Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 book introduces the users to the powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, AutoCAD Civil 3D. The BIM solution in AutoCAD Civil 3D helps create and visualize a coordinated data model. This data model can then be used to design and analyze a civil engineering project for its optimum and cost-effective performance. This book has been written considering the needs of the professionals such as engineers, surveyors, watershed and storm water analysts, land developers and CAD technicians, who wish to learn and explore the usage and abilities of AutoCAD Civil 3D in their respective domains. This book provides comprehensive text and graphics to explain various concepts and procedures required in designing solutions for various infrastructure works. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real-world projects, help you better understand the tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This book consists of 13 Chapters covering Points Creations, Surface Creations, Surface Analysis, Corridor Modeling, Pipe Networks, Pressure Networks, Parcels, Corridor Bowties and Dynamic Profiles and so on. Each chapter begins with a command section that provides a detailed explanation of the commands and tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The chapters in this book cover the basic as well as advanced concepts in AutoCAD Civil 3D such as COGO points, surfaces and surface analysis, alignments, profiles, sections, grading, assemblies, corridor modeling, earthwork calculations, and pipe and pressure networks. This edition covers the description of all enhancements and newly introduced tools. Salient Features: Consists of 13 chapters that are arranged in pedagogical sequence covering the scope of the software Consists of 806 pages, more than 765 illustrations, and a comprehensive coverage of concepts and tools Consists of 38 tutorials and about 20 exercises which provide real-world experience of designing engineering projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 Chapter 2: Working with Points Chapter 3: Working with Surfaces Chapter 4: Surface Volumes and Analysis Chapter 5: Alignments Chapter 6: Working with Profiles Chapter 7: Working with Assemblies and Subassemblies Chapter 8: Working with Corridors and Parcels Chapter 9: Sample Lines, Sections, and Quantity Takeoffs Chapter 10: Feature Lines and Grading Chapter 11: Pipe Networks Chapter 12: Pressure Networks Chapter 13: Working with Plan Production Tools, and Data Shortcuts Index

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2018 for Structure is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in the AEC profession. This book enables the users to harness the power of BIM with Autodesk Revit 2018 for Structure for their specific use. In this book, the author emphasizes on physical modeling, analytical modeling, rebar modeling, and quantity scheduling. Also, Revit 2018 for Structure book covers the description of various stages involved in analyzing the model in Robot Structural Analysis software. This book is specially meant for professionals and students in structural engineering, civil engineering, and allied fields in the building industry. In this book, along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to give additional information on the concept, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative project. Salient Features Detailed explanation of structural tools of Autodesk Revit Real-world structural projects given as tutorials Tips and Notes throughout the book 546 pages of heavily illustrated text Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2018 for Structure Chapter 2: Getting Started with a Structural Project Chapter 3: Setting up a Structural Project Chapter 4: Structural Columns and Walls Chapter 5: Foundations, Beams, Floors, and Open Web Joists Chapter 6: Editing Tools Chapter 7: Documenting Models and Creating Families Chapter 8: Standard Views, Details, and Schedules Chapter 9: 3D Views, Sheets, Analysis, Reinforcements Chapter 10: Linking Revit Model with Robot Structural Analysis Student Project Index

Exploring AutoCAD Map 3D 2018 book introduces the users to AutoCAD Map 3D 2018 software. This book is a gateway to power, skill, and competence in the field of GIS and spatial analysis. This book is specially meant for professionals and students of GIS, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Cartography, and CAD professionals who are associated with planning, designing, and data management. Special emphasis has been laid to explain new concepts, procedures, and methods in GIS by using sufficient text and graphical examples. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in AutoCAD Map 3D. The author has emphasized on the tools, options, functions, and interoperability of AutoCAD Map 3D that allow the users to create, analyze, and save complex geospatial data easily and effectively. Furthermore, the chapters in this book are arranged in pedagogical sequence that makes it very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. A real world project is given for the students to reinforce the concepts learned in the chapters. Salient Features: A comprehensive coverage of all concepts and tools of AutoCAD Map 3D 2018. Consists of 11 chapters arranged in pedagogical sequence, and a project. Contains 528 pages with hundreds of illustrations. Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience. Step-by-step examples that guide the users through the learning process. Includes changes and enhancements specific to AutoCAD Map 3D 2018. Effectively communicates the utility of AutoCAD Map 3D Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Map 3D 2018 Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD Map 3D 2018 Chapter 3: Working with Basic Tools and Coordinate Systems Chapter 4: Working with Feature Data Chapter 5: Styling and Querying Feature Data Chapter 6: Creating Object Data, and Attaching External Database and Query Chapter 7: Classifying Objects and Working with Classified Objects Chapter 8: Removing Digitization Errors and Working with Topologies Chapter 9: Data Analysis Chapter 10: Working with Different Types of Data Chapter 11: Editing a Map and Creating a Map Book Project: Site Suitability Study Index

Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 book introduces the users to the powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, AutoCAD Civil 3D. The book helps you learn, create and visualize a coordinated data model that can be used to design and analyze a civil engineering project for its optimum and cost-effective performance. This book has been written considering the needs of the professionals such as engineers, surveyors, watershed and storm water analysts, land developers, and CAD technicians, who wish to learn and explore the usage and abilities of AutoCAD Civil 3D in their respective domains. This book provides comprehensive text and graphical representation to explain concepts and procedures required in designing solutions for various infrastructure works. The tutorials and exercises, which relate to real-world projects, help you better understand the tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Salient Features Chapters arranged in pedagogical sequence Comprehensive coverage of concepts and tools covering the scope of the software Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials and exercises Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 Chapter 2: Working with Points Chapter 3: Working with Surfaces Chapter 4: Surface Volumes and Analysis Chapter 5: Alignments Chapter 6: Working with Profiles Chapter 7: Working with Assemblies and Subassemblies Chapter 8: Working with Corridors and Parcels Chapter 9: Sample Lines, Sections, and Quantity Takeoffs Chapter 10: Feature Lines and Grading Chapter 11: Pipe Networks Chapter 12: Pressure Networks Chapter 13: Working with Plan Production Tools, and Data Shortcuts Index

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2018 for MEP book covers the detailed description of all basic and advanced workflows and tools to accomplish an MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting) project in a BIM environment. The book explores the processes involved in Building Information Modeling. The topics covered in this book range from creating building components, HVAC system, electrical system, plumbing system, and Fire protection system to designing conceptual massing, performing HVAC heating and loading analysis, and creating rich construction documentation. In this book, special emphasis has been laid on the concepts of space modeling and tools to create systems for all disciplines (MEP). Each concept in this book is explained using the detailed description and relevant graphical examples and illustrations. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in Autodesk Revit 2018. In addition, the chapters in this book are punctuated with tips and notes to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling the readers to create their own innovative projects. Salient Features Covers advanced functions such as worksharing, families, and system creations. Covers topics such as how to create a building envelope, spaces and zones, HVAC system, electrical system, fire fighting system, and plumbing system. Provides step-by-step explanation that guides the users through the learning process. Effectively communicates the utility of Revit 2018 for MEP. Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for reviewing the concepts learned in the chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2018 for MEP Chapter 2: Getting Started with an MEP Project Chapter 3: Creating Building Envelopes Chapter 4: Creating Spaces and Zones, and Performing Load Analysis Chapter 5: Creating an HVAC System Chapter 6: Creating an Electrical System Chapter 7: Creating Plumbing Systems Chapter 8: Creating Fire Protection System Chapter 9: Creating Construction Documents Chapter 10: Creating Families and Worksharing Index

The Advanced AutoCAD 2018: A Problem Solving Approach, 3D and Advanced, 24th Edition book contains detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve design problems. Every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions and applications of the tools and commands. After reading this book, you will be able to create 3D objects, apply materials to objects, generate drafting views of a model, create surface or mesh objects, and render and animate designs, and understand 3D Printing. The book covers designing concepts in detail as well as provides elaborative description of technical drawing in AutoCAD including orthographic projections, dimensioning principles, sectioning, auxiliary views, and assembly drawings. While going through this book, you will discover some new unique applications of AutoCAD that will have a significant effect on your drawings and designs. The book also covers the 3D printing tools introduced in AutoCAD. Salient Features: Comprehensive book consisting 14 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. More than 25 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]' Additional learning resources at 'https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' Table of Contents Chapter 1: The User Coordinate System Chapter 2: Getting Started with 3D Chapter 3: Creating Solid Models Chapter 4: Editing 3D Objects-I Chapter 5: Editing 3D Objects-II Chapter 6: Surface Modeling Chapter 7: Mesh Modeling Chapter 8: Rendering and Animating Designs Chapter 9: AutoCAD on Internet and 3D Printing Chapter 10: Script Files and Slide Shows Chapter 11: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns Chapter 12: Customizing the acad.pgp File Chapter 13: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory Using AutoCAD Chapter 14: Isometric Drawings Index

Creo Parametric 6.0 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric approach of Creo Parametric 6.0 effectively. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, sheetmetal as well as in mold. This book also covers the latest surfacing techniques like Freestyle and Style with the help of relevant examples and illustrations. The Creo Parametric 6.0 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. It also includes the concept of Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing. The examples and tutorials given in this book relate to actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features: Comprehensive coverage of Creo Parametric 6.0 concepts and techniques. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of Creo Parametric 6.0. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions, notes and tips, hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and exercises. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Creo Parametric 6.0 Chapter 2: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-I Chapter 3: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-II Chapter 4: Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Datums Chapter 6: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-I Chapter 7: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-II Chapter 8: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-III Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling Chapter 11: Generating, Editing, and Modifying the Drawing Views Chapter 12: Dimensioning the Drawing Views Chapter 13: Other Drawing Options Chapter 14: Working with Sheetmetal Components * Chapter 15: Surface Modeling * Chapter 16: Introduction to Mold Design * Chapter 17: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing * Index

AutoCAD MEP 2018 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the designing and drafting tools of AutoCAD MEP 2018. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in designing HVAC system, piping system, and plumbing system as well as in designing the electrical layout of a building. The AutoCAD MEP 2018 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the schematic drawings of a system, which are used for schematic representation of a system. Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using text, along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this textbook with the practical industry designs. Salient Features: Consists of 9 chapters and 2 real-world projects that are organized in pedagogical sequence. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of AutoCAD MEP 2018. Detailed explanation of AutoCAD MEP 2018 commands and tools. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD MEP 2018 concepts and techniques. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. More than 10 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]'. Additional learning resources at 'https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD MEP Chapter 3: Working with Architecture Workspace Chapter 4: Creating an HVAC System Chapter 5: Creating Piping System Chapter 6: Creating Plumbing System Chapter 7: Creating Electrical System Layout Chapter 8: Representation and Schedules Chapter 9: Working with Schematics Project 1: Creating Complete System of a Forging Plant Project 2: Creating Complete Commercial Office Building Index

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2020 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces the users to Autodesk Inventor 2020, a feature-based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of this solid modelling software are covered in this book with a thorough explanation of commands, options, and their applications to create real-world products. The mechanical engineering industry examples that are used as tutorials and the related additional exercises at the end of each chapter help the users to understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. Additionally, the author emphasizes on the solid modelling techniques that will improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. After reading this book, the users will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawing views with bill of materials, presentation views to animate the assemblies and apply direct modelling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Also, the users will learn the editing techniques that are essential for making a successful design. Salient Features: Comprehensive book consisting of 19 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all concepts, techniques, commands, and tools of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2020. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. More than 54 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of the chapters so that the users can assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Other Sketching and Modeling Options Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features and Adding Automatic Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 11: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 12: Working with Drawing Views-II Chapter 13: Presentation Module Chapter 14: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 15: Introduction to Stress Analysis Chapter 16: Introduction to Weldments (For free download) Chapter 17: Miscellaneous Tools (For free download) Chapter 18: Working with Special Design Tools For free download) Chapter 19: Introduction to Plastic Mold Design (For free download) Index

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2019 for Structure is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in the AEC profession. This book enables the users to harness the power of BIM with Autodesk Revit 2019 for Structure for their specific use. In this book, the author emphasizes on physical modeling, analytical modeling, rebar modeling, steel element cutting tools, structural steel connections and quantity scheduling. Also, Revit 2019 for Structure book covers the description of various stages involved in analyzing the model in Robot Structural Analysis software. This book is specially meant for professionals and students in structural engineering, civil engineering, and allied fields in the building industry. In this book, along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to give additional information on the concept, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative project. Salient Features: Detailed explanation of structural tools of Autodesk Revit. Real-world structural projects given as tutorials. Tips and Notes throughout the book. 536 pages of heavily illustrated text. Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2019 for Structure Chapter 2: Getting Started with a Structural Project Chapter 3: Setting up a Structural Project Chapter 4: Structural Columns and Walls Chapter 5: Foundations, Beams, Floors, and Open Web Joists Chapter 6: Editing Tools Chapter 7: Documenting Models and Creating Families Chapter 8: Standard Views, Details, and Schedules Chapter 9: 3D Views, Sheets, Analysis, Reinforcements, and Massing Chapter 10: Linking Revit Model with Robot Structural Analysis Student Project Index Free Teaching and Learning Resources CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: Technical support on contacting [email protected] Part files used in tutorials, illustrations and exercises*. Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter. * Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises* Additional learning resources at 'revitxperts.blogspot.in/ 'and 'youtube.com/cadcimtech' (* For Faculty Only)