Graphic Communications In Construction

This book introduces a visual approach to communication and problem solving in the construction industry. From two- and three-dimensional hand drawings to sophisticated computer-generated drawings, this text covers all major methods of construction graphics as tools of communication. The underlying premise is that such drawings give construction professionals the ability to quickly and easily communicate complex concepts to a variety of team members. In addition, redundancies and misunderstandings can be avoided when everyone sees the same information. "Key features include: " Excellent illustrations show how a visual approach can be used to analyze problems, visualize solutions, exchange ideas, and transform rough concepts into usable field instructions. Use of an example construction project to apply the concepts in a real-world setting. Discussion of the interaction necessary to define and solve specific problems that have no obvious solution or predetermined standard method of procedure.

This introductory text is intended for use in technical drawing or drafting courses. The author concentrates on the concepts and skills necessary to sketch and create 2-D drawings and 3-D CAD models.

Introduction to Graphics Communications for Engineers, Third Edition, introduces engineering students to the standard practices used by engineers to communicate graphically. The primary goal of this text is to assist engineering students in learning the techniques and standards of communicating graphically so that design ideas can be clearly communicated and produced. The text concentrates on the concepts and skills needed to sketch and create 2-D and 3-D CAD models.

Publisher Description

This completely rewritten adaptation of Giesecke utilizes an abundance of hands-on activities and clear step-by-step descriptions to teach users freehand sketching and visualization skills for engineering graphics. The eighth edition features reorganized, consolidated coverage of Solid Modeling, new drawing problems, and fully proofed drawings. Other chapter topics include design and graphic communication, introduction to cad and solid modeling, freehand sketching and lettering techniques, geometric construction and modeling basics, multi-view sketching and projection, pictorial sketching, sectional views, dimensioning, and tolerancing, For individuals interested in the fields of technical drawing and engineering graphics.

The Graphic Communication Handbook is a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the theories and practices of the graphics industry. It traces the history and development of graphic design, explores issues that affect the industry, examines its analysis through communications theory, explains how to do each section of the job, and advises on entry into the profession. The Graphic Communication Handbook covers all areas within the industry including pitching, understanding the client, researching a job, thumbnail drawings, developing concepts, presenting to clients, working in 2D, 3D, motion graphics and interaction graphics, situating and testing the job, getting paid, and getting the next job. The industry background, relevant theory and the law related to graphic communications are situated alongside the teaching of the practical elements. Features include: introductions that frame relevant debates case studies, examples and illustrations from a range of campaigns philosophical and technical explanations of topics and their importance.