AutoCAD 2015: A Problem - Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate - Softcover

Prof. Sham Tickoo Purdue Univ.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936646692 ISBN 13: 9781936646692

Publisher: CADCIM Technologies, 2014

Synopsis

AutoCAD 2015: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate is a comprehensive textbook that contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. This textbook discusses every AutoCAD command thoroughly with the help of examples and illustrations thus making it easy for the users to understand the functions of all tools and commands as well as their applications in the drawing. After reading this textbook, you will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks. The book also covers basic drafting concepts that provide you with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD.

Salient features of the textbook

Consists of 21 pedagogically sequenced chapters covering the application part of AutoCAD

Summarizes on the first page the topics that will be covered in it

Explains the concept through real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience

Provides additional information throughout the textbook in the form of tips and notes

Provides Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge

Provides step-by-step instructions for easy learning of the software while strengthening the problem-solving skills

Emphasizes on commands and shortcuts to increase efficiency of the users

Free Teaching and Learning Resources
CADCIM Technologies provides the following Free Teaching and Learning Resources with this textbook:

Technical support

Part files of the models used in illustrations, exercises, and examples

Customizable PowerPoint presentations of every chapter in this textbook

Instructor guide that provides solutions to review questions and exercises

About this title

About the Author

Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University Calumet, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology (1989) from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; and MS in Industrial and Management Engineering (1980) from University of Lowa, Lowa City, USA. Before joining Purdue University in 1987, Prof. Tickoo has worked as Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and Software Developer. Prof. Tickoo has authored/coauthored textbooks on several major CAD/CAE/Animation software packages like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, NX, AutoCAD, Customizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Solid Edge, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, and VIZ. In addition to North America, his textbooks have been translated and published in Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, and Serbia. These textbooks have brought unmatched pride and recognition to the Engineering Technology department and Purdue University. Prof. Tickoo has obtained over $24 Million software grant from ANSYS, IBM, and Siemens. He has also developed a web site that provides free teaching and learning resources to faculty and students. Since 1992, over half a million users have visited his web site and are using the resources on a regular basis.

Edition details

• Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936646692
• ISBN 13: 9781936646692
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 992