http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Stay up to date with all of SDC Publications' upcoming titlesThu, 17 May 2012 00:00:46 -0500http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification1439http://www.sdcpublications.com/images/common/logo_rss.pnghttp://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/14454SaturdaySunday The primary goal of AutoCAD 2013 Tutorial - Second Level: 3D Modeling is to introduce the aspects of computer based three dimensional modeling. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for both students and professionals. The chapters in this book cover AutoCAD 2013 and proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing 3D wire frame models, 3D surface models, and 3D solid models to making multiview drawings and rendering images.Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/AutoCAD-2013-Tutorial-Second-Level/ISBN/978-1-58503-717-9/ SketchUp is an all-purpose 3D modeling tool. The program is primarily developed around architectural design, but it can be used to model just about anything. It is an easy way to quickly communicate your design ideas to clients or prospective employers.Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Google-SketchUp-8-Interior-Designers/ISBN/978-1-58503-751-3/ A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2013: 2D provides a step-by-step introduction to AutoCAD with commands presented in the context of each tutorial. With an organization that parallels an introductory engineering graphics course, author Shawna Lockhart guides readers through all the important commands and techniques to effectively create 2D drawings using AutoCAD 2013. After completing these seven tutorials you will have mastered the commands necessary to create 2D drawings, add dimensions, and Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Tutorial-Guide-AutoCAD-2013-2D/ISBN/978-1-58503-722-3/ Commercial Design Using AutoCAD 2013 is designed for the architectural student using AutoCAD 2013. The intent is to provide the student with a well-rounded knowledge of tools and techniques for use in both school and industry. This text takes a project based approach to learning AutoCAD in which the student develops a campus library.Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Commercial-Design-Using-AutoCAD-2013/ISBN/978-1-58503-718-6/ Motion Simulation and Mechanism Design with SolidWorks Motion 2011 is written to help you become familiar with SolidWorks Motion, an add-on module of the SolidWorks software family. This book covers the basic concepts and frequently used commands required to advance readers from a novice to intermediate level in using SolidWorks Motion. SolidWorks Motion allows you to use solid models created in SolidWorks to simulate and visualize mechanism motion and performance.Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Motion-Simulation-Mechanism-Design-SolidWorks/ISBN/978-1-58503-669-1/ This book will teach you everything you need to know to start using Autodesk Inventor 2013 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Learning-Autodesk-Inventor-2013/ISBN/978-1-58503-727-8/ Revit Architecture 2013 Basics is geared towards beginning architectural students or professional architects who want to get a jump-start into 3D parametric modeling for commercial structures. This book is filled with tutorials, tips and tricks, and will help you get the most out of your software in very little time. The text walks you through from concepts to site plans to floor plans and on through reflected ceiling plans, then ends with an easy chapter on how to customize Revit to boosFri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Revit-Architecture-2013-Basics-Ground/ISBN/978-1-58503-737-7/ Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 14 is a comprehensive and easy to understand workbook. It utilizes step-by-step instructions to help guide readers to learn finite element simulations. Twenty seven case studies are used throughout the book.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Finite-Element-Simulations-ANSYS-Workbench/ISBN/978-1-58503-725-4/ Revit Architecture is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that works the way architects think. From preliminary design through design development, and into construction documents, the program streamlines the design process with a central 3D model. Changes made in one view update across all views and on the printable sheets.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Revit-Architecture-2013-Fundamentals/ISBN/978-1-58503-742-1/ Autodesk Revit Structure 2013 Fundamentals is designed to teach you how to take full advantage of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Revit Structure 2013. This book will introduce you to the software’s user interface and the basic building components that make Autodesk Revit Structure software such a powerful and flexible structural modeling tool. The goal of this book is to familiarize you with the tools necessary to create, document, and print your own parametric modTue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Revit-Structure-2013-Fundamentals/ISBN/978-1-58503-741-4/ Analysis of Machine Elements Using SolidWorks Simulation 2012 is written primarily for first-time SolidWorks Simulation 2012 users who wish to understand finite element analysis capabilities applicable to stress analysis of mechanical elements. The focus of examples is on problems commonly found in an introductory, undergraduate, Design of Machine Elements or similarly named courses. In order to be compatible with most machine design textbooks, this text begins with problemsTue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Analysis-Machine-Elements-Using-SolidWorks/ISBN/978-1-58503-705-6/ AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Essentials is designed for students, Civil Engineers and Surveyors who want to take advantage of AutoCAD Civil 3D's interactive, dynamic design functionality. AutoCAD Civil 3D permits the rapid development of alternatives through its model-based design tools. You will learn techniques enabling you to organize project data, work with points, create and analyze surfaces, model road corridors, create parcel layouts, perform grading and volume calculations tasks, and layWed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/AutoCAD-Civil-3D-2013-Essentials/ISBN/978-1-58503-723-0/ Tools for Design is intended to provide the user with an overview of computer aided design using two popular CAD software packages from Autodesk: AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. This book explores the strengths of each package and show how they can be used in design, both separately and in combination with each other. What you'll learn How to create and dimension 2D multiview drawings using AutoCAD How to freehand sketch using axonomeThu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Tools-Design-Using-AutoCAD-2013/ISBN/978-1-58503-733-9/ Assembly Modeling with SolidWorks 2012 is written to assist the beginning SolidWorks user with a few months of design experience to the intermediate SolidWorks user who desires to enhance their skill sets in assembly modeling. The book provides a solid foundation in assembly modeling using competency-based projects. In step-by-step instructions, the book provides examples to: Start a SolidWorks session and to understand the following interfaces: Menu bar toolbar, Menu bWed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Assembly-Modeling-SolidWorks-2012/ISBN/978-1-58503-708-7/ The competition for jobs is steep, and employers can afford to be picky. Being a certified Revit Associate or Professional is an excellent way to distinguish yourself amongst other professionals and provide potential employers a sense of security knowing that you possess a high level of knowledge and skills. This book is geared toward users who have been using Revit for at least six months and are ready to pursue their official Autodesk Revit certification.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Unofficial-Revit-2013-Certification-Exam/ISBN/978-1-58503-744-5/