What line width (or weight), do I use where, when structural drafting? In CAD, what color should I draw my structural elements. What line definitions suit what application? Below is a basic list which provide answers to these questions. This article should be read in conjunction with the article: Standard colors and line weights in CAD. Drawing … [Read more...] about What line width where?
Structural Drafting
Weld Symbols
Commonly used welding symbols and what they mean. As used in the Australian steel fabrication industry. Go here for American Welding Symbols. An example of how to draft the weld symbols Download the AutoCAD DWG file of the weld symbols chart. References Standard Drawing Symbols Abbreviations Graphical Representation - OTEN - Revised edition 1981Engineering … [Read more...] about Weld Symbols
How to Draw PT Concrete Slabs
The drafters drafting survival guide to pre-stressed/post-tensioned concrete slabs. By Allan Wise Please note: This information has been compiled by drafters working in the Australian PT concrete slab industry. This information may apply to other countries/systems. Disclaimer this is information is for a guide only. While this article was complied by … [Read more...] about How to Draw PT Concrete Slabs
What are the basic welding symbols?
By DGMWelding symbols used in Australia are based on the Australian Standard AS 1100.101-1992. You can research the full range of welding symbols in the Engineering Drawing Handbook produced by Standards Australia and the Institution of Engineers.Here is a selection of basic symbols to learn as a first step.Weld finishes (contour)With butt welds the welding symbol will tell you … [Read more...] about What are the basic welding symbols?
Metric Imperial Conversion – Area
FROM TO MULTIPLY BY square millimetressquare inches0.00155square inchessquare millimetres645.16square centimetressquare inches0.155square inchessquare centimetres6.452square metressquare feet10.76square feetsquare metres0.0929square metressquare yards1.196square yardssquare metres0.835square kilometressquare miles0.3861square milessquare … [Read more...] about Metric Imperial Conversion – Area
Biblical Units of Measurement – Conversions
Linear Measures 1 fingerbreadth = 1/4 handbreath = 1.85cm = 0.72in 1 handbreath = 4 fingerbreaths = 7.4cm = 2.9in 1 span = 3 handbreaths = 22.2cm = 8.75in 1 cubit = 2 spans = 44.5cm = 17.5in 1 long cubit = 7 handbreaths = 51.8cm = 20.4in 1 reed = 6 cubits = 2.67cm = 8.75ft 1 long reed = 6 long cubits = 3.11m = 10.2ft 1 fathom = 1.8m = 6 ft Liquid Measures 1 log = 1/4 cab = … [Read more...] about Biblical Units of Measurement – Conversions