Plans & Elevations Flashcards

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What is the plan of a 3D solid?

The view of the solid looking down on it from directly above.

What is the front elevation of a 3D solid?

The view of the solid looking at it horizontally from the front.

What is the side elevation of a 3D solid?

The view looking at the solid horizontally from the side, at right angles to the front elevation.

True or false? The plan of a cylinder standing on its circular base is a rectangle.

False. The plan is a circle; the elevations are rectangles.

What are the steps to draw the plan and elevations of a solid on a grid?

e.g. a cuboid $3$ wide, $2$ deep and $5$ high

1. Plan: draw the view from above, a rectangle $3$ wide and $2$ deep.
2. Front elevation: draw the view from the front, $5$ high and $3$ wide.
3. Side elevation: draw the view from the side, $5$ high and $2$ wide.

A solid has a circular plan, and its front and side elevations are both identical triangles. What is the solid?

A cone.