Civil Drafting Technology, Fifth Edition
Editorial Reviews Book Description This text is intended to be a comprehensive instructional package in the area of civil drafting. The authors have used materials that have been tested in the classroom for several years plus input and ideas from industry, specifically civil engineering companies and educators in this field. Our aim is to provide the student or employee with a well-rounded view of the civil drafting field and the types of drawings and skills associated with that field. The book is arranged in twelve chapters, each dealing with a specific subject area. We feel that this arrangement lends itself well to a one-term or one-semester course but contains enough information and problems to fit courses of varying length. Each chapter is followed by a test composed of short essay, fill-in, true/false, and sketching questions. Problems in the form of drawings, which close each chapter, can be completed in the text, on separate sheets of paper, or using computer-aided drafting (CAD) as instructed. The tests and problems enable the student to directly apply the information presented in each chapter to realistic situations. The field of civil drafting is filled with variety and excitement. From surveying to construction, courthouse research to artistic interpretation, the opportunities offer many challenges. The authors have drawn on their experiences of surveying in the jungles of Georgia to building houses in the foothills of the Oregon Cascades; from designing wastewater piping to designing solar homes. And most importantly, we have drawn on our collective experiences in- teaching the varied aspects of drafting at the community college level. Additionally, we have included the work of contributing professionals in the applications of CAD throughout the entire text and the coverage of geographic information systems (GIS) as applied to civil drafting technology. Many educators who have successfully used the previous editions of this text have provided comprehensive reviews. These reviews resulted in expanded coverage in every chapter, plus new and varied drafting problem assignments. When used in the prescribed manner, this text imparts a broad understanding of civil drafting and a working knowledge of the basic components of mapping. With this knowledge and skill, a variety of job opportunities are open to you, and with those opportunities, we sincerely hope, a challenging career. Keep in mind that mapping requires accuracy, neatness, and an eye for creative and uncluttered layout. The purpose of this book is to provide you with theories, concepts, and skills that form the foundation of work done by civil engineering companies. Most mapping in these companies is generated by specialized CAD software using a variety of data collected by electronic surveying techniques. Regardless of the software used to construct maps, the drafter must still have the knowledge of why and how certain maps and drawings are created. For example, using raw field data from a survey crew, CAD software can automatically generate a map of contour lines showing the elevations and shape of the land. But then it is often the CAD drafter's job to interpret, adjust, and revise these maps, and even describe and explain contour features to clients and contractors. The CD, included in the back of this book, contains AutoCAD border and title block template drawings, as well as base drawings for many of the drawing problems in the book. In addition, it contains a chapter-by-chapter list of Internet web site links related to that chapter. Word files for all chapter tests and map reading exercises are also included. SUGGESTED COURSE OF STUDY By studying this book and enrolling in a course in which you can apply the concepts presented here, you are providing yourself with an excellent civil drafting foundation. If you are interested in expanding your knowledge and skills in civil drawing and design, you should enroll in advanced civil courses or courses that provide training in specialized civil engineering software and geographic information systems (GIS). A wide variety of civil engineering design, modeling, and drafting software is in use today. Specific programs such as Autodesk's Land Desktop and Eagle Point Software's LANDCADD are widely used by engineering firms. Software such as Autodesk Map and ESRI's ArcGIS are widely used for GIS applications. You should enroll in specialized courses such as these after you have acquired the fundamental knowledge and skills that are presented in this book. We hope that your experiences with civil drafting and mapping are just as exciting as ours. Good luck. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS The professional organizations that are related to civil engineering and civil drafting are the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at www.asce.org, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) at www.aia.org, and the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) at www.adda.org. The publisher, Prentice-Hall Career & Technology This book features expanded coverage of survey types, surveying methods, and instruments. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Civil Drafting Technology, Fifth Edition
Civil Drafting Technology, Fifth Edition,David A. Madsen,Terence M. Shumaker,Prentice Hall,0130498793,Construction - General,Drafting & Mechanical Drawing,Drafting Technology,Engineering - Civil,Mechanical drawing,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Technology / Construction & Construction Trades
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