Introduction to AutoCAD 2018 for Civil Engineering Applications

There is an old saying that an engineer describes every idea with a drawing. With the advances in computer technology and drawing software, it has never been easier, or more important, to learn computer aided design. To be effective, however, a drawing must accurately convey your intended meaning and that requires more then just knowing how to use software. This book provides you with a clear presentation of the theory of engineering graphics and the use of AutoCAD 2018 as they pertains to civil engineering applications. This combination of theory and its practical application will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to create designs that are accurate and easily understood by others. Each chapter starts with a bulleted list of chapter objectives followed by an introduction. This provides you with a general overview of the material that will be covered in the chapter. The contents of each chapter are organized into well-defined sections that contain step-by-step instructions and illustrations to help you learn to use the various AutoCAD commands. More importantly, you will also learn how and why you would use these tools in real world projects. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Engineering Graphics 2. Getting Started with AutoCAD 2018 3. Basics of 2-Dimensional Drawings 4. Basics of 2-Dimensional Editing 5. Layers 6. Blocks 7. Layout and Template Files 8. Dimensioning Techniques 9. Tolerance 10. Land Survey 11. Contours 12. Drainage Basin 13. Floodplains 14. Road Design 15. Earthwork 16. Floor Plan 17. Elevation 18. Site Plan 19. Construction Drawings 20. Plotting from AutoCAD 2018 21. The Basics of Freehand Drawing 22. Suggested In-Class Activities 23. Homework Drawings 24. Bibliography 25. Index