Radiusontwerpen

Radiusontwerpen is a Dutch term that translates to "radius design" or "radius drafting" in English. It refers to a method of creating circular or curved shapes in design and technical drawings, particularly in fields like architecture, engineering, and manufacturing. The core principle involves using a compass or a similar tool to establish precise arcs and circles with a defined radius. This technique ensures accuracy and consistency when representing rounded elements.

In practice, radiusontwerpen dictates how curved surfaces, fillets, rounds, and other circular features are dimensioned and depicted on blueprints and digital models. Architects might use it to define the curvature of a dome or a rounded corner of a building. Engineers employ it for designing gears, pipes, or the rounded edges of machine parts to improve stress distribution or aesthetics. The explicit notation of radii in technical drawings is crucial for manufacturing processes, allowing for the precise creation of these curved components. This method emphasizes the geometrical definition of curves through their originating radius, contributing to clarity and unambiguous interpretation in design documentation.