Basics of the Engineering Drawing

Basics of the Engineering Drawing
By Engr. Zahid Ahmad Siddiqi, Engr. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf & Engr. Shahid Ahmad Siddiqi

Basics of the Engineering Drawing by Zahid Ahmad Siddiqi, Muhammad Ashraf, and Shahid Ahmad Siddiqi is designed to stimulate an interest in engineering drawing and provide students with an accessible guide to understanding its fundamentals. Written by Dr. Zahid Ahmad Siddiqi, a longtime Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, this book draws on decades of teaching experience to present engineering drawing concepts in a clear, structured, and beginner-friendly manner.

Topics commonly covered include:

• Introduction to engineering drawing and drawing instruments
• Use of instruments and lettering techniques
• Classification of lines
• Dimensioning
• Geometrical constructions
• Scales
• Curves
• Orthographic and other projections
• Development of surfaces
• Computer-aided drafting basics

Key features:

• Step-by-step explanation of drawing instruments and their proper use
• Clear guidance on lettering, lines, and fundamental drafting techniques
• Structured progression from basic tools to advanced projection and drafting concepts
• Written by experienced civil engineering educators with decades of teaching experience
• Long-standing, well-regarded textbook used across engineering programs in Pakistan
• Serves as a foundational reference for both classroom learning and practical drafting skills

Perfect for:

• Civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering students
• B.E./B.Tech and diploma engineering students studying technical drawing
• Architectural engineering students
• Faculty teaching engineering drawing and graphics courses
• Students preparing for engineering drawing coursework and exams

Available at Prince Book Depot. Cash on Delivery available. Nationwide delivery across Pakistan.