Introduction to AutoCAD 2008 for Civil Engineering Applications

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 2008. 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.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Engineering Drawing
2. Getting Started with AutoCAD 2008
3. Basics of 2-Dimentional Drawings
4. Basics of 2-Dimentional Editing
5. Layers
6. Blocks
7. Floor Plan
8. Elevation
9. Dimensioning Techniques
10. Contours
11. Siteplan
12. Drainage Basin
13. Floodplains
14. Transportation
15. Earthwork