25EN1102 Dayananda Sagar University • Computer Science & Engineering (Semester 1)

Engineering Graphics and Design Thinking

💡 DSU Exam Strategy & Guidance

Focus on Orthographic Projections from 3D Isometric Machine Components (Front, Top, and Side Views), Development of Lateral Surfaces of Prisms and Pyramids, Section of Solids (Hexagonal Prism with Cone), and 3D CAD Modeling (AutoCAD / Fusion 360).

High-Yield Passing Strategy: Always use First Angle Projection. Ensure exact dimensioning and projection alignment between Front View and Top View.
Most Repeated Question Topics:
Orthographic Projections (Front, Top, Side Views from Isometric 3D)Development of Lateral Surface of Prisms (Square / Hexagonal)Section of Solids with Inclined Cutting Planes (45° to HP)Isometric Projections of Frustums and Combined SolidsAutoCAD & Fusion 360 3D Part Modeling

🔥 Most Predictable Exam Questions (3)

Guaranteed Every Year 16 Marks Module 1: Orthographic Projections

Q1. Draw the Orthographic Views (Front View, Top View, and Left Side View) for the given 3D isometric stepped bracket using First Angle Projection Method with proper dimensions.

Key Points: Use 1st angle projection: Front view above reference XY line, Top view directly below Front view, Left side view projected on the right. Maintain projection lines and full dimensioning in mm.

95% Probability 12 Marks Module 3: Development of Surfaces

Q2. A regular hexagonal prism of base side 30 mm and axis height 65 mm rests with its base on HP. A cutting plane inclined at 45° to HP cuts the prism passing through the axis at a height of 35 mm from base. Draw the development of the lateral surface.

Key Points: Draw the 6-panel unrolled perimeter (6 x 30 = 180 mm). Project cutting plane intersection points from the front elevation across all 6 vertical edges and connect with straight lines.

90% Probability 12 Marks Module 4: Isometric Projections

Q3. A right circular cylinder of diameter 50 mm and height 70 mm rests on HP. Draw the Isometric Projection of the truncated cylinder cut by a plane inclined at 30° to HP.

Key Points: Construct isometric scale (True length x 0.816). Draw isometric box with 30°-30° axes, construct elliptical top section using 4-center method.

🎓 Open Source Courses & Video Playlists (3)

IIT Madras / NPTEL

NPTEL: Engineering Graphics & Design

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YouTube (Manas Patnaik)

Manas Patnaik: Engineering Drawing Complete Series

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MIT OpenCourseWare

MIT 2.007: Design and Manufacturing I

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📄 Previous Year Question Papers (2)

END_SEM • 2025

End Semester Exam Dec 2025 (Set III, Max Marks: 60)

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END_SEM • 2024

End Semester Exam 2024

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