Introducing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 [Paperback]

James Wedding P.E. (Author), Dana Probert E.I.T. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0470373164 | ISBN-13: 978-0470373163 | Edition: 1

Learn the basics of AutoCAD Civil 3D easily and efficiently from the straightforward explanations and realistic exercises in Introducing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009.  In this helpful introductory guide, you will find an overview of key concepts and in-depth, detailed coverage of special topics like lines and arcs, points, surveying, parcels, surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, sections, pipes, and project management.  If you are a civil engineer or civil engineering student, you will understand how to apply AutoCAD Civil 3D to real-world, professional situations after reading this book.

For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

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Dig Into the future of Civil Engineering

This hands-on reference and tutorial from two Civil 3D and engineering experts is your gateway to immediate productivity with the leading civil engineering software. The authors' in-depth explanations will have you quickly up to speed on the basics, give you a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of building, and show you how to best use the software in professional, real-world environments.

The book begins with an overview of the Civil 3D interface and all its core tools, styles, and key concepts. From there, it offers detailed discussions and practical tutorials on lines and arcs, points, surveying, parcels, surfaces, alignments, corridors, grading, pipes, project management, and much more. It's your perfect, focused guide for becoming quickly productive with Civil 3D.

• Understand Civil 3D's interface, core features, and key capabilities

• Draw fences, walls, and property lines with the Lines/Curves menu

• Dynamically label components, maintain geometries, and pull project data

• Power through more design iterations in less time and create better site plans

• Design cul-de-sacs, subdivision lots, or boundary segments with Parcels

• Manage Alignments and lay down road centerlines, pond berms, and more

• Collaborate across the project team with helpful Data Shortcuts

• Dig deeper with more than 40 bonus exercises in the Appendix

Companion Website

Access the book's supporting website at www.sybex.com/go/IntroducingCivil3D2009 for all the files you need to complete the tutorials, as well as impressive examples of professional designs.

About the Author

James Wedding is an award-winning registered Professional Engineer and Vice President at Engineered Efficiency and an Autodesk Authorized Author. James has worked extensively with the Autodesk development team to help shape Civil 3D and is one of the most respected instructors and consultants in the civil engineering community. James is also a highly rated Autodesk University speaker and presents on Autodesk's weekly Civil 3D webcasts.

Dana Probert is an Engineer in Training who has worked on civil projects ranging from large planned residential communities to small subdivisions, commercial site design, stormwater management, road design, sanitary sewer networks, stream restoration projects, and municipal GIS. She teaches Civil 3D classes and, along with James, maintains the highly popular Civil 3D blog (www.civil3d.com).

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (October 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470373164
• ISBN-13: 978-0470373163
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #998,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Very basic - not much useful information, December 21, 2011

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The book is very basic in the information it provides. Guess it would be good if one had absolutely no experience with Land Desktop or previous versions of Civil 3D.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good resource, June 1, 2011

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good book/cad resource.

little dry/sluggish at times, but that's to be expected. wish it had more details on how to actually get to certain menus, etc. and what obstacles are faced when doing this in the real world.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Civil 3D '09 Book, April 22, 2010

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This book was received very quickly in great condition. It was an immediate aid in the design work I have started. Thanks.