Introduction to Plane Geometry

The term "geometry" was derived from the Greek works, "ge" meaning earth and "metria" meaning measurement. Euclid (330–283275 BC), sometimes called Euclid of Alexandria to distinguish him from Euclid of Megara, was a Greek mathematician, often referred to as the "Father of Geometry". His book "Elements" is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics, serving as the main textbook for teaching mathematics (especially geometry. The book give more emphasis on Plane Geometry which concerns with geometric figures constructed on a plane surface or geometrical shape of two dimensions (for example angle, triangle, conic sections, etc.).

Archimedes (287-212 BC) considered the greatest mathematician of antiquity and one of the greatest of all time Archimedes anticipated modern calculus and analysis by applying concepts of infinitesimals and the method of exhaustion to derive and rigorously prove a range of geometrical theorems, including the area of a circle, the surface area and volume of a sphere, and the area under a parabola. He contributed so much to Solid geometry which concerns with three dimensional geometric figures such as cylinder, sphere, pyramid, angle between planes.

Claudius Ptolemy (AD 90 – c. 168) deals with the application of geometry to astronomy.

Solid Mensuration

Solid Mensuration is the study of various solids. It treats mainly with the surfaces areas, volumes of different solids, height, length, and other relations between geometric figures. It is probably the most extensively used in the practice of engineering. The concept and knowledge about this subject is a much needed for an engineer to become successful in any project construction.

Study of Plane Geometry

The study of Plane geometry sets the fundamental for the study of Solid or Space Geometry. Make sure to gain knowledge and always have time to practice solved problems, that is the most excellent way to make your dream come true - be an engineer someday.