Books

This book has been written to introduce users to the creation of MCAD models using Pro/SHEETMETAL Wildfire 4.0. This text also introduces users to sheet metal design concepts and proper CAD techniques in order to achieve satisfactory design models. Each chapter in this text starts out with objectives and an introduction to the...

Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2009 is an introductory level tutorial which uses residential design exercises as the means to teach AutoCAD 2009. After completing this book readers should have a well-rounded knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting that they can use in the industry as well as a feeling of satisfaction having completed a set...

Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2008 contains a series of twelve tutorial style lessons designed to introduce SolidWorks 2008, solid modeling and parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important Parametric Modeling techniques and concepts. Each lesson introduces a...

The Fundamentals of SolidWorks 2008 is designed for students, educators, hobbyists, and engineers to learn the basic principles of SolidWorks 2008 as it relates to the design of the VEXplorer TM robot. Supplemental information and models are provided on a CO 2 Car Design. The VEXplorer robot is a 300+ part robot kit manufactured...

AutoCAD 2009 Tutorial - First Level: 2D Fundamentals contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students to AutoCAD 2009. 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 will...

Commercial Design Using AutoCAD 2009 is an introductory level tutorial which uses commercial design exercises as the means to teach AutoCAD 2009. The reader begins a campus library floor plan. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the library project is followed through to create FFE plans, interior elevations, schedules, and details....

ABAQUS for CATIA (AFC), the software tool, uses the powerful pre- and post- processing capability of CATIA V5 to set up problems for solution using the versatile FEA solver, ABAQUS. Currently, AFC is Capable of solving problems involving linear and non linear static as well as thermal analyses. This tutorial book uses a...

Technical Graphics is designed to meet the needs of modern technical graphics curricula and employs the current American National Standards Institute (ANSI) graphic standards. This textbook does not assume that you have had previous graphics experience. Technical Graphics begins with the development of basic skills students will...

Autodesk AutoCAD 2009 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 users. This book covers all the fundamental skills necessary for effectively using AutoCAD and will provide a strong foundation for advancement. This textbook...

Introduction to Autodesk Land Desktop 2008 and Civil Design 2008 introduces the reader to Autodesk's Land Desktop software using tutorial style lessons. Each lesson is based on real world projects that acquaint the reader with the important features of the software. In each lesson goals and objectives for the section are explained then a...

Drawing and Detailing with SolidWorks 2008 is written to educate and assist students, designers, engineers, and professionals in the drawing and detailing tools of SolidWorks. Explore the learning process through a series of design situations, industry scenarios, projects, and objectives targeted towards the beginning to intermediate...

CATIA V5 Tutorials Mechanism Design and Animation Releases 17 is composed of several tutorial style lessons. This book is intended to be used as a training guide for those who have a basic familiarity with part and assembly modeling in CATIA V5 Release 17 wishing to create and simulate the motion of mechanisms within CATIA Digital Mock Up...

The objective of this tutorial book is to expose the reader to the basic FEA capabilities in CATIA V5 Release 17. The chapters are designed to be independent of each other allowing the user to pick specific topics without the need to go through the previous chapters. However, the best strategy to learn is to sequentially cover the chapters....

SolidWorks 2008: The Basics provides a sound foundation on using SolidWorks in an engineering design environment. The book supplies a general introduction to the User interface, CommandManager, menus, consolidated toolbars, Confirmation Corner, etc. and design modeling techniques to create and modify parts, assemblies, and drawings....

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...

ANSYS Workbench Release 11 Software Tutorial with MultiMedia CD is directed toward using finite element analysis to solve engineering problems. Unlike most textbooks which focus solely on teaching the theory of finite element analysis or tutorials that only illustrate the steps that must be followed to operate a finite element program,...

SolidWorks 2008 Tutorial with MultiMedia CD is written to assist students, designers, engineers, and professionals. The book provides an introduction to the SolidWorks 2008 User Interface (UI); CommandManager, Task Pane, Menus, Toolbars, and general concepts, and modeling techniques to create parts, assemblies, and drawings. Follow...

An Introduction to Numerical Methods using Mathcad is designed to be used in any introductory level numerical methods course. It provides excellent coverage of numerical methods while simultaneously demonstrating the general applicability of Mathcad to problem solving. This textbook also provides a reliable source of reference material to...

The eleven lessons in this tutorial introduce students to Pro/ENGINEER's Wildfire 4.0 design capabilities. The tutorial covers the major concepts and frequently used commands required to advance from a novice to an intermediate user level. Major topics include part and assembly creation, and creation of engineering drawings. Also...

Engineering Design with SolidWorks covers parts, assemblies and drawings. The part section covers all the major solid features in SolidWorks. There are 3 assemblies. The first assembly, GUIDE-ROD utilizes industry components and simple extruded parts. Individual part drawings and assembly drawings with Bill of Materials are...