DCG Revision - Interpentration of SolidsThis week we're going to focus on Interpenetration of Solids. In essence this topic is about finding the Orthographic Views of a solid cutting through another solid. The ultimate aim of Interpenetration of Solids questions is to find the Line/s of Interpenetration. This topic can come up on the exam as a short question in Section A or a long question in Section B. There are four different methods to solve these problems:
You need to know all of the above methods as you can be asked to use a specific method in the exam. |
Syllabus Learning Outcomes (NCCA, 2006)
What you Need to Know!
Ordinary Level
- Limits Method (No Auxiliary View)
- Radial Elements Method
- Horizontal Section Method
- Vertical Section Method
Higher Level
- Using Auxiliary Plans to find Line of Interpenetration
Practice Textbook Questions (Anderson, 2014)
- P188 Q4
- P189 Q6
- P190 Q10
Past Exam Paper Questions
- 2017 HL B-1
- 2016 HL B-3
- 2013 HL A-2
- 2012 HL B-2
References
NCCA (2006). Leaving Certificate Design and Communication Graphics Syllabus. Dublin: The Stationary Office.
Anderson, D. (2014). Graphics in Design and Communication: One Volume Edition. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan.
Anderson, D. (2014). Graphics in Design and Communication: One Volume Edition. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan.