Why do Engineers and Architects sketch? (there may be several answers)

• Quick way to show an idea rather than words alone.

• Show the shape of an object.

• Provides dimensions or instructions on how to make an object or structure.

• It is the best way to show exactly what the engineer or architect is thinking.

This bridge has an arc shape with supports at each end. This bridge has materials put in compression.

• Beam Bridge

• Arc Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Cable-Stay Bridge

This bridge has an system of cables supporting a deck . This bridge uses tension primarily to support the load.

• Beam Bridge

• Arc Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Cable-Stay Bridge

This bridge has an system of cables and struts supporting a deck . This bridge uses both tension and compression to support the load.

• Beam Bridge

• Arc Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Cable-Stay Bridge

This bridge is the most basic bridge type with the decks span providing its own support. Similar to a log over a river

• Beam Bridge

• Arc Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Cable-Stay Bridge

Isometric sketches are the best representation of what?

• Front face of an object

• Proportions of all sides of an object

• Depth of an object

• Mr. Sefcik sweet beard

Oblique sketches are the best representation of what?

• Front face of an object

• Proportions of all sides of an object

• Depth of an object

• Mr. Sefcik sweet beard

Identify the type of pictorial

• 2D

• Isometric

• Perspective

• Oblique

Identify the type of pictorial

• 2D

• Isometric

• Perspective

• Oblique

Identify the type of pictorial

• 2D

• Isometric

• Perspective

• Oblique