Static Equilibrium
... Purpose and Objectives When all the forces that act upon a body are balanced, then the object is in a state of equilibrium. Each dimension is considered balanced if the forces on opposite side of the body are equal. This does not imply that all of the forces are equal, rather that each sum of the fo ...
... Purpose and Objectives When all the forces that act upon a body are balanced, then the object is in a state of equilibrium. Each dimension is considered balanced if the forces on opposite side of the body are equal. This does not imply that all of the forces are equal, rather that each sum of the fo ...
11_2 Dilations - Similar Triangles
... If one polygon is a dilated image of another polygon, then the polygons are similar. A dilation is a type of transformation that changes the size of an image based on a central point and a scale factor. A dilation takes a line not passing through the center of the dilation to a parallel line, and ...
... If one polygon is a dilated image of another polygon, then the polygons are similar. A dilation is a type of transformation that changes the size of an image based on a central point and a scale factor. A dilation takes a line not passing through the center of the dilation to a parallel line, and ...
Technical drawing
Technical drawing, also known as drafting or draughting, is the act and discipline of composing drawings that visually communicate how something functions or is to be constructed.Technical drawing is essential for communicating ideas in industry and engineering.To make the drawings easier to understand, people use familiar symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles, and page layout. Together, such conventions constitute a visual language, and help to ensure that the drawing is unambiguous and relatively easy to understand. These drafting conventions are condensed into internationally accepted standards and specifications that transcend the barrier of language making technical drawings a universal means of communicating complex mechanical concepts.This need for precise communication in the preparation of a functional document distinguishes technical drawing from the expressive drawing of the visual arts. Artistic drawings are subjectively interpreted; their meanings are multiply determined. Technical drawings are understood to have one intended meaning.A drafter, draftsperson, or draughtsman is a person who makes a drawing (technical or expressive). A professional drafter who makes technical drawings is sometimes called a drafting technician. Professional drafting is a desirable and necessary function in the design and manufacture of complex mechanical components and machines. Professional draftspersons bridge the gap between engineers and manufacturers, and contribute experience and technical expertise to the design process.