The purpose of this newsletter is to give you a quick
update on projects on which we are currently working.
The books described below are particularly noteworthy changes that will
be available in the Spring for use in the Fall term.
ANSYS
Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 12 by Huei-Huang Lee.
This is a new book on ANSYS.
It will contain both theory and applications using ANSYS.
Case studies will be included. Available:
Spring
AutoCAD
AutoCAD for Interior Designers by Dean Muccio
This will be SDC’s first introductory level AutoCAD
textbook that is uses interior design projects.
Available: Spring
AutoCAD Tutorial-Second Level: 3D Modeling by Randy Shih
This book will contain additional topics
such as rendering and customization. Available:
late Spring.
Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD by Shawna Lockhart
Shawna Lockhart is a noted CAD and engineering graphics
author. Her Tutorial Guide was
previously published by Prentice Hall.
SDC is privileged to have been selected by Ms. Lockhart to publish the next
version of this book. This textbook
will contain both 2D and 3D lessons. Video
instruction will be included with each copy.
Material will be included to help students prepare for the AutoCAD
Certification Examination. Available:
Spring.
Inventor/AutoCAD
Introduction to Inventor/AutoCAD 2010
Most schools using Autodesk software first introduce
students to the 2D features of AutoCAD and then go on to its 3D capabilities.
Inventor is saved for the second (or third) course or for a solid
modeling course.
However, another possibility is to introduce students first
to solid modeling using Inventor and then to introduce AutoCAD as a 2D product.
Students learn to create solid models using Inventor and then learn how
to create working drawings of their 3D models using AutoCAD. Introduction to Inventor/AutoCAD
facilitates this approach by containing material for both Inventor and AutoCAD.
Introduction to Inventor/AutoCAD 2010 consists of ten
chapters from Parametric Modeling using Inventor 2010 and six chapters from
AutoCAD 2010 Tutorial-First Level: 2D Fundamentals.
Examination copies are available upon request.
This book is available only as a three hole punch book for use in a
spiral binder.
* This book is used by Ohio State in their freshman engineering program.
Revit
Integrated Design Using Revit 2010 (Architecture, Structure, and
MEP) by Daniel Stine
This is a new book. It
will contain a design project that encompasses all three Revit modules.
The purpose of the book is to give students a better overview of the many
facets of the design process. Available:
February/March. The Revit
2011 version will be available a month or two later.
SolidWorks
SolidWorks 2010 Tutorial by David Planchard
The 2010 version of this book will contain approximately
160 pages of material to help your students prepare for the SolidWorks
Certification Examination. Now you
can introduce students to SolidWorks and prepare them for the certification
examination with a single book.
Commands Guide for SolidWorks 2010 by David Planchard
This book is a systematic review of the SolidWorks menu
picks. The book contains well over
200 tutorials that help explain the functionality of the menu choices.
Engineering Graphics with SolidWorks 2010 by David Planchard
For 2010 we are adding engineering graphics material to our popular
SolidWorks: The Basics book. The title has been updated to reflect this
addition. This book would be
suitable for a course that combines engineering graphics and an introduction to
SolidWorks. Another possibility
would be if your students have already taken an engineering graphics course and
you want to include some refresher engineering graphics material in your solid
modeling/SolidWorks course.
SolidWorks 2010: Part I - Basic Tools by Paul Tran
SolidWorks 2010: Part II - Advanced Techniques by Paul Tran
This is a new textbook for SolidWorks. It consists of two volumes that can be
used separately or as a set. Part I introduces SolidWorks. Part II can be used
for a second level SolidWorks course.
SolidWorks Simulation
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Using SolidWorks Simulation 2010 by Randy Shih
This is a new book. This textbook serves both as an introduction to both
SolidWorks Simulation and the theoretical aspects of Finite Element Analysis.
Engineering Graphics
Engineering Graphics Essential (4th Edition) by Kirstie Plantenberg
The print portion of this book will be pretty much the same
as the 3rd Edition, but the video instruction will be enhanced with
emphasis on interactive features (e.g. self tests that students can take to help
them to determine their comprehension of the material).
A Concise Introduction to Engineering Graphics (4th Edition) By Timothy Sexton
The 4th Edition will incorporate worksheets into
each chapter. There will be two
versions of the 4th Edition. The
only difference in the two versions is that they will have different worksheets.
In addition, each copy of the 4th Edition will contain a DVD
with a copy of Technical Graphics. Technical Graphics is a 600
page engineering graphics textbook that cover a large array of topics.
Strength of Materials
Mechanics of Materials (Concepts, Cases & Worksheets) by Sridhar Condoor
Mechanics of
Materials will be an introductory level text and workbook.
It will use the same approach at Engineering
Statics by the same author. The
retail price of this textbook will be $43.75.
Available: Spring
At SDC our goal is to provide textbooks that will enhance
your students’ educational experience at the lowest possible price.
Please contact me at (913) 262-2664 with any comments or suggestions.
Thank you for your interest in our books.
Stephen Schroff
