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CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWING
by
S. C. Rangwala
Revised by
D. K. Rangwala
This book explains the elementary principles of the subject for Planning and Designing of all types of Civil Structures such as Residential Buildings, Industrial Structures, Public Buildings, etc.

The topics of the subject are selected and arranged in such a manner that a continuity of thoughts is maintained to get a firm grip on the subject.

This second edition is thoroughly revised and enlarged by adding substantial new material as well as plenty of new plans and drawings of the structures. A new chapter on Methods of Drawing is also included to make the book more useful.

Special features:

* Simple, lucid and easy language
* Clear exposition and brief description
* Step-by-step treatment
* Comprehensive presentation

* 72
* 11
* 181
Self-explanatory sketches, plans and drawings
Useful tables
Examination questions at the end of each chapter.
It is hoped that the book will prove useful to the students preparing for Degree Examinations in Civil Engineering and Architecture of all the Indian Universities, Diploma Examinations conducted by various Boards of Technical Education, Certificate Courses, as for the A.M.I.E. and U.P.S.C. Examinations. It should also be an immense use to the practicing Civil Engineers.
Price : Rs. 100-00 $ 15-00 £ 10-00
Edition : Second Revised and Enlarged Edition
Book Size : 270 mm × 210 mm
Binding : Half-cloth Hard-Bound with Three Colour Jacket Cover
Pages : 148 + 16
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CONTENTS


Chapter 1   : INTRODUCTION

Chapter 2   : CONVENTIONS, SYMBOLS, ETC.

Chapter 3   : METHODS OF DRAWING

Chapter 4   : SUBMISSION AND WORKING DRAWINGS

Chapter 5   : PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGS

Chapter 6   : PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING

Chapter 7   : ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION

Chapter 8   : BUILDING BYE-LAWS

Chapter 9   : PLANNING OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Chapter 10 : PLANNING OF INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES

Chapter 11 : PLANNING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS

Chapter 12 : MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
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DETAILED CONTENTS

Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION

1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5		 General
Evolution and development of architecture
Orders of architecture
Greek and Roman styles of architecture
Architecture in India
Questions

Chapter 2 : CONVENTIONS, SYMBOLS, ETC.

2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-10
2-11
2-12		 General
Conventions
Drawing instruments
Title block
Scales
Line work
Lettering
Symbols
Abbreviations
Tracing
Blue-prints
Ammonia-prints
Questions

Chapter 3 : METHODS OF DRAWING

3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4		 General
Types of drawings
Axonometric drawings
Architectural drawings
Questions

Chapter 4 : SUBMISSION AND WORKING DRAWINGS

4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-6
4-7
4-8
4-9		 General
Requirements of a good drawing
Sketches
Views and details necessary for a drawing
Site plan
Layout plan and key plan
Composition of submission drawing
Engineering drawing and architectural drawing
Teaching civil engineering drawing
Questions

Chapter 5 : PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGS

5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4
5-5
5-6
5-7
5-8
5-9
5-10
5-11
5-12		 General
History of perspective drawings
Necessity of perspective drawings
Basic principles of perspective
Some terms
Classification of perspectives
Study of orthographic drawings
Limitations of perspectives
Shades and shadows
Principles of shadow casting
Presentation drawings
Colour schemes
Questions

Chapter 6 : PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING

6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5		 General
Modern architecture
Main considerations of architectural design
Orientation
Principles of planning
Questions

Chapter 7 : ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION

7-1
7-2
7-3
7-4
7-5
7-6
7-7		 General
Principles of composition
Positive and negative elements
Accentuation and rhythm
Character
Functional treatment
Sun-shade devices
Questions

Chapter 8 : BUILDING BYE-LA WS

8-1
8-2
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-6
8-7
8-8
8-9
8-10
8-11		 General
Objects of bye-laws
Importance of bye-laws
Function of local authority
Set-back
Light plane
Floor space index
Off-street parking
Some other terms
Principles underlying building bye-laws
Building bye-laws for residential area of a typical town planning scheme
Questions

Chapter 9 : PLANNING OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

9-1
9-2
9-3
9-4		 General
Usual requirements
Types of residential buildings
Furniture arrangement
Questions

Chapter 10 : PLANNING OF INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES

10-1
10-2
10-3
10-4		 General
Planning aspects
Requirements of big industrial units
Industrial townships or estates
Questions

Chapter 11 : PLANNING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS

11-1
11-2
11-3		 General
Types of public buildings
Miscellaneous public buildings
Questions

Chapter 12 : MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

12-1
12-2
12-3
12-4
12-5
12-6
12-7
12-8
12-9
12-10
12-11
12-12
12-13
12-14
12-15		 General
Agencies of building trade
External finishes
House drainage
Landscape architecture
Pipes for conveyance of water
R.C.C. floors
Requirements of a good stair
Sanitary fittings
Sheets for pitched roof coverings
Storage of water
Strong-room construction
Types of floorings
Water requirements
Zoning
Questions