AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 for Engineers

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 for Engineers textbook has been written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009. Structured in a pedagogical sequence, the chapters in this textbook cover the basic as well as advanced concepts of AutoCAD Civil 3D such as alignments, surfaces, gradings, corridor modeling, and earthwork calculations to name only a few. The civil engineering industry examples that are used as tutorials and the related additional exercises at the end of each chapter will help the users to understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. This tutorial approach and the learn-by-doing theme will enable the readers to learn at their own convenience and their own pace.

Salient Features of the Textbook

About 35 civil engineering industry examples are used as tutorials and an additional 25 as exercises to ensure that the users can relate their knowledge and understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product.

The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it.

Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience

Step-by-step examples that guide the user through the learning process.

Additional information is provided throughout the textbook in the form of tips and notes.

Self-Evaluation test and review questions are provided at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.

Free Teaching and Learning Resources
CADCIM Technologies provides the following Free Teaching and Learning Resources with this textbook:

Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.

Drawing files of the models used in illustrations, examples, and exercises.

Customizable PowerPoint presentations for every chapter in this textbook.

Instructor s guide that provides solutions to the review questions and exercises provided in the textbook.

Student projects to enhance the skills.

Course outline listing the topics that will be covered in the basic and advanced classes.