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Engineering progress over the years has resulted in
the issue of many Standards and clearly there are literally
millions of drawings in circulation, which may contain
minor details that have been superseded. It has been
the custom in a drawing title block to record a brief
note of dates when changes and modifications have
occurred. A typical drawing number could be known
as, for example: HB 345, for the original issue. Then
HB 345A for the first reissue, HB 345B, for the second
reissue. A brief note may be added to the drawing
relating to the change. Each manufacturer will have
their own system for recording full details and also
advising current users that a change has occurred.
Examples are shown on some of the following
illustrations.
In the case of textbooks, the front page generally
states the publishing dates and obviously general
standards used are appropriate to that date. Illustrations
of typical layouts are reproduced by kind permission
of Delphi Diesel Systems.
An advantage of producing a drawing on a CAD
system is that the draughtsman can complete the
illustration of the component or assembly on the screen.
He may reposition some parts if space permits, to avoid
congestion. The outline of the drawing sheet will be
taken from the database on a separate layer and placed
over the drawing to give a pleasing layout.
Draughtsmen have always derived much personal
satisfaction from producing drawings in ink or pencil
where the linework and lettering is uniform and neat,
and where the illustration completely defines the
requirements of the specification. A similar degree of
satisfaction can be obtained by producing drawings on
CAD equipment. Particular care with the spacings of
centre lines, contrasts in linework, cross hatchings,
positioning of dimensions, notes, etc, are all small
details in their own way, but they collectively contribute
to quality, balance and overall clarity. Check the reason
for the position of each and every line, ensure that it
conforms with the appropriate standard and that it
conveys a clear and unambiguous meaning to the reader.
Engineering drawings can be considered to be works
of art. We both hope you will produce many.
Further Standards for
design, project and risk
management of interest to
engineers and
manufacturers
Design management
The first priority of an organization is to ensure that it
survives and prospers. A business that fails to
continuously develop its product range is unlikely to
grow in real terms, especially with the increase in open
competition across the globe.
This major series of management standards helps
organizations plan ahead for products and services into
the future thus ensuring continuity of revenue streams.
The BS 7000 series – Design Management Systems
is divided into concise parts applicable to different
sectors.
BS 7000 – 1 Guide to managing innovation
BS 7000 – 2 Guide to managing the design of
manufactured products
BS 7000 – 3 Guide to managing service design
BS 7000 – 4 Guide to managing design in
construction
BS 7000 – 5 Guide to managing obsolescence
BS 7000 – 10 Glossary of terms used in design
management
The standards in this series are available individually
or in kit form. All six parts can also be ordered as
BS 7000 Design Management Systems kit 94.
Project management
BS 6079–1 Project Management describes a full range
of project management procedures, techniques and tools
that you can select as appropriate to your project. It
gives guidance on the planning and execution of projects
and the application of project management techniques.
The standard has a broad relevance to projects in many
industries including the public sector, both at home
and abroad. The principles and procedures outlined
are relevant to all sizes of organization.
This standard aims primarily to provide guidance
for relative newcomers to project management and to
act as an aide-memoir for more experienced practitioners
and those who interact with project management teams.
The other parts of BS 6079 are also available.
BS 6079–2:2000 Project Management–Vocabulary
BS 6079–3:2000 Project Management–Guide to the
Management of Business Related Project Risk
Project Management (kit 2)
Contains the three parts of BS 6079 at a reduced
price
BS 6079–4 Project management
Guide to project management in the construction
industry
BS IEC 62198
Project Risk Management Application Guidelines
This standard provides an internationally approved
process for managing project and project-related
risks in a systematic and consistent way. It is relevant
to decision-makers, including project managers, risk
managers and business managers.
BS IEC 62198 provides a general introduction to project
risk management, its sub-processes and influencing
factors, such as:
• Establishing the context, including confirmation of
project objectives
• Risk identification