Introducing Autocad Civil 3d 2010

Two civil engineering experts present a focused, no-nonsense introduction to Autodesk's civil engineering software AutoCAD Civil 3D is the industry-leading civil engineering software, and this well-structured resource features focused discussions and practical exercises to help you quickly learn its core features. Reinforced with real-world tutorials drawn from the authors' extensive experience, it enables you to become productive in a hurry. Introducing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 begins with an overview of key concepts and the software's interface, then discusses styles and tools so you can understand the basics of building. After you grasp the concepts, 50 pages of exercises give you actual practice with Civil 3D's capabilities. Includes an overview of key Civil 3D concepts and gives you the interface instruction needed to immediately begin working with the program Features in-depth, detailed coverage of lines and arcs, points, surveying, parcels, surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, sections, pipes, and project management Concludes with 50 pages of practical exercises to reinforce concepts Companion Web site includes all files needed to complete the tutorials, so you can compare your work with that of the experts Introducing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 is the practical reference you need to quickly become productive with Civil 3D. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in Engineering Design and Computations, Introduction to Civil Engineering, and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Unique in approach, AutoCAD Civil 3D offers an innovative blend of core civil engineering concepts and thorough AutoCAD Civil 3D instruction. It moves beyond a how-to manual, to explain why the software produces specific results and how it can be used to solve specific civil engineering problems. Flexible in design, the book begins with an overview of the software and its interface, introduces a comprehensive design project and then covers advanced usage of each of the software’s capabilities. Ideal for both lecture and lab, the text uses screen shots, dialogue boxes, CAD images, and digital AutoCAD files to introduce the procedures and applications of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Strategically developed exercises and an emphasis on best practices are just two of the strong pedagogical features that make up this powerful learning tool that will introduce your students to Autodesk Civil 3D 2010, the very latest release of this software. From commands to design components and software tools, HARNESSING AUTODESK CIVIL 3D 2010 packs all the information needed to learn the fundamentals of this widely used civil engineering program in a single resource. The book’s comprehensive coverage includes straightforward explanations of program functionality, as well as exercises that demonstrate how its concepts fit into civil engineering design. It clearly and deliberately lays out the processes for performing all of the tasks required to create Civil 3D objects so that students develop a solid foundation in the subject matter. Along with its associated software, this book delivers the type of functionality required to teach all phases of planning, civil engineering, and surveying in any civil engineering course. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Learn the basics of AutoCAD Civil 3D easily and efficiently from the straightforward explanations and realistic exercises in Introducing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009. In this helpful introductory guide, you will find an overview of key concepts and in-depth, detailed coverage of special topics like lines and arcs, points, surveying, parcels, surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, sections, pipes, and project management. If you are a civil engineer or civil engineering student, you will understand how to apply AutoCAD Civil 3D to real-world, professional situations after reading this book. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

The main purpose of this book is to provide civil engineering students with a clear presentation of the theory of engineering graphics and the use of AutoCAD 2010. Each chapter starts with the chapter objectives followed by the introduction. The contents of each chapter are organized into well-defined sections that contain step-by-step instructions to carry out the AutoCAD commands. The drawings shown in this book are created using AutoCAD 2010 and Paint software. This edition includes several notable improvements. Three new chapters have been added and one of the chapters from the 2008 edition has been partitioned into two chapters. The most important addition is chapter 18 entitled: Suggested Lab. This chapter provides in-class activities (or labs). This book has bee categorized and ordered into seven parts: Introduction to AutoCAD 2010 Use of AutoCAD in land survey data plotting The use of AutoCAD in hydrology Transportation engineering and AutoCAD AutoCAD and architecture technology Introduction to working drawing Suggested drawing problems

Learn AutoCAD Civil 3D from the creators of the software! This beautiful full-color Official Training Guide from Autodeskis the perfect resource for those just starting out or forprofessionals seeking to improve their Civil 3D skills or preparingfor Civil 3D certification. Written by those who know Civil 3Dinside and out-Autodesk experts who helped create the software-thisfull-color book thoroughly covers essential topics and concepts,and then reinforces your learning with pages of real-world drawingsand examples. Covers Civil 3D 2010, Autodesk's leading civil engineeringdesign software; this Autodesk Official Training Guide is createdby the makers of the software Walks you through Autodesk's proven Civil 3D techniques,workflows, and content-valuable whether you're just beginning orare a professional preparing for Civil 3D certification Teaches essential topics such as working with alignments andgrades, using assemblies, leveraging profiles, designing corridors,and creating pipe networks Demonstrates best practices for integrating data management anddesign, so that design and construction teams stay coordinated on aproject Illustrates in full color with a gallery of customer successstories and step-by-step exercises focused on successful real-worlddesigns Provides self-pace learning and is also highly suitable forinstructor-led training Learn AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 and prepare for Civil 3Dcertification with this in-depth Autodesk guide!

Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of AutoCAD. After introducing first principles and the creation of 2D technical drawings, he goes on to demonstrate the construction of 3D solid drawings, surface model drawings and rendering. All the new features of the 2010 software release are taken into account and the increasing emphasis on 3D solid modelling in the software is reflected in the book. The 2D chapters are also suitable for those learning how to use AutoCAD LT 2010. Suitable for all new users of AutoCAD, this book is particularly applicable to vocational and introductory level undergraduate courses in engineering and construction. Further Education students in the UK will find this an ideal textbook to cater for the City & Guilds 4353 and 2303 qualifications and the relevant CAD units of BTEC National and BTEC Higher National Engineering and Construction schemes from Edexcel. Many Foundation Degrees also contain CAD modules for which this book can be of use. Readers will also be able to visit a free companion website at http://books.elsevier.com/companions/9781856178686, where they will find worked solutions and AutoCAD drawing files of stages and results for the exercises in the book, as well as further exercises and multiple-choice questions with answers.