AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

<b>Learn the leading civil engineering software, fast and in full color</b> <p>If you need to learn the core features and functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D <i>now</i>, this is the book for you. <i>AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials</i> uses full-color screenshots and tutorials based on real workflows to teach you the fundamentals of this industry-leading civil engineering software. Award-winning instructor Eric Chappell has been using and teaching Civil 3D since its first release, and his to-the-point explanations of crucial Civil 3D topics mean that you'll learn what you need to know quickly and efficiently. In each chapter, you will progress from guided tutorials to open-ended civil projects, and can download before and after project files to check your work or jump directly to the section of the book you need. <i>AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials</i> will have you designing, implementing, and documenting civil engineering projects in no time.</p> <p>As an Autodesk Official Press book, <i>AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials</i> is approved as a study guide for Civil 3D certification exams. The proven skills-based approach of this guide focuses on enabling you to fully leverage the capabilities of this powerful software. Here are a few of the skills you will learn as you work through this comprehensive book:</p> <ul> <li>Working with field survey data, point data, and stakeout data</li> <li>Modeling terrain and boundaries using surfaces and parcels</li> <li>Using profiles, alignments, corridors, and quantities</li> <li>Creating construction documentation and project visualizations</li> </ul>