Question

What is conic lofting?

(a) Lofting done by using various conic curves

(b) Lofting done by using various circle only

(c) Lofting done by using various triangle curves only

(d) Lofting done by using various square curves only

The question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Asked question is from Configuration Layout in division Configuration Layout and Loft of Aircraft Design

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Lofting done by using various conic curves

Explanation: When lofting is done by using conic curves then, it is termed as conic lofting. Conic lofting may include only circles but it is not mandatory that if conic lofting is mentioned then, it will have circles only.