Introduction to AutoCAD 2017 for Civil Engineering Applications

Introduction to AutoCAD 2017 for Civil Engineering Applications

<p>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 2017. 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 2017 and Paint software.</p> <h3>Table of Contents</h3> 1. Introduction to Engineering Graphics <br>2. Getting Started with AutoCAD 2017 <br>3. Basics of 2-Dimensional Drawings <br>4. Basics of 2-Dimensional Editing <br>5. Layers <br>6. Blocks <br>7. Layout and Template Files <br>8. Dimensioning Techniques <br>9. Tolerance <br>10. Land Survey <br>11. Contours <br>12. Drainage Basin <br>13. Floodplains <br>14. Road Design <br>15. Earthwork <br>16. Floor Plan <br>17. Elevation <br>18. Site Plan <br>19. Construction Drawings <br>20. Plotting from AutoCAD 2017 <br>21. The Basics of Freehand Drawing <br>22. Suggested In-Class Activities <br>23. Homework Drawings <br>Bibliography <br>Index