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 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 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)

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

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 & Notes throughout the book 560 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 2020 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 and Reinforcements Chapter 10: Linking Revit Model with Robot Structural Analysis Student Project (*Free Download) Index

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2019 for MEP textbook 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. It explores the processes involved in Building Information Modeling. The topics covered in this textbook 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. Salient Features: Comprehensive textbook that covers all major Revit MEP tools and concepts. Coverage of advanced concepts such as worksharing, families, and system creation. Detailed description on building envelope, spaces and zones, HVAC system, electrical system, fire fighting system, and plumbing system. Step-by-step explanation that guides the users through the learning process. Effectively communicates the utility of Revit 2019 for MEP. Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for self assessment Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2019 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

Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2020 is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and professionals. The chapters in this book are structured in a pedagogical sequence, which makes the learning process very simple and effective for both the novice as well as the advanced users of Autodesk Navisworks. In this book, the author emphasizes on creating 4D simulation, performing clash detection, performing quantity takeoff, rendering, creating animation, and reviewing models through tutorials and exercises. In addition, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes, wherever necessary, to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects. Salient Features Comprehensive book consisting of 404 pages of heavily illustrated text. Detailed explanation of the commands and tools of Autodesk Navisworks. Tips and Notes throughout the book for providing additional information. Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2020 Chapter 2: Exploring the Navigation Tools in Navisworks Chapter 3: Selecting, Controlling, and Reviewing Objects Chapter 4: Viewpoints, Sections, and Animations Chapter 5: TimeLiner Chapter 6: Working with Animator and Scripter Chapter 7: Quantification Chapter 8: Clash Detection Chapter 9: Autodesk Rendering in Navisworks Case 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 Navisworks 2019 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. In Navisworks 2019 book, the author has emphasized on various hands on tools for real-time navigation, reviewing models, creating 4D and 5D simulation, quantifying various elements, performing clash detection, rendering, creating animation, and advanced tools for selection through tutorials and exercises. 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 projects. Additionally, this book contains case studies of two real world BIM projects undertaken by The BIM Engineers. Salient Features: 404 pages of heavily illustrated text. Covers detailed description of the tools of Navisworks 2019. Explains the concepts using real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience. Covers advanced functions such as creating visualizations with Autodesk Rendering. Includes an exercise on creating car animation using Animator and Scripter tool. Includes two case studies from projects of The BIM Engineers. Provides step-by-step explanation that guides the users through the learning process. Effectively communicates the utility of Navisworks 2019. 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 Navisworks 2019 Chapter 2: Exploring the Navigation Tools in Navisworks Chapter 3: Selecting, Controlling, and Reviewing Objects Chapter 4: Viewpoints, Sections, and Animations Chapter 5: TimeLiner Chapter 6: Working with Animator and Scripter Chapter 7: Quantification Chapter 8: Clash Detection Chapter 9: Autodesk Rendering in Navisworks Case Studies 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