Deck 12: Dimensioning Cylinders, Circles, and Arcs

Question 1

ASME standards require a radius dimension to be preceded by the symbol ____.

A) DIA R
B) DIA
C) R
D) DR

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In the ____ method of placing and reading dimensions, all numbers or values are placed horizontally, regardless of the direction of the dimension line.

A) unidirectional
B) linear
C) orthogonal
D) symmetric

Answer 2

A

Question 3

An arc is always dimensioned by giving the ____.

A) radius
B) tangent
C) diameter
D) perspective

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Discuss the two standard methods of placing dimensions.

Question 5

The length and diameter of a cylinder are usually placed in the view that shows the cylinder as a(n) ____.

A) cylinder
B) rectangle
C) slice
D) circle

Question 6

Discuss how center, extension, and dimension lines are usually given on a drawing.

Question 7

In the accompanying figure, the dimensions should be read from the ____.

A) top
B) bottom
C) left
D) right

Question 8

When can the DIA be omitted on a two-view drawing?

Question 9

Explain why the abbreviation for diameter, DIA, is used for one-view drawings for round parts with cylindrical surfaces.

Question 10

In which directions are aligned and unidirectional dimensions read?

Question 11

In the accompanying figure, what does the blue characters and arrow identify?

Question 12

In the ____ method of placing and reading dimensions, each dimension is placed in line with the dimension to which it refers.

A) symmetric
B) linear
C) aligned
D) directional