Books

The primary goal of AutoCAD 2010 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 2010 and proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from...

This fundamentals text introduces the reader to Autodesk's AutoCAD Architecture 2010 software. The book covers the Layer Manager, Design Center, Structural Members, Doors, Windows, and Walls. Step-by-step lessons take the reader from creation of a site plan, floor plan, and space planning, all the way through to the finished building - a...

AutoCAD LT 2010 contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students and professionals to AutoCAD LT 2010 and the aspects of computer aided drafting. The lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings and building three dimensional wireframe models....

Engineering & Computer Graphics Workbook Using SolidWorks 2009 is an exercise-based workbook that uses step-by-step tutorials to cover the fundamentals of SolidWorks 2009. The intended audience is college undergraduate engineering majors, but it could also be used in pre-college introductory engineering courses or by self learners....

The intention of this book is to provide a step-by-step guide for designing package structure and packaging mechanism with SolidWorks 2009. The intended audience is the student, engineer and persons involved in designing packaging structure, product design and mechanical design. The design examples in the chapters are simplified versions of...

An Introduction to SolidWorks Flow Simulation 2009 takes the reader through the steps of creating the SolidWorks part for the simulation followed by the setup and calculation of the SolidWorks Flow Simulation project. The results from calculations are visualized and compared with theoretical solutions and empirical data. Each chapter starts...

Revit Architecture 2010 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...

Revit Architecture 2009 Basics is geared towards beginning architectural students or professional architects who want to get a jump-start into 3D parametric modeling for commercial structures. The text walks students through concept to site plan to floor plan and on through reflected ceiling plans, ending with an easy chapter on how to...

Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2009 contains a series of fifteen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce SolidWorks 2009, solid modeling and parametric modeling techniques and concepts. This book introduces SolidWorks 2009 on a step-by-step basis starting with constructing basic shapes all the way through to the creation of...

Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2010 Instruction is specifically designed to be used in a one or two credit introduction to engineering graphics course. It covers the main topics of engineering graphics, including tolerancing and fasteners, giving engineering students a basic understanding of how to create and read engineering...

Principles and Practice: An Integrated Approach to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD 2010 combines an introduction to AutoCAD 2010 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. By adopting this textbook, you will no longer need to adopt separate CAD and engineering graphics books for your course. Not only will this unified...

Commercial Design Using Revit Architecture 2010 is designed for the architectural student using Revit Architecture 2010. 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 Revit Architecture in which the student...

Most CAD professionals today recognize the need to become certified to prove their skills, prepare for new job searches, and to learn new skills while at their existing job. Specifying a Certified SolidWorks Associate ( CSWA ) certification on your resume is a great way to increase your chances of landing a new job, getting a promotion, or...

AutoCAD 2010 Tutorial - First Level: 2D Fundamentals contains a series of eleven tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students to AutoCAD 2010. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. Students will learn to use the AutoCAD Heads-up Design TM interface, which means the students...

Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 Fundamentals is designed to be used during instructor led training in a eight week course. It is an introductory level textbook intended for new AutoCAD 2010 users. This book covers all the fundamental skills necessary for effectively using AutoCAD and will provide a strong foundation for advancement. This...

Residential Design Using Revit Architecture 2010 is designed for the architectural student new to Revit Architecture 2010. This text takes a project based approach to learning Revit Architecture in which the student develops a single family residence all the way to photo-realistic renderings like the one on the cover. Each book comes with a...

The purpose of Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2009 is to help the readers learn the basic concepts of SolidWorks and good solid modeling practices in an easy to follow guide. It is intended for the new SolidWorks user, users with experience in different CAD systems, and as a teaching aid in classroom training. After completing the exercises...

Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2010 contains a series of fifteen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Inventor, solid modeling, and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the import parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing...

Engineering Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2009 goes beyond the standard software manual because its unique approach concurrently introduces you to the SolidWorks Simulation 2009 software and the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis ( FEA ) through hands-on exercises. A number of projects are presented using commonly used parts to...