Module 6
Sectional Views
AutoCAD 2D-1
Sectional Views
Module Objectives
1. Differentiate between full, half, and rib
and web sections.
2. Define hatching and explains its
function.
3. Create sectional views from a given
isometric drawing.
A video on Cross Sectional View
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5jT5UAq1Q8&list=PLBDFD226C06F3D4
AC&index=11
Sectional Views
Introduction to Sectional Views
A sectional view is that view seen beyond an
imaginary plane passing through an object at
right angles to the direction of sight.
Sectional views are used to show the interior
construction or details of hidden features that
cannot be shown clearly by outside views.
The cutting plane on which a section has been
taken is indicated by a heavy dash line.
Arrow heads at the ends of the cutting plane lines
are used to indicate the direction in which the
sections are viewed. See Fig 6.1 (a, b).
Fig.6.1: Sectional views
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2. Types of sectional views
A) Full Section
A full section view is made by passing an
imaginary cutting plane fully through an object.
The figure shows an imaginary cutting plane
passing fully through an object and half of it
being removed.
In a multi-view drawing, a full section view is
placed in the same position that a non-sectioned
view would normally occupy; that is, a front
section view would replace the traditional front
view - see Fig. 6.2.
Fig.6.2: Cutting Plane Line.
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B. Half Section
Half sections are created by passing an imaginary
cutting plane halfway through an object and one
quarter of it is removed.
Hidden lines are omitted on both halves of the section view.
External features of the part are drawn on the non-
sectioned half of the view.
A center line, not an object line, is used to separate the
sectioned half from the non sectioned half of the
view.
Half section views are most often used on parts that
are symmetrical, such as cylinders.
See Fig. 6.3. Fig.6.3: Half Section
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C. Rib and Web Sections
The thin webs are not normally sectioned
Fig.6.4: Rib
even though they lie in the section plane, Section Technique
according to ISO recommendations.
A good way to accept these exceptions to
the general rule are to imagine how
complicated the drawing would look if they
are sectioned. See Fig 6.4.
The ribs are sectioned when they lie across
the section plane.
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3.Hatching
Hatching lines are thin lines and should preferably be inclining at
45 degrees.
They should be evenly spaced. If there are two or more adjacent
sectioned parts, the hatching lines should either be of different
spacing or different direction. (See Fig 6.5.)
However, hatching pattern should be the same for separate areas
of a single object. Fig.
Fig. 6.5: Hatching pattern
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4. Examples on Sectioning
Different examples of full and half sections are shown in Fig.6.6.
Fig.6.6 a : Three views without sectioning
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Examples on
Sectioning cont’d…
Class Activity 1
Match the correct
section view with the
corresponding drawing.
Write the correct
sectional view letter
beside the drawing
number in the space
provided.
Class Activity 2
Using the THIRD angle projection, draw the following
ORTHOGRAPHIC views of component shown below.
1. A complete sectional front view
2. A side view
3. A top view
Class Activity 3
Use an A3 size drawing sheet to redraw the following views:
1. The top view.
2. The complete sectional side view at
A-A.
3. The front view.
Homework 6 - at the back of module 6 -
Due next class
Using the THIRD angle projection,
draw the following
ORTHOGRAPHIC views of
component shown below.
1. A complete sectional front view
2. A side view
3. A top view
