Module 2 Lesson 1
Module 2 Lesson 1
PERFORM
MENSURATION AND
CALCULATION
OBJECTIVES:
a.Identify measuring tools based on
the object to be measured or job
requirements.
b. Select appropriate measuring
instruments according to job
requirements.
c. Draw figures using the
appropriate measuring tools or
instrument. 2
LET’S RECALL
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2. Triangles - are
used for drawing
vertical and oblique
lines. The most
commonly u triangles
are the 45 and the 30
X80. Illustrations below
show the proper use of
draw lines and
measuring angles
using the T-square and
triangle. 10
3. Ruler - is the most popular type of measuring tool.
It is usually 6 or 12 inches in length. It is needed for
measuring sizes and distances.
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STEPS IN USING TRIANGULAR SCALE
A. Place the edge of the scale parallel to the line being measured.
B. Face the edge of the scale that you're reading toward your non
dominant side (if it's oriented vertically) or away from you (if it's
oriented horizontally). This helps keep you from casting shadows
on the relevant face of the scale as you work.
C. Make light marks to indicate the distance you're measuring or
drawing out, as measured by the scale.
D. Adjust dividers with the scale by making a pencil line as long as
the dividers should be wide, using the scale as a guide. Then
adjust the dividers by orienting the points on the ends of the pencil
line. Adjusting the dividers by placing the points directly on the
scale might nick the surface of the scale, making it hard to read. 12
5. Protractor - is used for measuring and setting of
angles other than those obtainable with the triangles.
Figure below can be measured and drawn using a protractor.
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6. Tape or Tape
Ruler - is a concave
spring-steel blade ranging
from 1/4" to 1° wide and
6 to about 300 feet in
length, coiled inside a
carrying case. Metric tape
ruler comes in
comparable widths and
lengths up to 10 meters.
It provides an easy means
for accurately measuring
curved surfaces. 14
7. Compass - is used to draw circles,
arcs, radii, and parts of many symbols.
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STEPS IN USING COMPASS
A. Place the point of the drafting compass at the center point of the
circle you intend to draw. If you're drawing an arc, imagine that the arc
extends all the way around into a circle and place the point of the
compass at the center of that imaginary circle.
B. Adjust the leaded end of the compass so that it touches where you'd
like the edge of the arc--or circle--to be. If you're drawing an arc at a
specific distance from the center point, make a line of the desired
distance, adjust the point and leaded end of the compass against the
ends of that line, then place the point of the compass back at the center
point of your circle or arc.
C. Grasp the middle of the compass between your thumb and fingers.
Twist your fingers, applying light downward pressure on the compass to
mark out the desired length of arc or circle with the leaded end of the
compass.
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8. Divider - is similar to the compass in construction.
As the name implies, divider is used for dividing distances
into a number of equal parts by the trial-and-error method.
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STEPS IN USING DIVIDER
A. Align each arm of the dividers so that one point is
laying on the start point of the measurement you
want to transfer, and the other divider point is laying
on the endpoint of that same measurement.
B. Lift the dividers of the measurement you intend to
transfer, being careful not to change their alignment.
C. Place the dividers over the location you'd like to
transfer the measurement to and make a pencil
mark to indicate where each of the dividers' pointers
sits. This duplicates the measurement. 18
LET US
PRACTICE!
A. Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write only the
letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper. Write
your answers in a clean sheet of paper.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. It is the measuring tool used for A. Triangle
measuring and setting of angles
2. It is the most popular type of measuring B. Tape Ruler
tool, usually 6 or 12 inches in length
3. Its main purpose is to reproduce, reduce C. Protractor
or enlarge the dimension of size on a
drawing
4. It is used for drawing vertical and oblique D. Scale
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LET US
PRACTICE!
B. Directions: Name the different measuring tools shown below.
Use a separate sheet for your answer.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
LET US PRACTICE MORE!