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Descriptive and Perspective Geometry

Course Code:

GEO 3060

Semester:

3rd Semester

Specialization Category:

G.B.

Course Hours:

4

ECTS:

4


LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course the students are expected to be in position to design and draw representations of 3D objects by applying scientifically based methods of representation, that are nowadays used by engineers, and not by simply applying practical methods.

In this way the students will be able:
1. To cover adequately the needs of representation of any object on their field of interest.
2. To understand the relationship between a 3D object and its representations on a plane.
3. To realize the methods of creation of any image that appear on a computer screen when CAD programs are used.
4. To understand the geometrical relations in space of the object as well as
5. The geometrical relations between 3D and 2D representation of the objects.

 

General Abilities

  • By the end of the course the student would be able to analyze and compose given information.
  • To enrich his or her inductive reasoning.
  • To adjust in new situations
  • To work autonomously and in groups

 

COURSE CONTENT

An overview of the course can be summarized as follows:

 

A. GENERALLY ABOUT PROJECTIONS

  1. Central Projection
  2. Parallel Projection
  3. Orthogonal Projection

 

B. METHODS OF REPRESENTATIONS

  1. Representation on two planes (Method of Gaspard Monge)
  2. Perspective with one, two or three vanishing points

 

C. APPLICATIONS OF THE METHODS

  1. Polyhedrons are represented using the above methods.
  2. Representation of geometrical objects with the methods of representation.
  3. Transformation of the representation of an object to another means of representation
  4.  Sections of solids and surfaces
  5. Developments
  6. Applications of methods of representation on real problems that occur on practicing the profession of Architects.

 

STUDENT ASSESSMENT

1. Through quick and simple exercises with bonuses given during the lecture.
2. Weekly assignments
3. Final exams (theory and laboratory)

 

RECOMMENDED LITERATURE

In Greek:
1. «Descriptive Geometry», George E. Lefkaditis – George M. Exarchacos
2. «Descriptive Geometry», Markatis Stylianos
3. «Descriptive Geometry», Georgiou Dimitris