn retirement points for successfully completing this course, if authorized under current directives governing retirement of Naval Reserve personnel. For Naval Reserve retire-ment, this course is evaluated at 6 points. (Refer to Administrative Procedures for Naval Reservists on Inactive Duty, BUPERSINST 1001.39, for more information about retirement points.)

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Student Comments Course Title: Blueprint Reading and Sketching

NAVEDTRA: 14040 Date: We need some information about you: Rate/Rank and Name: SSN: Command/Unit Street Address: City: State/FPO: Zip Your comments, suggestions, etc.: Privacy Act Statement: Under authority of Title 5, USC 301, information regarding your military status is requested in processing your comments and in preparing a reply. This information will not be divulged without written authorization to anyone other than those within DOD for official use in determining performance. NETPDTC 1550/41 (Rev 4-00

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CHAPTER 1

BLUEPRINTS

When you have read and understood this chapter,you should be able to answer the following learningobjectives:

Describe blueprints and how they are pro-duced.

Identify the information contained in blue-prints.

Explain the proper filing of blueprints.

Blueprints (prints) are copies of mechanical orother types of technical drawings. The term blueprintreading, means interpreting ideas expressed by otherson drawings, whether or not the drawings are actuallyblueprints. Drawing or sketching is the universallanguage used by engineers, technicians, and skilledcraftsmen. Drawings need to convey all the necessaryinformation to the person who will make or assemblethe object in the drawing. Blueprints show theconstruction details of parts, machines, ships, aircraft,buildings, bridges, roads, and so forth.

BLUEPRINT PRODUCTION

Original drawings are drawn, or traced, directly ontranslucent tracing paper or cloth, using black water-proof India ink, a pencil, or computer aided drafting(CAD) systems. The original drawing is a tracing or“master copy.” These copies are rarely, if ever, sent toa shop or site. Instead, copies of the tracings are givento persons or offices where needed. Tracings that areproperly handled and stored will last indefinitely.

The term blueprint is used loosely to describecopies of original drawings or tracings. One of the firstprocesses developed to duplicate tracings producedwhite lines on a blue background; hence the termblueprint. Today, however, other methods produceprints of different colors. The colors may be brown,black, gray, or maroon. The differences are in thetypes of paper and developing processes used.

A patented paper identified as BW paper producesprints with black lines on a white background. Thediazo, or ammonia process, produces prints with eitherblack, blue, or maroon lines on a white background.

Another type of duplicating process rarely used toreproduce working drawings is the photostatic processin which a large camera reduces or enlarges a tracingor drawing. The photostat has white lines on a darkbackground. Businesses use this process to incor-porate reduced-size drawings into reports or records.

The standards and procedures prescribed formilitary drawings and blueprints are stated in militarystandards (MIL-STD) and American National Stan-dards Institute (ANSI) standards. The Department ofDefense Index of Specifications and Standards liststhese standards; it is issued on 31 July of each year.The following list contains common MIL-STD andANSI standards, listed by number and title, thatconcern engineering drawings and blueprints.

Number

MIL-STD-100A

ANSI Y14.5M-1982

MIL-STD-9A

ANSI 46.1-1962

MIL-STD-12C

MIL-STD-14A

ANSI Y32.2

MIL-STD-15

ANSI Y32.9

MIL-STD-16C

MIL-STD-17B, Part 1

MIL-STD-17B, Part 2

MIL-STD-18B

MIL-STD-21A

MIL-STD-22A

MIL-STD-25A

Title

Engineering Drawing Practices

Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Screw Thread Conventions andMethods of Specifying

Surface Texture

Abbreviations for Use on Drawings

Architectural Symbols

Graphic Symbols for Electrical andElectronic Diagrams

Electrical Wiring Part 2, and Equip-ment Symbols for Ships and Plans,Part 2

Electrical Wiring Symbols forArchitectural and Electrical LayoutDrawings

Electrical and Electronic ReferenceDesignations

Mechanical Symbols

Mechanical Symbols for Aeronautical,Aerospace craft and Spacecraft use

Structural Symbols

Welded-Joint Designs, Armored-TankType

Welded Joint Designs

Nomenclature and Symbols for ShipStructure

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PARTS OF A BLUEPRINT

MIL-STD-100A specifies the size, format, loca-tion, and type of information that should be includedin military blueprints. These include the informationblocks, finish marks, notes, specifications, legends,and symbols you may find on a blueprint, and whichare discussed in the following paragraphs.

INFORMATION BLOCKS

The draftsman uses information blocks to give thereader additional information about materials,specifications, and so forth that are not shown in the

blueprint or that may need additional explanation. Thedraftsman may leave some blocks blank if theinformation in that block is not needed. The followingparagraphs contain examples of information blocks.

Title Block

The title block is located in the lower-right cornerof all blueprints and drawings prepared according toMIL-STDs. It contains the drawing number, name ofthe part or assembly that it represents, and all informa-tion required to identify the part or assembly.

It also includes the name and address of the govem-ment agency or organization preparing the drawing,

Figure 1-1.—Blueprint title blocks. (A) Naval Ship Systems Command; (B) Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

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the scale, drafting record, authentication, and date(fig. 1-1).

A space within the title block with a diagonal orslant line drawn across it shows that the informationis not required or is given elsewhere on the drawing.

Revision Block

If a revision has been made, the revision block willbe in the upper right corner of the blueprint, as shownin figure 1-2. All revisions in this block are identified

Figure 1-2.—Electrical plan.

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by a letter and a brief description of the revision. Arevised drawing is shown by the addition of a letter tothe original number, as in figure 1-1, view A. When theprint is revised, the letter A in the revision block isreplaced by the letter B and so forth.

Drawing Number

Each blueprint has a drawing number (fig. 1-1,views A and B), which appears in a block in the lowerright corner of the title block. The drawing number canbe shown in other places, for example, near the topborder line in the upper corner, or on the reverse sideat the other end so it will be visible when the drawingis rolled. On blueprints with more than one sheet, theinformation in the number block shows the sheetnumber and the number of sheets in the series. Forexample, note that the title blocks shown in figure 1-1,show sheet 1 of 1.

Reference Number

Reference numbers that appear in the title blockrefer to numbers of other blueprints. A dash and anumber show that more than one detail is shown on adrawing. When two parts are shown in one detaildrawing, the print will have the drawing number plusa dash and an individual number. An example is thenumber 811709-1 in the lower right corner of figure1-2.

In addition to appearing in the title block, the dashand number may appear on the face of the drawingsnear the parts they identify. Some commercial printsuse a leader line to show the drawing and dash numberof the part. Others use a circle 3/8 inch in diameteraround the dash number, and carry a leader line to thepart.

A dash and number identify changed or improvedparts and right-hand and left-hand parts. Many aircraftparts on the left-hand side of an aircraft are mirrorimages of the corresponding parts on the right-handside. The left-hand part is usually shown in thedrawing.

On some prints you may see a notation above thetitle block such as “159674 LH shown; 159674-1 RHopposite.” Both parts carry the same number. LHmeans left hand, and RH means right hand. Somecompanies use odd numbers for right-hand parts andeven numbers for left-hand parts.

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Zone Number

Zone numbers serve the same purpose as thenumbers and letters printed on borders of maps to helpyou locate a particular point or part. To find a point orpart, you should mentally draw horizontal and verticallines from these letters and numerals. These lines willintersect at the point or part you are looking for.

You will use practically the same system to helpyou locate parts, sections, and views on largeblueprinted objects (for example, assembly drawingsof aircraft). Parts numbered in the title block are foundby looking up the numbers in squares along the lowerborder. Read zone numbers from right to left.

Scale Block

The scale block in the title block of the blueprintshows the size of the drawing compared withthe actual size of the part. The scale may be shown as1″ = 2″, 1″ = 12″, 1/2″ = 1´, and so forth. It also maybe shown as full size, one-half size, one-fourth size,and so forth. See the examples in figure 1-1, views Aand B.

If the scale is shown as 1″ = 2″, each line on theprint is shown one-half its actual length. If a scale isshown as 3″ = 1″, each line on the print is three timesits actual length.

The scale is chosen to fit the object being drawnand space available on a sheet of drawing paper.

Never measure a drawing; use dimensions. Theprint may have been reduced in size from the originaldrawing. Or, you might not take the scale of thedrawing into consideration. Paper stretches andshrinks as the humidity changes. Read the dimensionson the drawing; they always remain the same.

Graphical scales on maps and plot plans show thenumber of feet or miles represented by an inch.A fraction such as 1/500 means that one unit on themap is equal to 500 like units on the ground. A largescale map has a scale of 1″ = 10´; a map with a scaleof 1″ = 1000´ is a small scale map. The followingchapters of this manual have more information on thedifferent types of scales used in technical drawings.

Station Number

A station on an aircraft may be described as a rib(fig. 1-3). Aircraft drawings use various systems ofstation markings. For example, the centerline of the

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Figure 1-3.—Aircraft stations and frames.

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aircraft on one drawing may be taken as the zerostation. Objects to the right or left of center along thewings or stabilizers are found by giving the number ofinches between them and the centerline zero station.On other drawings, the zero station may be at the noseof the fuselage, at a firewall, or at some other locationdepending on the purpose of the drawing. Figure 1-3shows station numbers for a typical aircraft.

Bill of Material

The bill of material block contains a list of theparts and/or material needed for the project. The blockidentifies parts and materials by stock number or otherappropriate number, and lists the quantities requited.

The bill of material often contains a list ofstandard parts, known as a parts list or schedule.Figure 1-4 shows a bill of material for an electricalplan.

Application Block

The application block on a blueprint of a part orassembly (fig. 1-5) identifies directly or by referencethe larger unit that contains the part or assembly onthe drawing. The NEXT ASS’Y (next assembly)column will contain the drawing number or model

Figure 1-5.—Application block.

Figure 1-4.—Bill of material.

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number of the next larger assembly of which thesmaller unit or assembly is a part. The USED ONcolumn shows the model number or equivalentdesignation of the assembled units part.

FINISH MARKS

Finish marks (PP ) used on machine drawings showsurfaces to be finished by machining (fig. 1-6).Machining provides a better surface appearance and abetter fit with closely mated parts. Machined finishesare NOT the same as finishes of paint, enamel, grease,chromium plating, and similar coatings.

NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Blueprints show all of the information about anobject or part graphically. However, supervisors,contractors, manufacturers, and craftsmen need moreinformation that is not adaptable to the graphic formof presentation. Such information is shown on thedrawings as notes or as a set of specifications attachedto the drawings.

NOTES are placed on drawings to give additionalinformation to clarify the object on the blueprint (fig.1-2). Leader lines show the precise part notated.

A SPECIFICATION is a statement or documentcontaining a description such as the terms of a contractor details of an object or objects not shown on a blue

print or drawing (fig. 1-2). Specifications describeitems so they can be manufactured, assembled, andmaintained according to their performance require-ments. They furnish enough information to show thatthe item conforms to the description and that it can bemade without the need for research, development,design engineering, or other help from the preparingorganization.

Federal specifications cover the characteristics ofmaterial and supplies used jointly by the Navy andother government departments.

LEGENDS AND SYMBOLS

A legend, if used, is placed in the upper rightcorner of a blueprint below the revision block. Thelegend explains or defines a symbol or special markplaced on the blueprint. Figure 1-2 shows a legend foran electrical plan.

THE MEANING OF LINES

To read blueprints, you must understand the useof lines. The alphabet of lines is the common languageof the technician and the engineer. In drawing anobject, a draftsman arranges the different views in acertain way, and then uses different types of lines toconvey information. Figure 1-6 shows the use of stan-dard lines in a simple drawing. Line characteristics

Figure 1-6.—Use of standard lines.

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such as width, breaks in the line, and zigzags havemeaning, as shown in figure 1-7.

SHIPBOARD BLUEPRINTS

Blueprints are usually called plans. Somecommon types used in the construction, operation,and maintenance of Navy ships are described in thefollowing paragraphs.

PRELIMINARY PLANS are submitted with bidsor other plans before a contract is awarded.

CONTRACT PLANS illustrate mandatory designfeatures of the ship.

CONTRACT GUIDANCE PLANS illustratedesign features of the ship subject to development.

STANDARD PLANS illustrate arrangement ordetails of equipment, systems, or parts where specificrequirements are mandatory.

TYPE PLANS illustrate the general arrangementof equipment, systems, or parts that do not requirestrict compliance to details as long as the work getsthe required results.

WORKING PLANS are those the contractor usesto construct the ship.

CORRECTED PLANS are those that have beencorrected to illustrate the final ship and systemarrangement, fabrication, and installation.

Figure 1-7.—Line characteristics and conventions for MIL-STD drawings.

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ONBOARD PLANS are those considerednecessary as reference materials in the operation of aship. A shipbuilder furnishes a completed Navy shipwith copies of all plans needed to operate and maintainthe ship (onboard plans), and a ship’s plan index (SPI).The SPI lists all plans that apply to the ship exceptthose for certain miscellaneous items covered bystandard or type plans. Onboard plans include onlythose plans NAVSHIPS or the supervisor of shipbuilding consider necessary for shipboard reference.The SPI is NOT a check list for the sole purpose ofgetting a complete set of all plans.

When there is a need for other plans or additionalcopies of onboard plans, you should get them fromyour ship’s home yard or the concerned systemcommand. Chapter 9001 of the Naval Ships’

Technical Manual (NSTM) contains a guide for theselection of onboard plans.

BLUEPRINT NUMBERING PLAN

In the current system, a complete plan number hasfive parts: (1) size, (2) federal supply codeidentification number, (3 and 4) a system commandnumber in two parts, and (5) a revision letter. Thefollowing list explains each part.

1. The letter under the SIZE block in figure 1-1,view A, shows the size of the blueprint according to atable of format sizes in MIL-STD-100.

2. The federal supply code identification numbershows the design activity. Figure 1-1, view A, shows anexample under the block titled CODE IDENT NO

Figure 1-7.—Line characteristics and conventions for MIL-SDT drawings—Continued.

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where the number 80064 identifies NAVSHIPS. In viewB, the number 80091 identifies the Naval FacilitiesEngineering Command.

3. The first part of the system command number isa three-digit group number. It is assigned from theConsolidated Index of Drawings, Materials, andServices Related to Construction and Conversion,NAVSHIPS 0902-002-2000. This number identifies theequipment or system, and sometimes the type of plan.In figure 1-1, view A, the number 800 under theNAVSHIP SYSTEM COMMAND NO. blockidentifies the plan as a contract plan.

4. The second part of the system command numberis the serial or file number assigned by the supervisorof shipbuilding. Figure 1-1, view A, shows the number2647537 as an example under the NAVSHIP SYSTEMCOMMAND NO. block.

5. The revision letter was explained earlier in thechapter. It is shown under the REV block as A in figure1-1, view A.

Figure 1-8, view B, shows the shipboard plannumbering system that was in use before the adoptionof the current system (view A). They two systems aresimilar with the major differences in the group numbersin the second block. We will explain the purpose of eachblock in the following paragraphs so you can comparethe numbers with those used in the current system.

The first block contains the ship identificationnumber. The examples in views A and B are DLG 16and DD 880. Both refer to the lowest numbered shipto which the plan applies.

The second block contains the group number. Inview A, it is a three-digit number 303 taken fromNAVSHIPS 0902-002-2000 and it identifies a lightingsystem plan. View B shows the group number system

Figure 1-8.—Shipboard plan numbers.

in use before adoption of the three-digit system. Thatsystem used S group numbers that identify theequipment or system concerned. The example numberS3801 identifies a ventilating system. To use thisnumber, relate it to the proper chapter of an NSTM.Replace the S with the 9 of an NSTM chapter numberand drop the last digit in the number. For example, thenumber S3801 would produce the number 9380, orchapter 9380 of the NSTM titled “Ventilation andHeating.”

Blocks 3, 4, and 5 use the same information in theold and new systems. Block 3 shows the size of theplan, block 4 shows the system or file number, andblock 5 shows the version of the plan.

FILING AND HANDLING BLUEPRINTS

On most ships, engineering logroom personnelfile and maintain plans. Tenders and repair ships maykeep plan files in the technical library or the microfilmlibrary. They are filed in cabinets in numericalsequence according to the three-digit or S groupnumber and the file number. When a plan is revised,the old one is removed and destroyed. The current planis filed in its place.

The method of folding prints depends upon thetype and size of the filing cabinet and the location ofthe identifying marks on the prints. It is best to placeidentifying marks at the top of prints when you filethem vertically (upright), and at the bottom rightcorner when you file them flat. In some casesconstruction prints are stored in rolls.

Blueprints are valuable permanent records. How-ever, if you expect to keep them as permanent records,you must handle them with care. Here are a few simplerules that will help.

Keep them out of strong sunlight; they fade.

Don’t allow them to become wet or smudgedwith oil or grease. Those substances seldom dry outcompletely and the prints can become unreadable.

Don’t make pencil or crayon notations on a printwithout proper authority. If you are instructed to marka print, use a proper colored pencil and make themarkings a permanent part of the print. Yellow is a goodcolor to use on a print with a blue background(blueprint).

Keep prints stowed in their proper place. Youmay receive some that are not properly folded and youmust refold them correctly.

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CHAPTER 2

TECHNICAL SKETCHING

When you have read and understood this chapter,you should be able to answer the following learningobjectives:

Describe the instruments used in technicalsketching.

Describe the types of lines used in technicalsketching.

Explain basic computer-aided drafting (CAD).

Explain computer numerical control (CNC)design techniques used in machining.

The ability to make quick, accurate sketches is avaluable advantage that helps you convey technicalinformation or ideas to others. A sketch may be of anobject, an idea of something you are thinking about,or a combination of both. Most of us think of a sketchas a freehand drawing, which is not always the case.You may sketch on graph paper to take advantage ofthe lined squares, or you may sketch on plain paperwith or without the help of drawing instruments.

There is no MIL-STD for technical sketching.You may draw pictorial sketches that look like theobject, or you may make an orthographic sketchshowing different views, which we will cover infollowing chapters.

In this chapter, we will discuss the basics offreehand sketching and lettering, drafting, andcomputer aided drafting (CAD). We will also explainhow CAD works with the newer computer numericalcontrol (CNC) systems used in machining.

SKETCHING INSTRUMENTS

Freehand sketching requires few tools. If you havea pencil and a scrap piece of paper handy, you areready to begin. However, technical sketching usuallycalls for instruments that are a little more specialized,and we will discuss some of the more common onesin the following paragraphs.

PENCILS AND LEADS

There are two types of pencils (fig. 2-1), those withconventional wood bonded cases known as wooden

pencils and those with metal or plastic cases known asmechanical pencils. With the mechanical pencil, thelead is ejected to the desired length of projection fromthe clamping chuck.

There are a number of different drawing media andtypes of reproduction and they require different kindsof pencil leads. Pencil manufacturers market three typesthat are used to prepare engineering drawings; graphite,plastic, and plastic-graphite.

Graphite lead is the conventional type we have usedfor years. It is made of graphite, clay, and resin and it isavailable in a variety of grades or hardness. The hardergrades are 9H, 8H, 7H and 6H. The medium grades are5H, 4H, 3H, and 2H. The medium soft grades are H andF. The soft grades are HB, B, and 2B; and the very softgrades are 6B, 5B, 4B, and 3B. The latter grade is notrecommended for drafting. The selection of the gradeof lead is important. A harder lead might penetrate thedrawing, while a softer lead may smear.

Plastic and graphite-plastic leads were developedas a result of the introduction of film as a drawingmedium, and they should be used only on film. Plasticlead has good microform reproduction characteristics,but it is seldom used since plastic-graphite lead wasdeveloped. A limited number of grades are available inthese leads, and they do not correspond to the gradesused for graphite lead.

Plastic-graphite lead erases well, does not smearreadily, and produces a good opaque line suitable for

Figure 2-1.—Types of pencils.

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Figure 2-2—Types of pens. Figure 2-3.—Protractor.

Figure 2-4.—The triangles

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microform reproduction. There are two types: firedand extruded. They are similar in material content toplastic fired lead, but they are produced differently.The main drawback with this type of lead is that it doesnot hold a point well.

PENS

Two types of pens are used to produce ink lines:the ruling pen with adjustable blade and theneedle-in-tube type of pen (fig. 2-2). We include theruling pen here only for information; it has beenalmost totally replaced by the needle-in-tube type.

The second type and the one in common use todayis a technical fountain pen, or needle-in-tube type ofpen. It is suitable for drawing both lines and letters.

Figure 2-5—Adjustable triangle.

The draftsman uses different interchangeable needlepoints to produce different line widths. Several typesof these pens now offer compass attachments thatallow them to be clamped to, or inserted on, a standardcompass leg.

DRAWING AIDS

Some of the most common drawing aids areprotractors, triangles, and French curves. A protractor(fig. 2-3), is used to measure or lay out angles otherthan those laid out with common triangles. Thecommon triangles shown in figure 2-4 may be used tomeasure or lay out the angles they represent, or theymay be used in combination to form angles inmultiples of 15°. However, you may lay out any anglewith an adjustable triangle (fig. 2-5), which replacesthe protractor and common triangles.

The French curve (fig. 2-6) is usually used to drawirregular curves with unlike circular areas where thecurvature is not constant.

TYPES OF LINES

The lines used for engineering drawings must beclear and dense to ensure good reproduction. Whenmaking additions or revisions to existing drawings, besure the line widths and density match the originalwork. Figure 2-7 shows the common types of straight

Figure 2-6.—French (irregular) curves.

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Figure 2-7.—Types of lines.

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lines we will explain in the following paragraphs. Inaddition, we will explain the use of circles and curvedlines at the end of this section.

VISIBLE LINES represent visible edges orcontours of objects. Draw visible lines so that theviews they outline stand out clearly on the drawingwith a definite contrast between these lines andsecondary lines.

HIDDEN LINES consist of short, evenly-spaceddashes and are used to show the hidden features of anobject (fig. 2-8). You may vary the lengths of thedashes slightly in relation to the size of the drawing.Always begin and end hidden lines with a dash, incontrast with the visible lines from which they start,except when a dash would form a continuation of avisible line. Join dashes at comers, and start arcs withdashes at tangent points. Omit hidden lines when theyare not required for the clarity of the drawing.

Although features located behind transparentmaterials may be visible, you should treat them asconcealed features and show them with hidden lines.

CENTER LINES consist of alternating long andshort dashes (fig. 2-9). Use them to represent the axisof symmetrical parts and features, bolt circles, andpaths of motion. You may vary the long dashes of thecenter lines in length, depending upon the size of thedrawing. Start and end center lines with long dashesand do not let them intersect at the spaces betweendashes. Extend them uniformly and distinctly a shortdistance beyond the object or feature of the drawingunless a longer extension line is required for

Figure 2-8.—Hidden-line technique.

Figure 2-9.—Center-line technique.

dimensioning or for some other purpose. Do notterminate them at other lines of the drawing, norextend them through the space between views. Veryshort center lines may be unbroken if there is noconfusion with other lines.

SYMMETRY LINES are center lines used as axesof symmetry for partial views. To identify the line ofsymmetry, draw two thick, short parallel lines at rightangles to the center line. Use symmetry lines torepresent partially drawn views and partial sections ofsymmetrical parts. You may extend symmetrical viewvisible and hidden lines past the symmetrical line if itwill improve clarity.

EXTENSION and DIMENSION LINES show thedimensions of a drawing. We will discuss them laterin this chapter.

LEADER LINES show the part of a drawing towhich a note refers.

BREAK LINES shorten the view of long uniformsections or when you need only a partial view. Youmay use these lines on both detail and assemblydrawings. Use the straight, thin line with freehandzigzags for long breaks, the thick freehand line forshort breaks, and the jagged line for wood parts.

You may use the special breaks shown in figure2-10 for cylindrical and tubular parts and when an endview is not shown; otherwise, use the thick break line.

CUTTING PLANE LINES show the location ofcutting planes for sectional views.

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Figure 2-10.—Conventional break lines.

SECTION LINES show surface in the sectionview imagined to be cut along the cutting plane.

VIEWING-PLANE LINES locate the viewingposition for removed partial views.

PHANTOM LINES consist of long dashesseparated by pairs of short dashes (fig. 2-11). The longdashes may vary in length, depending on the size ofthe drawing. Phantom lines show alternate positionsof related parts, adjacent positions of related parts, and

Figure 2-11.—Phantom-line application.

repeated detail. They also may show features such asbosses and lugs to delineate machining stock andblanking developments, piece parts in jigs andfixtures, and mold lines on drawings or formed metalparts. Phantom lines always start and end with longdashes.

STITCH LINES show a sewing and stitchingprocess. Two forms of stitch lines are approved forgeneral use. The first is made of short thin dashes andspaces of equal lengths of approximately 0.016, andthe second is made of dots spaced 0.12 inch apart.

CHAIN LINES consist of thick, alternating longand short dashes. These lines show that a surface orsurface zone is to receive additional treatment orconsiderations within limits specified on a drawing.

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An ELLIPSE is a plane curve generated by a pointmoving so that the sum of the distance from any pointon the curve to two fixed points, called foci, is aconstant (fig. 2-12). Ellipses represent holes onoblique and inclined surfaces.

CIRCLES on drawings most often represent holesor a circular part of an object.

An IRREGULAR CURVE is an unlike circulararc where the radius of curvature is not constant. Thiscurve is usually made with a French curve (fig. 2-6).

An OGEE, or reverse curve, connects two parallellines or planes of position (fig. 2-13).

BASIC COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING(CAD)

The process of preparing engineering drawings ona computer is known as computer-aided drafting(CAD), and it is the most significant development tooccur recently in this field. It has revolutionized theway we prepare drawings.

The drafting part of a project is often a bottleneckbecause it takes so much time. Drafter’s spendapproximately two-thirds of their time “laying lead.”

Figure 2-12.—Example of an ellipse.

Figure 2-13.—A reverse (ogee) curve connecting two parallelplanes.

But on CAD, you can make design changes faster,resulting in a quicker turn-around time.

CAD also can relieve you from many tediouschores such as redrawing. Once you have made adrawing you can store it on a disk. You may then callit up at any time and change it quickly and easily.

It may not be practical to handle all of the draftingworkload on a CAD system. While you can do mostdesign and drafting work more quickly on CAD, youstill need to use traditional methods for others. Forexample, you can design certain electronics andconstruction projects more quickly on a drafting table.

A CAD system by itself cannot create; it is onlyan additional and more efficient tool. You must usethe system to make the drawing; therefore, you musthave a good background in design and drafting.

In manual drawing, you must have the skill todraw lines and letters and use equipment such asdrafting tables and machines, and drawing aids suchas compasses, protractors, triangles, parallel edges,scales, and templates. In CAD, however, you don’tneed those items. A cathode-ray tube, a centralprocessing unit, a digitizer, and a plotter replace them.Figure 2-14 shows some of these items at a computerwork station. We’ll explain each of them later in thissection.

GENERATING DRAWINGS ON CAD

A CAD computer contains a drafting program thatis a set of detailed instructions for the computer. Whenyou bring up the program, the screen displays eachfunction or instruction you must follow to make adrawing.

The CAD programs available to you contain all ofthe symbols used in mechanical, electrical, orarchitectural drawing. You will use the keyboardand/or mouse to call up the drafting symbols you needas you need them. Examples are characters, gridpatterns, and types of lines. When you get the symbolsyou want on the screen, you will order the computerto size, rotate, enlarge, or reduce them, and positionthem on the screen to produce the image you want.You probably will then order the computer to print thefinal product and store it for later use.

The computer also serves as a filing system for anydrawing symbols or completed drawings stored in itsmemory or on disks. You can call up this informationany time and copy it or revise it to produce a differentsymbol or drawing.

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Figure 2-14.—Computer work station.

In the following paragraphs, we will discuss theother parts of a CAD system; the digitizer, plotter, andprinter.

The Digitizer

The digitizer tablet is used in conjunction with aCAD program; it allows the draftsman to change fromcommand to command with ease. As an example, you

can move from the line draw function to an arcfunction without using the function keys or menu barto change modes of operation. Figure 2-15 illustratesa typical digitizer tablet.

The Plotter

A plotter (fig. 2-16) is used mainly to transfer animage or drawing from the computer screen to some

Figure 2-15.—Basic digitizer tablet. Figure 2-16.—Typical plotter.

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form of drawing media. When you have finishedproducing the drawing on CAD, you will order thecomputer to send the information to the plotter, whichwill then reproduce the drawing from the computerscreen. A line-type digital plotter is an electro-mechanical graphics output device capable of two-dimensional movement between a pen and drawingmedia. Because of the digital movement, a plotter isconsidered a vector device.

You will usually use ink pens in the plotter toproduce a permanent copy of a drawing. Somecommon types are wet ink, felt tip, or liquid ball, andthey may be single or multiple colors. These pens willdraw on various types of media such as vellum andMylar. The drawings are high quality, uniform,precise, and expensive. There are faster, lower qualityoutput devices such as the printers discussed in thenext section, but most CAD drawings are produced ona plotter.

The Printer

A printer is a computer output device thatduplicates the screen display quickly andconveniently. Speed is the primary advantage; it ismuch faster than plotting. You can copy complexgraphic screen displays that include any combinationof graphic and nongraphic (text and characters)symbols. The copy, however, does not approach thelevel of quality produced by the pen plotter. Therefore,it is used primarily to check prints rather than to makea final copy. It is, for example, very useful for a quickpreview at various intermediate steps of a designproject.

The two types of printers in common use are dotmatrix (fig. 2-17) and laser (fig. 2-18). The laserprinter offers the better quality and is generally moreexpensive.

COMPUTER-AIDEDDESIGN/COMPUTER-AIDED

MANUFACTURING

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You read earlier in this chapter how we usecomputer technology to make blueprints. Now you’lllearn how a machinist uses computer graphics to layout the geometry of a part, and how a computer on themachine uses the design to guide the machine as itmakes the part. But first we will give you a briefoverview of numerical control (NC) in the field ofmachining.

Figure 2-17.—Dot matrix printer.

Figure 2-18.—Laser jet printer.

NC is the process by which machines arecontrolled by input media to produce machined parts.The most common input media used in the past weremagnetic tape, punched cards, and punched tape.Today, most of the new machines, including all ofthose at Navy intermediate maintenance activities, arecontrolled by computers and known as computernumerical control (CNC) systems. Figure 2-19 showsa CNC programming station where a machinistprograms a machine to do a given job.

NC machines have many advantages. The greatestis the unerring and rapid positioning movements thatare possible. An NC machine does not stop at the endof a cut to plan its next move. It does not get tired andit is capable of uninterrupted machining, error free,hour after hour. In the past, NC machines were usedfor mass production because small orders were toocostly. But CNC allows a qualified machinist toprogram and produce a single part economically.

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Figure 2-19.—CNC programming station.

In CNC, the machinist begins with a blueprint, otherdrawing, or sample of the part to be made. Then he orshe uses a keyboard, mouse, digitizer, and/or light pento define the geometry of the part to the computer. Theimage appears on the computer screen where the ma-chinist edits and proofs the design. When satisfied, themachinist instructs the computer to analyze the geome-try of the part and calculate the tool paths that will berequired to machine the part. Each tool path is translatedinto a detailed sequence of the machine axes movementcommands the machine needs to produce the part.

The computer-generated instructions can bestored in a central computer’s memory, or on a disk,for direct transfer to one or more CNC machine toolsthat will make the parts. This is known as directnumerical control (DNC). Figure 2-20 shows a Figure 2-20.—Direct numerical control station.

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diagram of a controller station, and figure 2-21 shows the tool path into codes that the computer on thea controller. machine can understand.

The system that makes all this possible is known ascomputer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing(CAD/CAM). There are several CAD/CAM softwareprograms and they are constantly being upgraded andmade more user friendly.

To state it simply, CAD is used to draw the partand to define the tool path, and CAM is used to convert

We want to emphasize that this is a brief overviewof CNC. It is a complicated subject and many bookshave been written about it. Before you can work withCNC, you will need both formal and on-the-jobtraining. This training will become more available asthe Navy expands its use of CNC.

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CHAPTER 3

PROJECTIONS AND VIEWS

When you have read and understood this chapter,you should be able to answer the following learningobjectives:

Describe the types of projections.

Describe the types of views.

In learning to read blueprints you must developthe ability to visualize the object to be made from theblueprint (fig. 3-1). You cannot read a blueprint all atonce any more than you can read an entire page of printall at once. When you look at a multiview drawing,first survey all of the views, then select one view at atime for more careful study. Look at adjacent views todetermine what each line represents.

Each line in a view represents a change in thedirection of a surface, but you must look at anotherview to determine what the change is. A circle on oneview may mean either a hole or a protruding boss(surface) as shown in the top view in figure 3-2. Whenyou look at the top view you see two circles, and youmust study the other view to understand what eachrepresents. A glance at the front view shows that thesmaller circle represents a hole (shown in dashedlines), while the larger circle represents a protrudingboss. In the same way, you must look at the top viewto see the shape of the hole and the protruding boss.

Figure 3-1.—Visualizing a blueprint.

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You can see from this example that you cannotread a blueprint by looking at a single view, if morethan one view is shown. Sometimes two views maynot be enough to describe an object; and when thereare three views, you must view all three to be sure youread the shape correctly.

PROJECTIONS

In blueprint reading, a view of an object is knowntechnically as a projection. Projection is done, intheory, by extending lines of sight called projectorsfrom the eye of the observer through lines and pointson the object to the plane of projection. This procedurewill always result in the type of projection shown in

Figure 3-2.—Reading views.

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fig. 3-3. It is called central projection because the linesof sight, or projectors, meet at a central point; the eyeof the observer.

You can see that the projected view of the objectvaries considerably in size, according to the relativepositions of the objects and the plane of projection. Itwill also vary with the distance between the observerand the object, and between the observer and the planeof projection. For these reasons, central projection isseldom used in technical drawings.

If the observer were located a distance away fromthe object and its plane of projection, the projectorswould not meet at a point, but would be parallel to eachother. For reasons of convenience, this parallelprojection is assumed for most technical drawings andis shown in figure 3-4. You can see that, if theprojectors are perpendicular to the plane of projection,a parallel projection of an object has the samedimensions as the object. This is true regardless of therelative positions of the object and the plane ofprojection, and regardless of the distance from theobserver.

ORTHOGRAPHIC AND OBLIQUEPROJECTION

An ORTHOGRAPHIC projection is a parallelprojection in which the projectors are perpendicular tothe plane of projection as in figure 3-4. An OBLIQUEprojection is one in which the projectors are other thanperpendicular to the plane of projection. Figure 3-5shows the same object in both orthographic andoblique projections. The block is placed so that its

Figure 3-3.—Central projection.

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Figure 3-4.—Parallel projections.

Figure 3-5.—Oblique and orthographic projections.

front surface (the surface toward the plane ofprojection) is parallel to the plane of projection. Youcan see that the orthographic (perpendicular)projection shows only this surface of the block, whichincludes only two dimensions: length and width. Theoblique projection, on the other hand, shows the frontsurface and the top surface, which includes threedimensions: length, width, and height. Therefore, anoblique projection is one way to show all threedimensions of an object in a single view. Axonometricprojection is another and we will discuss it in the nextparagraphs.

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ISOMETRIC PROJECTION

Isometric projection is the most frequently usedtype of axonometric projection, which is a methodused to show an object in all three dimensions in asingle view. Axonometric projection is a form oforthographic projection in which the projectors arealways perpendicular to the plane of projection.However, the object itself, rather than the projectors,are at an angle to the plane of projection.

Figure 3-6 shows a cube projected by isometricprojection. The cube is angled so that all of its surfacesmake the same angle with the plane of projection. As aresult, the length of each of the edges shown in theprojection is somewhat shorter than the actual length ofthe edge on the object itself. This reduction is calledforeshortening. Since all of the surfaces make the anglewith the plane of projection, the edges foreshorten inthe same ratio. Therefore, one scale can be used for theentire layout; hence, the term isometric which literallymeans the same scale.

VIEWS

The following pages will help you understand thetypes of views commonly used in blueprints.

MULTIVIEW DRAWINGS

The complexity of the shape of a drawing governsthe number of views needed to project the drawing.Complex drawings normally have six views: bothends, front, top, rear, and bottom. However, mostdrawings are less complex and are shown in threeviews. We will explain both in the followingparagraphs.

Figure 3-7 shows an object placed in a transparentbox hinged at the edges. With the outlines scribed oneach surface and the box opened and laid flat as shownin views A and C, the result is a six-view orthographic

Figure 3-7.—Third-angle orthographic projection.

Figure 3-6.—Isometric projection.

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projection. The rear plane is hinged to the right sideplane, but it could hinge to either of the side planes orto the top or bottom plane. View B shows that theprojections on the sides of the box are the views youwill see by looking straight at the object through eachside. Most drawings will be shown in three views, butoccasionally you will see two-view drawings,particularly those of cylindrical objects.

A three-view orthographic projection drawingshows the front, top, and right sides of an object. Referto figure 3-7, view C, and note the position of each ofthe six sides. If you eliminate the rear, bottom, and leftsides, the drawing becomes a conventional 3-viewdrawing showing only the front, top, and right sides.

Study the arrangement of the three-view drawingin figure 3-8. The views are always in the positionsshown. The front view is always the starting point andthe other two views are projected from it. You may useany view as your front view as long as you place it inthe lower-left position in the three-view. This frontview was selected because it shows the mostcharacteristic feature of the object, the notch.

Figure 3-9.—Pull off the views.

The right side or end view is always projected tothe right of the front view. Note that all horizontaloutlines of the front view are extended horizontally tomake up the side view. The top view is alwaysprojected directly above the front view and the verticaloutlines of the front view are extended vertically to thetop view.

After you study each view of the object, you cansee it as it is shown in the center of figure 3-9. Toclarify the three-view drawing further, think of theobject as immovable (fig. 3-10), and visualize yourselfmoving around it. This will help you relate theblueprint views to the physical appearance of theobject.

Figure 3-8.—A three-view orthographic projection.

Figure 3-10.—Compare the orthographic views with themodel.

Now study the three-view drawing shown infigure 3-11. It is similar to that shown in figure 3-8with one exception; the object in figure 3-11 has a holedrilled in its notched portion. The hole is visible in thetop view, but not in the front and side views.Therefore, hidden (dotted) lines are used in the frontand side views to show the exact location of the wallsof the hole.

The three-view drawing shown in figure 3-11introduces two symbols that are not shown in figure3-8 but are described in chapter 2. They are a hiddenline that shows lines you normally can’t see on theobject, and a center line that gives the location of theexact center of the drilled hole. The shape and size ofthe object are the same.

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Auxiliary Views

Figure 3-11.—A three-view drawing.

PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGS

A perspective drawing is the most used method ofpresentation used in technical illustrations in thecommercial and architectural fields. The drawnobjects appear proportionately smaller with distance,as they do when you look at the real object (fig. 3-12).It is difficult to draw, and since the drawings are drawnin diminishing proportion to the edges represented,they cannot be used to manufacture an object. Otherviews are used to make objects and we will discusthem in the following paragraphs.

SPECIAL VIEWS

In many complex objects it is often difficult toshow true size and shapes orthographically.Therefore, the draftsmen must use other views to giveengineers and craftsmen a clear picture of the objectto be constructed. Among these are a number ofspecial views, some of which we will discuss in thefollowing paragraphs.

Auxiliary views are often necessary to show thetrue shape and length of inclined surfaces, or otherfeatures that are not parallel to the principal planes ofprojection.

Look directly at the front view of figure 3-13.Notice the inclined surface. Now look at the right sideand top views. The inclined surface appearsforeshortened, not its true shape or size. In this case,the draftsman will use an auxiliary view to show thetrue shape and size of the inclined face of the object.It is drawn by looking perpendicular to the inclinedsurface. Figure 3-14 shows the principle of theauxiliary view.

Look back to figure 3-10, which shows an immov-able object being viewed from the front, top, and side.Find the three orthographic views, and compare them

Figure 3-13.—Auxiliary view arrangement.

Figure 3-12.—The perspective. Figure 3-14.—Auxiliary projection principle.

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with figure 3-15 together with the other information. Itshould clearly explain the reading of the auxiliary view.Figure 3-16 shows a side by side comparison of ortho-graphic and auxiliary views. View A shows a fore-shortened orthographic view of an inclined or slantedsurface whose true size and shape are unclear. View Buses an auxiliary projection to show the true size andshape.

The projection of the auxiliary view is made by theobserver moving around an immovable object, and theviews are projected perpendicular to the lines of sight.Remember, the object has not been moved; only theposition of the viewer has changed.

Section Views

Section views give a clearer view of the interior orhidden features of an object that you normally cannotsee clearly in other views. A section view is made byvisually cutting away a part of an object to show theshape and construction at the cutting plane.

Figure 3-15.—Viewing an inclined surface, auxiliary view.

Figure 3-16.—Comparison of orthographic and auxiliaryprojections.

Notice the cutting plane line AA in the front viewshown in figure 3-17, view A. It shows where theimaginary cut has been made. In view B, the isometricview helps you visualize the cutting plane. The arrowspoint in the direction in which you are to look at thesectional view.

View C is another front view showing how theobject would look if it were cut in half.

In view D, the orthographic section view of sectionA-A is placed on the drawing instead of the confusingfront view in view A. Notice how much easier it is toread and understand.

When sectional views are drawn, the part that iscut by the cutting plane is marked with diagonal (orcrosshatched), parallel section lines. When two or moreparts are shown in one view, each part is sectioned orcrosshatched with a different slant. Section views arenecessary for a clear understanding of complicatedparts. On simple drawings, a section view may serve thepurpose of additional views.

Figure 3-17.—Action of a cutting plane.

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Section A-A in view D is known as a full sectionbecause the object is cut completely through.

OFFSET SECTION.—In this type of section, thecutting plane changes direction backward and forward(zig-zag) to pass through features that are important toshow. The offset cutting plane in figure 3-18 ispositioned so that the hole on the right side will beshown in section. The sectional view is the front view,and the top view shows the offset cutting plane line.

HALF SECTION.—This type of section isshown in figure 3-19. It is used when an object issymmetrical in both outside and inside details.One-half of the object is sectioned; the other half isshown as a standard view.

The object shown in figure 3-19 is cylindrical andcut into two equal parts. Those parts are then dividedequally to give you four quarters. Now remove a quar-ter. This is what the cutting plane has done in thepictorial view; a quarter of the cylinder has been re-

Figure 3-18.—Offset section.

Figure 3-19.—Half section.

moved so you can look inside. If the cutting plane hadextended along the diameter of the cylinder, you wouldhave been looking at a full section. The cutting plane inthis drawing extends the distance of the radius, or onlyhalf the distance of a full section, and is called a halfsection.

The arrow has been inserted to show your line ofsight. What you see from that point is drawn as a halfsection in the orthographic view. The width of theorthographic view represents the diameter of thecircle. One radius is shown as a half section, the otheras an external view.

REVOLVED SECTION.—This type of sectionis used to eliminate the need to draw extra views ofrolled shapes, ribs, and similar forms. It is really adrawing within a drawing, and it clearly describes theobject’s shape at a certain cross section. In figure 3-20,the draftsman has revolved the section view of the ribso you can look at it head on. Because of this revolvingfeature, this kind of section is called a revolvedsection.

REMOVED SECTION.—This type of section isused to illustrate particular parts of an object. It isdrawn like the revolved section, except it is placed atone side to bring out important details (fig. 3-21). It is

Figure 3-20.—Revolved section.

Figure 3-21.—Removed section.

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often drawn to a larger scale than the view of the objectfrom which it is removed.

BROKEN-OUT SECTION.—The inner struc-ture of a small area may be shown by peeling back orremoving the outside surface. The inside of a

Figure 3-22.—Broken-out section through a counterbored Exploded Viewhole.

Figure 3-23.—Aligned section.

counterbored hole is better illustrated in figure 3-22because of the broken-out section, which makes itpossible for you to look inside.

ALIGNED SECTION.—Figure 3-23 shows analigned section. Look at the cutting-plane line AA onthe front view of the handwheel. When a truesectional view might be misleading, parts such as ribsor spokes are drawn as if they are rotated into or outof the cutting plane. Notice that the spokes in sectionA-A are not sectioned. If they were, the firstimpression might be that the wheel had a solid webrather than spokes.

This is another type of view that is helpful andeasy to read. The exploded view (fig. 3-24) is used toshow the relative location of parts, and it isparticularly helpful when you must assemble complexobjects. Notice how parts are spaced out in line toshow clearly each part’s relationship to the otherparts.

DETAIL DRAWINGS

A detail drawing is a print that shows a singlecomponent or part. It includes a complete and exactdescription of the part’s shape and dimensions, andhow it is made. A complete detail drawing will showin a direct and simple manner the shape, exact size,type of material, finish for each part, tolerance,necessary shop operations, number of parts required,and so forth. A detail drawing is not the same as a

Figure 3-24.—An exploded view.

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Figure 3-25.—Detailed drawing of a clevis.

detail view. A detail view shows part of a drawing inthe same plane and in the same arrangement, but ingreater detail to a larger scale than in the principalview.

Figure 3-25 shows a relatively simple detaildrawing of a clevis. Study the figure closely and applythe principles for reading two-view orthographicdrawings discussed earlier in this chapter. The dimen-sions on the detail drawing in figure 3-25 are conven-tional, except for the four toleranced dimensionsgiven. In the top view, on the right end of the part, isa hole requiring a diameter of 0.3125 +0.0005, butno – (minus). This means that the diameter of the holecan be no less than 0.3125, but as large as 0.3130. Inthe bottom view, on the left end of the part, there is adiameter of 0.665 ±0.001. This means the diametercan be a minimum of 0.664, and a maximum of 0.666.The other two toleranced dimension given are at theleft of the bottom view. Figure 3-26 is an isometricview of the clevis shown in figure 3-25.

Figure 3-26.—Isometric drawing of a clevis.

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Figure 3-27 is an isometric drawing of the basepivot shown orthographically in figure 3-28. You maythink the drawing is complicated, but it really is not.It does, however, have more symbols and abbrevia-tions than this book has shown you so far.

Various views and section drawings are oftennecessary in machine drawings because of compli-cated parts or components. It is almost impossible toread the multiple hidden lines necessary to show theobject in a regular orthographic print. For this reasonmachine drawings have one more view that shows theinterior of the object by cutting away a portion of thepart. You can see this procedure in the upper portionof the view on the left of figure 3-28. Figure 3-27.—Isometric drawing of a base pivot.

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CHAPTER 4

MACHINE DRAWING

When you have read and understood this chapter,you should be able to answer the following learningobjectives:

Describe basic machine drawings.

Describe the types of machine threads.

Describe gear and helical spring nomenclature.

Explain the use of finish marks on drawings.

This chapter discusses the common terms, tools,and conventions used in the production of machinedrawings.

COMMON TERMS AND SYMBOLS

In learning to read machine drawings, you must firstbecome familiar with the common terms, symbols, andconventions defined and discussed in the followingparagraphs.

GENERAL TERMS

The following paragraphs cover the common termsmost used in all aspects of machine drawings.

Tolerances

Engineers realize that absolute accuracy isimpossible, so they figure how much variation ispermissible. This allowance is known as tolerance. Itis stated on a drawing as (plus or minus) a certainamount, either by a fraction or decimal. Limits are themaximum and/or minimum values prescribed for aspecific dimension, while tolerance represents the totalamount by which a specific dimension may vary.Tolerances may be shown on drawings by severaldifferent methods; figure 4-1 shows three examples.The unilateral method (view A) is used when variationfrom the design size is permissible in one direction only.In the bilateral method (view B), the dimension figureshows the plus or minus variation that is acceptable. Inthe limit dimensioning method (view C), the maximumand minimum measurements are both stated

The surfaces being toleranced have geometricalcharacteristics such as roundness, or perpendicularity toanother surface. Figure 4-2 shows typical geometricalcharacteristic symbols. A datum is a surface, line, or

Figure 4-1.—Methods of indicating tolerance.

Figure 4-2.—Geometric characteristic symbols.

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point from which a geometric position is to bedetermined or from which a distance is to be measured.Any letter of the alphabet except I, O, and Q may beused as a datum identifying symbol. A feature controlsymbol is made of geometric symbols and tolerances.Figure 4-3 shows how a feature control symbol mayinclude datum references.

Fillets and RoundsFillets are concave metal corner (inside) surfaces.

In a cast, a fillet normally increases the strength of ametal corner because a rounded corner cools moreevenly than a sharp corner, thereby reducing thepossibility of a break. Rounds or radii are edges oroutside corners that have been rounded to preventchipping and to avoid sharp cutting edges. Figure 4-4shows fillets and rounds.

Slots and SlidesSlots and slides are used to mate two specially

shaped pieces of material and securely hold themtogether, yet allow them to move or slide. Figure 4-5shows two types: the tee slot, and the dovetail slot. Forexamples, a tee slot arrangement is used on a millingmachine table, and a dovetail is used on the cross slideassembly of an engine lathe.

Keys, Keyseats, and Keyways

A key is a small wedge or rectangular piece of metalinserted in a slot or groove between a shaft and a hub toprevent slippage. Figure 4-6 shows three types of keys.

Figure 4-3.—Feature control frame indicating a datumreference.

Figure 4-4.—Fillets and rounds

Figure 4-5.—Slots and slides.

Figure 4-6.—Three types of keys.

Figure 4-7 shows a keyseat and keyway. View Ashows a keyseat, which is a slot or groove on the outsideof a part into which the key fits. View B shows akeyway, which is a slot or groove within a cylinder, tube,or pipe. A key fitted into a keyseat will slide into thekeyway and prevent movement of the parts.

SCREW THREADS

Draftsmen use different methods to show thread ondrawings. Figures 4-8 through 4-11 show several of

Figure 4-7.—A keyseat and keyway.

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Figure 4-8.—Simplified method of thread representation.

Figure 4-9.—Schematic method of thread representation.

Figure 4-10.—Detailed method of thread representation.

FIgure 4-11.—Tapered pipe thread representation.

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them. Now look at figure 4-12. The left side shows athread profile in section and the right side shows acommon method of drawing threads. To save time, thedraftsman uses symbols that are not drawn to scale. Thedrawing shows the dimensions of the threaded part butother information may be placed in “notes” almost anyplace on the drawing but most often in the upper leftcorner. However, in our example the note is directlyabove the drawing and shows the thread designator“1/4-20 UNC-2.”

The first number of the note, 1/4, is the nominal sizewhich is the outside diameter. The number after the firstdash, 20, means there are 20 threads per inch The lettersUNC identify the thread series as Unified NationalCoarse. The last number, 2, identifies the class of threadand tolerance, commonly called the fit. If it is aleft-hand thread, a dash and the letters LH will followthe class of thread. Threads without the LH areright-hand threads.

Specifications necessary for the manufacture ofscrews include thread diameter, number of threads perinch, thread series, and class of thread The two mostwidely used screw-thread series are (1) Unified or

Figure 4-12.—Outside threads.

National Form Threads, which are called NationalCoarse, or NC, and (2) National Fine, or NF threads.The NF threads have more threads per inch of screwlength than the NC.

Classes of threads are distinguished from each otherby the amount of tolerance and/or allowance specified.Classes of thread were formerly known as class of fit, aterm that will probably remain in use for many years.The new term, class of thread, was established by theNational Bureau of Standards in the Screw-ThreadStandards for Federal Services, Handbook H-28.

Figure 4-13 shows the terminology used to describescrew threads. Each of the terms is explained in thefollowing list:

HELIX—The curve formed on any cylinder by astraight line in a plane that is wrapped around thecylinder with a forward progression.

EXTERNAL THREAD—A thread on the outsideof a member. An example is the thread of a bolt.

INTERNAL THREAD—A thread on the inside ofa member. An example is the thread inside a nut.

MAJOR DIAMETER—The largest diameter of anexternal or internal thread

AXIS—The center line running lengthwise througha screw.

CREST—The surface of the thread correspondingto the major diameter of an external thread and the minordiameter of an internal thread.

Figure 4-13.—Screw thread terminology.

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ROOT—The surface of the thread corresponding to identify the necessary dimensions. Figure 4-14 showsthe minor diameter of an external thread and the major gear nomenclature, and the terms in the figure arediameter of an internal thread explained in the following list:

DEPTH—The distance from the root of a thread tothe crest, measured perpendicularly to the axis.

PITCH—The distance from a point on a screwthread to a corresponding point on the next thread,measured parallel to the axis.

LEAD—The distance a screw thread advances onone turn, measured parallel to the axis. On asingle-thread screw the lead and the pitch are identical;on a double-thread screw the lead is twice the pitch; ona triple-thread screw the lead is three times the pitch

GEARS

When gears are drawn on machine drawings, the

PITCH DIAMETER (PD)—The diameter of thepitch circle (or line), which equals the number of teethon the gear divided by the diametral pitch

DIAMETRAL PITCH (DP)—The number of teethto each inch of the pitch diameter or the number of teethon the gear divided by the pitch diameter. Diametralpitch is usually referred to as simply PITCH.

NUMBER OF TEETH (N)—The diametral pitchmultiplied by the diameter of the pitch circle (DP x PD).

ADDENDUM CIRCLE (AC)—The circle over thetops of the teeth.

OUTSIDE DIAMETER (OD)—The diameter ofdraftsman usually draws only enough gear teeth to the addendum circle.

Figure 4-14.—Gear nomenclature.

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CIRCULAR PITCH (CP)—The length of the arc ofthe pitch circle between the centers or correspondingpoints of adjacent teeth.

ADDENDUM (A)—The height of the tooth abovethe pitch circle or the radial distance between the pitchcircle and the top of the tooth.

DEDENDUM (D)—The length of the portion of thetooth from the pitch circle to the base of the tooth.

CHORDAL PITCH—The distance from center tocenter of teeth measured along a straight line or chordof the pitch circle.

ROOT DIAMETER (RD)—The diameter of thecircle at the root of the teeth.

CLEARANCE (C)—The distance between thebottom of a tooth and the top of a mating tooth.

WHOLE DEPTH (WD)—The distance from thetop of the tooth to the bottom, including the clearance.

FACE—The working surface of the tooth over thepitch line.

THICKNESS—The width of the tooth, taken as achord of the pitch circle.

PITCH CIRCLE—The circle having the pitchdiameter.

WORKING DEPTH—The greatest depth to whicha tooth of one gear extends into the tooth space ofanother gear.

RACK TEETH—A rack may be compared to a spurgear that has been straightened out. The linear pitch ofthe rack teeth must equal the circular pitch of the matinggear.

HELICAL SPRINGS

There are three classifications of helical springs:compression, extension, and torsion. Drawings seldomshow a true presentation of the helical shape; instead,they usually show springs with straight lines. Figure4-15 shows several methods of spring representationincluding both helical and straight-line drawings. Also,springs are sometimes shown as single-line drawings asin figure 4-16.

FINISH MARKS

The military standards for finish marks are set forthin ANSI 46.1-1962. Many metal surfaces must befinished with machine tools for various reasons. Theacceptable roughness of a surface depends upon how the

Figure 4-15.—Representation of commm types of helicalsprings.

Figure 4-16.—Single line representation of springs

part will be used. Sometimes only certain surfaces of apart need to be finished while others are not. A modifiedsymbol (check mark) with a number or numbers aboveit is used to show these surfaces and to specify the degreeof finish. The proportions of the surface roughnesssymbol are shown in figure 4-17. On small drawingsthe symbol is proportionately smaller.

The number in the angle of the check mark, in thiscase 02, tells the machinist what degree of finish thesurface should have. This number is theroot-mean-square value of the surface roughness heightin millionths of an inch. In other words, it is ameasurement of the depth of the scratches made by themachining or abrading process.

Wherever possible, the surface roughness symbol isdrawn touching the line representing the surface

Figure 4-17.—Proportions for a basic finish symbol.

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which it refers. If space is limited, the symbol may beplaced on an extension line on that surface or on the tailof a leader with an arrow touching that surface as shownin figure 4-18.

When a part is to be finished to the same roughnessall over, a note on the drawing will include the direction“finish all over” along the finish mark and the propernumber. An example is FINISH ALL OVER32. Whena part is to be finished all over but a few surfaces varyin roughness, the surface roughness symbol number ornumbers are applied to the lines representing thesesurfaces and a note on the drawing will include thesurface roughness symbol for the rest of the surfaces.For example, ALL OVER EXCEPT AS NOTED (fig.4-19).

Figure 4-18.—Methods of placing surface roughness symbols.

STANDARDS

American industry has adopted a new standard,Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ANSIY14.5M-1982. This standard is used in all blueprintproduction whether the print is drawn by a human handor by computer-aided drawing (CAD) equipment. Itstandardizes the production of prints from the simplisthand-made job on site to single or multiple-run itemsproduced in a machine shop with computer-aidedmanufacturing (CAM) which we explained in chapter2. DOD is now adopting this standard For furtherinformation, refer to ANSI Y14.5M-1982 and toIntroduction to Geometrical Dimensioning andTolerancing, Lowell W. Foster, National Tooling andMachining Association, Fort Washington, MD, 1986.

The following military standards contain most ofthe information on symbols, conventions, tolerances,and abbreviations used in shop or working drawings:

ANSI Y14.5M-1982 Dimensioning and Tolerancing

MIL-STD-9A Screw Thread Conventions andMethods of Specifying

ANSI 46.1

MIL-STD-12,C

Surface Texture

Abbreviations for Use On Drawingsand In Technical-Type Publications

FIgure 4-19.—Typical examples of symbol use.

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CHAPTER 5

PIPING SYSTEMS

When you have read and understood this chapter,you should be able to answer the following learningobjectives:

Interpret piping blueprints.

Identify shipboard hydraulic and plumbingblueprints.

PIPING DRAWINGS

Water was at one time the only important fluid thatwas moved from one point to another in pipes. Todayalmost every conceivable fluid is handled in pipesduring its production, processing, transportation, anduse. The age of atomic energy and rocket power hasadded fluids such as liquid metals, oxygen, andnitrogen to the list of more common fluids such as oil,

Figure 5-1.—Single-line orthographic pipe drawing.

water, gases, and acids that are being carried in pipingsystems today. Piping is also used as a structuralelement in columns and handrails. For these reasons,drafters and engineers should become familiar withpipe drawings.

Piping drawings show the size and location ofpipes, fittings, and valves. A set of symbols has beendeveloped to identify these features on drawings. Wewill show and explain the symbols later in this chapter.

Two methods of projection used in pipe drawingsare orthographic and isometric (pictorial). Chapter 3has a general description of these methods and thefollowing paragraphs explain their use in pipedrawings.

ORTHOGRAPHIC PIPE DRAWINGS

Single- and double-line orthographic pipedrawings (fig. 5-1 and 5-2) are recommended forshowing single pipes either straight or bent in oneplane only. This method also may be used for morecomplicated piping systems.

ISOMETRIC (PICTORIAL) PIPEDRAWINGS

Pictorial projection is used for all pipes bent inmore than one plane, and for assembly and layoutwork. The finished drawing is easier to understand inthe pictorial format.

Figure 5-2.—Double-line orthographic pipe drawing.

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Draftsmen use single-line drawings to show thearrangement of pipes and fittings. Figure 5-3 is asingle-line (isometric) pictorial drawing of figure 5-1.The center line of the pipe is drawn as a thick line towhich the valve symbols are added.

Single-line drawings take less time and show allinformation required to lay out and produce a pipingsystem.

Double-line pipe drawings (fig. 5-4) require moretime to draw and therefore are not recommended forproduction drawings. Figure 5-4 is an example of a

Figure 5-3.—Single-line pictorial piping drawing of figure 5-1.

double-line pictorial pipe drawing. They are generallyused for catalogs and similar applications where visualappearance is more important than drawing time.

CROSSINGS

The crossing of pipes without connections isnormally shown without interrupting the linerepresenting the hidden line (fig. 5-5, view A). Butwhen there is a need to show that one pipe must passbehind another, the line representing the pipe farthestfrom the viewer will be shown with a break, orinterruption, where the other pipe passes in front of it,as shown in figure 5-5, view B.

CONNECTIONS

Permanent connections, whether made by weldingor other processes such as gluing or soldering, shouldbe shown on the drawing by a heavy dot (fig. 5-6). Thedraftsman normally will use a general note orspecification to describe the type of connection.

Detachable connections are shown by a singlethick line (figs. 5-6 and 5-7). The specification, ageneral note, or bill of material will list the types ofconnections such as flanges, unions, or couplings andwhether the fittings are flanged or threaded.

Figure 5-4.—Double-line pictorial piping drawing.

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Figure 5-5.—Crossing of pipes.

Figure 5-6.—Pipe connection.

Figure 5-7.—Adjoining apparatus.

FITTINGS

If standard symbols for fittings like tees, elbows,crossings, and so forth are not shown on a drawing,they are represented by a continuous line. The circularsymbol for a tee or elbow may be used when it isnecessary to show the piping coming toward ormoving away from the viewer. Figure 5-8, views Aand B, show circular symbols for a connection withand without flanges.

Symbols and Markings

MIL-STD-17B, part I, lists mechanical symbolsused on piping prints other than those foraeronautical, aerospacecraft, and spacecraft, whichare listed in MIL-STD-17B, part II. Figure 5-9 showscommon symbols from MIL-STD-17B, part I. Notethat the symbols may show types of connections

Figure 5-8.—Indicating ends of pipe and fittings.

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Figure 5-9.—Symbols used in engineering plans and diagrams.

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Figure 5-10.—Pipe line symbols.

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(screwed, flanged, welded, and so forth) as well asfittings, valves, gauges, and items of equipment.When an item is not covered in the standards, theresponsible activity designs a suitable symbol andexplains it in a note.

Figure 5-10 shows some of the common pipingsymbols used in piping prints. When a print showsmore than one piping system of the same kind,additional letters are added to the symbols todifferentiate between the systems.

MIL-STD-101C established the color code usedto identify piping carrying hazardous fluids. It appliesto all piping installations in naval industrial plants andshore stations where color coding is used. While allvalve wheels on hazardous fluid piping must be colorcoded, the piping itself is optional. The following

colors are painted on valve wheels and pipe linescarrying hazardous fluids:

Yellow — Flammable materials

Brown — Toxic and poisonous materials

Blue — Anesthetics and harmful materials

Green — Oxidizing materials

Gray — Physically dangerous materials

Red — Fire protection materials

Fluid lines in aircraft are marked accordingto MIL-STD-1247C, Markings, Functions, andDesignations of Hoses, Piping, and Tube Lines forAircraft, Missiles, and Space Systems. Figure 5-11lists the types of aircraft fluid lines with the color codeand symbol for each type. Aircraft fluid lines are also

Figure 5-11.—Aircraft fluid line color code and symbols.

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marked with an arrow to show direction of flow and uses the standard symbols shown in figure 5-9, andhazard marking, as you will see later in this chapter. that it includes a symbol list. Some small pipingThe following paragraphs contain markings for the diagrams do not include a symbol list; therefore, youfour general classes of hazards, and figure 5-12 shows must be familiar with the standard symbols toexamples of the hazards in each class. interpret these diagrams.

FLAM — This marking identifies all materialsordinarily known as flammable or combustible.

TOXIC — This marking identifies materials thatare extremely hazardous to life or health.

AAHM — This marking identifies anestheticsand harmful materials. These include all materialsthat produce anesthetic vapors. They also includethose that do not normally produce dangerous fumesor vapors, but are hazardous to life and property.

PHDAN — This marking identifies a line thatcarries material that is not dangerous in itself, but isasphyxiating in confined areas. These materials aregenerally handled in a dangerous physical state ofpressure or temperature.

SHIPBOARD PIPING PRINTS

There are various types of shipboard pipingsystems. Figure 5-13 shows a section of a pipingdiagram for a heavy cruiser. Note that the drawing

Standard symbols are generally not used indrawings of shipboard piping systems found inoperation and maintenance manuals. Each fitting inthose systems may be drawn in detail (pictorially), asshown in figure 5-14, or a block diagram arrangement(fig. 5-15) may be used.

HYDRAULIC PRINTS

The Navy has increased its use of hydraulic sys-tems, tools, and machines in recent years. Hydraulicsystems are used on aircraft and aboard ship toactivate weapons, navigational equipment, andremote controls of numerous mechanical devices.Shore stations use hydraulically operated main-tenance and repair shop equipment. Hydraulicsystems are also used in construction, automotive, andweight-handling equipment. Basic hydraulicprinciples are discussed in the basic training courseFluid Power, NAVEDTRA 12064.

To help you distinguish one hydraulic line fromanother, the draftsman designates each line according

FLUID

Air (under pressure)

Alcohol

Carbon dioxide

FREON

Gaseous oxygen

Liquid nitrogen

LPG (liquid petroleum gas)

Nitrogen gas

Oils and greases

JP-5

Trichloroethylene

HAZARD

PHDAN

FLAM

PHDAN

PHDAN

PHDAN

PHDAN

FLAM

PHDAN

FLAM

FLAM

AAHM

Figure 5-12.—Hazards associated with various fluids.

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Figure 5-14.—Shipboard refrigerant circulating air-conditioning system.

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to its function within the system. In general, hydrauliclines are designated as follows:

SUPPLY LINES—These lines carry fluid from thereservoir to the pumps. They may be called suctionlines.

PRESSURE LINES—These lines carry only pres-sure. They lead from the pumps to a pressure manifold,and from the pressure manifold to the various selectorvalves. Or, they may lead directly from the pump to theselector valve.

OPERATING LINES—These lines alternatelycarry pressure to, and return fluid from, an actuating

unit. They also may be called working lines. Each lineis identified according to its specific function.

RETURN LINES—These lines return fluid fromany portion of the system to a reservoir.

VENT LINES—These lines carry excess fluidoverboard or into another receptacle.

MIL-STD-17B, part II, lists symbols that are usedon hydraulic diagrams. Figure 5-16 shows the basicoutline of each symbol. In the actual hydraulicdiagrams the basic symbols are often improved,showing a cutaway section of the unit.

Figure 5-16.—Basic types of hydraulic symbols.

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Figure 5-17 shows that the lines on the hydraulicdiagram are identified as to purpose and the arrowspoint the direction of flow. Figure 5-18 and appendixII contain additional symbols and conventions usedon aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and influid power diagrams.

PLUMBING PRINTS

Plumbing prints use many of the standard pipingsymbols shown in figure 5-9. MIL-STD-17B Parts Iand II lists other symbols that are used only inplumbing prints, some of which are shown in figure5-19.

Figure 5-17.—Aircraft power brake control valve system.

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Figure 5-18.—Fluid power symbols.

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Figure 5-20 is a pictorial drawing of a bathroom.In the drawing, all that is normally placed in or underthe floor has been exposed to show a complete pictureof the plumbing, connections, and fixtures.

Figure 5-21, views A and B, are isometricdiagrams of the piping in the bathroom shown infigure 5-20. Figure 5-22 is a floor plan of a smallhouse showing the same bathroom, including thelocations of fixtures and piping.

To interpret the isometric plumbing diagramshown in figure 5-21, view A, start at the lavatory(sink). You can see a symbol for a P-trap that leads toa tee connection. The portion of the tee leadingupward goes to the vent, and the portion leadingdownward goes to the drain. You can follow the drainpipe along the wall until it reaches the corner where a90-degree elbow is connected to bring the drainaround the corner. Another section of piping isconnected between the elbow and the next tee. Onebranch of the tee leads to the P-trap of the bathtub, andthe other to the tee necessary for the vent (pipe leadingupward between the tub and water closet). It thencontinues on to the Y-bend with a heel (a special

Figure 5-21.—Isometric diagram of a bathroom showingwaste, vents, and water service.

Figure 5-20.—Pictorial view of a typical bathroom.

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Figure 5-22.—Floor plan of a typical bathroom.

fitting) that leads to a 4-inch main house drain. Thevent pipe runs parallel to the floor drain, slightlyabove the lavatory.

Figure 5-21, view B, is an isometric drawing ofthe water pipes, one for cold water and the other forhot water. These pipes are connected to service pipesin the wall near the soil stack, and they run parallel tothe drain and vent pipes. Look back at figure 5-20 and

you can see that the water service pipes are locatedabove the drain pipe.

Figure 5-23 shows you how to read the designa-tions for plumbing fittings. Each opening in a fittingis identified with a letter. For example, the fitting atthe right end of the middle row shows a cross reducedon one end of the run and on one outlet. On crossesand elbows, you always read the largest opening firstand then follow the alphabetical order. So, if the fittinghas openings sized 2 x 1/2 by 1 1/2 by 2 1/2 by 1 1/2inches, you should read them in this order: A = 2 l/2,B = 1 1/2, C = 2 1/2, and D = 1 1/2 inches.

On tees, 45-degree Y-bends or laterals, anddouble-branch elbows, you always read the size of thelargest opening of the run first, the opposite openingof the run second, and the outlet last. For example,look at the tee in the upper right corner of figure 5-23and assume it is sized 3 by 2 by 2 inches. You wouldread the openings as A = 3, B = 2, and C = 2 inches.

Figure 5-23.—How to read fittings.

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CHAPTER 6

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS PRINTS

When you have read and understood this chapter,you should be able to answer the following learningobjectives.

Describe shipboard electrical and electronicsprints.

Describe aircraft electrical and electronicsprints.

Explain basic logic diagrams on blueprints.

This chapter is divided into two parts: electricalprints and electronics prints. Each part deals with theuse of prints on ships and aircraft.

ELECTRICAL PRINTS

A large number of Navy ratings may use Navyelectrical prints to install, maintain, and repair equip-ment. In the most common examples, Navyelectrician’s mates (EMs) and interior communica-tions electricians (ICs) use them for shipboardelectrical equipment and systems, constructionelectricians (CEs) use them for power, lighting, andcommunications equipment and systems ashore, andaviation electrician’s mates (AEs) use them foraircraft electrical equipment and systems. These printswill make use of the various electrical diagramsdefined in the following paragraphs.

A PICTORIAL WIRING DIAGRAM is made upof pictorial sketches of the various parts of an item ofequipment and the electrical connections between theparts.

An ISOMETRIC WIRING DIAGRAM shows theoutline of a ship or aircraft or other structure, and thelocation of equipment such as panels, connectionboxes, and cable runs.

A SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM uses lines andgraphic symbols to simplify complex circuits orsystems.

A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM uses graphicsymbols to show how a circuit functions electrically.

An ELEMENTARY WIRING DIAGRAM showshow each individual conductor is connected within thevarious connection boxes of an electrical circuit or

system. It is sometimes used interchangeably withSCHEMATIC DIAGRAM, especially a simplifiedschematic diagram.

In a BLOCK DIAGRAM, the major componentsof equipment or a system are represented by squares,rectangles, or other geometric figures, and the normalorder of progression of a signal or current flow isrepresented by lines.

Before you can read any blueprint, you must befamiliar with the standard symbols for the type of printconcerned. To read electrical blueprints, you shouldknow various types of standard symbols and themethods of marking electrical connectors, cables, andequipments. The first part of this chapter discussesthese subjects as they are used on ships and aircraft.

SHIPBOARD ELECTRICAL PRINTS

To interpret shipboard electrical prints, you needto recognize the graphic symbols for electricaldiagrams and the electrical wiring equipment symbolsfor ships as shown in Graphic Symbols for Electricaland Electronic Diagrams, ANSI Y32.2, and ElectricalWiring Equipment Symbols for Ships’ Plans, Part 2,MIL-STD-15-2. Appendix 2 contains the commonsymbols from these standards. In addition, you mustalso be familiar with the shipboard system ofnumbering electrical units and marking electricalcables as described in the following paragraphs.

Numbering Electrical Units

All similar units in the ship comprise a group, andeach group is assigned a separate series of consecutivenumbers beginning with 1. Numbering begins withunits in the lowest, foremost starboard compartmentand continues with the next compartment to port if itcontains familiar units; otherwise it continues to thenext aft compartment on the same level.

Proceeding from starboard to port and fromforward to aft, the numbering procedure continuesuntil all similar units on the same level have beennumbered. It then continues on the next upper leveland so on until all similar units on all levels have beennumbered. Within each compartment, the numbering

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of similar units proceeds from starboard to port,forward to aft, and from a lower to a higher level.

Within a given compartment, then, the numberingof similar units follows the same rule; that is, LOWERtakes precedence over UPPER, FORWARD overAFT, and STARBOARD over PORT.

Electrical distribution panels, control panels, andso forth, are given identification numbers made up ofthree numbers separated by hyphens. The first numberidentifies the vertical level by deck or platformnumber at which the unit is normally accessible.Decks of Navy ships are numbered by using the maindeck as the starting point as described in BasicMilitary Requirements, NAVEDTRA 12043. Thenumeral 1 is used for the main deck, and eachsuccessive deck above is numbered 01, 02, 03, and soon, and each successive deck below the main deck isnumbered 2, 3, 4, and so on.

The second number identifies the longitudinallocation of the unit by frame number. The thirdnumber identifies the transverse location by theassignment of consecutive odd numbers for centerlineand starboard locations and consecutive even numbersfor port locations. The numeral 1 identifies the lowestcenterline (or centermost, starboard) component.Consecutive odd numbers are assigned components asthey would be observed first as being above, and thenoutboard, of the preceding component. Consecutiveeven numbers similarly identify components on theportside. For example, a distribution panel with theidentification number, 1-142-2, will be located on themain deck at frame 142, and will be the firstdistribution panel on the port side of the centerline atthis frame on the main deck.

Main switchboards or switchgear groups supplieddirectly from ship’s service generators are designated1S, 2S, and so on. Switchboards supplied directly byemergency generators are designated 1E, 2E, and soon. Switchboards for special frequencies (other thanthe frequency of the ship’s service system) have acgenerators designated 1SF, 2SF, and so on.

Sections of a switchgear group other than thegenerator section are designated by an additionalsuffix letter starting with the letter A and proceedingin alphabetical order from left to right (viewing thefront of the switchgear group). Some large ships areequipped with a system of distribution called zonecontrol. In a zone control system, the ship is dividedinto areas generally coinciding with the fire zonesprescribed by the ship’s damage control plan.

Electrical power is distributed within each zone fromload center switchboards located within the zone.Load center switchboards and miscellaneousswitchboards on ships with zone control distributionare given identification numbers, the first digit ofwhich indicates the zone and the second digit thenumber of the switchboard within the zone asdetermined by the general rules for numberingelectrical units discussed previously.

Cable Marking

Metal tags embossed with the cable designationsare used to identify all permanently installedshipboard electrical cables. These tags (fig. 6-1) areplaced on cables as close as practical to each point ofconnection on both sides of decks, bulkheads, andother barriers. They identify the cables formaintenance and replacement. Navy ships use twosystems of cable marking; the old system on pre-1949ships, and the new system on those built since 1949.We will explain both systems in the followingparagraphs.

OLD CABLE TAG SYSTEM.—In the oldsystem, the color of the tag shows the cableclassification: red—vital, yellow—semivital, andgray or no color—nonvital. The tags will contain thefollowing basic letters that designate power andlighting cables for the different services:

CDF

FBG

MSPR

RLS

Interior communicationsDegaussingShip’s service lighting and general powerBattle powerFire controlMinesweepingElectric propulsionRadio and radarRunning, anchor, and signal lightsSonar

FE Emergency lighting and power

Figure 6-1.—Cable tag.

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Other letters and numbers are used with thesebasic letters to further identify the cable and completethe designation. Common markings of a power sys-tem for successive cables from a distribution switch-board to load would be as follows: feeders, FB-411;main, l-FB-411; submain, 1-FB-411A; branch,1-FB-411A1; and sub-branch, l-FB-411-A1A. Thefeeder number 411 in these examples shows thesystem voltage. The feeder numbers for a 117- or120-volt system range from 100 to 190; for a 220-voltsystem, from 200 to 299; and for a 450-volt system,from 400 to 499. The exact designation for each cableis shown on the ship’s electrical wiring prints.

NEW CABLE TAG SYSTEM.—The newsystem consists of three parts in sequence; source,voltage, and service, and where practical, destination.These parts are separated by hyphens. The followingletters are used to designate the different services:

C Interior communication

D Degaussing

G Fire control

K Control power

L Ship’s service lighting

N Navigational lighting

P Ship's service power

R Electronics

CP Casualty power

EL Emergency lighting

EP Emergency power

FL Night flight lights

MC Coolant pump power

MS Minesweeping

PP Propulsion power

SF Special frequency power

Voltages below 100 are designated by the actualvoltage; for example, 24 for a 24-volt circuit. Forvoltages above 100, the number 1 shows voltagesbetween 100 and 199; 2, voltages between 200 and299; 4, voltages between 400 and 499, and so on. Fora three-wire (120/240) dc system or a three-wire,three-phase system, the number shows the highervoltage.

The destination of cable beyond panels andswitchboards is not designated except that each circuitalternately receives a letter, a number, a letter, and anumber progressively every time it is fused. Thedestination of power cables to power-consumingequipment is not designated except that each cable tosuch equipment receives a single-letter alphabeticaldesignation beginning with the letter A.

Where two cables of the same power or lightingcircuit are connected in a distribution panel orterminal box, the circuit classification is not changed.However, the cable markings have a suffix number inparentheses indicating the section. For example,figure 6-1 shows that (4-168-1)-4P-A(1) identifies a450-volt power cable supplied from a powerdistribution panel on the fourth deck at frame 168starboard. The letter A shows that this is the first cablefrom the panel and the (1) shows that it is the firstsection of a power main with more than one section.The power cables between generators andswitchboards are labeled according to the generatordesignation. When only one generator supplies aswitchboard, the generator will have the same numberas the switchboard plus the letter G. Thus, 1SGidentifies one ship’s service generator that suppliesthe number 1 ship’s service switchboard. When morethan one ship’s service generator supplies aswitchboard, the first generator determined accordingto the general rule for numbering machinery will havethe letter A immediately following the designation.The second generator that supplies the sameswitchboard will have the letter B. This procedure iscontinued for all generators that supply theswitchboard, and then is repeated for succeedingswitchboards. Thus, 1SGA and 1SGB identify twoservice generators that supply ship’s serviceswitchboard 1S.

Phase and Polarity Markings

Phase and polarity in ac and dc electrical systemsare designated by a wiring color code as shown in

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table 6-1. Neutral polarity, where it exists, isidentified by the white conductor.

Isometric Wiring Diagram

An isometric wiring diagram is supplied for eachshipboard electrical system. If the system is not toolarge, the diagram will be on one blueprint while largersystems may require several prints. An isometric wiringdiagram shows the ship’s decks arranged in tiers. Itshows bulkheads and compartments, a marked center-line, frame numbers usually every five frames, and theouter edge of each deck in the general outline of the ship.It shows all athwartship lines at an angle of 30 degreesto the centerline. Cables running from one deck toanother are drawn as lines at right angles to the center-line. A single line represents a cable regardless of thenumber of conductors. The various electrical fixturesare identified by a symbol number and their generallocation is shown. Therefore, the isometric wiring dia-gram shows a rough picture of the entire circuit layout.

"Figure 6-2 (four pages at the end of thischapter) shows an isometric diagram of as e c t i o n o f t h e s h i p ' s s e r v i c e a n demergency lighting system for a DLG." This

figure shows the forward quarter of the decks con-cerned, whereas the actual blueprint will show the entiredecks. Note the reference to another isometric diagramat the top of the figure. It shows that the diagram of thecomplete lighting system for this ship required twoblueprints. All electrical fittings and fixtures shown onthe isometric wiring diagram are identified by a symbolnumber as stated previously. The symbol number istaken from the Standard Electrical Symbol List,NAVSHIPS 0960-000-4000. This publication containsa complete list of standard symbol numbers for thevarious standard electrical fixtures and fittings for ship-board applications. For example, look at the distributionbox symbol 615 located on the second platform star-board at frame 19 (fig. 6-2). It is identified inNAVSHIPS 0960-000-4000 as a type D-62A four-circuit distribution box with switches and midget fuses.Its federal stock number is 6110-152-0262.

Cables shown on the isometric wiring diagram areidentified by the cable marking system described earlierin this chapter. In addition, cable sizes are shown incircular mils and number of conductors. Letters showthe number of conductors in a cable; S for one-, D for

Table 6-1.—Color Code for Power and Lighting Cable Conductors

System

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two-, T for three-, and F for four-conductor cables. Thenumber following this letter denotes the wire’s circularmil area in thousands. For example, the cable supplyingdistribution box symbol 615 (fig. 6-2) is marked(2-38-1)-L-Al-T-g. This marking identifies a three-con-ductor, 9000-circular mil, 120-volt, ship’s service sub-main lighting cable supplied from panel 2-38-1. Notethat you would need the isometric wiring diagram forthe main deck and above to follow the complete run ofthis cable. This print would show lighting main2(38-l)-lL-A-T-30 supplying a distribution box some-where on the main deck (or above), and submain cable(2-38-l)-IL-Al-T-9 coming from this distribution boxto supply distribution box symbol 615 on the secondplatform, frame 19 starboard.

Remember, the isometric wiring diagram showsonly the general location of the various cables andfixtures. Their exact location is shown on the wiringplan discussed briefly in the next paragraphs.

Wiring Deck Plan

The wiring deck plan is the actual installation dia-gram for the deck or decks shown and is used chiefly inship construction. It helps the shipyard electrician layout his or her work for a number of cables withoutreferring to individual isometric wiring diagrams. Theplan includes a bill of material that lists all materials andequipment necessary to complete installation for thedeck or decks concerned. Equipment and materialsexcept cables are identified by a symbol number bothon the drawing and in the bill of material.

Wiring deck plans are drawn to scale (usually 1/4inch to the foot), and they show the exact location ofall fixtures. One blueprint usually shows from 150 to200 feet of space on one deck only. Electrical wiringequipment symbols from MIL-STD-15-2 are used torepresent fixtures just as they do in the isometricwiring diagram.

Elementary Wiring Diagram

These diagrams show in detail each conductor,terminal, and connection in a circuit. They are used tocheck for proper connections in circuit or to make theinitial hookup.

In interior communication (IC) circuits, forexample, the lugs on the wires in each connection arestamped with conductor markings. The elementarywiring diagrams show these conductor markingsalongside each conductor and how they connect in thecircuit. Elementary wiring diagrams usually do notshow the location of connection boxes, panels, and soon; therefore, they are not drawn to any scale.

Electrical System Diagrams

Navy ships have electrical systems that includemany types of electrical devices and components.These devices and components may be located in thesame section or at various locations throughout theship. The electrical diagrams and drawings necessaryto operate and maintain these systems are found in theship’s electrical blueprints and in drawings anddiagrams in NAVSHIPS’ and manufacturers’technical manuals.

BLOCK DIAGRAM.—These diagrams ofelectrical systems show major units of the system inblock form. They are used with text material to presenta general description of the system and its functions.Figure 6-3 shows a block diagram of the electricalsteering system for a large ship. Look at the diagramalong with the information in the followingparagraphs to understand the function of the overallsystem.

The steering gear system (fig. 6-3) consists of twosimilar synchro-controlled electrohydraulic systems;one for each rudder (port and starboard). They areseparate systems, but they are normally controlled bythe same steering wheel (helm) and they move both portand starboard rudders in unison. Each port and star-board system has two 100 hp main motors driving avariable-stroke pump through reduction gears. Eachalso has two 5-hp servo pump motors interconnectedelectrically with the main pump motors so both operatesimultaneously. During normal operation, one mainpump motor and one servo pump motor are used withthe other units on standby. If the normal power supplyfails, both port and starboard transfer switchboards maybe transferred to an emergency 450-volt supply.

The steering system may be operated from any oneof three steering stations located in the pilothouse, ata secondary conn, and on the open bridge. Atransmitter selector switch in the IC room is used toassign steering control to any of the three. To transfersteering control from the pilothouse to the open bridgestation, the selector switch in the IC room must be inthe pilothouse position. Duplicate power and controlcables (port and starboard) run from a cable selectorin the IC room to port and starboard cable selectorswitches in the steering gear room. From theseswitches, power and control cables connect to receiverselector switches. These selector switches allowselection of the appropriate synchro receiver for thesystem in operation.

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Figure 6-3.—Steering system block diagram.

The following paragraphs explain a normaloperating setup for pilothouse steering control of thecomplete system.

PORT SYSTEM—Main and servo pump motors #2operating; port receiver selector switch to #2 position,steering gear port cable select switch to the port cableposition; IC cable selector switch (port system section)to the port cable position; and IC and pilothousetransmitter selector switches to the pilothouse position.

STARBOARD SYSTEM—Main and servo pumpmotors #1 operating; starboard receiver selector switchto the #1 position; steering gear starboard cable selectorswitch to the starboard cable position; and IC cableselector switch (starboard system section) to the star-board cable position.

When the control switches are set up in this manner,the motor and stator leads of the synchro transmitter atthe pilothouse steering station are paralleled with therotor and stator leads of the starboard #1 and port #2synchro receivers in the steering gear room. 450 voltssingle phase is applied to the stator leads from mainmotor controllers #1 and #2. (The synchros have twostator and three rotor leads.) Due to synchro action, thereceiver rotors will now follow all movements of the

transmitter rotor and thus actuate the hydraulic systemto move the rudders in response to the helm.

SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM.—This type of dia-gram shows a general description of a system and howit functions. It has more detail than the block diagram;therefore, it requires less supporting text.

Figure 6-4 shows a single-line diagram of the ship’sservice generator and switchboard connections for adestroyer. It shows the type of ac and dc generators usedto supply power for the ship. It also shows in simplifiedform actual switching arrangements used to parallel thegenerators, to supply the different power lightingbusses, and to energize the casualty power terminals.

EQUIPMENT WIRING DIAGRAM.—Earlierin this chapter, we said a block diagram is useful toshow the functional operation of a system. However, totroubleshoot a system, you will need wiring diagramsfor the various equipments in the system.

The wiring diagram for a particular piece of electri-cal equipment shows the relative position of the variouscomponents of the equipment and how each individualconductor is connected in the circuit. Some examplesare coils, capacitors, resistors, terminal strips, and so on.

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Figure 6-5, view A, shows the main motor control-ler wiring diagram for the steering system shown infigure 6-3. This wiring diagram can be used to trou-bleshoot, check for proper electrical connections, orcompletely rewire the controller.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM.—The electrical sche-matic diagram describes the electrical operation of aparticular piece of equipment, circuit, or system. It isnot drawn to scale and usually does not show the relativepositions of the various components. Graphic symbolsfrom ANSI Y32.2 represent all components. Parts andconnections are omitted for simplicity if they are notessential to show how the circuit operates. Figure 6-5,view B, shows the schematic diagram for the steeringsystem main motor controller that has the followingelectrical operation:

Assume 450-volt, 3-phase power is available onlines 1L1, 1L2, and 1L3; and 2L1, 2L2 and 2L3; andthe receiver selector is set so that the motors are to idleas standby equipment. Then turn the master switch(MM and SPM push-button station) to the start positionto energize coil 3M. Coil 3M will close main linecontacts 3M, starting the servo pump motor. Whencontacts 3M close, auxiliary contacts 3Ma and 3Mb also

close. Contacts 3Ma shunt (bypass) the master switchstart contacts to maintain power to coil 3M after themaster switch is released. When released, the masterswitch spring returns to the run position, closing the runcontacts and opening the start contacts. Turning theswitch to the stop position opens the run contacts.Contacts 3Mb energize latching coil CH, closing con-tacts CH, and energizing coil 1M, which closesmain line contacts 1M to start the main pump motor.(Solenoid latch CH prevents contacts 1M from openingor closing due to high-impact shock.)

Before the motors can deliver steering power, thereceiver selector switch must be set to the appropriatereceiver, closing contacts RSSa and RSSb. ContactsRSSa energize coil 2M, which closes contacts 2M tosupply single-phase power to the synchro system. Con-tacts RSSb shunt the start and 3Ma contacts so that incase of a power failure the motors will restart automat-ically upon restoration of power.

In case of overload on the main or servo pumpmotor (excessive current through IOL or 3OL),overload contacts 1OL or 3OL will open,de-energizing coil 3M to open line contacts 3M andstop the servo pump motor. When line contacts 3Mopen, contacts 3Ma and 3Mb open, deenergizing

Figure 6-4.—Ship's service generator and switchboard interconnections, single-line diagram.

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Figure 6-5.—Main motor controller. A. Wiring diagram. B. Schematic.

latching coil CH, and opening contacts CH. The AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL PRINTSopening of contacts CH de-energizes coil 1M, whichopens contacts 1M to stop the main motor. If anoverload occurs in the synchro supply circuit(excessive current through 2OL), contacts 2OL willopen, deenergizing coil 2M to open contacts 2M. Theoverloads are reset after tripping by pressing theoverload reset buttons. The equipment may beoperated in an overloaded condition by pressing theemergency run buttons to shunt the overload contacts.

Aircraft electrical prints include schematicdiagrams and wiring diagrams. Schematic diagramsshow electrical operations. They are drawn in thesame manner and use the same graphic symbols fromANSI Y32.2 as shipboard electrical schematics.

Aircraft electrical wiring diagrams show detailedcircuit information on all electrical systems. A masterwiring diagram is a single diagram that shows all the

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wiring in an aircraft. In most cases these would be so Diagrams of major circuits generally include anlarge as to be impractical; therefore, they are broken isometric shadow outline of the aircraft showing thedown into logical sections such as the dc power system, location of items of equipment and the routing ofthe ac power system, and the aircraft lighting system. interconnecting cables, as shown in figure 6-6, view

Figure 6-6.—Electrical power distribution in P-3A aircraft.

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A. This diagram is similar to a shipboard isometricwiring diagram.

The simplified wiring diagram (fig. 6-6, view B)may be further broken down into various circuitwiring diagrams showing in detail how eachcomponent is connected into the system. Circuitwiring diagrams show equipment part numbers, wirenumbers, and all terminal strips and plugs just as theydo on shipboard wiring diagrams.

Aircraft Wire IdentificationCoding

All aircraft wiring is identified on the wiringdiagrams exactly as marked in the aircraft. Each wireis coded by a combination of letters and numbersimprinted at prescribed intervals along the run. Youneed to look at figure 6-7 as you read the followingparagraphs.

The unit number shown dashed (fig. 6-7) is usedonly in those cases where more that one identical unitis installed in an identical manner in the same aircraft.The wiring for the first such unit would bear the prefix1, the second unit the prefix 2, and so on. The rest ofthe designation remains the same in both units.

The circuit function letter identifies the basicfunction of the unit concerned according to the codesshown in figure 6-8. Note the dashed L after the circuitfunction R in figure 6-7. On R, S, and T wiring, thisletter designates a further breakdown of the circuit.

Figure 6-7.—Aircrafl wire identification.

Circuitfunction

letter

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S

T

V

WX

Y

Circuits

ArmamentPhotographicControl surfaceInstrumentEngine instrumentFlight instrumentLanding gearHeating, ventilating, and deicingIgnitionEngine controlLightingMiscellaneousDC power — Wiring in the dc

power or power control systemwill be identified by the circuitfunction letter P.

Fuel and oilRadio (navigation and

communication)RN-NavigationRP-IntercommunicationsRZ-Interphone, headphone

RadarSA-AltimeterSN-NavigationSQ-TrackSR-RecorderSS-Search

Special electronicTE-CountermeasuresTN-NavigationTR-Rece iversTX-Television transmittersTZ-Computer

DC power and dc control wiresfor ac systems will beidentified by the circuitfunction letter V.

Warning and emergencyAC power

Wiring in the ac powersystem will be identified by thecircuit function letter X.

Armament special systems

Figure 6-8.—Aircraft wiring, circuit function code.

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ELECTRONICS PRINTS

Electronics prints are similar to electrical prints,but they are usually more difficult to read becausethey represent more complex circuitry and systems.This part of the chapter discusses common types ofshipboard and aircraft electronic prints and basiclogic diagrams.

SHIPBOARD ELECTRONICSPRINTS

Shipboard electronics prints include isometricwiring diagrams that show the general location ofelectronic units and the interconnecting cable runs,elementary wiring diagrams that show how eachindividual cable is connected, block diagrams,schematic diagrams, and interconnection diagrams.

Cables that supply power to electronic equipmentare tagged as explained in the electrical prints part ofthis chapter. However, cables between units ofelectronic equipment are tagged with electronicdesignations. Figure 6-9 shows a partial listing ofthese designations. The complete designation list(contained in NAVSHIPS 0967-000-0140), breaksdown all system designation as shown for radar infigure 6-9.

Cables between electronic units are tagged toshow the system with which the cable is associatedand the individual cable number. For example, in thecable marking R-ES4, the R identifies an electroniccable, ES identifies the cable as a surface search radarcable, and 4 identifies the cable number. If a circuithas two or more cables with identical designations, acircuit differentiating number is placed before the R,such as 1R-ES4, 2R-ES4, and so on.

Block Diagrams

Block diagrams describe the functional operationof an electronics system in the same way they do inelectrical systems. In addition, some electronics blockdiagrams provide information useful in trouble-shooting, which will be discussed later.

A simplified block diagram is usually shown first,followed by a more detailed block diagram. Fig-ure 6-10 shows a simplified block diagram of ashipboard tactical air navigation (TACAN) system.

The TACAN system is an electronic airnavigation system that provides a properly equipped

Circuit orsystem

designation

R-AR-BR-CR-DR-ER-EAR-EC

R-EDR-EE

R-EFR-EGR-EIR-EMR-ERR-ESR-ETR-EWR-EZR-FR-G

R-HR-IR-KR-LR-MR-NR-PR-RR-SR-T

Circuit or system title

MeteorologicalBeaconsCountermeasuresDataRadarAir search radarCarrier controlled approach

radarRadar identificationAir search with height

determining capabilityHeight determining radarGuided missile tracking radarInstrumentation radarMortar locator radarRadar remote indicatorsSurface search radarRadar trainerAircraft early warning radarThree-coordinate radarWeapon control radarElectronic guidance remote

control or remotetelemetering

CW passive trackingIFF equipmentPrecision timingAutomatic vectoringMissile supportInfrared equipmentSpecial purposeRadio communicationSonarTelevision

Figure 6-9.—Electronics circuit or system designations.

aircraft with bearing and distance from a shipboard orground radio beacon selected by the pilot. The systemis made up of a radio beacon (consisting of thereceiver-transmitter group, the antenna group, and thepower supply assembly) and the radio set in theaircraft.

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Figure 6-10.—Shipboard TACAN system, simplified block diagram.

Figure 6-11 shows how the code indicator sectionwould appear in a detailed block diagram for theTACAN system shown in figure 6-10. Note that thisdiagram shows the shape and amplitude of the waveforms at various points and the location of test points.Tube elements and pin numbers are also identified. Forexample, the interrogation reply pulse (top left cornerof fig. 6-11) is applied to the grid (pin 7) of V604B, andthe output from the cathode (pin 8) of V604B is appliedto the grid (pin 2) of V611. Therefore, this kind of blockdiagram is sometimes called a servicing block diagrambecause it can be used to troubleshoot as well as identifyfunction operations. Block diagrams that break downthe simplified diagram into enough detail to show afairly detailed picture of functional operation, but do notinclude wave forms, test points, and so on, are usuallycalled functional block diagrams.

Graphic electrical and electronic symbols arefrequently used in functional and detailed blockdiagrams of electronic systems to present a betterpicture of how the system functions. Note the graphicsymbol for the single-pole, two-position switch S603 atthe bottom left corner in figure 6-11. Figure 6-12 showsother examples of graphic symbols in a block diagram.

Detailed block diagrams of the type shown infigure 6-12 can be used to isolate a trouble to aparticular assembly or subassembly. However,

schematic diagrams are required to check theindividual circuits and parts.

Schematic Diagrams

Electronic schematic diagrams use graphic symbolsfrom ANSI Y32.2 for all parts, such as tubes, transistors,capacitors, and inductors. Appendix III in this textbookshows common electronic symbols from this standard.Simplified schematic diagrams are used to show howa particular circuit operates electronically. However,detailed schematic diagrams are necessary for trouble-shooting.

Figure 6-13 shows a section of the detailedschematic diagram of the coder indicator show in fig-ure 6-11. Some of the components in figure 6-13 are notnumbered. In an actual detailed schematic, however, allcomponents, such as resistors and capacitors, areidentified by a letter and a number and their values aregiven. All tubes and transistors are identified by a letterand a number and also by type. Input signals are shownentering on the left (fig. 6-13) and signal flow is fromleft to right, which is the general rule for schematicdiagrams.

In the block diagram in figure 6-11, the northreference burst signal is shown applied to the pin 7 gridof V601B. The pin 6 plate output of V601B is fed to thepin 7 grid of V602, and the pin 3 cathode output of V602

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is applied to the pin 3 grid of V603, and so on. Inaddition, the schematic diagram in figure 6-13 showsthat the north reference burst signal is fed through 22K(22,000 ohms) resistor R604 grid 7 and that the plateoutput of V601B is coupled through capacitor C605 (a330 picofared capacitor) to the grid of section A ofV602, twin-triode type 12AT7 tube. Therefore, thedetailed schematic diagram shows detailed informationabout circuits and parts and must be used in conjunctionwith the detailed block diagram to effectively trou-bleshoot a system.

Wiring Diagrams

Electronic equipment wiring diagrams showthe relative positions of all equipment parts andall electrical connections. All terminals, wires, tube

they appear in the actual equipment. Figure 6-14 showsa sample wiring diagram. Designations 1A1, 1A1A1,and 1A1A2 are reference designations and will be dis-cussed later.

Figure 6-15 shows the basic wiring color code forelectronic equipment.

Reference Designations

A reference designation is a combination of lettersand numbers used to identify the various parts andcomponents on electronic drawings, diagrams, partslists, and so on. The prints you work with will haveone of two systems of reference designations. The oldone is called a block numbering system and is nolonger in use. The current one is called a unitnumbering system. We will discuss both in the

sockets, resistors, capacitors, and so on are shown as following paragraphs.

Figure 6-14.—Sample wiring diagram.

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CIRCUIT

Grounds, grounded elements, and returnsHeaters or filaments, off groundPower supply, B plusScreen gridsCathodesControl gridsPlatesPower supply, minus

AC power linesMiscellaneous, above or below ground returns, AVC, etc.

Figure 6-15.—Wiring color code for electronic equipment.

COLOR

BlackBrownRedOrangeYellowGreenBlueViolet(purple)GrayWhite

BLOCK NUMBERING SYSTEM.—Partsdesignations in figures 6-11, 6-12, and 6-13 weremade according to the block numbering system, whichis no longer in use. In that system, a letter identifiesthe class to which a part belongs, such as R for resistor,C for capacitor, V for electron tube, and so on. Anumber identifies the specific part and in which unitof the system the part is located. Parts within eachclass in the first unit of a system are numbered

consecutively from 1 through 199, parts in the secondunit from 201 through 299, and so on.

UNIT NUMBERING SYSTEM.—In this cur-rently used reference designation system, electronicsystems are broken into sets, units, assemblies, subas-semblies, and parts. A system is defined as two or moresets and other assemblies, subassemblies, and partsnecessary to perform an operational function or func-tions. A set (fig. 6-16) is defined as one or more units

Figure 6-16.—A five-unit set.

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and the necessary assemblies, subassemblies, and partsconnected or associated together to perform an opera-tional function.

Reference designations are assigned beginningwith the unit and continuing down to the lowest level(parts). Units are assigned a number beginning with 1and continuing with consecutive numbers for all unitsof the set. This number is the complete reference desig-nation for the unit. If there is only one unit, the unitnumber is omitted.

Assemblies and subassemblies are assigned refer-ence designations consisting of the unit number thatidentifies the unit of which the assembly or subassem-bly is a part, the letter A indicating an assembly orsubassembly, and a number identifying the specificassembly or subassembly as shown in figure 6-17.

Parts are assigned reference designations thatconsist of the unit and assembly or subassembly desig-nation, plus a letter or letters identifying the class towhich the part belongs (as in the block numberingsystem), and a number identifying the specific part.

For each additional subassembly, an additionalletter A and number are added to the part referencedesignation. For example, if the resistor shown in

figure 6-16 is the number 1 resistor in the sub-assembly, its complete reference designation wouldbe 4A13A5AlRl. This number identifies the number1 resistor on the number card of rack number 5 inassembly 13 of unit 4. On electronic diagrams, theusual procedure is to use partial (abbreviated)reference designations. In this procedure, only theletter and number identifying the part is shown on thepart itself, while the reference designation prefixappears at some other place on the diagram as shownin figure 6-14. For the complete reference designa-tion, the designation prefix precedes the partialdesignation.

Interconnection Diagrams

Interconnection diagrams show the cabling be-tween electronic units and how the units are inter-connected (fig. 6-18). All terminal boards are assignedreference designations according to the unit numberingmethod described previously. Individual terminals onthe terminal boards are assigned letters and/or numbersaccording to Standard Terminal Designations forElectronic Equipment, NAVSHIPS 0967-146-0010.

Figure 6-17.—Application of reference designations using unit numbering methods.

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The cables between the various units are taggedshowing the circuit or system designation and the num-ber as stated earlier. In addition, the interconnectiondiagram also shows the type of cable used. For example,look at cable R-ES11 between the power supply unitand the modulator unit in figure 6-18. R-ES11 identifiesthe cable as the number 11 cable of a surface searchradar system. The MSCA-19 (16 ACT) is the designa-tion for a multiconductor ship control armored cablewith 19 conductors, 16 active and 3 spares.

Individual conductors connecting to terminalboards are tagged with a vinyl sleeving called spaghetti

that shows the terminal board and terminal to which theouter end of the conductor is connected. For example,the ends of the conductor in cable R-ES11 connected toterminals F423 on ITB2 and 2TB2 would be tagged asshown in figure 6-19.

AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS PRINTS

Aircraft electronics prints include isometric wiringdiagrams of the electronics systems showing the loca-tions of the units of the systems and the interconnectingwiring. Both simplified and detailed block and sche-matic diagrams are used. They show operation and

Figure 6-19.—Conductor markings.

Figure 6-20.—Aircraft wiring diagram.

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serve as information for maintenance and repair in thesame way as those in shipboard electronics systems.Detailed block diagrams of complicated systems thatcontain details of signal paths, wave shapes, and so onare usually called signal flow diagrams.

Wiring Diagrams

Aircraft electronic wiring diagrams fall into twobasic classes: chassis wiring diagrams and interconnect-ing diagrams. There are many variations of each class,depending on the application.

Figure 6-20, view A, shows an example of one typeof chassis wiring diagram. This diagram shows thephysical layout of the unit and all component partsand interconnecting tie points. Each indicated part isidentified by a reference designation number that helpsyou use the illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) to deter-mine value and other data. (Wiring diagrams normallydo not show the values of resistors, capacitors, or othercomponents.) Since this specific diagram showsphysical layout and dimensioning details for mountingholes, it could be used as an assembly drawing and asan installation drawing.

Figure 6-20, view B, shows the reverse side of thesame mounting board, together with the wiring inter-connections to other components. It does not show theactual positioning of circuit components, and it showswire bundles as single lines with the separate wiresentering at an angle.

The wire identification coding on this diagram con-sists of a three-part designation. The first part is anumber representing the color code of the wire accord-ing to Military Specification MIL-W-76B. (Many otherchassis wiring diagrams designate color coding byabbreviation of the actual colors.) The second part is thereference part designation number of the item to whichthe wire is connected, and the last part is the designationof the terminal to which connection is made.

Figure 6-20, view C, is not a wiring diagram, but itillustrates a method commonly used to show somefunctional aspect of sealed or special components.

Figure 6-20, view D, illustrates several methodsused to show connections at terminal strips, asdiscussed earlier.

Electromechanical Drawings

Electromechanical devices such as synchros,gyros, accelerometers, autotune systems, an analogcomputing elements are quite common in avionicssystems. You need more than an electrical orelectronic drawing to understand these systemsadequately; therefore, we use a combination drawingcalled an electromechanical drawing. These drawingsare usually simplified both electrically and mechan-ically, and show only those items essential to theoperation. Figure 6-21 shows an example of one typeof electromechanical drawing.

Figure 6-21.—Aircraft gyro fluxgate compass, electromechanical drawing.

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LOGIC DIAGRAMS

Logic diagrams are used in the operation andmaintenance of digital computers. Graphic symbolsfrom ANSI Y32.14 are used in these diagrams.

Computer Logic

Digital computers are used to make logicdecisions about matters that can be decided logically.Some examples are when to perform an operation,what operation to perform, and which of severalmethods to follow. Digital computers never applyreason and think out an answer. They operate entirelyon instructions prepared by someone who has done thethinking and reduced the problem to a point wherelogical decisions can deliver the correct answer. Therules for the equations and manipulations used by acomputer often differ from the familiar rules andprocedures of everyday mathematics.

People use many logical truths in everyday lifewithout realizing it. Most of the simple logicalpatterns are distinguished by words such as and, or,not, if, else, and then. Once the verbal reasoningprocess has been completed and results put intostatements, the basic laws of logic can be used toevaluate the process. Although simple logicoperations can be performed by manipulating verbalstatements, the structure of more complex relation-ships can more usefully be represented by symbols.Thus, the operations are expressed in what is knownas symbolic logic.

The symbolic logic operations used in digitalcomputers are based on the investigations of GeorgeBoole, and the resulting algebraic system is calledBoolean algebra.

The objective of using Boolean algebra in digitalcomputer study is to determine the truth value of thecombination of two or more statements. SinceBoolean algebra is based upon elements having twopossible stable states, it is quite useful in representingswitching circuits. A switching circuit can be in onlyone of two possible stable states at any given time;open or closed. These two states may be representedas 0 and 1 respectively. As the binary number systemconsists of only the symbols 0 and 1, we can see thesesymbols with Boolean algebra.

In the mathematics with which you are familiar,there are four basic operations—addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division. Boolean algebra usesthree basic operations—AND, OR, and NOT. If thesewords do not sound mathematical, it is only becauselogic began with words, and not until much later wasit translated into mathematical terms. The basicoperations are represented in logical equations by thesymbols in figure 6-22.

The addition symbol (+) identifies the ORoperation. The multiplication symbol or dot (•)identifies the AND operation, and you may also useparentheses and other multiplication signs.

Logic Operations

Figure 6-23 shows the three basic logic operations(AND, OR, and NOT) and four of the simplercombinations of the three (NOR, NAND, INHIBIT,and EXCLUSIVE OR). For each operation, the figurealso shows a representative switching circuit, a truthtable, and a block diagram. In some instances, it showsmore than one variation to illustrate some specificpoint in the discussion of a particular operation. In allcases, a 1 at the input means the presence of a signalcorresponding to switch closed, and a 0 represents theabsence of a signal, or switch open. In all outputs, a 1represents a signal across the load, a 0 means no signal.

For the AND operation, every input line must havea signal present to produce an output. For the ORoperation, an output is produced whenever a signal ispresent at any input. To produce a no-outputcondition, every input must be in a no-signal state.

In the NOT operation, an input signal produces nooutput, while a no-signal input state produces anoutput signal. (Note the block diagrams representingthe NOT circuit in the figure.) The triangle is thesymbol for an amplifier, and the small circle is thesymbol for the NOT function. The circle is used toindicate the low-level side of the inversion circuit.

Operation Meaning

A•B A AND BA+B A OR B

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AB+C A AND B, OR C

A•B A NOT, AND B

Figure 6-22.—Logic symbols.

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Figure 6-23.—Logic operations comparison chart.

The NOR operation is simply a combination of an The NAND operation is a combined operation,OR operation and a NOT operation. In the truth table, comprising an AND and a NOT operation.the OR operation output is indicated between the The INHIBIT operation is also a combinationinput and output columns. The switching circuit and AND and NOT operation, but the NOT operation isthe block diagram also indicate the OR operation. placed in one of the input legs. In the example shown,

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the inversion occurs in the B input leg; but in actualuse, it could occur in any leg of the AND gate.

The EXCLUSIVE OR operation differs from theOR operation in the case where a signal is present atevery input terminal. In the OR, an output is produced;in the EXCLUSIVE OR, no output is produced. In theswitching circuit shown, both switches cannot beclosed at the same time; but in actual computercircuitry, this may not be the case. The accompanyingtruth tables and block diagrams show two possiblecircuit configurations. In each case the same finalresults are obtained, but by different methods.

Basic Logic Diagrams

Basic logic diagrams are used to show theoperation of a particular unit or component. Basiclogic symbols are shown in their proper relationshipso as to show operation only in the most simplifiedform possible. Figure 6-24 shows a basic logicdiagram for a serial subtractor. The operation of theunit is described briefly in the next paragraph.

In the basic subtractor in figure 6-24, assume youwant to subtract binary 011 (decimal 1) from binary100 (decimal 4). At time Io, the 0 input at A and 1 inputat B of inhibitor I1 results in a 0 output from inhibitorI1 and a 1 output from inhibitor I2. The 0 output fromI1 and the 1 output from I2 are applied to OR gate G1,producing a 1 output from G1. The 1 output from I2 isalso applied to the delay line. The I output from G1

along with the 0 output from the delay line produces1 output from I3. The 1 input from G1 and the 0 inputfrom the delay line produce a 0 output from inhibitorI4. The 0 output from L and the 1 output from I3 areapplied to OR gate G2 producing a 1 output.

At time t1 the 0 inputs on the A and B input linesof I1 produce 0 outputs from I1 and I2. The 0 inputs onboth input lines of OR gate G1 result in a 0 output fromG1. The I input applied to the delay line at time toemerges (1 bit time delay) and is now applied to theinhibit line of 13 producing an 0 output from I3. The 1output from the delay line is also applied to inhibitorI4, and along with the 0 output from G1 produces a 1output from I4. The I4 output is recycled back into thedelay line, and also applied to OR gate G2. As a resultof the 0 and 1 inputs from I3, and I4, OR gate G2produces a 1 output.

At time t2, the 1 input on the A line and the 0 inputon the B line of I1 produce a 1 output from I1 and a 0output from I2. These outputs applied to OR gate G1produce a 1 output from G1, which is applied to 13 andI4. The delay line now produces a 1 output (recycledin at time t1), which is applied to I3 and I4. The 1 outputfrom the delay line along with the 1 output from G1produces a 0 output from I3. The 1 output from G1

along with the 1 output from the delay line producesa 0 output from I4. With 0 outputs from I3 and I4, ORgate G2 produces a 0 output.

Detailed Logic Diagrams

Detailed logic diagrams show all logic functionsof the equipment concerned. In addition, they alsoinclude such information as socket locations, pinnumbers, and test points to help in troubleshooting.The detailed logic diagram for a complete unit mayconsist of many separate sheets, as shown in the noteon the sample sheet in figure 6-25.

All input lines shown on each sheet of a detailedlogic diagram are tagged to show the origin of theinputs. Likewise, all output lines are tagged to show

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For example, in the OR function 5C3A at the topleft in figure 6-13, the 5 identifies sheet number 5, C3the drawing zone, and A the drawing subzone (the A

section of module 5C3). The M14 is the module codenumber, which identifies the circuit by drawing number.The X15 is the partial reference designation, whichwhen preceded by the proper reference designationprefix, identifies the function location within theequipment as described earlier.

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CHAPTER 7

STRUCTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

When you have read and understood this chapter,you should be able to answer the following learningobjectives:

Describe the elements of architectural drawings.

Describe the elements of structural steeldrawings.

Identify various types of construction drawings.

Architectural and structural drawings are generallyconsidered to be the drawings of steel, wood, concrete,and other materials used to construct buildings, ships,planes, bridges, towers, tanks, and so on. This chapterdiscusses the common architectural and structuralshapes and symbols used on structural drawings, anddescribes the common types of drawings used in thefabrication and erection of steel structures.

A building project may be broadly divided into twomajor phases, the design phase and the constructionphase. First, the architect conceives the building, ship,or aircraft in his or her mind, then sets down the concepton paper in the form of presentation drawings, which areusually drawn in perspective by using pictorial drawingtechniques.

Next, the architect and the engineer work togetherto decide upon materials and construction methods. Theengineer determines the loads the supporting structuralmembers will carry and the strength each member musthave to bear the loads. He or she also designs themechanical systems of the structure, such as heating,lighting, and plumbing systems. The end result is thepreparation of architectural and engineering designsketches that will guide the draftsmen who prepare theconstruction drawings. These construction drawings,plus the specifications, are the chief sources ofinformation for the supervisors and craftsmen who carryout the construction.

STRUCTURAL SHAPES AND MEMBERS

The following paragraphs will explain the commonstructural shapes used in building materials and thecommon structural members that are made in thoseshapes.

SHAPES

Figure 7-1 shows common single structural shapes.The symbols used to identify these shapes in bills ofmaterial, notes, or dimensions for military constructiondrawings are listed with typical examples of shapenotations. These symbols are compiled from part 4 ofMIL-STD-18B and information from the AmericanSociety of Construction Engineers (ASCE).

The sequence in which dimensions of shapes arenoted is described in the following paragraphs. Look atfigure 7-1 for the position of the symbol in the notationsequence. Inch symbols are not used; a practicegenerally followed in all cross-sectional dimensioningof structural steel. Lengths (except for plate) are notgiven in the Illustrated Use column of figure 7-1. Whennoted, lengths are usually given in feet and inches. Anexample is 9´ - 2 1/4″. The following paragraphs explainmany of the shapes shown in figure 7-1.

BEAMS—A beam is identified by its nominaldepth, in inches and weight per foot of length. The crosssection of a wide-flange beam (WF) is in the form of theletter H. In the example in figure 7-1, 24 WF 76designates a wide-flange beam section 24 inches deepweighing 76 pounds per linear foot. Wide-flange shapesare used as beams, columns, truss members, and in anyother applications where their shape makes their usedesirable. The cross section of an American Standardbeam (I) forms the letter I. These I-beams, likewide-flange beams, are identified by nominal depth andweight per foot. For example, the notation 15 I 42.9shows that the I-beam has a nominal depth of 15 inchesand weighs 42.9 pounds per linear foot. I-beams havethe same general use as wide-flange beams, butwide-flange beams have greater strength andadaptability.

CHANNELS—A cross section of a channel issimilar to the squared letter C. Channels areidentified by their nominal depth and weight per foot.For example, the American Standard channel notation9 13.4 in figure 7-1 shows a nominal depth of 9inches and a weight of 13.4 pounds per linear foot,Channels are principally used in locations where asingle flat face without outstanding flanges on a side isrequired. However, the channel is not very efficient as

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Figure 7-1.—Symbols for single structural shapes

a beam or column when used alone. But the channelsmay be assembled together with other structural shapesand connected by rivets or welds to form efficientbuilt-up members.

ANGLES—The cross section of an angle resemblesthe letter L. Angles are identified by the dimensions ininches of their legs, as L 7 x 4 x 1/2. Dimensions ofstructural angles are measured in inches along theoutside or backs of the legs; the dimension of the widerleg is given first (7 in the example). The third dimensionis the thickness of the legs; both legs always have equalthickness. Angles may be used singly or incombinations of two or four angles to form members.

Angles also are used to connect main members or partsof members together.

TEES—A structural tee is made by slitting astandard I- or H- beam through the center of its web,thus forming two T-shapes from each beam. Indimensioning, the structural tee symbol is preceded bythe letters ST. For example, the symbol ST 5 WF 10.5means the tee has a nominal depth of 5 inches, a wideflange, and weighs 10.5 pounds per linear foot. A rolledtee is a manufactured shape. In dimensioning, the rolledtee symbol is preceded by the letter T. The dimensionT 4 x 3 x 9.2 means the rolled T has a 4-inch flange, anominal depth of 3 inches, and a weight of 9.2 poundsper linear foot.

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BEARING PILES—A bearing pile is the same as awide-flange or H-beam, but is much heavier per linearfoot. Therefore, the dimension 14-inch (nominal depth)bearing pile weighs 73 pounds per linear foot. Note thatthis beam weighs nearly as much as the 24-inchwide-flange shape mentioned earlier.

ZEE—These shapes are noted by depth, flangewidth, and weight per linear foot. Therefore, Z 6 x 3 1/2x 15.7 means the zee is 6 inches in depth, has a 3 1/2-inchflange, and weighs 15.7 pounds per linear foot.

PLATES—Plates are noted by width, thickness,and length. Therefore, PI 18 x 1/2 x 2´-6" means theplate is 18 inches wide, 1/2 inch thick, and 2 feet 6inches long.

FLAT BAR—This shape is a plate with a width lessthan 6 inches and a thickness greater than 3/16 inch.Bars usually have their edges rolled square. Thedimensions are given for width and thickness.Therefore, 2 1/2 x 1/4 means that the bar is 2 1/2 incheswide and 1/4 inch thick

TIE ROD AND PIPE COLUMN—Tie rods andpipe columns are designated by their outside diameters.Therefore, 3/4 φ TR means a tie rod with a diameter of3/4 inch. The dimension 6 φ, indicates a 6-inchdiameter pipe. Figure 7-2 illustrates the methodswhereby three of the more common types of structuralshapes just described are projected on a drawing print.

MEMBERS

The main parts of a structure are the load-bearingstructural members that support and transfer the loadson the structure while remaining in equilibrium witheach other. The places where members are connectedto other members are called joints. The total loadsupported by the structural members at a particularinstant is equal to the total dead load plus the total liveload.

The total dead load is the total weight of thestructure, which gradually increases as the structurerises and remains constant once it is completed. Thetotal live load is the total weight of movable objects,such as people, furniture, and bridge traffic, that the

Figure 7-2.—Projecting structural shapes. A. I- or H-beam. B. Channel. C. Tee.

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structure is supporting at a particular instant. The liveloads in a structure are transmitted through the variousload-bearing structural members to the ultimate supportof the earth.

Horizontal members provide immediate or directsupport for the loads. These in turn are supported byvertical members, which in turn are supported byfoundations and/or footings, which are finally supportedby the earth.

The ability of the earth to support a load is calledthe soil-bearing capacity. It is determined by test andmeasured in pounds per square foot. Soil-bearingcapacity varies considerably with different types of soil,and a soil with a given bearing capacity will bear aheavier load on a wide foundation or footing than it willa narrow one.

Vertical Members

Columns are high-strength vertical structuralmembers; in buildings they are sometimes called pillars.Outside-wall columns and bottom-floor inside columnsusually rest directly on footings. Outside-wall columnsusually extend from the footing or foundation to the roofline. Bottom-floor inside columns extend upward fromfootings or foundations to horizontal members thatsupport the first floor. Upper floor columns usually arelocated directly over lower-floor columns.

A pier in building construction might be called ashort column. It may rest directly on a footing, or it maybe simply set or driven in the ground. Building piersusually support the lowermost horizontal structuralmembers. In bridge construction a pier is a verticalmember that provides intermediate support for thebridge superstructure.

The chief vertical structural members in light-frameconstruction are called studs. They are supported onhorizontal members called sills or sole plates, and aretopped by horizontal members called top plates or studcaps. Corner posts are enlarged studs located at thebuilding corners. In early full-frame construction, acorner post was usually a solid piece of larger timber.Built-up corner posts are used in most modernconstruction. They consist of two or more ordinarystuds nailed together in various ways.

Horizontal Members

In technical terminology, a horizontal load-bearingstructural member that spans a space and is supported atboth ends is called a beam. A member that is fixed at

one end is called a cantilever. Steel members thatconsist of solid pieces of regular structural steel shapesare called beams. However, one type of steel memberis actually a light truss (discussed later) and is called anopen-web steel joist or a bar-steel joist.

Horizontal structural members that support the endsof floor beams or joists in wood-frame construction arecalled sills, girts, or girders. The choice of termsdepends on the type of framing being done and thelocation of the member in the structure. Horizontalmembers that support studs are called sills or sole plates.Horizontal members that support the wall ends of raftersare called rafter plates or top plates, depending on thetype of framing. Horizontal members that support theweight of concrete or masonry walls above door andwindow openings are called lintels.

Trusses

A beam of given strength, without intermediatesupports below, can support a given load over only acertain maximum span. If the span is wider than thismaximum, the beam must have intermediate supports,such as columns. Sometimes it is not feasible to installintermediate supports. In these cases, a truss may beused instead of a beam.

A truss is a framework consisting of two horizontal(or nearly horizontal) members joined together by anumber of vertical and/or inclined members to form aseries of triangles. The loads are applied at the joints.The horizontal members are called the upper or topchords and lower or bottom chords. The vertical and/orinclined members that connect the top and bottomchords are called web members.

WELDED AND RIVETED STEELSTRUCTURES

The following paragraphs will discuss welded andriveted steel structures and will give examples of bothmethods used to make trusses.

WELDED STEEL STRUCTURES

Generally, welded connections are framed or seatedjust as they are in riveted connections, which we willdiscuss later. However, welded connections are moreflexible. The holes used to bolt or pin pieces togetherduring welding are usually drilled in the fabricationshop. Beams are not usually welded directly tocolumns. The procedure produces a rigid connection

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and results in severe bending that stresses the beam,which must be resisted by both the beam and the weld.

Welding symbols are a means of placing completeinformation on drawings. The top of figure 7-3 showsthe welding symbol with the weld arrow. The arrowserves as a base on which all basic and supplementarysymbol information is placed in standard locations. Theassembled welding symbol is made up of weld symbolsin their respective positions on the reference line andarrow, together with dimensions and other data (fig.7-3).

Look at figures 7-3 and 7-4 to help you read the eightelements of a welding symbol. Each element isnumbered and illustrated separately in figure 7-4, andexplained in the following paragraphs:

1. This shows the reference line, or base, for theother symbols.

3. This shows the basic weld symbols. In this caseit should be a fillet weld located on the arrowside of the object to be welded.

2. This shows the arrow. The arrow points to the 4. This shows the dimensions and other data. Thelocation of the weld. 1/2 means the weld should be 1/2 inch thick, and

Figure 7-4.—Elements of a welding symbol.

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Figure 7-5.—Application of welding symbols.

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the 2-4 means the weld should be 2 inches long(L) with a center spacing or pitch (P) of 4 inches.

This shows the supplementary symbols. Thissupplementary symbol means the weld shouldbe convex.

This shows the finish symbol, G, which meansthe weld should be finished by grinding. Notethat the finish markings that show the degree offinish are different; they are explained in chapter4.

This shows the tail. It is used to set off symbolsthat order the machinist to use a certain processor to follow certain specifications or otherreferences; in this case, specification A-1. Thetail will be omitted if it is not needed for thispurpose.

This shows the specifications, process, or otherreference explained in item 7. In this example,the tail of the symbol indicates the abbreviationof a process-oxyacetylene welding (OAW).

(The abbreviation standards for every weldingprocess are beyond the scope of this manual andhave been omitted.)

Figure 7-5 illustrates the various welding symbolsand their application.

WELDED STEEL TRUSSES

Figure 7-6 is a drawing of a typical welded steeltruss. When you interpret the welding symbols, you willsee that most of them show that the structural angles willbe fillet welded. The fillet will have a 1/4-inch radius(thickness) on both sides and will run along the anglefor 4 inches.

RIVETED STEEL STRUCTURES

Steel structural members are riveted in the shopwhere they are fabricated to the extent allowed byshipping conditions. During fabrication, all rivet holesare punched or drilled whether the rivets are to be drivenin the field or in the shop.

Figure 7-6.—Welded steel truss.

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Go to figure 7-7 and look at the shop fabrication paragraphs. For example, note the following

drawing of a riveted steel roof truss. At first look, it specifications in view A:

appears cluttered and hard to read. This is caused by the The top chord is made up of two angles labeled withmany dimensions and other pertinent facts required on specification 2L 4 x 3 1/2 x 5/16 x 16´-5 1/2" . Thisthe drawing, but you can read it once you understand means the chord is 4 inches by 3 1/2 inches by 5/16 inchwhat you are looking for, as we will explain in the next thick and 16 feet 5 1/2 inches long.

Figure 7-7.—Riveted steel truss. A. Typical shop drawing. B. Nomenclature, member sizes, and top view. C. Dimensions

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The top chord also has specification IL 4 x 3 x 3/8x 7(e). This means it has five clip angles attached, andeach of them is an angle 4 inches by 3 inches by 3/8 inchthick and 7 inches in length.

The gusset plate (a) on the lower left of the view islabeled PL 8 x 3/8 x 1´-5″ (a). That means it is 8 inchesat its widest point, 3/8 inch thick, 1 foot 5 inches long atits longest point.

The bottom chord is made up of two angles 2 1/2 x2 x 5/16 x 10´-3 7/16″, which are connected to gussetplates a and b, and two more angles 2 1/2 x 2 x 1/4 x10´-4 1/8″, which are connected to gusset plate b and

continue to the other half of the truss. Two more anglesare connected to gusset plates c and b on the top andbottom chords; they are 2 1/2 x 2 x 1/4 x 2´- 10 1/2″. Theother member between the top and bottom chords,connected to gusset plate b and the purlin gusset d, ismade up of two angles 2 1/2 x 2 x 1/4 x 8´-5 ″.

View A also shows that most of the rivets will bedriven in the shop with the exception of five rivets in thepurlin gusset plate d and the two rivets shownconnecting the center portion of the bottom chord,which is connected to gusset plate b. These seven rivetswill be driven at the jobsite. Figure 7-8 shows

Figure 7-8.—Riveting symbols.

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conventional symbols for rivets driven in the shop andin the field.

Figure 7-7, view B, shows the same truss with onlythe names of some members and the sizes of the gussetplates (a, c, and d) between the angles.

Figure 7-7, view C, is the same truss with only a fewof the required dimensions to make it easier for you toread the complete structural shop drawing.

DRAWINGS OF STEEL STRUCTURES

Blueprints used far the fabrication and erection ofsteel structures usually consist of a group of differenttypes of drawings, such as layout, general, fabrication,erection, and falsework. These drawings are describedin the following paragraphs.

LAYOUT DRAWINGS

Layout drawings are also called general plans andprofile drawings. They provide the necessaryinformation on the location, alignment, and elevation ofthe structure and its principal parts in relation to theground at the site. They also provide other importantdetails, such as the nature of the underlying soil or thelocation of adjacent structures and roads. Thesedrawings are supplemented by instructions andinformation known as written specifications.

GENERAL PLANS

General plans contain information on the size,material, and makeup of all main members of thestructure, their relative position and method ofconnection, as well as the attachment of other parts ofthe structure. The number of general plan drawingssupplied is determined by such factors as the size andnature of the structure, and the complexity of operations.General plans consist of plan views, elevations, andsections of the structure and its various parts. Theamount of information required determines the numberand location of sections and elevations.

FABRICATION DRAWINGS

Fabrication drawings, or shop drawings, containnecessary information on the size, shape, material, andprovisions for connections and attachments for eachmember. This information is in enough detail to permitordering the material for the member concerned and itsfabrication in the shop or yard. Component parts of the

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members are shown in the fabrication drawing, as wellas dimensions and assembly marks.

ERECTION DRAWINGS

Erection drawings, or erection diagrams, show thelocation and position of the various members in thefinished structure. They are especially useful topersonnel performing the erection in the field. Forinstance, the erection drawings supply the approximateweight of heavy pieces, the number of pieces, and otherhelpful data.

FALSEWORK DRAWINGS

The term falsework refers to temporary supports oftimber or steel that sometimes are required in the erectionof difficult or important structures. When falsework isrequired on an elaborate scale, drawings similar to thegeneral and detail drawings already described may beprovided to guide construction. For simple falsework,field sketches may be all that is needed.

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

Construction drawings are those in which as muchconstruction information as possible is presentedgraphically, or by means of pictures. Most constructiondrawings consist of orthographic views. Generaldrawings consist of plans and elevations drawn onrelatively small scale. Detail drawings consist of sectionsand details drawn on a relatively large scale; we willdiscuss detail drawing in greater depth later in this chapter.

A plan view is a view of an object or area as it wouldappear if projected onto a horizontal plane passed throughor held above the object area. The most commonconstruction plans are plot plans (also called site plans),foundation plans, floor plans, and framing plans. We willdiscuss each of them in the following paragraphs.

A plot plan shows the contours, boundaries, roads,utilities, trees, structures, and other significant physicalfeatures about structures on their sites. The locations ofthe proposed structures are indicated by appropriateoutlines or floor plans. As an example, a plot may locatethe comers of a proposed structure at a given distancefrom a reference or base line. Since the reference orbase line can be located at the site, the plot plan providesessential data for those who will lay out the buildinglines. The plot also can have contour lines that show theelevations of existing and proposed earth surfaces, andcan provide essential data for the graders andexcavators.

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A foundation plan (fig. 7-9) is a plan view of a the outside wall and footing, there will be two 12-inchstructure projected on a imaginary horizontal plane square piers, centered on 18-inch square footings, andpassing through at the level of the tops of the located 9 feet 6 inches from the end wall building lines.foundations. The plan shown in figure 7-9 tells you that These piers will support a ground floor center-linethe main foundation of this structure will consist of a girder.

rectangular 8-inch concrete block wall, 22 by 28 feet, Figure 7-10 shows the development of a typicalcentered on a concrete footing 10 inches wide. Besides floor plan, and figure 7-11 shows the floor plan itself.

Figure 7-9.—Foundation plan.

Figure 7-10.—Floor plan development.

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Figure 7-11.—Floor plan.

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Figure 7-12.—Floor framing plan.

Information on a floor plan includes the lengths,thicknesses, and character of the building walls on thatparticular floor, the widths and locations of door andwindow openings, the lengths and character ofpartitions, the number and arrangement of rooms, andthe types and locations of utility installations.

Framing plans show the dimension numbers andarrangement of structural members in wood-frameconstruction. A simple floor framing plan issuperimposed on the foundation plan shown in figure7-9. From this foundation plan you learn that the groundfloor joists in this structure will consist of 2 by 8s, lappedat the girder, and spaced 16 inches on center (OC). Theplan also shows that each row of joists is to be bracedby a row of 1 by 3 cross bridges. More complicatedfloor framing problems require a framing plan like theone shown in figure 7-12. That plan, among otherthings, shows the arrangement of joists and othermembers around stairwells and other floor openings.

A wall framing plan provides information similar tothat in figure 7-11 for the studs, corner posts, bracing,sills, plates, and other structural members in the walls.Since it is a view on a vertical plane, a wall framing planis not a plan in the strict technical sense. However, thepractice of calling it a plan has become a general custom.A roof framing plan gives similar information withregard to the rafters, ridge, purlins, and other structuralmembers in the roof.

A utility plan is a floor plan that shows the layout ofheating, electrical, plumbing, or other utility systems.Utility plans are used primarily by the ratingsresponsible for the utilities, and are equally important tothe builder. Most utility installations require thatopenings be left in walls, floors, and roofs for theadmission or installation of utility features. The builderwho is placing a concrete foundation wall must studythe utility plans to determine the number, sizes, andlocations of openings he or she must leave for utilities.

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ELEVATIONS dimensions and character of lintels are usually set forthin a window schedule.

Elevations show the front, rear, and sides of astructure projected on vertical planes parallel to theplanes of the sides. Figure 7-13 shows front, rear, rightside, and left side elevations of a small building.

As you can see, the elevations give you a numberof important vertical dimensions, such as theperpendicular distance from the finish floor to the topof the rafter plate and from the finish floor to the tops ofdoor and window finished openings. They also showthe locations and characters of doors and windows.However, the dimensions of window sashes and

SECTION VIEWSA section view is a view of a cross section, developed

as shown in figure 7-14. The term is confined to views ofcross sections cut by vertical planes. A floor plan orfoundation plan, cut by a horizontal plane, is a section aswell as a plan view, but it is seldom called a section.

The most important sections are the wall sections.Figure 7-15 shows three wall sections for three alternatetypes of construction for the building shown in figures7-9 and 7-11.

Figure 7-13.—Elevations.

Figure 7-14.—Development of a sectional view.

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The angled arrows marked “A” in figure 7-11indicate the location of the cutting plane for the sections.

To help you understand the importance of wallsections to the craftsmen who will do the actual building,look at the left wall section in figure 7-15 marked“masonry construction.” Starting at the bottom, youlearn that the footing will be concrete, 1 foot 8 incheswide and 10 inches high. The vertical distance to thebottom of the footing below FIN GRADE (finishedgrade, or the level of the finished earth surface aroundthe house) varies-meaning that it will depend on thesoil-bearing capacity at the particular site. Thefoundation wall will consist of 12-inch concretemasonry units (CMU) centered on the footing.Twelve-inch blocks will extend up to an unspecifieddistance below grade, where a 4-inch brick facing(dimension indicated in the mid-wall section) begins.Above the line of the bottom of the facing, it is obviousthat 8-inch instead of 12-inch blocks will be used in thefoundation wall.

The building wall above grade will consist of a 4-inchbrick facing tier, backed by a backing tier of 4-inch cinderblocks. The floor joists consist of 2 by 8s placed 16 inchesOC and will be anchored on 2 by 4 sills bolted on the topof the foundation wall. Every third joist will beadditionally secured by a 2 by 1/4 strap anchor embeddedin the cinder block backing tier of the building wall.

Window A in the plan front elevation in figure 7-13will have a finished opening 2 5/8 inches high. Thebottom of the opening will be 2 feet 11 3/4 inches abovethe line of the finished floor. As shown in the wallsection of figure 7-15, 13 masonry courses (layers ofmasonry units) above the finished floor line will equala vertical distance of 2 feet 11 3/4 inches. Another 19courses will amount to the prescribed vertical dimensionof the finished window opening.

Figure 7-15 also shows window framing details,including the placement and cross-sectional characterof the lintel. The building wall will be carried 10 1/4inches, less the thickness of a 2 by 8 rafter plate, abovethe top of the finished window opening. The totalvertical distance from the top of the finished floor tothe top of the rafter will be 8 feet 2 1/4 inches. Ceilingjoists and rafters will consist of 2 by 6s, and the roofcovering will consist of composition shingles onwood sheathing.

Flooring will consist of a wood finished floor on a woodsubfloor. Inside walls will be finished with plaster on lath(except on masonry, which would be with or without lath as

directed). A minimum of 2 vertical feet of crawl spacewill extend below the bottoms of the floor joists.

The middle wall section in figure 7-15 gives similarinformation for a similar building constructed withwood-frame walls and a double-hung window. Thethird wall section in the figure gives you similarinformation for a similar building constructed with asteel frame, a casement window, and a concrete floorfinished with asphalt tile.

DETAILSDetail drawings are on a larger scale than general

drawings, and they show features not appearing at all, orappearing on too small a scale, in general drawings. Thewall sections in figure 7-15 are details as well as sections,since they are drawn on a considerably larger scale thanthe plans and elevations. Framing details at doors,windows, and cornices, which are the most common typesof details, are nearly always shown in sections.

Details are included whenever the informationgiven in the plans, elevations, and wall sections is notsufficiently “detailed” to guide the craftsmen on the job.Figure 7-16 shows some typical door and window woodframing tails, and an eave detail for a very simple typeof cornice. Figure 7-17 shows architectural symbols fordoors and windows.

SPECIFICATIONSThe construction drawings contain as much

information about a structure as can be presentedgraphically. A lot of information can be presented thisway, but there is more information that the constructioncraftsman must have that is not adaptable to the graphicform of presentation. Information of this kind includesquality criteria for materials (for example, maximumamounts of aggregate per sack of cement), specifiedstandards of workmanship, prescribed constructionmethods, and so on. When there is a discrepancybetween the drawings and the specifications, always usethe specifications as authority.

This kind of information is presented in a list ofwritten specifications, familiarly known as the specs. Alist of specifications usually begins with a section ongeneral conditions. This section starts with a generaldescription of the building, including type offoundation, types of windows, character of framing,utilities to be installed, and so on. A list of definitionsof terms used in the specs comes next, followed bycertain routine declarations of responsibility and certainconditions to be maintained on the job, Figure 7-18shows a flow chart for selection and documentation ofconcrete proportions.

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Figure 7-16.—Door, window, and eave details.

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Figure 7-17.—Architectural symbols.

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Figure 7-18.—Flow Chart for selection and documentation of concrete proportions.

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CHAPTER 8

DEVELOPMENTS AND INTERSECTIONS

When you have read and understood this chapter,you should be able to answer the following learningobjectives:

Describe sheet metal developments.

Explain the differences among parallel, radial,and triangulation developments.

Sheet metal drawings are also known as sheet metaldevelopments and pattern drawings, and we may use allthree terms in this chapter. This is true because thelayout, when made on heavy cardboard thin metal, awood, is often used as a pattern to trace the developedshape on flat material. These drawings are used toconstruct various sheet metal items, such as ducts forheating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems;flashing, valleys, and downspouts in buildings; and partson boats, ships, and aircraft.

A sheet metal development serves to open up anobject that has been rolled, folded, or a combination ofboth, and makes that object appear to be spread out ona plane or flat surface. Sheet metal layout drawings arebased on three types of development: parallel, radial,and triangulation. We will discuss each of these, but firstwe will look at the drawings of corrections used to joinsheet metal objects.

JOINTS, SEAMS, AND EDGES

A development of an object that will be madeof thin metal, such as a duct or part of an aircraftskin, must include consideration of the developedsurfaces, the joining of the edges of these surfaces,and exposed edges. The drawing must allow forthe additional material needed for those joints,seams, and edges.

Figure 8-1 shows various ways to illustrate seams,and edges. Seams are used to join edges. The seamsmay be fastened together by lock seams, solder, rivets,adhesive, or welds. Exposed edges are folded or wiredto give the edges added strength and to eliminate sharpedges.

The lap seam shown is the least difficult. The piecesof stock are merely lapped one over the other, as shownin view C, and secured either by riveting, soldering, spot

welding, or by all three methods, depending on thenature of the job. A flat lock seam (view C) is used toconstruct cylindrical objects, such as funnels, pipesections, and containers.

Note that most of the sheet metal developmentsillustrated in this chapter do not make any allowancesfor edges, joints, or seams. However, the draftsman wholays out a development must add extra metal whereneeded

BENDS

The drafter must also show where the material willbe bent, and figure 8-2 shows several methods used tomark bend lines. If the finished part is not shown withthe development, then drawing instructions, such asbend up 90 degrees, bend down 180 degrees, and bendup 45 degrees, should be shown beside each bend line.

Anyone who bends metal to exact dimensions mustknow the bend allowance, which is the amount ofmaterial used to form the bend. Bending compresses themetal on the inside of the bend and stretches the metalon its outside. About halfway between these twoextremes lies a space that neither shrinks nor stretches;it is known as the neutral line or neutral axis, as shownin figure 8-3. Bend allowance is computed along thisaxis.

You should understand the terms used to explainbend allowance. These terms are illustrated in figure8-4 and defined in the following paragraphs:

LEG—The longer part of a formed angle.

FLANGE—The shorter part of a formed angle. Ifboth parts are the same length, each is called a leg.

MOLD LINE (ML)—The line formed by extendingthe outside surfaces of the leg and flange so theyintersect. It is the imaginary point from which basemeasurements are shown on drawings.

BEND TANGENT LINE (BL)—The line at whichthe metal starts to bend.

BEND ALLOWANCE (BA)—The amount of metalused to make the bend.

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Figure 8-1.—Joints, seams, and edges

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Figure 8-2.—Methods used to identify fold or bend lines

Figure 8-3.—Bend characteristics. Figure 8-4.—Bend allowance terms.

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RADIUS (R)—The radius of the bend. It is always Where BA = bend allowance, N = number ofmeasured from the inside of the bend unless stated degrees of bend, R = the desired bend radius, and T =otherwise. the thickness of the metal.

SETBACK (SB)—The distance from the bendtangent line to the mold point. In a 90-degree bend, SB= R + T (radius of bend plus thickness of metal).

FLAT—That portion not including the bend. It isequal to the base measurement minus the setback.

BASE MEASUREMENT—The outside diameterof the formed part.

Engineers have found they can get accurate bendsby using the following formula:

BA = N × 0.01743 × R + 0.0078 × T

SHEET METAL SIZES

Metal thicknesses up to 0.25 inch (6mm) are usuallydesignated by a series of gauge numbers. Figure 8-5shows how to read them. Metal 0.25 inch and over isgiven in inch and millimeter sizes. In calling for thematerial size of sheet metal developments, it iscustomary to give the gauge number, type of gauge, andits inch or millimeter equivalent in brackets followed bythe developed width and length (fig. 8-5).

TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT

A surface is said to be developable if a thin sheet offlexible material, such as paper, can be wrappedsmoothly about its surface. Therefore, objects that haveplane, flat, or single-curved surfaces are developable.But a surface that is double-curved or warped is notconsidered developable, and approximate methods must

Figure 8-5.—Reading sheet metal sizes. be used to develop it.

Figure 8-6.—Development of a rectangular box.

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A spherical shape would be an example of anapproximate development. The material would bestretched to compensate for small inaccuracies. Forexample, the coverings for a football or basketball aremade in segments. Each segment is cut to anapproximate developed shape, and the segments arethen stretched and sewed together to give the desiredshape.

The following pages cover developable andnondevelopable, or approximate, methods. For

examples, straight-line and radial-line development aredevelopable forms. However, triangular developmentrequires approximation.

STRAIGHT-LINE DEVELOPMENT

This term refers to the development of an objectthat has surfaces on a flat plane of projection. Thetrue size of each side of the object is known and thesides can be laid out in successive order. Figure8-6 shows the development of a simple rectangularbox with a bottom and four sides. There is anallowance for lap seams at the corners and for afolded edge. The fold lines are shown as thinunbroken lines. Note that all lines for each surfaceare straight.

Figure 8-7 shows a development drawing with acomplete set of folding instructions. Figure 8-8 showsa letter box development drawing where the back ishigher than the front surface.

RADIAL-LINE DEVELOPMENT

In radial-line development, the slanting lines ofpyramids and cones do not always appear in their truelengths in an orthographic view. The draftsman mustfind other means, as we will discuss in the followingparagraphs on the development of right, oblique, and

Figure 8-7.—Development drawing with folding instructions. truncated pyramids.

Figure 8-8.—Development drawing of a letter box.

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Figure 8-9.—Development of a right pyramid with true length-of-edge lines shown.

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Figure 8-10.—Development of an oblique pyramid by triangulation.

Right Pyramid

Construct a radial-line development of a trianglewith a true length-of-edge line (fig. 8-9) and a rightpyramid having all the lateral edges (from vertex to thebase) of equal length. Since the true length of the lateraledges is shown in the front view (line (0-1 or 0-3) andthe top view shows the true lengths of the edges of thebase (lines 1-2, 2-3, and so on), the development maybe constructed as follows:

With 0 as center (corresponding to the apex) andwith a radius equal to the true length of the lateral edges(line 0-1 in the front view), draw an arc as shown. Dropa perpendicular line from 0 to intersect the arc at point3. With a radius equal to the length of the edge of thebase (line 1-2 on the top view), start at point 3 and stepoff the distances 3-2, 2-1, 3-4, and 4-1 on the large arc.Join these points with straight lines. Then connect thepoints to point 0 by a straight line to complete thedevelopment. Lines 0-2, 0-3, and 0-4 are the fold lineson which the development is folded to shape thepyramid The base and seam allowance have beenomitted for clarity.

Oblique Pyramid

The oblique pyramid in figure 8-10 has all its lateraledges of unequal length. The true length of each of theseedges must first be found as shown in the true-lengthdiagram. The development may now be constructed asfollows:

Lay out base line 1-2 in the development view equalin length to base line 1-2 found in the top view. Withpoint 1 as center and a radius equal in length to line 0-1in the true diagram, swing an arc. With point 2 as centerand a radius equal in length to line 0-2 in the true-lengthdiagram, swing an arc intersecting the first arc at 0. Withpoint 0 as center and a radius equal in length to line 0-3in the true-length diagram, swing an arc. With point 2as center and radius equal in length to base line 2-3 foundin the top view, swing an arc intersecting the first arc atpoint 3. Locate points 4 and 1 in a similar manner, andjoin those points, as shown, with straight lines. The baseand seam lines have been omitted on the developmentdrawing.

Truncated Pyramid

Figure 8-11 shows a truncated pyramid that isdeveloped in the following manner: Look at the viewsin figure 8-11 as you read the explanation.

Draw the orthographic views, extending the lines ofthe sides to the apex at the top in view A. Draw threehorizontal construction lines on the right side of theorthographic view (view B), one from the center of thetop view; one from the top of the front view; and onefrom the bottom of the front view. With the point of thecompass in the center of the top view, scribe two arcs(view C). Draw one from the inside corner of the topview to the horizontal line (point W), and the other fromthe outside corner of the top view to the horizontal line(point X). Draw two vertical lines, one from point W in

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Figure 8-11.—Development of a truncated pyramid.

view D to the upper horizontal line on the front view(point Y), and the other from X to the lower horizontalline of the front view (point 2). Draw a line from theapex through points Y and 2 in view D. The distancebetween points Y and Z equals the true length of thetruncated pyramid With the compass point at the apexof view E, find any convenient point to the right of theorthographic view, scribe an arc with a radius equal tothe distance between the apex and point Y in view D,and a second arc with a radius equal to the distancebetween the apex and point Z in view D. The two arcsare shown in view E. Draw a radial line beginning atthe apex and cutting across arcs Y and Z in view E. Stepoff lengths along these arcs equal to the length of thesides of the pyramid: MN for the inside arc and OP for

the outside arc (view E); the lengths MN and OP aretaken from the orthographic view in view D. Connectthe points along each arc with heavy lines (for example,points MN along the inner arc and points OP along theouter arc); Also use light lines to connect the apex withpoints M and 0, and the apex with points N and P, andso on, as shown in view F.

View G is the completed stretchout of a truncatedpyramid complete with bend lines, which are marked(X).

PARALLEL-LINE DEVELOPMENT

Look at figure 8-12 as you read the followingmaterial on parallel-line development.

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Figure 8-12.—Development of cylinders.

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Figure 8-13.—Location of seams on elbows.

Figure 8-14.—Development of a cone.

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View A shows the lateral, or curved, surface of acylindrically shaped object, such as a tin can. It isdevelopable since it has a single-curved surface of oneconstant radius. The width of the development is equalto the height of the cylinder, and the length of thedevelopment is equal to the circumference of thecylinder plus the seam allowance.

View B shows the development of a cylinder withthe top truncated at a 45-degree angle (one half of atwo-piece 90-degree elbow). Points of intersection areestablished to give the curved shape on thedevelopment. These points are derived from theintersection of a length location, representing a certaindistance around the circumference from a starting point,and the height location at that same point on thecircumference. The closer the points of intersection areto one another, the greater the accuracy of thedevelopment. An irregular curve is used to connect thepoints of intersection.

View C, shows the development of the surface ofa cylinder with both the top and bottom truncated atan angle of 22.5° (the center part of a three-pieceelbow). It is normal practice in sheet metal work toplace the seam on the shortest side. In thedevelopment of elbows, however, the practice wouldresult in considerable waste of material, as shown inview A. To avoid this waste and to simplify cuttingthe pieces, the seams are alternately placed 180° apart,as shown in figure 8-13, view B, for a two-pieceelbow, and view C for a three-piece elbow.

RADIAL-LINE DEVELOPMENT OFCONICAL SURFACES

The surface of a cone is developable because a thinsheet of flexible material can be wrapped smoothlyabout it. The two dimensions necessary to make thedevelopment of the surface are the slant height of thecone and the circumference of its base. For a rightcircular cone (symmetrical about the vertical axis), thedeveloped shape is a sector of a circle. The radius forthis sector is the slant height of the cone, and the lengtharound the perimeter of the sector is equal to thecircumference of the base. The proportion of the heightto the base diameter determines the size of the sector, asshown in figure 8-14, view A.

The next three subjects deal with the developmentof a regular cone, a truncated cone, and an obliquecone.

Regular Cone

In figure 8-14, view B, the top view is divided intoan equal number of divisions, in this case 12. Thechordal distance between these points is used to step offthe length of arc on the development. The radius for thedevelopment is seen as the slant height in the front view.If a cone is truncated at an angle to the base, the insideshape on the development no longer has a constantradius; it is an ellipse that must be plotted by establishingpoints of intersection. The divisions made on the topview are projected down to the base of the cone in thefront view. Element lines are drawn from these pointsto the apex of the cone. These element lines are seen intheir true length only when the viewer is looking at rightangles to them. Thus the points at which they cross thetruncation line must be carried across, parallel to thebase, to the outside element line, which is seen in its truelength. The development is first made to represent thecomplete surface of the cone. Element lines are drawnfrom the step-off points about the circumference to thecenter point. True-length settings for each element lineare taken for the front view and marked off on thecorresponding element lines in the development. Anirregular curve is used to connect these points ofintersection, giving the proper inside shape.

Truncated Cone

The development of a frustum of a cone is thedevelopment of a full cone less the development of thepart removed, as shown in figure 8-15. Note that, at alltimes, the radius setting, either R1 or R2, is a slant height,a distance taken on the surface of the cones.

When the top of a cone is truncated at an angle tothe base, the top surface will not be seen as a true circle.This shape must be plotted by established points ofintersection. True radius settings for each element lineare taken from the front view and marked off on thecorresponding element line in the top view. Thesepoints are connected with an irregular curve to give thecorrect oval shape for the top surface. If thedevelopment of the sloping top surface is required, anauxiliary view of this surface shows its true shape.

Oblique Cone

An oblique cone is generally developed by thetriangulation method. Look at figure 8-16 as you readthis explanation. The base of the cone is divided into anequal number of divisions, and elements 0-1, 0-2, andso on are drawn in the top view, projected down, anddrawn in the front view. The true lengths of the elements

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Figure 8-15.—Development of a truncated cone.

Figure 8-16.—Development of an oblique cone.

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Figure 8-17.—Transition pieces.

are not shown in either the top or front view, butwould be equal in length to the hypotenuse of aright triangle, having one leg equal in length to theprojected element in the top view and the other legequal to the height of the projected element in thefront view.

When it is necessary to find the true length ofa number of edges, or elements, then a true-lengthdiagram is drawn adjacent to the front view. Thisprevents the front view from being cluttered withlines.

Since the development of the oblique cone will besymmetrical, the starting line will be element 0-7. Thedevelopment is constructed as follows: With 0 as centerand the radius equal to the true length of element 0-6,draw an arc. With 7 as center and the radius equal todistance 6-7 in the top view, draw a second arcintersecting the first at point 6. Draw element 0-6 on thedevelopment. With 0 as center and the radius equal to

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DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSITION PIECES

Transition pieces are usually made to connecttwo different forms, such as round pipes to squarepipes. These transition pieces will usually fit thedefinition of a nondevelopable surface that must bedeveloped by approximation. This is done byassuming the surface to be made from a series oftriangular surfaces laid side-by-side to form thedevelopment. This form of development is knownas triangulation (fig. 8-17).

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Square to Round

The transition piece shown in figure 8-18 is used toconnect round and square pipes. It can be seen fromboth the development and the pictorial drawings that thetransition piece is made of four isosceles triangles,whose bases connect with the square duct, and four partsof an oblique cone having the circle as the base and thecorners of the square pipe as the vertices. To make thedevelopment, a true-length diagram is drawn first.When the true length of line 1A is known, the four equalisosceles triangles can be developed After the triangleG-2-3 has been developed, the partial developments ofthe oblique cone are added until points D and K havebeen located Next the isosceles triangles D-1-2 andK-3-4 are added, then the partial cones, and, last, half ofthe isosceles triangle is placed at each side of thedevelopment.

Rectangular to Round

The transition piece shown in figure 8-19 isconstructed in the same manner as the one previously

developed except that all the elements are of differentlengths. To avoid confusion, four true-length diagramsare drawn and the true-length lines are clearly labeled.

Connecting Two Circular Pipes

The following paragraphs discuss the developmentsused to connect two circular pipes with parallel andoblique joints.

PARALLEL JOINTS.—The development of thetransition piece shown in figure 8-20 connecting twocircular pipes is similar to the development of an obliquecone except that the cone is truncated The apex of thecone, 0, is located by drawing the two given pipediameters in their proper position and extending theradial lines 1-11 and 7-71 to intersect at point 0. Fitthe development is made to represent the completedevelopment of the cone, and then the top portion isremoved. Radius settings for distances 0-21 and 0-31 onthe development are taken from the true-length diagram.

Figure 8-18.—Development of a transition piece—square to round.

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Figure 8-19.—Development of an offset transition piece— rectangular to round.

Figure 8-20.—Transition piece connecting two circular pipes—parallel joints

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OBLIQUE JOINTS.—When the joints between view is required to find the true length of the chordsthe pipe and transition piece are not perpendicular to between the end points of the elements. Thethe pipe axis (fig. 8-21), then a transition piece should development is then constructed in the same way as thebe developed. Since the top and bottom of the development used to connect two circular pipes withtransition piece will be elliptical, a partial auxiliary parallel joints.

Figure 8-21.—Transition piece connecting two circular pipes—oblique joints.

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APPENDIX I

GLOSSARY

When you enter a new occupation, you must learnthe vocabulary of the trade in order to understand yourfellow workers and to make yourself understood bythem. Shipboard life requires that Navy personnel learna relatively new vocabulary. The reasons for this needare many, but most of them boil down to convenienceand safety. Under certain circumstances, a word or afew words mean an exact thing or a certain sequence ofactions, making it unnecessary to give a lot ofexplanatory details. A great deal of the work of atechnician is such that an incorrectly interpretedinstruction could cause confusion, breakage ofmachinery, or even loss of life. Avoid this confusion andits attendant danger by learning the meaning of termscommon to drafting. This glossary is not all-inclusive,but it does contain many terms that every craftsmanshould know. The terms given in this glossary may havemore than one definition; only those definitions asrelated to drafting are given.

ALIGNED SECTION—A section view in which someinternal features are revolved into or out of the planeof the view.

ANALOG—The processing of data by continuouslyvariable values.

ANGLE—A figure formed by two lines or planesextending from, or diverging at, the same point.

APPLICATION BLOCK—A part of a drawing of asubassembly showing the reference number for thedrawing of the assembly or adjacent subassembly.

ARC—A portion of the circumference of a circle.

ARCHITECT’S SCALE—The scale used whendimensions or measurements are to be expressed infeet and inches.

AUXILIARY VIEW—An additional plane of anobject, drawn as if viewed from a different location.It is used to show features not visible in the normalprojections.

AXIS—The center line running lengthwise through ascrew.

AXONOMETRIC PROJECTION—A set of three ormore views in which the object appears to be rotatedat an angle, so that more than one side is seen

BEND ALLOWANCE—An additional amount ofmetal used in a bend in metal fabrication.

BILL OF MATERIAL—A list of standard parts or rawmaterials needed to fabricate an item.

BISECT—To divide into two equal parts.

BLOCK DIAGRAM—A diagram in which the majorcomponents of a piece of equipment or a system arerepresented by squares, rectangles, or othergeometric figures, and the normal order ofprogression of a signal or current flow is representedby lines.

BLUEPRINTS —Copies of mechanical or other typesof technical drawings. Although blueprints used tobe blue, modem reproduction techniques nowpermit printing of black-on-white as well as colors.

BODY PLAN—An end view of a ship’s hull, composedof superimposed frame lines.

BORDER LINES—Darklines defining the inside edgeof the margin on a drawing.

BREAK LINES—Lines to reduce the graphic size ofan object, generally to conserve paper space. Thereare two types: the long, thin ruled line with freehandzigzag and the short, thick wavy freehand line.

BROKEN OUT SECTION—Similar to a half section;used when a partial view of an internal feature issufficient.

BUTTOCK LINE—The outline of a vertical,longitudinal section of a ship’s hull.

CABINET DRAWING—A type of oblique drawing inwhich the angled receding lines are drawn toone-half scale.

CANTILEVER—A horizontal structural membersupported only by one end.

CASTING—A metal object made by pouring meltedmetal into a mold

CAVALIER DRAWING—A form of oblique drawingin which the receding sides are drawn full scale, butat 45° to the orthographic front view.

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CENTER LINES—Lines that indicate the center of acircle, arc, or any symmetrical object; consist ofalternate long and short dashes evenly spaced.

CIRCLE—A plane closed figure having every point onits circumference (perimeter) equidistant from itscenter.

CIRCUMFERENCE—The length of a line that formsa circle.

CLEVIS—An open-throated fitting for the end of a rodor shaft, having the ends drilled for a bolt or a pin.It provides a hinging effect for flexibility in oneplane.

COLUMN—High-strength vertical structuralmembers.

COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING (CAD)—Amethod by which engineering drawings may bedeveloped on a computer.

COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING(CAM)—A method by which a computer uses adesign to guide a machine that produces parts.

COMPUTER LOGIC—The electrical processes usedby a computer to perform calculations and otherfunctions.

CONE—A solid figure that tapers uniformly from acircular base to a point.

CONSTRUCTION LINES—Lightly drawn lines usedin the preliminary layout of a drawing.

CORNICE—The projecting or overhanging structuralsection of a roof.

CREST—The surface of the thread corresponding tothe major diameter of an external thread and theminor diameter of an internal thread

CUBE—Rectangular solid figure in which all six facesare square.

CUTTING PLANE LINE—A line showing where atheoretical cut has been made to produce a sectionview.

CYLINDER —A solid figure with two equal circularbases.

DEPTH—The distance from the root of a thread to thecrest, measured perpendicularly to the axis.

DESIGNER'S WATERLINE—The intended positionof the water surface against the hull.

DEVELOPMENT—The process of making a patternfrom the dimensions of a drawing. Used to fabricatesheet metal objects.

DIGITAL—The processing of data by numerical ordiscrete units.

DIMENSION LINE—A thin unbroken line (except inthe case of structural drafting) with each endterminating with an arrowhead; used to define thedimensions of an object. Dimensions are placedabove the line, except in structural drawing wherethe line is broken and the dimension placed in thebreak

DRAWING NUMBER—An identifying numberassigned to a drawing or a series of drawings.

DRAWINGS —The original graphic design from whicha blueprint may be made; also called plans.

ELECTROMECHANICAL DRAWING—A specialtype of drawing combining electrical symbols andmechanical drawing to show the position ofequipment that combines electrical and mechanicalfeatures.

ELEMENTARY WIRING DIAGRAM—(1) Ashipboard wiring diagram showing how eachindividual conductor is connected within thevarious connection boxes of an electrical circuitsystem. (2) A schematic diagram; the termelementary wiring diagram is sometimes usedinterchangeably with schematic diagram, especiallya simplified schematic diagram.

ELEVATION—A four-view drawing of a structureshowing front, sides, and rear.

ENGINEER’S SCALE—The scale used wheneverdimensions are in feet and decimal parts of a foot,or when the scale ratio is a multiple of 10.

EXPLODED VIEW—A pictorial view of a device in astate of disassembly, showing the appearance andinterrelationship of parts.

EXTERNAL THREAD—A thread on the outside of amember. Example: a thread of a bolt.

FALSEWORK—Temporary supports of timber orsteel sometimes required in the erection of difficultor important structures.

FILLET—A concave internal corner in a metalcomponent, usually a casting.

FINISH MARKS—Marks used to indicate the degreeof smoothness of finish to be achieved on surfacesto be machined

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FOOTINGS —Weight-bearing concrete constructionelements poured in place in the earth to support astructure.

FORGING—The process of shaping heated metal byhammering or other impact.

FORMAT —The general makeup or style of a drawing.

FRAME LINES—The outline of transverse planesections of a hull.

FRENCH CURVE—An instrument used to drawsmooth irregular curves.

FULL SECTION—A sectional view that passesentirely through the object.

HALF SECTION—A combination of an orthographicprojection and a section view to show two halves ofa symmetrical object.

HATCHING—The lines that are drawn on the internalsurface of sectional views. Used to define the kindor type of material of which the sectioned surfaceconsists.

HELIX —The curve formed on any cylinder by astraight line in a plane that is wrapped around thecylinder with a forward progression.

HIDDEN LINES—Thick, short, dashed linesindicating the hidden features of an object beingdrawn.

INSCRIBED FIGURE—A figure that is completelyenclosed by another figure.

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM—A diagramshowing the cabling between electronic units, aswell as how the terminals are connected

INTERNAL THREAD—A thread on the inside of amember. Example: the thread inside a nut.

ISOMETRIC DRAWING—A type of pictorialdrawing. See ISOMETRIC PROJECTION.

ISOMETRIC PROJECTION—A set of three or moreviews of an object that appears rotated, giving theappearance of viewing the object from one corner.All lines are shown in their true length, but not allright angles are shown as such.

ISOMETRIC WIRING DIAGRAM—A diagramshowing the outline of a ship, an aircraft, or otherstructure, and the location of equipment such aspanels and connection boxes and cable runs.

JOIST—A horizontal beam used to support a ceiling.

KEY—A small wedge or rectangular piece of metalinserted in a slot or groove between a shaft and ahub to prevent slippage.

KEYSEAT—A slot or groove into which the key fits.

KEYWAY—A slot or groove within a cylindrical tubeor pipe into which a key fitted into a key seat willslide.

LEAD—The distance a screw thread advances one turn,measured parallel to the axis. On a single-threadscrew the lead and the pitch are identical; on adouble-thread screw the lead is twice the pitch; ona triple-thread screw the lead is three times the pitch.

LEADER LINES—Two, unbroken lines used toconnect numbers, references, or notes toappropriate surfaces or lines.

LEGEND—A description of any special or unusualmarks, symbols, or line connections used in thedrawing.

LINTEL—A load-bearing structural membersupported at its ends. Usually located over a dooror window.

LOGIC DIAGRAM—A type of schematic diagramusing special symbols to show components thatperform a logic or information processing function.

MAJOR DIAMETER—The largest diameter of aninternal or external thread.

MANIFOLD—A fitting that has several inlets oroutlets to carry liquids or gases.

MECHANICAL DRAWING—See DRAWINGS.Applies to scale drawings of mechanical objects.

MIL-STD (military standards)—A formalized set ofstandards for supplies, equipment, and design workpurchased by the United States Armed Forces.

NOTES—Descriptive writing on a drawing to giveverbal instructions or additional information.

OBLIQUE DRAWING—A type of pictorial drawingin which one view is an orthographic projection andthe views of the sides have receding lines at anangle.

OBLIQUE PROJECTION—A view produced whenthe projectors are at an angle to the plane the objectillustrated. Vertical lines in the view may not havethe same scale as horizontal lines.

OFFSET SECTION—A section view of two or moreplanes in an object to show features that do not liein the same plane.

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ONBOARD PLANS—See SHIP’S PLANS.

ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION—A viewproduced when projectors are perpendicular to theplane of the object. It gives the effect of lookingstraight at one side.

PARTIAL SECTION—A sectional view consisting ofless than a half section. Used to show the internalstructure of a small portion of an object. Alsoknown as a broken section.

PERPENDICULAR —Vertical lines extendingthrough the outlines of the hull ends and thedesigner’s waterline.

PERSPECTIVE —The visual impression that, asparallel lines project to a greater distance, the linesmove closer together.

PHANTOM VIEW—A view showing the alternateposition of a movable object, using a broken lineconvention.

PHASE—An impulse of alternating current. Thenumber of phases depends on the generatorwindings. Most large generators produce athree-phase current that must be carried on at leastthree wires.

PICTORIAL DRAWING—A drawing that gives thereal appearance of the object, showing generallocation, function, and appearance of parts andassemblies.

PICTORIAL WIRING DIAGRAM —A diagramshowing actual pictorial sketches of the variousparts of a piece of equipment and the electricalconnections between the parts.

PIER —A vertical support for a building or structure,usually designed to hold substantial loads.

PITCH —The distance from a point on a screw threadto a corresponding point on the next thread,measured parallel to the axis.

PLAN VIEW —A view of an object or area as it wouldappear from directly above.

PLAT—A map or plan view of a lot showing principalfeatures, boundaries, and location of structures.

POLARITY —The direction of magnetism or directionof flow of current.

PROJECTION —A technique for showing one or moresides of an object to give the impression of adrawing of a solid object.

PROJECTOR —The theoretical extended line of sightused to create a perspective or view of an object.

RAFTER—A sloping or horizontal beam used tosupport a roof.

RADIUS—A straight line from the center of a circle orsphere to its circumference or surface.

REFERENCE DESIGNATION—A combination ofletters and numbers to identify parts on electricaland electronic drawings. The letters designate thetype of part, and the numbers designate the specificpart. Example: reference designator R-12 indicatesthe 12th resistor in a circuit.

REFERENCE NUMBERS—Numbers used on adrawing to refer the reader to another drawing formore detail or other information.

REFERENCE PLANE—The normal plane that allinformation is referenced

REMOVED SECTION—A drawing of an object’sinternal cross section located near the basic drawingof the object.

REVISION BLOCK—This block is located in theupper right corner of a print. It provides a space torecord any changes made to the original print.

REVOLVED SECTION—A drawing of an object’sinternal cross section superimposed on the basicdrawing of the object.

ROOT—The surface of the thread corresponding to theminor diameter of an external thread and the majordiameter of an internal thread

ROTATION—A view in which the object is apparentlyrotated or turned to reveal a different plane oraspect, all shown within the view.

ROUND—The rounded outside corner of a metalobject.

SCALE—The relation between the measurement usedon a drawing and the measurement of the object itrepresents. A measuring device, such as a ruler,having special graduations.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM—A diagram using graphicsymbols to show how a circuit functions electrically.

SECTION—A view showing internal features as if theviewed object has been cut or sectioned

SECTION LINES—Thin, diagonal lines used toindicate the surface of an imaginary cut in an object.

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SHEER PLAN—The profile of a ship’s hull, composedof superimposed buttock lines.

SHEET STEEL—Flat steel weighing less than 5pounds per square foot.

SHIP’S PLANS—A set of drawings of all significantconstruction features and equipment of a ship, asneeded to operate and maintain the ship. Also calledONBOARD PLANS.

SHRINK RULE—A special rule for use bypatternmakers. It has an expanded scale, rather thana true scale, to allow for shrinkage of castings.

SILL—A horizontal structural member supported by itsends.

SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM—A diagram using singlelines and graphic symbols to simplify a complexcircuit or system.

SOLE PLATE—A horizontal structural member usedas a base for studs or columns.

SPECIFICATION —A detailed description oridentification relating to quality, strength, or similarperformance requirement

STATION NUMBERS—Designations of referencelines used to indicate linear positions along acomponent such as an air frame or ship’s hull.

STEEL PLATE—Flat steel weighing more than 5pounds per square foot.

STRETCH-OUT LINE—The base or reference lineused in making a development.

STUD—A light vertical structure member, usually ofwood or light structural steel, used as part of a walland for supporting moderate loads.

SYMBOL—Stylized graphical representation ofcommonly used component parts shown in adrawing.

TEMPER—To harden steel by heating and suddencooling by immersion in oil, water, or other coolant.

TEMPLATE—A piece of thin material used as atrue-scale guide or as a model for reproducingvarious shapes.

TITLE BLOCK—A blocked area in the lower rightcorner of the print. Provides information to identifythe drawing, its subject matter, origins, scale, andother data.

TOLERANCE—The amount that a manufactured partmay vary from its specified size.

TOP PLATE—A horizontal member at the top of anouter building wall; used to support a rafter.

TRACING PAPER—High-grade, white, transparentpaper that takes pencil well; used when reproduc-tions are to be made of drawings. Also known astracing vellum.

TRIANGULATION—A technique for makingdevelopments of complex sheet metal forms usinggeometrical constructions to translate dimensionsfrom the drawing to the patten.

TRUSS—A complex structural member built of upperand lower members connected by web members.

UTILITY PLAN—A floor plan of a structure showinglocations of heating, electrical, plumbing and otherservice system components.

VIEW—A drawing of a side or plane of an object asseen from one point.

WATERLINE—The outline of a horizontal longi-tudinal section of a ship’s hull.

WIRING (CONNECTION) DIAGRAM—A diagramshowing the individual connections within a unitand the physical arrangement of the components.

ZONE NUMBERS—Numbers and letters on theborder of a drawing to provide reference points toaid in indicating or locating specific points on thedrawing.

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GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FOR AIRCRAFT HYDRAULICAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS

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GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FOR ELECTRICALAND ELECTRONICS DIAGRAMS

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APPENDIX V

REFERENCES USED TO DEVELOPTHE TRAMAN

NOTE: Although the following references were current when thisTRAMAN was published, their continued currency cannot be assured.Therefore, you need to be sure that you are studying the latest revision.

Chapter 1

Drawing Sheet Size and Format, ANSI Y14.1, American National StandardsInstitute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United EngineeringCenter, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Pictorial Drawing, ANSI Y14.4M, American National Standards Institute, TheAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Chapter 2

Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ANSI Y14.5M-1982, American NationalStandards Institute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, UnitedEngineering Center, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Line Convection and Lettering, ANSI Y14.2M, American National StandardsInstitute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United EngineeringCenter, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Chapter 3

Drawing Sheet Size and Format, ANSI Y14.1, American National StandardsInstitute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United EngineeringCenter, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Line Convection and Lettering, ANSI Y14.2M, American National StandardsInstitute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United EngineeringCenter, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Pictorial Drawing, ANSI Y14.4M, American National Standards Institute, TheAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Projections, ANSI Y14.3M, American National Standards Institute, The AmericanSociety of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345 East 47Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Chapter 4

Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ANSI Y14.5M-1982, American NationalStandards Institute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, UnitedEngineering Center, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

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Gears, Splines, and Serrations, ANSI Y14.7, American National StandardsInstitute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United EngineeringCenter, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Screw Thread Presentation, ANSI Y14.6, American National Standards Institute,The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center,345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, ANSI B4.2, American National StandardsInstitute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United EngineeringCenter, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Surface Texture Symbols, ANSI Y14.36, American National Standards Institute,The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center,345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

United Screw Threads, ANSI B1.1, American National Standards Institute, TheAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Chapter 5

Fluid Power Diagrams, ANSI Y14.17, American National Standards Institute, TheAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Graphic Symbols for Aircrafi Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, AS 1290A,Aerospace Standard, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE), 400Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, Pa. 15096.

Pictorial Drawing, ANSI Y14.4M, American National Standards Institute, TheAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Projections, ANSI Y14.3M, American National Standards Institute, The AmericanSociety of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345 East 47Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Chapter 6

Electrical and Electronics Diagrams, ANSI Y14.15, American National StandardsInstitute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United EngineeringCenter, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Graphic Electrical Wiring Symbols for Architectural and Electrical LayoutDrawings, ANSI Y32.9, American National Standards Institute, The AmericanSociety of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345 East 47Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Projections, ANSI Y14.3M, American National Standards Institute, The AmericanSociety of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345 East 47Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Supplement to Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics Diagrams,ANSI/IEEE STD 315A-1986, American National Standards Institute, TheAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

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Chapter 7

Architectural Graphics Standards, Student Edition, Robert J. Packard, John Wiley& Sons Publishing, 1989.

Blueprint Reading and Sketching for Carpenters: Residential, Leo McDonald &John Ball, Delmar Publishing Co., 1981.

Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction, Charles D. Willis, DelmarPublishing Company, 1979.

Blueprint Reading for Welders, 4th Edition, A. E. Bennett/Louis J. Sly, DelmarPublishing Inc., 1988.

Construction Blueprint Reading, Robert Putnam, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1985.

Electrical and Electronics Diagrams, ANSI Y14.15, American National StandardsInstitute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United EngineeringCenter, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Engineering Drawing and Design, Jay D. Helsel, Gregg Division, McGraw-HillBook Company, Atlanta, Ga., 1985.

Reading Architectural Working Drawings, Volumes 1 & 2, Edward J. Muller,Practice Hall Publishing, 1988.

Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings, ACI 301-89, AmericanConcrete Institute, Redford Station, Detroit, Mich. 48219.

Technical Illustration, T.A. Thomas, McGraw-Hill Publishing, 1960.

Chapter 8

Drawing Sheet Size and Format, ANSI Y14.1, American National StandardsInstitute, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United EngineeringCenter, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Engineering Drawing and Design, Jay D. Helsel, Gregg Division, McGraw-HillBook Company, Atlanta, Ga., 1985.

Pictorial Drawing, ANSI Y14.4M, American National Standards Institute, TheAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Projections, ANSI Y14.3M. American National Standards Institute, The AmericanSociety of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345 East 47Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

Technical Drawing Problems, Series 2, H. C. Spencer, MacMillian Publishing,1980.

Technical Illustration, 2nd Edition, A. B. Pyeatt, Higgins Ink Co., 1960.

Technical Illustration, T. A. Thomas, McGraw-Hill Publishing, 1960.

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INDEX

A

Aircraft electrical prints, 6-8

wire identification coding, 6-10

Aircraft electronics prints, 6-20

electromechanical drawings, 6-21

wiring diagrams, 6-21

B

Blueprint information blocks, 1-2

application block, 1-6

bill of material, 1-6

drawing number, 1-4

reference number, 1-4

revision block, 1-3

scale block, 1-4

station number, 1-4

title block, 1-2

zone number, 1-4

Blueprint parts, 1-2

finish marks, 1-7

information blocks, 1-2

legends and symbols, 1-7

notes and specifications, 1-7

Blueprints, 1-1

filing and handling, 1-10

meaning of lines, 1-7

numbering plan, 1-9

parts, 1-2

production, 1-1

shipboard prints, 1-8

standards, 1-1

C

Cable marking, 6-2

tag system, new, 6-3

tag system, old, 6-2

Computer-aided design/computer-aidedmanufacturing, 2-10

Computer-aided drafting (CAD), 2-8

generating drawings, 2-8

the digitizer, 2-9

the plotter, 2-9

the printer, 2-10

Computer logic, 6-22

D

Development of transition pieces, 8-13

connecting two circular pipes, 8-14

rectangular to round, 8-14

square to round, 8-14

Development, types of, 8-4

parallel-line, 8-8

radial-line, 8-5

radial-line on conical surfaces, 8-11

straight-line, 8-5

transition pieces, 8-13

Developments and intersections, 8-1

bends, 8-1

development of transition pieces, 8-13

joints, seams, and edges, 8-1

sheet-metal sizes, 8-4

types of development, 8-4

Drawings of steel structures, 7-10

construction plans, 7-10

details, 7-16

elevations, 7-14

erection drawings, 7-10

fabrication drawings, 7-10

falsework drawings, 7-10

general plans, 7-10

layout drawings, 7-10

section views, 7-14

specifications, 7-16

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Electrical prints, 6-1

aircraft, 6-8

shipboard, 6-1

Electronics prints, 6-11

aircraft, 6-20

logic diagrams, 6-22

shipboard, 6-11

F

Finish marks, 4-6

G

Gear terminology, 4-5

Graphic symbols for aircraft hydraulic and pneumaticsystems, A-II

Graphic symbols for electrical and electronicsdiagrams, A-III and A-IV

H

Helical springs, 4-6

Hydraulic prints, 5-8

L

Logic diagrams, 6-22

basic logic diagrams, 6-24

computer logic, 6-22

detailed logic diagrams, 6-24

logic operations, 6-22

Logic operations, 6-22

M

Machine drawing, 4-1

common terms and symbols, 4-1

standards, 4-7

Machine drawing terms and symbols, 4-1

fillets and rounds, 4-2

finish marks, 4-6

gears, 4-5

Machine drawing terms and symbols—Continued

helical springs, 4-6

keys, keyseats, and keyways, 4-2

screw threads, 4-2

slots and slides, 4-2

tolerance, 4-1

P

Piping drawings, 5-1

connections, 5-2

crossings, 5-2

fittings, 5-3

isometric, 5-1

orthographic, 5-1

Piping prints, shipboard, 5-8

Piping systems, 5-1

drawings, 5-1

hydraulic prints, 5-8

plumbing prints, 5-13

shipboard piping prints, 5-8

Projections, 3-1

isometric, 3-3

orthographic and oblique, 3-2

Projections and views, 3-1

projections, 3-1

views, 3-3

Plumbing prints, 5-13

R

Radial-line development, 8-5

oblique pyramid, 8-7

right pyramid, 8-7

truncated pyramid, 8-7

Radial-line development of conical surfaces, 8-11

oblique cone, 8-11

regular cone, 8-11

truncated cone, 8-11

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S Structural shapes, 7-1

Screw thread terminology, 4-4

Shipboard electrical prints, 6-1

cable marking, 6-2

electrical system diagrams, 6-5

elementary wiring diagrams, 6-5

isometric wiring diagrams, 6-4

numbering electrical units, 6-1

phase and polarity markings, 6-3

wiring deck plan, 6-5

Shipboard electrical system diagrams, 6-5

block diagram, 6-5

equipment wiring diagram, 6-6

schematic diagram, 6-7

single-line diagram, 6-6

Shipboard electronics prints, 6-11

block diagrams, 6-11

interconnection diagrams, 6-18

reference designations, 6-16

schematic diagrams, 6-12

wiring diagrams, 6-16

Sketching instruments, 2-1

drawing aids, 2-3

pencils and leads, 2-1

pens, 2-3

Standards for machine drawings, 4-7

Structural and architectural drawings, 7-1

drawings of steel structures, 7-10

structural shapes and members, 7-1

welded and riveted steel structures, 7-4

Structural members, 7-3

horizontal members, 7-4

trusses, 7-4

vertical members, 7-4

T

Technical sketching, 2-1

basic computer-aided drafting, 2-8

computer-aided design/computer-aidedmanufacturing, 2-10

sketching instruments, 2-1

types of lines, 2-3

Types of lines, 2-3

V

Views, 3-3

detail drawings, 3-8

multiview drawings, 3-3

perspective drawings, 3-5

special views, 3-5

Views, special, 3-5

auxiliary, 3-5

exploded, 3-8

section, 3-6

W

Welded and riveted steel structures, 7-4

riveted steel structures, 7-7

welded structures, 7-4

welded trusses, 7-7

Wiring diagrams, 6-1

aircraft electronics, 6-21

shipboard elementary, electric, 6-5

shipboard equipment, electric, 6-6

shipboard isometric, electric, 6-4

shipboard electronic, 6-16

types, electric, 6-1

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ASSIGNMENT 1

Textbook Assignment: "Blueprint Reading,"Views,"

"Technical Sketching," and Projections andchapters 1 through 3.

1-1. Which of the following statementsbest describes the term "blueprintreading"?

1. Interpreting the ideasexpressed by the engineer orcraftsman

2. Transferring the blueprint tothe part to be made

3. Understanding the symbols usedto prepare blueprints

4. Reproducing the print with amicroprocessor

1-2. The standards and proceduresprescribed by military and AmericanNational standards are published inwhich of the following publicationson 31 July of each year?

1. Military Standards (MIL-STD)2. Department of Defence Index of

Specifications and Standards3. American National Standards

Institute (ANSI)4. MIL-STD and ANSI standards

1-3. To find the correct drawing symbolsto show fittings and electricalwiring on ships, you should referto what standards?

1. ANSI Y32.9 and MIL-STD-100A2. MIL-STD-15 and MIL-STD-25A3. MIL-STD-17B and ANSI 46.1-19624. ANSI Y31.2 and MIL-STD-22A

1-4. What is the primary difference inthe various methods of producingblueprints?

1. The type of paper used2. The color and transparency of

the paper3. The type of plotter used4. The type of paper and the

processes used

A. Information blockB. Title blockC. Revision blockD. Scale blockE. Bill of materialF. Application block

Figure 1A

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 1-5 THROUGH 1-10,REFER TO THE PARTS OF A BLUEPRINT INFIGURE 1A.

1-5. This block is used when a changehas been made to the drawing.1. A2. B3. C4. D

1-6

1-7

1-8.

1-9.

1-10.

This block includes informationrequired to identify the part,name, and address of theorganization that prepared thedrawing.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

This block gives the readeradditional information aboutmaterial, specifications and so on,to manufacture the part.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

This block showsdrawing comparedof the part.

1. B2. C3. D4. E

the size of theto the actual size

This block contains a list of theparts and/or material needed forthe project.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

This block identifies directly orby reference the larger unit thatcontains the part or assembly.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

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1-11 Which of the following informationprovides contractors, supervisors,and manufacturers with moreinformation than is showngraphically on a blueprint?

1. Finish marks2. Station numbers3. Notes and specifications4. Zone numbers

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 1-12 THROUGH 1-14,SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE TYPE OFNUMBER YOU SHOULD USE FOR THE PURPOSEDESCRIBED IN THE QUESTION.

1-12.

1-13.

1-14.

1-15.

A. Drawing numberB. Reference numberC. Station numberD. Zone number

Evenly spaced numbers on a drawingthat begin with zero and numberoutward in one or both directions.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

Numbers placed to help locate apoint or part on a drawing.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

Numbers that refer to the numbersof other blueprints.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

In figure 1-2 in the text, the listof parts and symbols shown in theupper right corner is known by whatterm?

1. Legend2. Symbol3. Note4. Specification

A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.

Preliminary planContract planContract guidance planStandard planType planWorking planCorrected planOnboard plan

Figure 1B

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 1-16 THROUGH 1-23,CHOOSE FROM FIGURE 1B THE TYPE OF PLANDESCRIBED BY THE QUESTION.

1-16.

1-17.

1-18.

1-19.

1-20.

1-21.

1-22.

The plan used by the contractor toconstruct the ship.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

The plan used to illustrate designfeatures of the ship subject todevelopment.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

The plan furnished by the shipbuilder that is needed to operateand maintain the ship.

1. E2. F3. G4. H

The plan that illustrates thegeneral arrangement of equipment orparts that do not require strictcompliance to details.

1. E2. F3. G4. H

The plan that illustrates thearrangement or details ofequipment, systems, or parts wherespecific requirements aremandatory.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

The plan submitted before thecontract is awarded.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

The plan that illustrates themandatory design features of theship.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

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1-23 The plan that has been corrected toillustrate the final ship andsystem arrangement, fabrication,and installation.

1-24. What publication contains theletters to be used to designate thesize of a blueprint?

1-25.

1. Naval Ships' Technical Manual2. ANSI 27.2Y3. MIL-STD 1004. Consolidated Index of Drawing

In the current blueprint numberingplan, the activity that designedthe object to be built isidentified in which of thefollowing positions?

1. Federal Supply CodeIdentification Number

2. System Command Number, Part 13.4.

System Command Number, Part 2Revision Letter

1-26.

1. E2. F3. G4. H

plan

What is the major difference in theold and new shipboard numberingsystems?

1-27.

1. The federal supply codeidentification number

2. The serial and file number3. The Naval Facilities

Engineering Code Identificationnumber

4. The group numbers in block two

Which of the following is anecessary practice in caring forblueprints?

1. Make all corrections in ink2. Allow them to dry out

completely before restoringthem

3. Properly fold and file them4. Be sure all erasures are

complete

1-28. When a plan is revised, what is thedisposition of the old plan?

1. It is retained in a specialfile

2. It is attached to the back ofthe new copy

3. It is removed and sent to NavalArchives

4. It is removed and destroyedwhen replaced by the revised

1-29. On most ships, personnel in whichof the following areas maintain theship plans?

1. Engineering logroom2. Ship's library3. Repair division4. Supply department

1-30. Which of the following codesidentifies the harder grade ofpencil lead?

1. 9H2. 5H3. 2H4. 6B

1-31. When using needle-in-tube pens, youproduce different line widths bywhat means?1. Bear down firmly on the pen

head2.3.

Change the needle pointsDraw double lines

4. Hold the pen at 90° to thedrawing surface

1-32. What instrument is used to produceirregular curves?

1. A protractor2.3.

Multiple combination trianglesA set of French curves

4. An adjustable triangle

A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.

and dimensionlane

VisibleHiddenSymmetryExtensionCutting pSectionViewingPhantomLeaderCenterBreakStitchChain

Figure 1C

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS l-33 THROUGH 1-43,SELECT FROM FIGURE 1C THE TYPE OF LINEDESCRIBED IN THE QUESTION.

1-33. Lines used to indicate the part ofa drawing to which a note refers.

1. B2. C3. I4. J

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1-34.

1-35.

1-36.

1-37.

1-38.

1-39.

1-40

1-41.

Lines with alternating long andshort dashes.1. D2. F3. J4. K

Lines used to shorten the view oflong, uniform surfaces.

1. B2. E3. G4. K

Lines used to indicate the surfacein the section view imagined tohave been cut along the cuttingplane line.

1. E2. F3. G4. H

Lines used to dimension an object.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

Lines used to designate where animaginary cutting took place.

1. E2. F3. G4. H

Lines used to show surfaces, edges,or corners of an object that arehidden from sight.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

Thick, alternating lines made oflong and short dashes.

1. E2. G3. L4. M

Lines that should stand out clearlyin contrast to all other lines sothat the shape of the object isapparent to the eye.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

1-42.

1-43.

1-44

1-45

1-46

1-47

Lines used to indicate alternateand adjacent positions of movingparts, adjacent positions ofrelated parts, and repetitivedetail.

1. E2. F3. G4. H

Lines used when drawing partialviews of symmetrical parts.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

Which of the following formscontains a curve that does notfollow a constant arc?

1. Circle2. Ellipse3. Irregular curve4. Ogee

Computer-aided drafting (CAD) helpsa draftsman save considerabledrawing time by which of thefollowing means?

1. Its re-drawing capability2. Its disk storage capability3. Its lack of need for hand-held

instruments4. All of the above

Which of the following CADcomponents allows the draftsmanmove from one command to anotherwithout the use of the functionkeys?

to

1. The plotter2. The digitizer tablet3. The printer4. The computer program

Which of the following is adisadvantage of reproducing printson a printer?

1. You cannot produce drawings onstandard paper used forblueprints

2. You cannot do a quick review ofthe print at the design phase

3. You cannot copy complex graphicscreen displays

4. You cannot get the quality froma printer that you can get froma pin plotter

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1-48. What CAD component(s) produce(s)the drawing after it has beencompleted on the computer screen?

1.2.

The plotter only

3.The digitizer only

4.The plotter and digitizerThe printer and digitizer

1-49. What is the main advantage of usingnumerical control machines ratherthan manually operated machines?

1. They can be used in massproduction

2.3.

They cost less to operate

4.They allow faster productionThey can be operated byuntrained machinists

1-50. Which of the following bestdescribes direct numerical control(DNC)?

1. It allows the draftsman toprogram the computer to operatevarious machines used to

2.produce the final printIt provides instructions thatcan be stored in a centralcomputer memory, or on disk,for direct transfer to one ormore machines that will makethe part

3. It provides more rapid and

4.precise manufacturing of partsIt acts as a central file whereall drawings may be storedwithout having to store a largenumber of prints

1-51. What types of training are requiredto operate CAD and computer-aidedmanufacturing (CAM) systems?

1. Specialized and formal2. Correspondence courses provided

by the manufacturer of thesystem

3.4.

Formal and on-the-job (OJT)OJT and correspondence courses

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1-52. Which of the following bestdescribes the CAD/CAM systems usedin

1.

manufacturing?

CAD draws the part and definesthe tool path; CAM converts thetool path into codes themachine's computer understandsCAD controls the machine usedto make the part; CAM is thedrawing medium used to convertinstructions to the machinemaking the partCAD is the process in which allinstructions are sent to theDNC operating stations; CAM isthe receiving station thatconverts instructions from theCAD to the machine used to makethe partCAD uses the input from theengineer to relay designchanges to the print; CAMreceives those changes andconverts them to codes used bythe machine that makes the part

2.

3.

4.

1-53. The view of an object istechnically known by what term?

1. Projection2. Extensions3. Extenders4. Parallelism

1-54. To visualize the object to be madefrom a blueprint, you should takewhat step first?

1.2.

Look at the front view onlyInterpret each line on theadjacent view

3. Study all views4. Look at the top and side views

only

1-55. Why are central projections seldomused?

1. They vary with the distancebetween the observer and theplane of projection

2. They vary with the distancebetween the observer and theobject

3. They vary in size according tothe relative positions of theobject and the plane ofprojection

4. All of the above

1-56. Oblique and axonometric projectionsshow which of the followingdimensions?

1.2.

Height and width onlyLength only

3. Width only4. Height, width, and length

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1-57. Which of the following bestdescribes an axonometricprojection?

1. An orthographic projection inwhich the projectors areparallel to the object

2. A form of isometric projectionin which the object isperpendicular to the viewingplane

3. A form of orthographicprojection in which theprojectors are perpendicular tothe plane of projection and theobject is angled to the planeof projection

4. A projection in which all viewsare drawn to the exact size andshape of the object

1-58. Conventional 3-view drawings aredrawn by eliminating which of thefollowing views from thethird-angle orthographicprojection?

1. Right side, bottom, and rear2. Left side, top and bottom3. Left side, rear, and top4. Left side, bottom, and rear

1-59. Complex multiview drawings normallyhave how many views?

1. Two2. Four3. Six4. Eight

1-60. When drawing a 3-view orthographicprojection, the side and top viewsare drawn by extending lines inwhat direction(s)?

1. To the left and bottom of thefront view

2. Horizontally to the right andvertically from the front view

3. From the bottom of the frontview

4. Upward from the front view

1-61. Which of the following views showsthe most characteristic features ofan object?

1. Front2. Top3. Side4. Bottom

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1-62. What is the main purpose of aperspective drawing?

1. To show the object becomingproportionally smaller--a truepicture of the object as theeyes see it

2. To show all views of the objectin their true shape and size

3. To help the engineer design theobject

4. To give the craftsman a clearpicture to manufacture the part

1-63. Draftsmen use special views to giveengineers and craftsmen a clearview of the object to beconstructed.

1. True2. False

A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.

Auxiliary viewSection viewOffset sectionHalf sectionRevolved sectionRemoved sectionBroken-out sectionAligned sectionExploded view

Figure 1D

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 1-64 THROUGH 1-74,CHOOSE FROM FIGURE 1D THE VIEW DESCRIBEDIN THE QUESTION. SOME ANSWERS MAY BE USEDMORE THAN ONCE.

1-64.

1-65.

1-66.

A view that gives a clearer view ofthe interior or hidden features ofan object that normally are notseen in other views.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

A view that shows the true shapeand size of the inclined face of anobject.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

A view that shows an object that issymmetrical in both outside andinside detail.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

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1-67. A view that shows the innerstructure of a small area bypeeling back or removing theoutside surface.

1. F2. G3. H4. I

1-68. A view that shows the relativelocations of parts when youassemble an object.

1. F2. G3. H4. I

1-69. A view that shows particular partsof an object.

1. F2. G3. H4. I

1-70. A view that is used when the truesectional view might be misleadingas with ribs and spokes.

1. F2. G3. H4. I

1-71. A view that eliminates the need todraw extra views of rolled shapes,ribs, and similar forms.

1. E2. F3. G4. H

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1-72. A view that shows the cutting planechanging direction backward andforward to pass through featuresthat are important to show.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

1-73. A view that is made by visuallycutting away a part of an object toshow the shape and construction atthe cutting plane and that isindicated by diagonal parallellines.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

1-74. A view that removes a portion of anobject so the viewer can seeinside.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

1-75. A detail drawing has which of thefollowing characteristics not foundin a detail view?

1. It shows only part of theobject.

2. It shows shape, exact size,finish, and tolerance for eachpart

3. It is drawn on the oppositeplane of the detail view

4. It shows multiple components orparts

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ASSIGNMENT 2

Textbook Assignment: "Machine Drawings" and "Piping Systems," chapters 4 and 5.

2-1.

2-2.

2-3.

2-4.

2-5.

2-6.

What method of indicating toleranceallows a variation from designspecifications in one directiononly?

1. Unilateral2. Bilateral3. Limited dimension4. Minimum value

What letters of the alphabet mayNOT be used in a datum reference?

1. A, C, D2. F, I, O3. I, O, P4. I, O, Q

The permissible variation of a partis known as

1. limited dimensioning2. tolerance3. geometrical characteristic4. a datum reference

View B of figure 4-1 in thetextbook indicates what method ofshowing tolerance?

1. Limited dimensioning2. Unilateral3. Bilateral4. Geometrical tolerance

Terms such as roundness, flatness,symmetry, and true positiondescribe the geometricalcharacteristics of

1. surfaces2. angles3. reference points4. a feature control frame

Fillets are used to preventchipping and sharp edges.

1. True2. False

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 2-7 THROUGH 2-12,SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE TERMTHAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE QUESTION.

2-7.

2-8.

2-9.

2-10.

2-11.

2-12.

A. FilletsB. RoundsC. Slots and slidesD. KeyE. KeywayF. Keyseat

A slot or groove on the outside ofa part into which the key fits.

1. A2. C3. D4. F

Specially shaped parts matedtogether but still movable.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

An item placed in a groove or slotbetween a shaft and a hub toprevent slippage.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

A slot or groove on the inside of acylinder, tube, or pipe.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

Items normally used to increase thestrength of a metal corner and toreduce the possibility of a break.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

Edges or outside corners machinedto prevent chipping and to avoidsharp edges.

1. B2. C3. D4. E

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2-13. Classes of threads are differentfrom each other in which of thefollowing characteristics?

2-19.

2-14

2-15

2-16

1. Specified tolerance and/orallowance

2.3.

Minimum and maximum pitch

4.Major diameter onlyMajor diameter and rootclearance

What part of a thread designatornumber identifies the nominal oroutside diameter of a thread?

1. The first2. The second3. The fourth4. The letter designator

Which of the following threaddimensions shows a 1/4-20 left-handNational course screw with atolerance or fit of 2?

1. 1/4-20 UNC2. 1/4-20-RH-UNC3. 1/4-20 UNC-2 LH4. 1/4-20

Which of the following NationalForm threads are most commonlyused?

1.2.

National course (NC) and pipe.National fine (NF) and pressfit

3. National fine (NF) and Nationalcourse (NC)

4. Metric and National fine (NF)

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 2-17 THROUGH 2-22,REFER TO FIGURE 4-13 IN THE TEXTBOOK.

2-17. The thread on the outside ofis an example of what type of

a bolt

t h r e a d ?

1. A2. B3. C4. D

2-18. The largestor internalterm?

1. A2. B3. C4. D

diameter of an externalthread is known by what

2-20.

2-21.

2-22.

2-23.

2-24.

The center line that runslengthwise through a screw is knownby what term?

1. A2. B3. C4. D

The surface of the thread thatcorresponds to the major diameterof an external thread and the minordiameter of an internal thread isknown by what term?

1. B2. C3. D4. E

The surface ofcorresponds toof an externaldiameter of an

the thread thatthe minor diameterthread and the majorinternal thread is

known by what term?

1. A2. C3. D4. E

The distance from a point on ascrew thread to a correspondingpoint on the next thread, measuredparallel to the axis is known bywhat term?

1. B2. D3. E4. F

The distance from the root of athread to the crest, measuredperpendicularly to the axis, isknown by what term?

1. Lead2.3.

PitchDepth

4. Major diameter

What is the definition of the term"lead"?

1. The distance a screw threadadvances on one turn, parallelto the axis

2. The distance the thread is cutfrom the crest to its root

3. The distance from the thread'spitch to its root dimension

4. The distance between externalthreads

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A. Pitch diameterB. Outside diameterC. Number of teethD. Addendum circleE. Circular pitchF. AddendumG. DedendumH. Chordal pitchI. Diametral pitchJ. Root diameterK. ClearanceL. Whole depthM. FaceN. ThicknessO. Pitch circleP. Working depthQ. Rack teeth

Figure 2A

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 2-25 THROUGH2-41 SELECT FROM THE GEAR NOMENCLATURE INFIGURE 2A THE TERM THAT IS DESCRIBED INTHE QUESTION.

2-25.

2-26.

2-27.

2-28.

The diameter of the pitch circle(or line) that equals the number ofteeth on the gear divided by thediametral pitch.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

The distance from center to centerof teeth measured along a straightline or chord of the pitch circle.

1. F2. G3. H4. I

The height of the tooth above thepitch circle or the radial distancebetween the pitch circle and thetop of the tooth.

1. B2. C3. D4. F

The circle over the tops of theteeth.

1. B2. C3. D4. E

2-29.

2-30.

2-31.

2-32.

2-33.

2-34.

2-35

The number of teeth to each inch ofthe pitch diameter or the number ofteeth on the gear divided by thepitch diameter.

1. I2. J3. K4. L

The distance from top of the toothto the bottom, including theclearance.

1. J2. K3. L4. M

A gear that may be compared to aspur gear that has beenstraightened out.

1. M2. O3. P4. Q

The working surface of the toothover the pitch line.

1. L2. M3. N4. O

The greatest depth to which a toothof one gear extends into the toothspace of another gear.

1. N2. O3. P4. Q

The diameter of the circle at theroot of the teeth.

1. I2. J3. K4. L

The distance between the bottom ofa tooth and the top of a matingtooth.

1. H2. I3. J4. K

2-36. The width of the tooth, taken as achord of the pitch circle.

1. N2. O3. P4. Q

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2-37

2-38

2-39.

2-40.

2-41.

2-42.

2-43.

The diameter of the addendumcircle.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

The length of the portion of thetooth from the pitch circle to thebase of the tooth.

1. D2. E3. F4. G

The circle having the pitchdiameter.

1. N2. O3. P4. Q

The diametral pitch multiplied bythe diameter of the pitch circle.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

The length of the arc of the pitchcircle between the centers orcorresponding points of adjacentteeth.

1. B2. C3. D4. E

Helical springs are alwaysidentified by their classificationand drawn to true shape.

1. True2. False

Which of the following are threeclassifications of helical springs?

1. Contortion, extension, andcompression

2. Extension, compression, andtorsion

3. Combination extension andcompression, torsion, and flex

4. Combination tension andcompression, extension, andretracting

2-44.

2-45.

2-46.

2-47.

2-48.

2-49.

2-50.

A number within the angle of afinish mark symbol provides whatinformation?

1. The degree of finish2. The roughness height in

thousandths3. The roughness height in one

hundred thousandths4. The ability to adhere to its

mating part

When a part is to be finished allover, the finish mark is drawn onan extension line to the surface ofthe part to be machined.

1. True2. False

The acceptable roughness of a partdepends on which of the followingrequirements?

1. How the part will be used2. The type of equipment used to

make the finish3. The method used to achieve the

desired roughness4. The designer's personal

preference

What publication contains thestandards for roughness?

1. MIL-STD. 46-1/C2. ANSI 46.1-19623. NSTM 97304. MIL-STD 35-53

ANSI Y14.5M-1982 is the standardfor all blueprints whether they aredrawn by hand or on a computer.

1. True2. False

Which of the following orthographicdrawings are drawn on one planeonly?

1. Mechanical2. Single-3.

and double-line pipeElectrical

4. Electronic

A draftsman uses which of thefollowing drawings to show thearrangement of pipes and fittings?

1. Double- and single-lineorthographic

2.3.

Single-line orthographic onlySingle-line isometric

4. Double-line isometric

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2-51.

2-52.

2-53.

Which of the following types ofdrawings takes more time to drawand is used where visualpresentation is more important thantime?

1. Single-line orthographic2. Double-line orthographic3. Single-line isometric4. Double-line isometric

What is the advantage of usingsingle-line isometric drawings tolay out piping systems?

1. They take less time and showall information required

2. The information is of bettergraphic quality

3. They take less time and areshown on three planes ofprojection

4. They are cheaper to produce andeasier to understand

A pipe connection is shown on adrawing by what means?

1. A break in the line2. A qeneral note specifying its

location3. A heavy dot and a note or

specification to describe thetype of connection

4. A leader line to the point ofthe connection and a noteshowing how the connectionshould be made

2-54. Detachable connections may be shownon a pipe drawing by which of thefollowing means?

1. General notes2. Specifications3. A bill of material4. All of the above

2-55. On a pipe drawing, one pipe isshown crossing in front of anotherby what means?

1. A heavy dot on the linerepresents one pipe passing infront of the other

2. The line representing the pipefarthest away has a break orinterruption

3. The line representing theclosest pipe has a break orinterruption

4. The farthest line is drawn witha heavy, thick line

2-59.

2-60

2-61

2-56. When an item is not covered byspecific standards, what person ororganization ensures that asuitable symbol is used?

1. The draftsman2. The technician3. The designer of the fitting4. The responsible activity

2-57. When standard fittings are not usedon a drawing, fittings such astees, elbows, and crossings areshown by which of the followingmeans?

1. Notes and specifications2. Continuous lines3. Circular symbols that show the

direction of piping4. Both 2 and 3 above

2-58. Piping system prints with more thanone of the same piping systems areshown on a drawing by what means?

1. Additional letters added to thesymbols

2. A print with several drawingnumbers

3. A general note or specification4. Heavier lines that

differentiate between thesystems

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 2-59 THROUGH 2-64,SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE COLORON THE PIPING SYSTEM THAT CARRIES THEMATERIAL IN THE QUESTION.

A. YellowB. BrownC. BlueD. GreenE. GrayF. Red

Physically dangerous materials.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

Toxic and poisonous materials.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

Fire protection materials.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

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2-62.

2-63.

2-64.

2-65.

2-66.

2-67.

2-68.

Anesthetics and harmful materials.

1. B2. C3. D4. E

Flammable materials.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

Oxidizing materials.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

What is the hazard symbol forcarbon dioxide?

1. FLAM2. AAHM3. TOXIC4. PHDAN

Which of the following materials isnot ordinarily dangerous in itself?

1. Trichloroethylene2. Freon3. Alcohol4. Gasoline

Which of the following markingsidentifies materials that areextremely hazardous to life orhealth?

1. FLAM2. TOXIC3. AAHM4. PHDAN

What publication lists standardsfor the marking of fluid lines inaircraft?

1. NSTM 37902. OPNAV 5100.1C3. MIL-STD-1247C4. NOSHA, Part 2

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 2-69 THROUGH 2-73,SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE TYPESOF HYDRAULIC LINES THAT ARE DESCRIBED INTHE QUESTION.

A. Supply linesB. Pressure linesC. Operating linesD. Return linesE. Vent lines

2-69. These lines carry only pressurefrom pumps to a pressure manifold,and on to various selector valves.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

2-70. These lines carry excess fluidoverboard or into anotherreceptacle.

1. B2. C3. D4. E

2-71. These lines alternately carrypressure to, and return fluid from,an actuating unit.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

2-72. These lines carry fluid from thereservoir to the pumps.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

2-73. Arrows printed on pipes show onlythe direction of fluid flow.

1. True2. False

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2-74. You will find standard pipingsymbols in what publication?

1. MIL-STD-17B, Parts 1 and 22. MIL-STD-14A3. MIL-STD-35-35/24. MIL-STD-19B, Parts 1 and 2

2-75. In figure 5-23, assume the tee inthe upper right corner has openingsof A = 3 inches,C = 1 inch. You should read themin what order?

1. A, B, C2. A, C, B3. B, A, C4. C, B, A

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ASSIGNMENT 3

Textbook Assignment, "Electrical and Electronics Prints," chapter 6.

QUESTIONS 3-1 THROUGH 3-45 DEAL WITHELECTRICAL PRINTS.

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 3-1 THROUGH 3-6,SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE WIRINGDIAGRAM DESCRIBED IN THE QUESTION.

3-1.

3-2.

3-3.

3-4.

3-5.

A PictorialB. IsometricC. SchematicD. BlockE. Single-lineF. Elementary

The outline of a ship or aircraftcontaining the general location ofequipment.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

Lines and graphic symbols thatsimplify complex circuits orsystems.

1. C2. D3. E4. F

Shows how each individual conductoris connected within the variousconnection boxes of an electricalcircuit or system.

1. B2. D3. E4. F

Made up of pictorial sketches ofthe various parts of an item ofequipment and the electricalconnections between the parts.

1. A2. B3. D4. F

Graphic symbols that show how acircuit functions electrically.

1. A2. C3. D4. E

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3-6. Squares, rectangles, or othergeometrical figures that representmajor equipment components.

1. B2. C3. D4. F

3-7. A series of consecutive numbersbegins with the number 1 on a pieceof equipment located in the lowest,foremost starboard compartment andcontinues on to similar pieces ofequipment in the next compartmentand so forth. This is a definitionof what numbering term?

1. Form2. Group3. Type4. Unit

3-8. When similar units are numberedwithin a compartment, what ruledictates the order of precedence?

1. Forward takes precedence overaft, port over starboard, andupper over lower

2. Lower takes precedence overupper, aft over forward, andstarboard over port

3. Lower takes precedence overupper, forward over aft, andstarboard over port

4. Lower takes precedence overforward, upper over aft, andport over starboard

3-9. A distribution panel is located onthe second deck at frame 167 and isthe first one on the port side ofthe compartment. It has whatidentification number?

1. 2-2-1672. 167-2-13. 2-167-24. 2-l-167

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3-10. The first number of a distributionpanel provides what informationabout its location?

1. The horizontal position inrelation to the center line

2. The vertical level by the deckor platform at which the unitis accessible

3. The vertical position inrelation to the frame where itis located within thecompartment

4. The horizontal and verticlelocation with relation to thecenter line

3-11. The identification number on adistribution panel provides whatlocations in its (a) second and (b)third positions

1. (a) Longitudinal,(b) transverse

2. (a) Deck, (b) frame3. (a) Frame, (b) deck4. (a) Deck, (b) platform

3-12. A ship that is divided into areasthat coincide with fire zonesprescribed by the ship's damagecontrol plan has what type ofnumbering system?

1. Zone control2. Fire control only3. Damage control only4. Both 2 and 3 above

3-13. In a zone control numbering system,the first and second digit on aswitchboard number identifies thezone and the number of theswitchboard within that zone.

1. True2. False

3-14. Permanently installed shipboardelectrical cables are identified bywhat means?

1. Numbers painted on the cable2. Numbers painted on the bulkhead3. Plastic tags4. Metal tags

QUESTIONS 3-15 THROUGH 3-22 DEAL WITHTHE OLD SHIPBOARD CABLE TAG SYSTEM.

3-15. What color identifies a semivitalcable?

1. Red2. Gray3. White4. Yellow

3-16. What color identifies a vitalcable?

1. Red2. Gray3. White4. Yellow

3-17. The cable service letters FBidentify a cable used for whatpurpose?

1. Interior communication2. Battle power3. Fire control4. Sonar

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 3-18 THROUGH 3-22,REFER TO THE FOLLOWING CABLE TAG NUMBER.

3-18.

3-19.

3-20.

3-21.

3-22.

1-FB-411-A1A

What numbers identify the main?

1. 1-FB2. FB-4113. 411-A1A4. 1-FB-411

What numbers identify the submain?

1. 4112. FB-411A3. 1-FB-411A4. 1-FB-411-A1

What numbers identify the branch?

1. FB-4112. 1-FB3. 1-FB-4114. 1-FB-411-A1

What numbers identify a feeder?

1. FB2. FB-4113. 1-FB-4114. 1-FB-411-A

What numbers identify a subbranch?

1. FB-4112. 1-FB-4113. 1-FB-411-A14. 1-FB-411-A1A

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3-23 The new cable tag system numbersshow which of the following partsin sequence?

QUESTIONS 3-23 THROUGH 3-28 DEAL WITHTHE NEW SHIPBOARD CABLE TAG SYSTEM.

3-24

1. Service, voltage, source2. Voltage, service, source3. Source, voltage, service4. Source, service, voltage

The number 24 identifies whatcircuit voltage?

3-25.

3-26.

3-27.

1. 2.42. 243. 2404. 100 to 240

Cable voltages between 100 and 199are identified by what means?

1. The letter A2. The letter B3. The number 14. The actual circuit voltage

When two or more generators servicethe same switchboard, thegenerators are marked by whatmeans?

1. The first has the same numberas the switchboard and thesecond will have that numberfollowed by a letter

2. The first is marked with an Aand the second with a B

3. They are numbered consecutively4. Both have the switchboard

number followed by consecutivenumbers

On a cable marked with the number(1-143-3)-ZE-4P-A(2), the (2)provides what information about thecable?

1. Its location in the ship2. Its location in the compartment3. The section of the power main4. The voltage in the circuit

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3-28.

3-29.

3-30.

3-31.

3-32.

In a three-phase ac system, a powercable with two conductors will bewhat colors for (a) B polarity and(b) C polarity?

1. (a) White, (b) black2. (a) Black, (b) white3. (a) Red, (b) black4. (a) Red, (b) white

The symbols on an isometric wiringdiagram that identify fixtures andfittings are found in whatpublication?

1.2.

MIL-STD-15-2Standard Electrical SymbolList, NAVSHIPS 0960-000-4000

3. ANSI Y32.74. Basic Military Requirements

A cable size of 9000 circular milsis identified in which of thefollowing cable marking numbers?

1.2.

(2-38-1)-L-A1-T-9(3-12-9)-L-A1A-T-150

3. (9-124-4)-L-1A4. (l-38-21-9

On an isometric wiring diagram, asingle line represents cables withhow many conductors?

1. One only2. Two only3. Three only4. Any number

Which of the following plans showsthe exact location of the cablesaboard a ship?

1. Damage control plan2. General plans3. Wiring deck plan4. Fire control plan

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 3-33 THROUGH 3-40,SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE DIAGRAMTHAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE QUESTION.

A. Block diagramB. Electrical system diagramC. Elementary wiring diagramD. Equipment wiring diagramE. Isometric wiring diagramF. Schematic diagramG. Single-line diagram

3-33. Which diagram shows each conductor,terminal, and connection in thecircuit?

1. A2. B3. C4. D

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3-34.

3-35.

3-36.

3-37.

3-38.

3-39.

3-40.

Which diagram shows the ship's QUESTIONS 3-41 THROUGH 3-45 DEAL WITHdecks arranged in tiers? AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL PRINTS.

1. A2. C3. E4. F

3-41. All of the wiring in an aircraft isshown on which of the followingprints?

Which diagram is used along withtext material to show major unitsof the system in block form?

1. A master wiring diagram2.3.

A master block diagramA wiring plan

4. An isometric and schematicdiagram

1. A2. B3. D4. E

3-42. Equipment part numbers, wirenumbers, and all terminal stripsand plugs are shown in what type ofwiring diagram?

Which diagram is used to operateand maintain the various systemsand components aboard ship?

1. A2. B3. E4. G

1. Master2. Circuit3. Schematic4. Isometric

Which diagram is illustrated infigure 6-3 in the textbook?

3-43. In figure 6-7 in the textbook, thewire identification code shows whattotal number of identical units inthe aircraft?

1. A2. C3. D4. F

1. One2. Two3. Three4. Four

Which diagram shows the electricaloperation of a particular piece ofequipment, circuit, or system?

3-44. A wire with the circuit functioncode 2RL 85F20N will be found inwhat circuit of an aircraft?

1. B2. D3. F4. E

Which diagram shows the relativepositions of various equipmentcomponents and the way individualconductors are connected in thecircuit?

1. Radar2. Engine control3. Control surface4. Radio

3-45. What is the wire number of anaircraft wire with the number4SL 65F20N?

1. A2. D3. E4. F

1. 42. 653. 204. 20N

QUESTIONS 3-46 THROUGH 3-75 DEAL WITHELECTRONICS PRINTS.

Which diagram shows a generaldescription of a system and how itfunctions?

1. A2. B3. D4. G

3-46. What types of electronics wiringdiagrams show (a) the generallocation of electronics units, and(b) how individual cables areconnected?

1. (a) Block, (b) isometric2. (a) Isometric,

(b) elementary3. (a) Interconnection, (b) block4. (a) Schematic, (b) elementary

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3-47. A complete list of electronic cabledesignations may be found in whatNAVSHIPS publication?

3-54. Individual circuits and parts maybe checked more easily by usingwhich of the following diagrams?

1. 0924-000-0140 1. Detailed schematic block2. 0945-001-1124 2.3. 0967-000-0140

Servicing block3. Schematic

4. 0932-101-1202 4. Isometric

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 3-48 AND 3-49,SELECT FROM FIGURE 6-9 IN THE TEXTBOOK THECIRCUIT OR SYSTEM DESIGNATION DESCRIBED INTHE QUESTION.

3-48. Aircraft early warning radar.

1. R-EA2. R-EW3. R-EZ4. R-S

3-49. Height determining radar.

1. R-EF2. R-EG3. R-EW4. R-EZ

3-50. A simplified block diagram is shownin which of the following figuresin the textbook?

1. 6-102 6-113. 6-124. 6-13

3-51. On shipboard prints, what number orletter identifies the circuitdifferentiating portion of cablemarking 2R-ET-3?

1. R2. 23. 34. E

3-52. Block diagrams describe thefunctional operation of electronicssystems in a different manner thanthey do in electrical systems.

1. True2. False

3-53. Which of the following diagrams maybe used to troubleshoot as well asidentify function operations?

1. Detailed schematic block2. Servicing block3. Functional block4. Both 2 and 3 above

3-55. In detailed schematic diagrams,signal flow is shown moving in whatdirection?

1. Top to bottom2. Right to left3. Left to right4. Bottom to top

3-56. In a wiring circuit diagram,grounds, grounded elements, andreturns are identified by whatcolor?

1. Orange2. Brown3. Black4. Violet

3-57. The reference designationscurrently used to identify parts inelectronic drawings are part of theblock numbering system.

1. True2. False

3-58. A system is defined as two or moresets and other assemblies,sub-assemblies, and parts necessaryto perform an operational functionin what numbering system?

1. Block2. Reference3. Unit4. Group

3-59. What is the highest level in theassignment of referencedesignations for the currentelectronics designation system?

1. Set2. Unit3. Part4. Assembly

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3-60.

3-61.

3-62.

3-63.

3-64.

Identify the following resisterwith the reference designation2A11A4A1R3.

1. No. 3 resistor on No. 1 card ofrack 4 in assembly 11 of unit 2

2. No. 3 resistor on No. 2 card ofrack 4 in assembly 11 of unit 1

3. No. 1 resistor on No. 2 card ofrack 3 in assembly 11 of unit 1

4. No. 1 resistor on No. 3 card ofrack 2 in assembly 11 of unit 4

The spaghetti tags on the ends of aconductor provide what information?

1. The terminal board and terminalto which the marked end isconnected

2. The abbreviated referencedesignation number

3. The terminal board and terminalto which the opposite end isconnected

4. The complete referencedesignation number

A block diagram of a complicatedaircraft system that containsdetails of signal paths, waveshapes, and so on is commonly knownby what term?

1. Schematic diagram2. Signal flow diagram3. Flow path indicator4. Reference chart

Aircraft electronic wiring diagramsfall into which of the followingclasses?

1. Diagnostic2. Chassis3. Interconnnecting4. Both 2 and 3 above

What part of the aircraftelectronics wire identificationcode designates the terminalconnection?

1. First2. Second3. Third4. Fourth

3-65. Drawings that are broken down andsimplified both mechanically andelectronically are known by whatterm?

1. Electromechanical drawings2. Detailed electronic/mechanical

drawings3. Simplified electronic and

mechanical drawings4. Electronic and mechanical

isometric drawings

QUESTIONS 3-66 THROUGH 3-75 DEAL WITHCOMPUTER LOGIC.

3-66.

3-67

3-68

3-69

The operations of digital computersare expressed in

1. arithmetical expressions2. algebraic equations3. verbal reasoning4. symbolic logic

Boolean algebra uses what threebasic logic operations?

1. AND, OR, and NAND2. NAND, INHIBIT, and NOR3. AND, OR, and NOT4. OR, NAND, and NOR

Boolean algebra is based uponelements having how many possiblestable states?

1. Two2. Four3. As many as there are terms in

an expression4. An infinite number

What is the Boolean algebraexpression for the OR operation?

1. AB2. A3. +4.

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 3-70 THROUGH 3-73SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE LOGICOPERATION DESCRIBED IN THE QUESTION.

3-70.

3-71.

A. ANDB. ORC. NOTD. NORE. NANDF. INHIBITG. EXCLUSIVE OR

Every input line must have a signalto produce an output.

1. A2. C3. D4. F

A combination of an OR operationand a NOT operation.

1. A2. C3. D4. E

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3-72. An input signal produces no out-put, while a no-signal input stateproduces an output signal.

1. B2. C3. F4. G

3-73. When a signal is present atinput terminal, no output is

every

produced.

1. D2. E3. F4. G

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3-74. Basic logic diagrams have whatpurpose in computer logic?

1. To express the operation beingused

2. To identify the algebraicexpression

3. To show the operation of theunit or component

4. To troubleshoot and maintainthe system

3-75. Detailed logic diagrams providewhich of the following information?

1. All logic functions of theequipment

2. Socket locations3.4.

Test points for troubleshootingAll of the above

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ASSIGNMENT 4

Textbook Assignment: "Structural and Architectural Drawings" and "Developments andIntersections," chapters 7 and 8.

QUESTIONS 4-1 THROUGH 4-19 DEAL WITHSTRUCTURAL SHAPES AND MEMBERS.

4-1.

4-2.

4-3.

4-4.

4-5.

4-6

A building project is divided intowhat phases?

1. Design and production2. Design and construction3. Design, presentation, and

construction4. Presentation, construction, and

approval

The structural load a proposedbuilding will carry is decided bywhich of the following persons?

1. The draftsman2. The engineer3. The architect4. Both 2 and 3 above

You can find information onstructural shapes and symbols inwhich of the followingpublications?

1.2.3.

4.

ANSI 14.5/2 1982MIL-STD-18B, part 4American Society ofConstruction EngineersBoth 2 and 3 above

The dimension of the widest leg isalways given first in thedesignation of what shape?

1. Channel2. Angle3. Tee4. Tie rod

A zee shape that is 4 inches indepth, has a 3 1/2-inch flange, andweighs 10.2 lbs. per linear foot isdescribed in which of the followingdimensions?

1. Z 4 x 3 1/2 x 10.22. S 10.2 x 3 1/2 x 43. W 3 1/2 x 4 x 10.24. Z 3 1/2 x 4 x 10.2

Channel shapes are most commonlyused in areas that require which ofthe following characteristics?

1. Additional strength2. Built-up members3. Reinforcement4. A single flat face without

outstanding flanges

4-7.

4-8.

4-9.

4-10.

4-11.

An I beam shape with a dimension of17 I 40.5 has what nominal depth?

1. 40.52. 57.53. 174. 17.5

Tie rod and pipe columns aredesignated by what measurement(s)?

1. Thickness2. Outside diameter3. Inside diameter4. Thickness and outside diameter

The total weight of all people andmovable objects that a structuresupports at any one time is whattype of load?

1. Dead2. Live3. Cumulative4. Transfer

The total load supported by astructural member at a particularinstant is equal to what two typesof loads?

1. Transfer and cumulative2. Transfer and live3. Cumulative and dead4. Dead and live

The soil bearing capacity isgreatest when a structure has awide foundation or footing.

1. True2. False

A. Beam H. PillarB. Cantilever I. Rafter plateC. Column J. SillD. Girder K. Sole plateE. Girt L. StudF. Lintel M. Top plateG. Pier N. Truss

Figure 4A

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-12 THROUGH 4-19,CHOOSE FROM FIGURE 4A THE STRUCTURALMEMBER DESCRIBED IN THE QUESTION. SOMECHOICES MAY NOT BE USED.

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4-12 A horizontal load-bearing structurethat spans a space and is supportedat both ends.

1. A2. B3. D4. M

4-13. Usually rests directly on footings.

4-14.

1. C and H2. E and F3. H and K4. J and L

The chief vertical structuralmember used in the construction oflightweight buildings.

1. C2. E3. G4. L

4-15. Supports the ends of floor beams orjoists in wood-frame construction.

4-16.

1. D, E, and J2. E, H, and L3. F and G4. H and J

A member that is fixed at one end.

1. A2. B3. D4. I

4-17.

4-18.

4-19.

Support the wall ends of rafters.

1. A and D2. G and H3. I and M4. K and L

May rest directly on a footing, ormay be set or driven into theground.

1. C2. G3. H4. L

Two horizontal members joinedtogether by a number of verticaland/or inclined members.

1. B2. D3. L4. N

4-20. The process of riveting steelstructures has been replaced bywelding because of its greaterstrength and reduction of stressapplied to the connection.

1. True2. False

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-21 THROUGH4-24, REFER TO THE WELD SYMBOL ELEMENTS

IN FIGURE 7-4 IN THE TEXTBOOK.

4-21.

4-22.

4-23.

4-24.

4-25.

What element shows thespecification, process, or otherreference as to the type offabrication?

1. 52. 63. 74. 8

In part 6, the letter G provideswhat information about the weld?

1. It will be finished by filing2. It will be finished by grinding3. It is double welded and ground4. It requires a 2-4 finish

In part 4, the symbols "1/2" and"2-4" show that the weld should be(a) how thick, (b) how long, and(c) have how much pitch?

1. (a) 2 inches, (b) 1/2 inch,(c) 4 inches

2. (a) 1/2 inch, (b) 4 inches,(c) 2 inches

3. (a) 4 inches, (b) 1/2 inch,(c) 2 inches

4. (a) 1/2 inch, (b) 2 inches,(c) 4 inches

In part 2, the arrow provides whatinformation about the weld?

1. Location2. Direction3. Type4. Degree of finish

When steel structures will beriveted, the rivet holes are alwaysdrilled during which of thefollowing steps?

1. Fabrication2. Assembly on site3. Both 1 and 2 above4. Erection

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4-26. What field riveting symbol showsthat the rivet should becountersunk on both sides?

4-27. The shop riveting symbol showsthat the rivet should be installedin what way?

1. Countersunk and chipped on thenear side

2. Countersunk and chipped on bothsides

3. Countersunk and chipped on thefar side

4. Riveted with two full heads

4-28. What shop riveting symbol showsthat the rivet should becountersunk and not over 1/8 inchhigh on the far side?

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-29 THROUGH 4-33,SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE TYPE OFDRAWING DESCRIBED IN THE QUESTION.

A. LayoutB. GeneralC. FabricationD. ErectionE. Falsework

4-29. These drawings show where temporarysupports will be used in theerection of difficult structures.

1. B2. C3. D4. E

4-30. The number of these drawings neededdepends on the size and nature ofthe structure and the complexity ofthe operation.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

4-31. These drawings provide informationon the location, alignment, andelevation of the structure andprinciple parts in relation to theground at the site.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

4-32. These drawings contain necessaryinformation on the size, shape,material, and provisions forconnections and attachments foreach member.

1. B2. C3. D4. E

4-33. These drawings show the location ofthe various members in the finishedstructure.

4-34

4-35

1. B2. C3. D4. E

Contours, boundaries, roads,utilities, trees, structures, andother physical features of a siteare shown in what type ofconstruction plan?

1. Framing2. Floor3. Plot4. Site

What type of construction drawingshows plans and elevations on asmall scale?

1. Plot2. General3. Detail4. Site

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-36AND 4-37, REFER TO THE FOUNDATION PLAN

IN FIGURE 7-9 IN THE TEXTBOOK.

4-36. The main foundation consists ofwhat material(s)?

1. An 8-inch block wall on a10-inch footing

2. An 8-inch block wall on a12-inch footing

3. A 10-inch block wall on an18-inch footing

4. A 10-inch block wall on an18-inch footing

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4-37. What are the dimensions of thepiers?

1. 10 x 16 inches2. 12 x 12 inches3. 14 x 16 x 18 inches4. 14 x 18 x 20 inches

4-38. The length, thickness, andcharacter of walls on one floor areshown in what type of plan?

1. Foundation2. Floor3. Framing4. Plot

4-39. The dimensions and arrangements ofwood structural members are shownin what type of plan?

1. Floor2. Plot3. Utility4. Framing

4-40. Information on studs, corner posts,bracing, sills, and plates isprovided in what type of plan?

1. Floor2. Plot3. Utility4. Framing

4-41. A builder decides where to leaveopenings for heating, electrical,and plumbing systems by using whattype of plan?

1. Framing2. Plot3. Utility4. Floor

4-42. An elevation drawing shows which ofthe following views?

1. A horizontal view of thefoundation

2. A vertical view of doors andwindows

3. A two-dimensional view of roofframing

4. A three-dimensional view of thelocation of utilities

4-43. When general plans of a given areasuch as a wall section containinsufficient information, thecraftsman relies on what type ofdrawing?

1. Specification2. Detail3. Elevation4. Sectional

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4-44. When a craftsman finds adiscrepancy between the drawingsand specifications, the drawingstake precedence.

1. True2. False

4-45. What is the meaning of the term"sheet metal development?"

1. A three-dimensional object isformed on a flat piece of sheetmetal

2. A three-dimensional object isunrolled or unfolded onto aflat plane through the mediumof drawn lines

3. A pictorial drawing of anobject is made from sheet metalin its true dimensions

4. A three-view orthographicprojection is made on sheetmetal

4-46. In figure 8-1 of the text, view Ashows what type of bend used onsheet metal?

1. A joint2. A seam3. An edge4. A rolled joint

4-47. Which of the following seams is theleast difficult to make?

1. A flat lock seam2. A lap seam3. A cap strip connection4. An S-hook slip joint

4-48. In bending sheet metal, the bendallowance is computed along whatpart of the bend?

1. The neutral line2. The outside of the sheet metal

as it is being stretched3. The inside of the sheet metal

as it is being compressed4. The flat

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A. Base measurementB. Bend allowanceC. Bend tangent lineD. FlangeE. FlatF. LegG. Mold lineH. RadiusI. Setback

Figure 4B

4-55. What type of development refers toan object that has surfaces on aflat plane of projection?

1.2.

Radial lineStraight line

3. Right pyramid4. Oblique pyramid

4-56. In figure 8-9, part B, in thetextbook, line E-l is the truelength of what line(s)?

IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-49 THROUGH 4-53, 1. A-lCHOOSE FROM THE METAL BENDING TERMS IN 2. B-2 and D-4FIGURE 4B THE TERM DESCRIBED IN THE 3. C-3QUESTION. Some choices may not be used. 4. 0-1 and 02

4-49.

4-50.

4-51.

4-52.

4-53.

4-54.

The outside diameter of the formed 4-57. What type of pyramid has lateralpart. edges of unequal length?

1. A 1. Right2. C 2. Oblique3. D 3. Orthographic4. E 4. Isometric

The amount of metal used to make abend.

1. A2. B3. C4. D

4-58. In figure 8-11, view D, in thetextbook, the true length of thetruncated pyramid is represented bythe point between what lines?

A line formed by extending theoutside surfaces of the leg andflange so they intersect?

1. M-N2. M-O3. N-P4. Y-Z

1. B2. C3. G4. H

QUESTIONS 4-59 THOUGH 4-61 DEAL WITHPARALLEL-LINE DEVELOPMENT AND FIGURES

8-12 AND 8-13 IN THE TEXTBOOK.

4-59 In figure 8-12, view A, the widthof the cylinder is equal to whatother of its measurements?

The distance from the bend tangentline to the mold point.

1. C2. D3. G4. I 4-60

The shorter part of a formed angle.

1. B2. D3. E4. F

1. Height2. Length3. Height plus the seam allowance4. Circumference

It is normal practice to placeseams on the shortest side insheet metal development. Which ofthe following forms is anexception?

A surface is said to be developableif a thin sheet of flexiblematerial can be wrapped smoothlyabout its surface.

4-61

1. Cylinder2. Pyramid3. Cone4. Elbow

In figure 8-12, view B, points ofintersection are established on thedevelopment for what purpose?

1. True2. False 1. To determine its true length

2. To give it a curved shape3. To determine its actual size4. To ensure greater accuracy.

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QUESTIONS 4-62 THROUGH 4-69 DEAL WITHRADIAL-LINE DEVELOPMENT OF CONICAL

SURFACES.

4-62.

4-63.

4-64.

4-65.

4-66.

4-67.

What two dimensions are necessaryto construct a radial-linedevelopment of a conical surface?

1. The true length of the rightangle and the diameter of itsbase

2. The slant height of the coneand the diameter of the base

3. The slant height of the coneand the circumference of thebase

4. The true length of the slantheight of the cone and theangle of the cone

The size of the sector isdetermined by what dimensions?

1. The radius of the circle2. The height of the cone3. The sector minus the height of

the cone4. The proportion of the height to

the base diameter

When developing a regular cone, theelement lines can be seen in theirtrue length only under which of thefollowing conditions?

1. The viewer is looking at themat right angles

2.3.

The development is completedA base line is established

4. There is a projection to anauxiliary view

If a regular cone is truncated atan angle to the base, the insideshape on the development no longerhas a constant radius.

1. True2. False

When developing a regular cone, thetrue length settings for eachelement are taken from whatview(s)?

1. Top2. Side3. Front only4. Front and side

When the development of the slopingsurface of a truncated cone isrequired, what view shows its trueshape?

1. Orthographic2.3.

AuxiliaryDetail

4. Isometric

4-68. Oblique cones are generallydeveloped by using what method?

1.2.

Straight-line development

3.Radial-line developmentTriangulation

4. Approximation

4-69. On an oblique cone, you should drawa true length diagram adjacent tothe front view under which of thefollowing circumstances?

1. When it is necessary to findthe true length of severaledges or elements

2. When directed by notes andspecifications

3. When drawing radial-linedevelopments

4. When drawing straight-linedevelopments

QUESTIONS 4-70 THROUGH 4-73 DEAL WITHTRANSITION PIECES.

4-70. Nondevelopable surfaces requirewhat type of development?

1. Straight line2. Radial line3. Triangulation4. Approximation

4-71. When a surface is developed from aseries of triangular pieces laidside-by-side, the procedure isknown by what term?

1. Transitioning2. Approximation3. Paralleling4. Triangulation

4-72. To develop a square-to-roundtransition piece, you should takewhat step first?

1.2.

Draw a true length diagramDraw the front view

3. Draw the top and side views4. Develop the square piece

4-73. Rectangular-to-round transitionpieces are developed in the samemanner as square-to-round withwhich of the following exceptions?

1. All of the elements arecentered on the same axis

2. The rectangular-to-round

3.requires auxiliary viewsAll the elements are drawn totheir true lengths

4. All the elements are ofdifferent lengths

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