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Up and Running with AutoCAD 2017: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling presents Gindis’ combination of step-by-step instruction, examples, and insightful explanations. The emphasis from the beginning is on core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written with the user in mind by a long-time AutoCAD professional and instructor based on what works in the industry and the classroom. Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand basic concepts + Teaches only what is essential in operating AutoCAD, thereby immediately building student confidence + Fully covers the essentials of both 2D and 3D in one affordable easy to read volume + Presents basic commands in a documented, step-by-step guide on what to type in and how AutoCAD responds  + Includes several complementary video lectures by the author that accompany both 2D and 3D sections.

Cyndy Davenport, Ishka Voiculescu ... 1128 pages - Publisher: Sybex; 1st edition (August, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118862090 - ISBN-13: 978-1118862094 ... 

The most complete resource for learning AutoCAD Civil 3D: Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D is the ultimate guide to the new standard in civil engineering software. With combined experience in both civil engineering and Autodesk Civil 3D, authors Cyndy Davenport and Ishka Voiculescu guide you through the ins and outs of the program, from the fundamentals to the little-known tricks that make a big difference. The book focuses on real-world applications in professional environments, and presents topics and ideas not found anywhere else. Lessons begin simply, with an overview of the software and interface, and then gradually progress to more complex topics. AutoCAD Civil 3D is the standard software for civil engineering and design. From surveying and mapping, to design, to documentation and analysis, the program offers expanded capabilities and complementary workflows, allowing easy integration with InfraWorks, Revit Structure, and more. The ability to complete a project within a single suite means increased productivity and continuity, which translates into quicker turnaround, better-designed structures, and streamlined project management. The savvy civil engineering professional must be well versed in the program's full functionality as it expands throughout government agencies and private companies. This book features in-depth coverage of topics including: Surveying, points, and alignments * Profiles, corridors, and grading * LandXML and LDT project transfer * Visualization, sheets, and project management. The book also features downloadable datasets that enable you to access the lessons most relevant to your needs, and includes an objectives map to help you prepare for the Civil 3D certification exam. For the civil engineering professional hoping to remain relevant in a changing industry, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D is the ultimate resource.

Richard C. Selley, Robin Cocks, Ian Plimer ... 2750 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (December, 2004) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0126363803 - ISBN-13: 978-0126363807 ... 

This unrivalled, five-volume reference work covers all aspects of geology including earth history, earth materials, surface processes, regional geology, economic geology, engineering geology, petroleum geology, geochemical and mineral exploration, and the history of geology. The techniques of remote sensing and other tools of investigation that have advanced rapidly over the last few decades are described in detail. Encyclopedia of Geology is divided into 340 articles, each covering one aspect of geology. The concepts and theory are explained at a level that allows undergraduates and educated lay people to understand them. The reference has been planned and structured to provide the user with a comprehensive coverage of the core knowledge in each area. It will become the reference of choice for today's geologists and beyond. Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. 340 articles - Over 2500 pages - Full colour throughout - Theory and applications of geology - Extensive cross-referencing - Further Reading lists accompany each article.

The Autodesk-endorsed guide to real-world Revit Architecture mastery: Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 provides focused discussions, detailed exercises, and compelling, real-world examples to help you get the most out of the Revit Architecture 2016 software. Information is organized to reflect the way you learn and implement Revit, featuring real-world workflows, in-depth explanations, and practical tutorials that help you understand Revit and BIM concepts so you can quickly start accomplishing vital tasks. The thorough coverage makes this book an ideal study guide for those preparing for Autodesk's certification exam. The companion website features before-and-after tutorials, additional advanced content, and video on crucial techniques to help you quickly master important tasks. This comprehensive guide walks you through the software to help you begin designing quickly: Understand basic BIM concepts and the Revit interface - Explore templates, work-sharing, and project management workflows - Learn modeling, massing, and visualization techniques for other industries - Work with complex structures, annotation, detailing, and much more. To master what is quickly becoming an essential industry tool, Mastering Revit Architecture 2016 is your ultimate practical companion.

Jean-Pierre Jaspart, Klaus Weynand ... 388 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 1st edition (May, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3433029857 - ISBN-13: 978-3433029855 ... 

This book details the basic concepts and the design rules included in Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures: Part 1-8 - Design of joints - Joints in composite construction are also addressed through references to Eurocode 4 - Design of composite steel and concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings. Attention has to be duly paid to the joints when designing a steel or composite structure, in terms of the global safety of the construction, and also in terms of the overall cost, including fabrication, transportation and erection. Therefore, in this book, the design of the joints themselves is widely detailed, and aspects of selection of joint configuration and integration of the joints into the analysis and the design process of the whole construction are also fully covered. Connections using mechanical fasteners, welded connections, simple joints, moment-resisting joints and lattice girder joints are considered. Various joint configurations are treated, including beam-to-column, beam-to-beam, column bases, and beam and column splice configurations, under different loading situations (axial forces, shear forces, bending moments and their combinations). The book also briefly summarises the available knowledge relating to the application of the Eurocode rules to joints under fire, fatigue, earthquake, etc., and also to joints in a structure subjected to exceptional loadings, where the risk of progressive collapse has to be mitigated. Finally, there are some worked examples, plus references to already published examples and to design tools, which will provide practical help to practitioners.