GE 6152 – ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

UNIT – II
PROJECTION OF POINTS, LINES AND PLANE SURFACES.
Orthographic projections – Principles – Principle planes – First angle projections – Projection
of Points – Projection of Straight lines (only first angle projections) inclined to both the
principle planes – Determination of true lengths and true inclinations by rotating line method
and traces – Projection of planes (polygonal and circular surfaces) inclined to both the principle
planes by rotating line method.

Introduction – Point

A point is an object that which has simply position but no magnitude. It is generally represented
by a very small circle or a dot.

Projection

Any kind of representation of an object on a paper, screen or similar surface by drawing is called
the projection of the object.

Type of Projection

1. Pictorial projection
2. Orthographic projection

Pictorial Projection

It is the projection that gives three dimensional view of the object. Pictorial projection gives an
overall idea about the shape of the solid, but not above the size.

Orthographic Projection

The projection or view obtained on a plane of projection when the projectors are parallel to each
other, but perpendicular to the plane of projection, is known as orthographic projection.

Planes of Projection

The plane which is used for the purpose of projection is called plane of projection.

Type of Planes used for Projection

1. Vertical plane – VP
2. Horizontal plane – HP
3. Auxiliary vertical plane – AVP
Vertical Plane – VP

The plane which is vertical is called vertical plane and is denoted by VP. Vertical plane is also
known as frontal plane since front view is projected on this plane.

Horizontal Plane – HP

The plane which is horizontal but at right angle to the VP is called horizontal plane.

Auxiliary Vertical Plane – AVP

A plane perpendicular to both VP and HP is known as auxiliary vertical plane. It is denoted by

AVP.

Four Quadrants

If the horizontal and vertical planes of projections are assumed to extend beyond the line of
interaction, the four dihedral are formed which are designated as first, second, third and fourth
angles or four quadrants.

Figure – 1: Four Quadrants.

The position of the object placed in any one of the quadrant is described as below:

1. First quadrant – above HP and in-front of VP

2. Second quadrant – above HP and behind of VP
3. Third quadrant – below HP and behind of VP
4. Fourth quadrant – below HP and in-front of VP
Rotation of Planes

When the projections of an object have been made on the various planes, they are bought
together on a single sheet of paper by rotating the planes.

The standard practice of rotation of planes is to keep the VP fixed and to rotate HP clockwise
away from the object so that they may come in line with VP.

Projection of Points

The projection of a point is the graphical representation of elevation and plan of the given point
which is positioned at different quadrants.

Getting Projections of a Point

After keeping the point in space projectors are drawn from it perpendicular to those two principle
planes (HP & VP). The meeting point of the projectors with these principle planes is called
projections of the points and still is in pictorial view. To make it in single paper space, always
the HP is tilted through 90° in clockwise direction, so that the two principle planes are set in line.

Sign Conventions

1. Point in space is denoted by capital letter.

2. The projection obtained on the HP is called top view or plan and is denoted by lower case
letter.
3. The projection obtained on the VP is called front view or elevation and is denoted by lower
case letter with a dash.
4. Irrespective of the position of the point in any one of the four quadrants, the observer should
be stationed at the right side of the quadrant for the front view.
5. For top view, the observer should be stationed at the tops always.

Hints

1. Lower case letters with a prime should be used to represent the points of elevation.
(viz a’, b’, c’, …., 1’, 2’, 3’, …..)
2. Lower case letters should be used to represent the points of plan.
(viz a, b, c, …., 1, 2, 3, …..)
3. Lower case letters with double prime should be used to represent the points of side views.
(viz a’’, b’’, c’’, …., 1’’, 2’’, 3’’, …..)
4. Both the elevation and plan of a point must lie in a line, called projector.
Projections of a Point in the First Quadrant

Figure – 2: Projection of points in first quadrant.

The above figure – 2(a) represent the point A in space in the first quadrant. The height of the
point A with reference to HP is clearly seen from the front. At this position the image obtained
on the VP is called front view or elevation and is denoted as a’. Similarly the distance of A with
reference to VP is clearly seen from the top. At this position the image obtained on the HP is
called top view or plan and is denoted as a.

After getting the projections on the HP & VP the horizontal plane is tilted through 90° in
clockwise direction so that both these planes are brought inline and is as shown in figure – 2(b).
Here the line of intersection of the reference planes HP and VP is denoted as XY and is called
reference plane.

Now the plane above XY line is the vertical plane and the plane below the XY line is horizontal
plane. The elevation of the point (a’) is located at a height 15 mm above XY line. The plan of the
given point a is at a distance of 20 mm below XY line.
Solved Problem – 1: Draw the projection of a point P, which is 30 mm above HP and 15
mm in-front of VP.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Draw a projector (line perpendicular to XY) somewhere at the
middle of the XY line.
3. Mark point p’ on it 30 mm above XY, which is the front view
of the point P.
4. On the same projector make p 15 mm below XY line, which is
the top view of the point P.

Solved Problem – 2: Point C is 25 mm above HP and in VP. Draw the projection of the
point.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Draw a projector. Mark point c’ on the projector 25 mm above
XY, which is the front view of the point C.
3. Since the point is on VP the top view of the point C will lie on
the XY line itself. So mark c at the point of intersection of the
projector and the XY line.

Solved Problem – 3: Draw the projection of a point B lying on HP and 30 mm in-front of

VP.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Since the point is lying on HP it won’t have any height when it
is seen from the front. So mark b’ on XY line.
3. Mark b 30 mm below XY line on the projector from b’, which is
the plan of b.

Solved Problem – 4: Draw the projection of F lying on both HP and VP.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Since the point is lying on HP it won’t have any height when it is seen from the front. So
mark b’ on XY line.
3. Mark b 30 mm below XY line on the projector from b’, which is the plan of B.

Projections of a Point in the Second Quadrant

Figure – 3: Projection of points in second quadrant.

The above figure – 3(a) represent the point B in space in the second quadrant. The projections
can be obtained both on HP and VP by following the steps as for the first quadrant. After getting
the projections on the HP and VP the horizontal plane is tilted through 90° in clockwise
direction, so that both these planes are brought inline and is as shown in figure – 3(b). Now the
planes HP and VP are lying above XY line. So both the elevation and plan will always be above
XY line.

Solved Problem – 1: Draw the projections of a point Q, which is 35 mm above HP and

15 mm behind VP.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Draw a projector somewhere in the middle of the XY line.
3. Mark point q’ on it 35 mm above XY, which is the front view of
the point Q.
4. On the same projector mark q 15 mm above XY line, which is
the top view of the point Q.
Solved Problem – 2: Draw the projection of a point D 20 mm away from both the
reference planes and is in the second quadrant.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Draw a projector somewhere in the middle of the XY line.
3. Since the point D is in the second quadrant mark points d and d’
20 mm above XY, which is the projection of D.

Projections of a Point in the Third Quadrant

Figure – 4: Projection of points in third quadrant.

The above figure – 4(a) represent the point A in space in the third quadrant. The projections can
be obtained both on HP and VP by following the steps as for the first quadrant. After getting the
projections on the HP and VP the horizontal plane is tilted through 90° in clockwise direction so
that both these planes are brought inline and is as shown in figure – 4(b). Now the plane above
XY line is the horizontal plane and the plane below the XY line is vertical plane. The elevation
of the point (a’) is located below XY line. The plan (a) is above XY line.
Solved Problem – 1: Draw the projection of a point R, which is 30 mm below HP and 15
mm behind VP.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Draw a projector somewhere in the middle of the XY line.
3. Mark point r’ on it 30 mm above XY, which is the front view
of the point R.
4. On the same projector mark r 15 mm above XY line, which is
the top view of the point R.
Solved Problem – 2: Draw the projection of a point S, which is in HP and 35 mm behind
VP.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Mark s’ on XY, since it is in HP.
3. Draw a projector through s’ and mark s 35 mm above XY,
which is the top view of the point S.

Projections of a Point in the Fourth Quadrant

Figure – 5: Projection of points in fourth quadrant.

The above figure – 5(a) represent the point B in space in the fourth quadrant. The projections
can be obtained both on HP and VP by following the steps as for the first quadrant. After getting
the projections on the HP and VP the horizontal plane is tilted through 90° in clockwise
direction so that these planes are brought inline and is as shown in figure – 5(b). Now the planes
HP and VP are lying below XY line. So both the elevation and plan will always be below the
XY line.

Solved Problem – 1: Draw the projections of a point B, which is 30 mm below HP and

10 mm in-front of VP.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Draw a projector somewhere in the middle of the XY line.
3. Mark point b’ on it 30 mm above XY, which is the front view of
the point B.
4. On the same projector mark b 10 mm above XY line, which is
the top view of the point B.

Solved Problem – 2: Draw the projection of a point C 30 mm away from both the
reference planes and is in the fourth quadrant.

Procedure:
1. Draw the line XY.
2. Draw a projector somewhere in the middle of the XY line.
3. On it mark point’s c and c’ 30 mm below XY, which is the
projection of C.

Exercise – 1: Draw the projections for the following points

a. Point A, 10 mm in-front of VP 45 mm above HP.
b. Point B, on HP and 50 mm in-front of VP.
c. Point C, 10 mm above HP and 25 mm behind VP.
d. Point D, in VP and 35 mm below HP.
e. Point E, 35 mm below HP and 30 mm behind VP.
f. Point F, 45 mm away from the reference planes and is in the third
quadrant.
g. Point G, 50 mm below HP and 25 mm in-front of VP.
h. Point H, 20 mm in below HP and in VP.
Exercise – 2: Projections of various points are given in the below mentioned
figure – 6. State their positions with respects to the reference planes.

Figure – 6: Projection of various points.

PROJECTION OF STRAIGHT LINES

Introduction – Straight Line

A straight line is an entity which defined as the shortest distance between two points. It has two
end points. It has length but negligible thickness.
Straight Line

End A End B

Projection of Straight Lines

Drawing the front view, top view of a straight line is called projections of a straight line.

Position of Straight Lines

The position of a straight line in space can be described with respect to the two reference planes
(VP and HP) are as follows.
1. Line parallel to both HP and VP.
2. Line parallel to one plane and perpendicular to other.
 Line parallel to HP and perpendicular to VP.
 Line parallel to VP and perpendicular to HP.
3. Line parallel to one plane and inclined to other.
 Line parallel to HP and inclined to VP.
 Line parallel to VP and inclined to HP.
4. Line contained by one or both the planes.
 Line in HP.
 Line in VP.
 Line both in HP and VP.
5. Line inclined to both the planes.
 Line inclined to both the planes with one end on XY plane.

1. LINE PARALLEL TO BOTH HP AND VP

Rule – 1: A straight line will represent its true length in that plane to which it is parallel.
When the straight line AB is parallel to both, then the distance of the end points are equally away
from HP and VP. From the below mentioned figure – 1, the front view or elevation is denoted as
a’b’. The top view or plan is denoted as ab. The length of the elevation and plan are equal to the
true length of line AB and parallel to reference line XY.
 Figure – 1: Straight line parallel to both HP and VP.

2. LINE PARALLEL TO ONE PLANE AND PERPENDICULAR TO OTHER

A straight line will represent at a point in that plane to which plane it is

Rule – 2:
perpendicular.

Line AB 25 mm parallel to VP and perpendicular to HP. (Refer figure – 2 (a) (i))

Line CD 21 mm parallel to HP and perpendicular to VP. (Refer figure – 2 (a) (ii))

Figure – 2: Straight line parallel to one plane and perpendicular to other.

Figure (a) – Parallel to VP and perpendicular Figure (b) – Parallel to HP and perpendicular
to HP. to VP.
The above figure – 2 shows the line AB parallel to VP and perpendicular to HP. So the elevation
a’b’ is a line perpendicular to XY showing true length of AB. In the plan, both the ends of the
line AB are merged together and seen as a point with the visible one point which hides the other
point. The rule to find the hidden point is that, the points that are nearer to XY line in one view
are not visible in other. So the point b is hidden here.

The line CD is parallel to HP and perpendicular to VP. So the plan of the line CD is the line cd
perpendicular to XY showing the true length and the front view of the line CD is a point c’(d’).

3. LINE PARALLEL TO ONE PLANE AND INCLINED TO OTHER PLANE

When a straight line is inclined to one plane and parallel to the other, its projection on the plane
to which it is inclined will be a straight line, shorter than its true length but parallel to XY line.
Simultaneously its projection on the plane to which it is parallel will be a straight line equal to its
true length and inclined to XY line at its true inclination.

Figure – 3: Straight line parallel to one plane and inclined to other.

Figure (a) – Parallel to VP and inclined to Figure (b) – Parallel to HP and inclined to
HP. VP.

a) Straight line inclined to HP and parallel to VP: From the above mentioned figure – 3 (a),
the straight line AB is inclined at an angle θ to HP and parallel to VP. Its front view a’b’ is
 equal to the straight line AB and its inclination θ is in its true form. Its top view ab is shorter
than the line AB.
b) Straight line inclined to VP and parallel to HP: Considering figure – 3 (b), the straight
line CD is inclined at an angle θ to VP and its inclination is in its true magnitude. Its front
view c’d’ is shorter than the line CD. Its top view cd is equal to the straight line CD and its
inclination θ is in true form.

4. LINE CONTAINED BY ONE OR BOTH THE PLANES

A straight line will represent its true length in that plane to which plane the
Rule – 3:
straight line is contained.
Case – 1:
Line AB is in the VP and inclined to HP: Its elevation a’b’ shows the true length and true
inclination and the plan ab is shorter than the line AB and on the XY line. (Refer Figure (b) – i)

Figure – 4: Straight line contained by one or both the planes.

Figure (a) – Position of lines in three cases. Figure (b) – Projection of lines in three cases.
Case – 2:
Line CD is in the HP and inclined to VP: Its plan cd shows the true length and true inclination
and the elevation c’d’ is shorter than the line CD and on XY line. (Refer Figure (b) – ii)
Case – 3:
Line EF is both in HP and VP: Here both the elevation e’f’ and the plan ef coincides on XY.
(Refer Figure (b) – iii)

5. LINE INCLINED TO BOTH THE REFERENCE PLANES

The figure – 5, shows the straight line AB inclined to both HP and VP. The elevation and plan of
the inclined line both HP and VP are duly projected and shown in the same figure. Here both the
elevation / front view a’b’ and top view / plan ab are inclined to XY line and are shorter than the
true length.

Figure – 5: Straight line inclined to both the reference planes.

Note:

If the line is parallel to a reference plane then the projection obtained on it gives true length
and true inclination.
When a line is inclined to both the HP and VP, then the projections are shorter than the true
length and the inclination angles with XY line are greater than the true inclination of the
line. The greater angles with the XY line are called apparent angles.
When a line is inclined to both the HP and VP it will neither show its true length nor true
inclination in top view or front view and is termed as oblique line.
 THE NOMENCLATURE OF THE VARIOUS PARAMETERS WHEN THE LINE IS
INCLINED TO BOTH HP AND VP
[Rotating Line Method]

Figure – 6: Straight line inclined to both HP and VP.

Note:

The apparent inclination of the elevation / front view (denoted as α) is always greater than
the true inclination of the line with HP (θ).
The apparent inclination of the plan / top view (denoted as β) is always greater than the true
inclination of the line with VP (ф).
SUMMARY FOR PROJECTION OF LINES

FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW

SL.NO POSITION OF LINE OR OR
ELEVATION PLAN
Line parallel to HP and True length and parallel to True length and parallel
1.
VP XY to XY
Line perpendicular to HP True length and
2. Point
and parallel to VP perpendicular to XY
Line perpendicular to VP True length and
3. Point
and parallel to HP perpendicular to XY
True length and coincide True length and coincide
4. Line in HP and VP
on XY at XY
Line in HP and inclined at Shorter than true length True length and inclined
5.
VP and lies in XY at θ° to XY
Line in VP and inclined at True length and inclined at Shorter than true length
6.
θ° to HP θ° to XY and lies in XY
Line parallel to HP and True length and inclined at Shorter than true length
7.
inclined at θ° to VP θ° to at XY and parallel to XY
Line inclined to HP at ф° Shorter than true length True length and inclined
8.
and parallel to VP and parallel to XY at ф° to XY
Line inclined θ° to VP and Neither true length not true Neither true length not
9.
inclined at ф° to HP inclination true inclination
Line contained by plane
Shorter than true length Shorter than true length
10. perpendicular to HP and
and perpendicular to XY and perpendicular XY
VP

Table – 1: Summary for projection of lines.

STRAIGHT LINE INCLINED TO BOTH THE PLANES WITH ONE END ON XY LINE

When the end positions of a straight line are not given in problem, then for
Rule – 4:
solving, the problem, one end of the line should be taken on XY line.

The line AB 60 mm long has its end a in both the HP and VP. It is inclined at 45° to HP 30° to
VP. Draw the projections of the line AB and determine its traces.

If the end positions of a straight line are not mentioned in the problem, then one end point of the
line may be assumed to be either in HP or in VP or both. In this case, one end of the line has
been taken in both the planes i.e., on XY line. Here neither its top view nor its front view will
show the true and inclination of the line.

Figure – 7: Straight line inclined to both the planes with one end on XY plane.
Solved Problems – 1: One end P of a line PQ, 55 mm long is 35 mm in-front of VP and
25 mm above the HP. The line is inclined at 40º to HP and 30º to
VP. Draw the projections of PQ.

Figure – 8: Straight line inclined to both the planes.

1. Locate the top view p of P, 35 mm below XY and front view p’, 25 mm above XY.
2. It is next required to find the length of the top view and front view of the line and also the
paths of the end Q in the top view and front view.
3. The line is first assumed to be parallel to the VP and inclined at 40º to the HP.
4. Then, the front view will have the true length and will be inclined at 40º to XY.
Accordingly, draw pq1’ inclined at 40º to XY and make p’q1’ equal to 55 mm.
5. Project q1’ to q1 on the line drawn parallel to XY through p. Then, pq1 will give the length
of top view of the line.
6. Next, the line assumed to be parallel to HP and inclined at 30º to VP. Then, the top view
will have the true length and will be inclined at 30º to XY. Draw pq2 inclined at 30° to XY
and make pq2 equal to 55 mm.
7. Project q2 to q2’ on the line drawn parallel to XY through p’. p’q2’ will represent the length
of the front view of the line.
8. Draw a line ab through q1’ parallel to XY. This line is the path of the end Q in the front
view. Similarly, draw cd through q2 parallel to XY to represent the path of Q in the top
view.
9. With p’ as centre and p’q2’ as radius, draw an arc to cut the path ab at q’. Draw a line
joining p’ and q’.
10. Similarly, with p as centre and pq1 as radius, draw an arc meeting the path cd at q. Draw a
line joining p and q.
11. Then, pq is the required top view and p’q’, the front view of the line PQ.

Solved Problems – 2: One end S of a line SR, 70 mm long is in both the HP and the VP.
The line is inclined at 40º to the HP and at 35º to the VP. Draw its
projections.

Figure – 9: Straight line inclined to both the planes with one end on XY plane.

1. Both the top view and front view of S coincide and lie in XY. To find the length of the top
view, the line is assumed to be parallel to the VP and inclined at 40º to the HP. The line will
lie in the VP and hence the top view will lie in XY. Accordingly, draw s’r1’ inclined at 40°
to XY and to have a length of 70 mm (true length). Project r1’ to r1 on XY. Then, sr1 is the
length of the top view.
2. Similarly, draw sr2 inclined at 35° to XY to have a length of 70 mm. Project r2 to r2’ on
XY. s’r2’ is the length of the front view.
3. Draw ab through r1’, parallel to XY and cd through r2, parallel to XY. Then, ab and cd are
the paths of the end R in the front view and the top view respectively.
4. With s’ as center and radius s’r2’, draw an arc to cut ab at r’. With the same centre and
radius sr1, draw an arc to meet cd at r. Draw a line joining s’ and r’. Draw sr. sr and s’r’
are the required projections of the line SR.

Solved Problems – 3: A line NS, 80 mm long has its end N, 10 mm above the HP and 15
mm in-front of the VP. The other end S is 65 mm above the HP and
50 mm in-front of the VP. Draw the projections of the line and find
its true inclinations with the HP and VP.

Figure – 10: Straight line inclined to both the planes.

[Here θ = 42°; ф = 26°]
1. Make the projections of one of the points, say N. Draw ab and cd parallel to XY, 65 mm
above XY and 50 mm below XY respectively. ab and cd are the loci of the end S.
2. With n’ as centre and 80 mm as radius, draw an arc meeting ab at s1’. Project s1’ to s1 on the
line drawn through n parallel to XY.
3. With n as centre and radius ns1, draw an arc to cut cd at s. Project s to s’ on ab. Join n’s’
and ns. Then, ns and n’s’ are the top view and front view respectively of the line NS. The
angle of inclination θ of n’s1’ with XY is the true inclination of the line with the HP.
4. With n as centre and 80 mm as radius, draw an arc to cut cd at s2. Then, the angle ф that ns2
makes with the horizontal is the true inclination of the line with the VP.
Solved Problems – 4: A line PF, 65 mm long has its end P, 15 mm above the HP and
15 mm in-front of the VP. It is inclined at 55° to the HP and 35° to
the VP. Draw its projections.

1. Since the sum of inclinations (θ+ф) of the line with

the principle planes is 90°, the projections of the line
lie in the same projector. The projections of P are
marked. The lengths of the top view and front view
are determined in the usual manner.
2. The line is first assumed to be parallel to the VP and
inclined at 55° to the HP. Draw p’f1’ of length 65
mm inclined at 55° to XY. Project f1’ to f1 on a line
drawn through p parallel to XY. pf1 is the length of
the top view.
3. Next, find the length of the front view assuming the
line to be parallel to the HP and inclined at 35° to
the VP. For this, draw pf2 of length 65 mm inclined
at 35° to XY. Project f2 to f2’ on the line drawn
through p’ parallel to XY.
4. With p as centre and pf1 as radius, draw an arc to
cut the path through f2 at f. With p’ as centre and
p’f2’ as radius, draw an arc to cut the path through
f1’ at f’.
5. Draw lines pf and p’f’ to get the required
projections. It is found that pf and p’f’ lie in the
same projector perpendicular to XY.
Figure – 11: Straight line inclined to both the planes.
Solved Problems – 5: The end P of a line PQ, 70 mm long is 15 mm above the HP and 20
mm in-front of the VP. Q is 40 mm above the HP. The top view of
the line is inclined at 45° to the VP. Draw the projections of the line
and its true inclination with the VP and the HP.

Figure – 12: Straight line inclined to both the planes.

[Here θ = 21°; ф = 41°]

1. Mark the projections of P. Q is 40 mm above the HP. Draw ab parallel to XY at a distance

40 mm above XY to represent the path of Q in the front view.
The line is assumed to be parallel to the VP and inclined to the HP. The front view will
show the true length and true inclination with the HP.
2. With p’ as centre and true length 70 mm as radius, draw arc to meet the path ab at q1’. ф,
the inclination of p’q1’ with XY shows the true inclination of the line with the HP.
3. Project q1’ to q1 on a line drawn through p, parallel to XY. pq1 gives the length of the top
view. Tilt pq1 by 45° to pq.
4. Project q to q’ on ab. Draw lines pq and p’q’. Then, pq and p’q’ give the top view and
front view respectively of PQ.
5. With p as centre and radius 70 mm, draw an arc to meet cd at q2. Then, the inclination ф of
pq2 with the horizontal shows the true inclination of the line with the VP.

Solved Problems – 6: A line EF, 85 mm long has its end E, 25 mm above the HP and 20
mm in-front of the VP. The top and front views of the line have
lengths of 55 mm and 70 mm respectively. Draw the projections of
the line and find its true inclinations with the VP and HP.

Figure – 13: Straight line inclined to both the planes.

1. Locate e, the top view of E, 20 mm below XY and e’, its front view, 25 mm above XY.
2. Assume the line to be parallel to the VP first. Its top view will be parallel to XY and its
front view will have true length. Hence, draw ef1 of length 55 mm (length of the top view)
parallel to XY. Draw a projector through f1. With e’ as centre and 85 mm (true length) as
radius, draw an arc to cut the projector through f1 at f1’. Then, the inclination θ of the line
e’f1’ represents the true inclination of the line with the HP.
3. Draw ab, the path of F in the front view, parallel to XY through f1’. Repeat the construction
with the front view. Draw e’f2’ parallel to XY and of length 70 mm (given). Draw a
 projector down through f2’. With e as centre and radius 85 mm, draw an arc to intersect the
projector through f2’ at f2. The inclination ф of ef2 with XY shows the true inclination of the
line with the VP.
4. Draw cd, the path of F in the top view.
5. With e as centre and ef1 as radius, draw an arc to cut cd at f. With e’ as centre and radius
e’f2’, draw arc to meet ab at f’. Draw lines ef and e’f’ as the required projections.
6. Here, θ = 49° and ф = 35°

Solved Problems – 7: A line PQ has its end P, 10 mm above the HP and 20 mm in-front of
the VP. The end Q is 35 mm in-front of the VP. The front view of the
lines measures 75 mm. The distance between the end projectors is 50
mm. Draw the projections of the line and find its true length and its
inclinations with the VP and the HP.

1. Locate the projections p and p’ of P. Draw a projector perpendicular to XY at 50 mm from

the projector pp’. On this projector, mark q at a distance of 35 mm below XY.
2. With p’ as centre and 75 mm as radius, draw an arc to cut the projector through q at q’. pq
and p’q’ are the required projections of PQ.
3. Assume the line to be parallel to VP. The top view will be parallel to XY. The front view
will show the true length and the true inclination of the line with the HP.
With p as centre and pq as radius, draw an arc to cut the line drawn through p parallel to
XY at q1. Project q1 to q1’ on ab, the path of Q in the front view. Then, pq1’ shows the
true length of the line. The inclination θ of p’q1’ with XY shows the true inclination of the
line with the HP.
4. Next, the line is assumed to be parallel to the HP and inclined to VP. With centre p’ and
radius p’q’, draw an arc to meet the line drawn through p’ parallel to XY at q2’. Project q2’
to q2 on cd, the path of Q in the top view. Then, the inclination θ of pq2 with XY shows the
true inclination of the line with the VP. It can be checked that p’q1’ = pq2.
Here, θ = 45° and ф = 11°.
Figure – 14: Straight line inclined to both the planes.
 Solved Problems – 8: A straight line ST has its end S, 10 mm in-front of the VP and
nearer to it. The mid-point m of the line is 50 mm in-front of the VP
and 40 mm above the HP. The front and top views measures 100 mm
and 120 mm respectively. Draw the projections of the line. Also find
its true length and true inclinations with the HP and the VP.

Figure – 15: Straight line inclined to both the planes.

1. Locate the projections of the mid-point M. Draw the locus ab of S in the top view, 10 mm
below XY.
2. With m as centre and half the length of top view (60 mm) as radius, draw an arc to cut the
locus ab at s. Join sm and produce it to t such that sm = mt. Through t, draw cd, parallel to
XY to denote the locus of T in the top view.
3. Draw the projectors upwards through s and t.
4. With m’ as centre and half the length of the front view (50 mm) as radius, draw arcs to cut
the projector through s at s’ and that through t at t’.
5. Then, st and s’t’ are the top and front view of the line respectively.
To find the true length and true inclinations
6. Make the top view parallel to XY such that the line is parallel to the VP. Then, the
corresponding front view will give the true length and true inclination with the HP.
 Accordingly, with m as centre and ms as radius draw an arc to meet the horizontal line
through m at s1. Similarly, with m as centre and mt as radius, draw arc to cut the line
through m at t1.
7. Project s1 to s1’ on ef, the path of S in the front view. Similarly, project t1 to t1’ on gh, the
path of T in the front view. Join s1’ and t1’. Then, s1’t1’ gives the true length of the line and
its inclination θ with XY gives the true inclination of the line with the HP.
8. Make the front view s’t’ horizontal. Project s2’ to s2 on ab, the path of S in the top view.
Project t2’ to t2 on cd, the path of T in the top view. Then, s2t2 also shows the true length
and its inclination ф with the horizontal gives the true inclination of the line with the VP.
9. Here, the true length (s1’t1’ = s2t2) is measured as 128 mm. θ = 21° and ф = 38°.

Solved Problems – 9: A line AB is 75 mm long. A is 50 mm in-front of VP and 15 mm

above HP. B is 15 mm in-front of VP and is above HP. Top view of
AB is 50 mm long. Find the front view length and the true
inclinations.
Figure – 16: Straight line inclined to both the planes.

1. Mark a’ 15 mm above XY and a 50 mm

below XY.
2. b is 15 mm in-front of VP. So, draw a
horizontal 15 mm below XY to represent
the locus of b. Top view length is 50
mm. Hence a as centre and 50 mm as
radius, draw an arc to cut the locus of b
at b. ab is the top view.
3. Now, the top view is made parallel to
XY. i.e., the line AB is made parallel to
VP. A is fixed, θ is fixed. So, the front
view corresponding to this top view ab1
gives true length and true inclination θ
with HP. a as centre and ab as radius
draw an arc to meet the horizontal drawn
through a at b1. True length is given as
75 mm. Hence, a’ as center and 75 mm
as radius, draw an arc to intersect the projector drawn from b1 at b1’. Join a’b1’. Measure
θ = 48°.
4. Draw a horizontal line through b1’ to represent the locus of b’. From b draw a projector to
cut the locus of b’ at b’. Join a’b’ = 66 mm.
5. a as centre and 75 mm as radius cut a point b2 on the locus of b. Join ab2. Measure ф = 28°.
6. Mark b2’. b2’ should lie on the projector drawn through b2 as shown in the above figure.
 Solved Problems – 10: A line AB 100 mm long has its front view inclined at an angle of
45° to the reference line separating the views. The end A is in VP
and 25 mm above HP. The length of the front view is 60 mm. Draw
the top view of the line and find the true inclinations of the line
with HP and VP.

1. Draw XY. Mark a’ 25 mm above

XY and a on XY.
2. α and a’b’ are given. Therefore
draw a’b’ = 60 mm at α = 45° to
XY.
3. Draw the locus of b’. a’ as centre
and true length 100 mm as radius
drawn an arc to cut the locus of b’
at b1’. Join a’b1’. Measure θ = 25°.
4. From b1’ draw a projector to cut
XY at b1. ab1 is the top view of
a’b1’.
5. a as centre and ab1 as radius draw
an arc to cut the projector from b’ at
b.
6. Join ab and measure ab = 90 mm.
7. Draw the locus of b. a as centre and
true length 100 mm as radius draw
an arc to cut the locus of b at b2.
8. Join ab2. Measure ф = 53°.
Figure – 17: Straight line inclined to both the planes.
 Solved Problems – 11: The top view of a line is 65 mm long and is inclined at 30° to the
reference line. One end is 20 mm above HP and 10 mm in-front of
VP. The other end is 60 mm above HP and is in-front of VP. Draw
the projections and find the true length of the line and its true
inclination to HP and VP.

TL = 76 mm, θ = 32° and ф = 25°

Figure – 18: Straight line inclined to both the planes.

Solved Problems – 12: The mid-point of a straight line AB is 60 mm above HP and 50 mm

in-front of VP. The line measures 80 mm long and inclined at an
angle of 30° to HP and 45° to VP. Draw its projections.

1. Mark m’ 60 mm above XY and m 50 mm below XY.

To obtain the loci of a’ and b’
2. To start with, assume the line to be inclined to only one plane, say, HP and made parallel to
VP with reference to mid-point M.
3. Thus obtain the loci of b’ and a’. The whole line is now 50 mm in-front of VP.
4. Top view corresponding to this will be parallel to XY and passes through m.
5. Through m’ draw a line 30° (θ) to XY.
6. Mark a1’b1’ = 80 mm = True length on this line such that a1’m’ = m’b1’ = 40 mm.
7. From a1’ draw a horizontal to respect the locus of a’.
 8. From b1’ draw a horizontal to
respect the locus of b’.
To obtain the loci of a and b
9. Next assume that the line is
inclined to VP only and made
parallel to HP with reference to M.
We can thus obtain the loci of b
and a.
10. Through m draw a line 45° (ф) to
XY.
11. Mark a2b2 = 80 mm = True length
on this line such that a2m = mb2 =
40 mm.
12. From a2 draw a horizontal to
respect the locus of a.
13. From b2 draw a horizontal to
respect the locus of b.

Consider the projection of right half

of the line. Projection of remaining
half is symmetrical.
14. Now consider the front view m’b1’
= 40 mm inclined at 30° to XY.
15. From b1’ draw a projector to cut
the horizontal drawn through m at
b1. mb1 is the top view length for
half of the straight line.
Figure – 19: Straight line inclined to both the planes.

16. With m as centre and mb1 as radius drawn an arc to cut the locus of b at b.
17. From b draw a projector to cut the locus of b’ at b’.
18. Join bm and extend this till it touches the locus of a at a. (amb is the top view of AB)
19. Join b’m’ and extend this till it touches the locus of a’ at a’. (a’m’b’ is the front view of
AB). Check : Now a’ and a will be on the same projector.
Given front and top views, to find true length and true inclination

Solved Problems – 13: A line LM 70 mm long has its end L 10 mm above HP and 15 mm
in-front of VP. Its top and front views measure 60 mm and 40 mm
respectively. Draw projections of the line. Find its inclinations with
HP and VP.

Mark l’ 10 mm above XY and l 15 mm

below XY.
To find θ and l’m’
1. From l draw a line parallel to XY.
2. Mark lm1 = 60 mm = Top view
length.
3. From m1 draw projector.
4. l’ as centre and true length 70 mm as
radius draw an arc to cut above
projector at m1’.
5. Join l’m1’. Now measure θ = 31°.
6. Draw the locus of m’.
7. l’ as centre and front view 40 mm as
radius draw an arc to cut the locus of
m’ at m’.
8. Join l’m’. This is the front view of
LM.
To find ф and lm
9. Draw l’m2’ = 40 mm = Front view
length and parallel to XY.
10. From m2’ draw a projector.
Figure – 20: Straight line inclined to both the planes.
11. l as centre and true length 70 mm as radius draw an arc to cut above projector at m2.
12. Join lm2. Now measure ф = 55°.
13. Through m2 draw the locus of m’.
14. l as centre and 60 mm as radius draw an arc to cut the locus of m at m.
15. Join lm. This is the top view of LM.
PROJECTION OF PLANES

Introduction – Projection of Planes

A plane is a two dimensional object having length and breadth only. Its thickness is always
neglected. Various shapes of plane figures are considered such as square, rectangle, circle,
pentagon, hexagon, etc,

Types of Planes

1. Perpendicular planes which have their surface perpendicular to any one of the reference
planes parallel or inclined to the other reference plane.
2. Oblique planes which have their surface inclined to both the reference planes.

Figure – 1: Various types of planes.

Positions of Planes
A plane figure is positioned with reference to the reference planes by referring its surface in the
following possible positions.
1. Surface of the plane kept perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP.
2. Surface of the plane kept perpendicular to VP and parallel to HP.
3. Surface of the plane kept perpendicular to both HP and VP.
4. Surface of the plane kept inclined to HP and perpendicular to VP.
5. Surface of the plane kept inclined to VP and perpendicular to HP.
6. Surface of the plane kept inclined to both HP and VP.
1. PROJECTIONS OF A PLANE SURFACE PERPENDICULAR TO HP AND
PARALLEL TO VP

Consider a square plane ABCD having its surface perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP as
shown in the below figure – 2 (ii).

Figure – 2: Surface of the plane kept perpendicular to HP and parallel to VP.

The front view is projected onto VP which is a square a’ b’ c’d’ having the true shape and size.
The top view is projected onto HP and is a line ab(c)(d) parallel to XY. The invisible corners are
enclosed in ( ).

The plane surface is extended to meet HP to get the HT which coincides with the top view of the
plane. It does not have a VT because the plane is parallel to VP.

The projections and traces obtained are drawn with reference to the XY lines as shown in
figure – 2 (iii).
2. PROJECTIONS OF A PLANE SURFACE PERPENDICULAR TO VP AND
PARALLEL TO HP

Consider a square plane ABCD having its surface perpendicular to VP and parallel to HP as
shown in the below figure – 3 (i).

Figure – 3: Surface of the plane kept perpendicular to VP and parallel to HP.

The top view is projected onto HP which is a square abcd having the true shape and size. The
front view is projected onto VP and is a line a’b’(c’)(d’) parallel to XY. The invisible corners
are enclosed in ( ).

The plane surface is extended to meet VP to get the VT which coincides with the top view of the
plane. It does not have a HT because the plane is parallel to HP.

The projections and traces obtained are drawn with reference to the XY lines as shown in
figure – 3 (ii).
3. PROJECTIONS OF A PLANE SURFACE PERPENDICULAR TO BOTH HP AND
VP

Consider a square plane ABCD having its surface perpendicular to both HP and VP as shown in
the below figure – 4 (i).

Figure – 4: Surface of the plane kept perpendicular to both HP and VP.

The front view b’c’(d’)(a’) and top view ab(c)(d) are projected onto VP and HP respectively.
Both the views are lines perpendicular to the XY line. The true shape of the plane is obtained in
the side view which is projected onto a profile plane (pp) which is perpendicular to both HP and
VP. In this case, the left side view a”b”c”d” is obtained on the PP which is at the right side of
the given object (plane).

The plane surface is extended to meet HP and VP to get HT and VT which coincides with the
top and front views respectively.

The projections and traces obtained are drawn with reference to the XY lines as shown in
figure – 4 (ii).
4. PROJECTIONS OF A PLANE SURFACE INCLINED TO HP AND
PERPENDICULAR TO VP

Consider a square plane ABCD having its surface inclined at an angle of θ to HP and
perpendicular VP as shown in figure – 5 (i).

Figure – 5: Surface of the plane kept inclined to HP and perpendicular to VP.

The top view abcd is projected onto HP. It is smaller than the true shape and size. The front
view is projected onto VP and is a line a’b’(c’)(d’) inclined at an angle θ to XY. The invisible
corners are enclosed in ( ).

The plane surface is extended to meet HP to get the HT which is a line perpendicular to XY. The
plane surface is also extended to meet VP to get the VT which is a line inclined at an angle θ to
XY.

The projections and traces obtained are drawn with reference to the XY lines as shown in
figure – 5 (ii).
5. PROJECTIONS OF A PLANE SURFACE INCLINED TO VP AND
PERPENDICULAR TO HP

Consider a square plane ABCD having its surface inclined at an angle of ф to VP and
perpendicular HP as shown in figure – 6 (i).

Figure – 6: Surface of the plane kept inclined to VP and perpendicular to HP.

The front view a’b’c’d’ is projected onto VP. It is smaller than the true shape and size. The top
view is projected onto HP and is a line ab(c)(d) inclined at an angle ф to XY. The invisible
corners are enclosed in ( ).

The plane surface is extended to meet VP to get the VT which is a line perpendicular to XY. The
plane surface is also extended to meet HP to get the HT which is a line inclined at an angle ф to
XY.

The projections and traces obtained are drawn with reference to the XY lines as shown in
figure – 6 (ii).
 Solved Problems – 1: A circular plate of diameter 50 mm is resting on HP on a point on
the circumference with its surface inclined at 45° to HP and
perpendicular to VP. Draw its projections.

Figure – 7: Projection of planes.

To draw the projections
1. Assume that the plate has its surface parallel to HP perpendicular to VP. Draw its top view.
It is a circle of radius 25 mm.
2. Project and get the front view which is a line on XY.
3. As the circle does not have any corners, divide the circle into equal parts, say 8, in such a
way that 8 points are marked on its circumference and project them to the front view.
4. Tilt and reproduce the front view to the given angle 45° with XY line, in such a way that the
end a’ is on XY line.
5. Draw horizontal lines from a, b, c, etc., and vertical lines from a1’, b1’, c1’, etc., to get the
required top view a1, b1, c1, etc.,
6. Join a1, b1, c1, etc., by drawing a smooth curve to get the top view of the circle as an ellipse.
 Solved Problems – 2: A rectangular plate of side 50 × 25 mm is resting on its shorter side
on HP and inclined at 30° to VP. Its surfaces is inclined at 60° to
HP. Draw its projections.

Figure – 8: Projection of planes.

Solution
In this position, the surface of the plate is inclined to both HP and VP; its projections are
obtained in three steps.
Step – 1:
Assume that the plate has its surface parallel to HP and perpendicular to VP. Draw the top view
which will have the true shape and size. Project the front view which will be a line parallel to
XY.
Step – 2:
Reproduce the front view tilted to the given angle θ to HP and project the top view of the plate
which will be smaller that the true shape and size.
Step – 3:
Reproduce the top view by considering the side of the plate that makes the given angle with VP.
Project the front view of the plate which is also smaller than the true shape and size.
To draw the projections
1. Draw the top view of the rectangle considering that one of the shorter sides is perpendicular
to XY. Then only while tilting the surface to the required angle with HP, this side of the
plate will rest on HP.
2. The front view of the plate is projected and obtained on XY as a line a’(d’)b’(c’).
3. Tilt and reproduce the front view a’(d’)b’(c’) to the given angle 60° with XY in such a way
that the end a’(d’) is on XY line.
4. Draw horizontal lines from top view a, b, c and d and vertical lines from front view a1’, b1’,
c1’ and d1’ to get the top view a1, b1, c1 and d1 smaller than the true shape and size.
5. Reproduce the top view a1, b1, c1 and d1 in such a way that the side a1d1 is inclined to the
given angle 30° to VP.
6. Draw horizontal lines from a1’, b1’, c1’ and d1’ and vertical lines from top view a2, b2, c2
and d2 to get the required front view a2’, b2’ c2’, d2’ of the plate smaller than the true shape
and size.

Solved Problems – 3: A hexagonal plate of side 30 mm is resting on one of its sides on VP

and inclined at 40° to HP. Its surface is inclined at 35° to VP. Draw
its projections.

Figure – 9: Projection of planes.

Solution
In this position, the surface of the plate is inclined to both VP and HP; its projections are
obtained in three steps.
Step – 1:
Assume that the plate has its surface parallel to VP and perpendicular to HP. Draw its front view
which will have the true shape and size. Project the top view which will be a line parallel to XY.
Step – 2:
Reproduce the top view tilted to the given angle ф to VP and project the front view of the plate
which will be smaller that the true shape and size.
Step – 3:
Reproduce the front view by considering the side of the plate that makes the given angle with
HP. Project the front view of the plate which is also smaller than the true shape and size.
To draw the projections
1. Draw the front view of the hexagon considering one of the sides is perpendicular to XY.
Then only while tilting the surface to the required angle with VP, this side of the plate will
rest on VP.
2. The top view of the plate is projected and obtained on XY as a line.
3. Tilt and reproduce the top view line to the given angle 35° with XY in such a way that the
end a(b) is on XY line.
4. Draw horizontal lines from front view a’, b’, c’, etc., and vertical lines from top view a1, b1,
c1, etc., to get the front view of the plate which is smaller than the true shape and size.
5. Reproduce the front view in such a way that the side a1b1 is inclined to the given angle 40°
to HP.
6. Draw horizontal lines from a1, b1, c1, etc., and vertical lines from a2’, b2’, c2’, etc., to get the
required top view of the hexagonal plate which is smaller than the true shape and size.
 Solved Problems – 4: A pentagonal plate 30 mm is resting on HP on one its corners with
its surface inclined at 45° to HP. The side opposite to the resting
corner is parallel to VP and farther away from it. Draw its
projections.

Solution
In this position, the surface of the plate is inclined to both VP and HP; its projections are
obtained in three steps.
Step – 1:
Assume that the plate has its surface parallel to VP and perpendicular to HP. Draw its front view
which will have the true shape ans size. Project the top view which will be a line parallel to XY.
Step – 2:
Reproduce the top view tilted to the given angle ф to VP and project the front view of the plate
which will be smaller that the true shape and size.
Step – 3:
Reproduce the front view by considering the side of the plate that makes the given angle with
HP. Project the front view of the plate which is also smaller than the true shape and size.

Figure – 10: Projection of planes.

To draw the projections
1. Draw the top view of the pentagonal plate considering one of the sides is perpendicular to
XY. Then only while tilting the surface to the required angle with HP, this side of the plate
will rest on HP. Name the corners as a, b, c, d and e.
2. The front view of the plate is projected and obtained on XY as a line a’(e’)b’(d’)c’.
3. Tilt and reproduce the front view line a’(e’)b’(d’)c’ to the given angle 45° with XY in such
a way that the corner c’ is on XY line.
4. Draw horizontal lines from top view a, b, c, d and e and vertical lines from front view a1’,
b1’, c1’, d1’ and e1’ to get the top view a1,b1, c1, d1 and e1 of the plate which is smaller than
the true shape and size.
5. Reproduce the top view a1, b1, c1, d1 and e1 in such a way that the side e1a1 is inclined to
VP.
6. Draw horizontal lines from a1’,b1’, c1’, d1’ and e1’ and vertical lines from a2, b2, c2, d2 and
e2 to get the required front view of the pentagonal plate which is also smaller than the true
shape and size.

Solved Problems – 5: A square plate ABCD of side 30 mm is resting on HP on one of its

corners and the diagonal AC inclined at 30° to HP. The diagonal
BD of the plate is inclined at 45° to the VP and parallel to the HP.
Draw its projections.

Figure – 11: Projection of planes.

Solution
In this position, the surface of the plate is inclined to both VP and HP; its projections are
obtained in three steps.
Step – 1:
Assume that the plate has its surface parallel to VP and perpendicular to HP. Draw its front view
which will have the true shape and size. Project the top view which will be a line parallel to XY.
Step – 2:
Reproduce the top view tilted to the given angle ф to VP and project the front view of the plate
which will be smaller that the true shape and size.
Step – 3:
Reproduce the front view by considering the side of the plate that makes the given angle with
HP. Project the front view of the plate which is also smaller than the true shape and size.
To draw the projections
1. Draw the top view of the square plate considering two of the sides are equally inclined to
XY. Then only while tilting the surface to the required angle with HP, a corner of the plate
will rest on HP. Name the corners as a, b, c, and d.
2. The front view of the plate is projected and obtained on XY as a line a’ b’ (d’) c’.
3. Tilt and reproduce the front view line a’ b’ (d’) c’ to the given angle 45° with XY in such a
way that the corner a’ is on XY line.
4. Draw horizontal lines from top view a, b, c, d and vertical lines from front view a1’,b1’, c1’,
d1’ to get the top view a1,b1, c1, d1 of the plate which is smaller than the true shape and size.
5. Reproduce the top view a1, b1, c1, d1 in such a way that the side b1d1 is inclined at 30° to
VP.
6. Draw horizontal lines from a1’, b1’, c1’, d1’ and vertical lines from a2, b2, c2, d2 to get the
required front view a2’, b2’, c2’, d2’ of the square plate which is also smaller than the true
shape and size.

Solved Problems – 6: A circular plate of diameter 50 mm is resting on the HP on a point

on the circumference. Its surface is kept inclined at 45° to HP.
Draw its projections when the line representing its diameter and
passing through the resting point is inclined at 30° to the VP.

Solution
In this position, the surface of the plate is inclined to both VP and HP; its projections are
obtained in three steps.
Step – 1:
Assume that the plate has its surface parallel to VP and perpendicular to HP. Draw its front view
which will have the true shape and size. Project the top view which will be a line parallel to XY.
Step – 2:
Reproduce the top view tilted to the given angle ф to VP and project the front view of the plate
which will be smaller that the true shape and size.
Step – 3:
Reproduce the front view by considering the side of the plate that makes the given angle with
HP. Project the front view of the plate which is also smaller than the true shape and size.

Figure – 12: Projection of planes.

To draw the projections
1. Assume that the circular plate has its surface parallel to HP and perpendicular to VP. Draw
its top view which is a circle of radius 25 mm.
2. The front view of the plate is projected and obtained on XY as a line.
3. Divide the circle into 8 equal parts and mark a, b, c, etc., and project them to get a’, b’, c’,
etc., in front view.
4. Tilt and reproduce the front view line a’e’ to the given angle 45° with XY in such a way that
the corner a’ is on XY line.
5. Draw horizontal lines from top view a, b, c, etc., and vertical lines from front view a1’, b1’,
c1’, etc., to get the top view a1, b1, c1, etc., and join them to get an ellipse.
6. Mark the true length of the diameter a2E2 on the line drawn 30° to XY. Draw the locus of
the end E of the diameter ae. Mark the diameter a2e2 on the locus and reproduce the top
view a2, b2, c2, etc., and draw the ellipse.
7. Draw horizontal lines from a1’, b1’, c1’, etc., and vertical lines from a2, b2, c2, etc., to get the
required front view a2’, b2’, c2’, etc., of the plate.

Solved Problems – 7: Draw the projections of a circle of 70 mm diameter resting on the

HP on a point A of the circumference. The plane is inclined to the
HP such that the top view of it is an ellipse of minor axis 40 mm.
The top view of the diameter, through the point A is making an
angle of 45° with the VP. Determine the inclination of the plane
with the HP.
Answer ; θ = 55°

Figure – 13: Projection of planes

Solved Problems – 8: A rectangular lamina of size 60 mm × 30 mm is seen as a square in
the top view, when it rests on one of its edges on HP and
perpendicular to VP. Draw the projections of the lamina. Find true
inclination of its surface with HP. Draw the front view of the
lamina when the edge about which it is tilted, is inclined at 45° to
VP.

Figure – 14: Projection of planes

 Solved Problems – 9: A thin rectangular plate of sides 60 mm × 30 mm has its shorter
side in VP and inclined at 30° to HP. Project its top view, if its front
view is square of 30 mm long sides.

Figure – 15: Projection of planes.

1. Front view of the rectangular plate is a square. Hence, its surface must be inclined to VP.
Assume the plate to be in VP such that its shorter edge is perpendicular to HP. Draw front
view. Project the corresponding top view.
2. In the top view, the line ab should be so inclined to XY that the front view becomes a
square.
 Solved Problems – 10: Draw the projections of a pentagonal sheet of 26 mm side having its
surface inclined at 30° to VP. Its one side is parallel to VP and
inclined at 45° to HP.

Figure – 16: Projection of planes.

1. Draw the front view as pentagon such that one side (edge) p’q’ is perpendicular to XY.
2. Project first top view from front view.
3. Redraw first top view such that it is inclined at 30° to XY and get the second top view.
4. Project second front view from second top view and first front view. Reproduce second
front view such that p1’q1’ is inclined at 45° to XY. Obtain final front view.
5. Project final top view from final front view and second top view. Note that p1q1 is parallel
to XY.
Solved Problems – 11: A regular pentagonal lamina of 30 mm sides has one edge in HP
and inclined at an angle of 30° to VP. Draw its projections whwn its
surface is inclined at 45° to HP.

Figure – 17: Projection of planes.

 Solved Problems – 12: A hexagonal lamina of 20 mm side rest on one of its corners on the
HP. The diagonal passing through this corner is inclined at 45° to
the HP. The lamina is then rotated through 90° such that the top
view of this diagonal is perpendicular to the VP and the surface is
still inclined at 45° to the HP. Draw the projections of the lamina.

Figure – 18: Projection of planes.

Simple Position:
Assume the lamina to lie on HP with one of its diagonals AD parallel to VP. For this position,
draw the first top view abcdef below XY. Project its corresponding first front view a’d’ on XY.
Look at the first top view in the direction of arrow shown. Mark hidden corners in first front
view.
Second Position:
Diagonal AD of the lamina is inclined at 45° to HP. Hence turn first front view a’d’ about the
corner a’ through 45° to XY to obtain the second front view a’d’. Project the corresponding
second top view a1b1c1d1e1f1.
Final Position:
Then rotate the lamina through 90° such that the top view a1d1 of the diagonal AD is
perpendicular to VP. Hence redraw the second top view, turning it through 90° such that a1d1 is
perpendicular to XY. a1b1c1d1e1f1 is the required final top view.
As per the given condition, diagonal AD of the lamina still makes 45° to the HP. So, from
second front view draw horizontal lines and from the final top view draw the vertical projectors.
Complete the final front view a1’b1’c1’d1’e1’f1’.

Solved Problems – 13: A hexagonal plate of 25 mm side is resting on HP such that one of
its corners touches both HP and VP. It makes 30° with HP and 60°
with VP. Draw the projections by change of position method.

Figure – 19: Projection of planes.

Solved Problems – 14: A regular hexagonal lamina of 26 mm side has a central hole of 30
mm diameter. Draw the front and top views when the surface of the
lamina is inclined at 45° to HP. A side of lamina is inclined at 35°
to VP.

Figure – 20: Projection of plane

Solved Problems – 15: A semi-circular lamina of 64 mm diameter has its straight edge in
VP and inclined at an angle of 45° to HP. The surface of the
lamina makes an angle of 30° with VP. Draw the projections.

Figure – 21: Projection of planes.