Civil Engineering Quiz

What is the main method described for determining true length in the transition piece?

• a) Offset method

• b) Parallel method

• c) Perpendicular method

• d) Rotation method

In the front view, what is the purpose of the vertical line drawn just to the right of the front view?

• To project the height across from the top of the transition piece

• To project the height across from the base of the transition piece

• To cross the two projected lines

• To label the point a

Which type of lines are used to indicate where the sheetmetal is to be folded or bent?

• Outlines

• Fold lines

• Construction lines

• Symmetry lines

Which lines remain as light construction lines on flat surfaces that are not fold lines?

• Outlines

• Fold lines

• Construction lines

• Symmetry lines

What is the purpose of using a 60°-30° set square in the development of the transition piece?

• To draw the lines for a 12-sided polygon

• To measure the angles

• To draw the seam

• To sketch the pictorial view

What is the first step in the development of the transition piece?

• letter the edges or corners of the transition piece

• draw the triangulation lines

• sketch a pictorial view of the transition piece

What is the first step in the development procedure once the transition piece is triangulated?

• Construct the first triangular surface

• Determine the true length of the lines

• Letter or number the position of the point

• Outline the development using thick dark lines

Which of the following is used to construct the first triangular surface in the development procedure?

• Approximate lengths

• True lengths

• Arbitrary lengths

• Estimated lengths