Projection of Solids Cut by Simply Incline Planes (Leaving Cert DCG): Flashcards

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Projection of Solids Cut by Simply Incline Planes
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What is a simply inclined plane?

A cutting plane that appears as a straight edge in elevation view

How does a simply inclined plane appear in elevation?

As an edge view (straight line)

Key advantage of simply inclined planes

Intersection points are easily visible in elevation view

How many views show simply inclined plane as straight edge?

One orthographic view (typically the elevation)

First step when drawing sectioned pyramid

Identify obvious intersection points in elevation

Second step when drawing sectioned pyramid

Use horizontal sections for remaining points

Shape of horizontal section through pyramid

Similar to base shape, just smaller

Shape of horizontal section through cone in plan view

Always a circle

Key difference: pyramid vs cone horizontal sections

Pyramids: polygonal sections; Cones: circular sections

How to show cut surface clearly on drawing

Shade or hatch the cut surface

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