Understand concepts, create perfect designs, and manage every stage of a project with this thorough guide to Autodesk's powerful civil engineering software. Authored by experts with close ties to Autodesk and the Civil 3D community, it features an in-depth, tutorial-based approach grounded in real-world examples so that you get the very most out of Civil 3D. This practical guide focuses squarely on how to use the software in a production environment and provides insights, insider tips, and advanced techniques you won't find anywhere else.
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Design Your Way from Field to Finish with This Expert Guide to Civil 3D
Understand concepts, create perfect designs, and manage every stage of the project with this thorough guide to Autodesk's powerful civil engineering software. Authored by experts with close ties to Autodesk and the Civil 3D community, this book features an in-depth, tutorial-based approach that is grounded in real-world examples so that you can get the most out of Civil 3D.
Full of advanced techniques and insider tips, this practical guide focuses squarely on how to use the software in a production environment—and provides insights, tips, and techniques you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're new to Civil 3D or want to expand your skills, this is the comprehensive tutorial and reference you'll use again and again.
Coverage includes:
- Digging deeper into the Civil 3D tools to get more from the program
Working field to finish with in-depth information on field surveying
Applying simple techniques to tackle more complicated corridor construction
Managing team and project environments with Autodesk Vault
Creating construction documents in a flash with the Plan Production tool
Migrating your Land Desktop data to Civil 3D
Building project visualizations that don't break the bank or the schedule
Cut Office Time with Automated Linework Direct from Your Survey Crews
Create Accurate and Dynamic Surface Models Using the Best Techniques
Design Subdivision and Lot Layouts with Precision and Ease
Build Complex Corridors to Model Everything from Streams to Roundabouts
Collaborate More Efficiently with Autodesk Vault
Featured on the CD
The CD includes tutorial files and numerous third-party utilities and plug-ins.
About the Author
This book was written as a team effort from day one. Dana, Mark, Jason and I have covered the country and parts of the world training and teaching Civil 3D. Here’s a bit more about each of us.
Dana Probert, E.I.T., received her BSCE from Georgia Tech in 1998. Since then she has worked for consulting engineers in the United States and Canada, doing a variety of civil projects such as large planned residential communities, small subdivisions, commercial site design, stormwater management, road design, sanitary sewer networks, stream restoration projects, and municipal GIS. For most of this work, she has used AutoCAD-based products, including Land Desktop, Civil Design, Raster Design, Autodesk Map, and Civil 3D. Dana began instructing Civil 3D users in October 2004, and since then has used Civil 3D herself for subdivision layout design, road design, grading, stormwater management, and utility projects.
In addition to her own design work, Dana has been working closely as a team member with several firms on their Civil 3D pilot projects and implementation plans, and taught many Civil 3D training classes. Oh, and she also built the best 52-baseline corridor known to man.
Dana Probert, E.I.T., received her BSCE from Georgia Tech in 1998. Since then she has worked for consulting engineers in the United States and Canada, doing a variety of civil projects such as large planned residential communities, small subdivisions, commercial site design, stormwater management, road design, sanitary sewer networks, stream restoration projects, and municipal GIS. For most of this work, she has used AutoCAD-based products, including Land Desktop, Civil Design, Raster Design, Autodesk Map, and Civil 3D. Dana began instructing Civil 3D users in October 2004, and since then has used Civil 3D herself for subdivision layout design, road design, grading, stormwater management, and utility projects.
In addition to her own design work, Dana has been working closely as a team member with several firms on their Civil 3D pilot projects and implementation plans, and taught many Civil 3D training classes. Oh, and she also built the best 52-baseline corridor known to man.
James Wedding, P.E., spent nearly a decade in the Dallas/Fort Worth land development industry before partnering with Engineered Efficiency in February 2006. A graduate of Texas Tech with a BSCE in 1997, he worked as a design engineer focused on private development. His design experience includes small commercial to multiphase single-family and master planned communities. James has served as president of the Preston Trail Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and was selected their Young Engineer of the Year in 2003.
One of the earliest gunslingers for the Civil 3D product, James has worked extensively with the Autodesk product team to shape and guide the software’s development. James is a highly rated repeat presenter at Autodesk University and a presenter on the Friday Civil 3D webcasts.
Mark Scacco, P.E., has been a consultant in the land development and construction industry for over a decade and has experience in all phases of development, from conceptual preliminary design through final platting and construction. He has designed projects ranging from small, oneacre sites to 500-acre, multiphase subdivisions and is still currently active as a civil designer. Mark received his BSCE from Purdue University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Illinois. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the Geospatial Information & Technology Association.
Mark has authored several training manuals, frequently writes articles for industry magazines, and is a regular presenter at training seminars. Mark is a member of the Autodesk Civil 3D Gunslingers, authored the Civil 3D Implementation Certified Expert training material, and has trained dozens of the top resellers. He is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and has provided training and consulting across the United States and internationally in Korea and Japan.
Jason Hickey has 13 years of experience using Autodesk software for civil design. He started off his career surveying, and has progressed through the ranks of the industry since. With extensive experience in surveying, civil design, CAD management, and network administration, he fully grasps the concept of “field to finish.” Jason is a noted AUGI CAD Camp instructor and has trained companies both large and small in Civil 3D and, along with Mark, James, and Dana, maintains www.civil3d.com.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Earl Cenac
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I purchased this book a few weeks ago. I decided that I wanted my office to standardize on Civil3d 2008 so I needed an authoritative book that could teach me all the intricacies of Civil3D. This book filled the bill and more.
What do you want to learn how to use in Civil3d? Parcels, Alignments, Surveys, (I am a Land Surveyor) any topic, this book covers it completely.
You could easily use it as a text book for Civil3D 2008.
It will become well worn as I use it very, very often.
Earl Cenac
What do you want to learn how to use in Civil3d? Parcels, Alignments, Surveys, (I am a Land Surveyor) any topic, this book covers it completely.
You could easily use it as a text book for Civil3D 2008.
It will become well worn as I use it very, very often.
Earl Cenac
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Great work from the authors. This is the definitive Civil 3D 2008 book for any operator already familiar with AutoCAD. I would recommend this book to any user, from C3D newbie to advanced user. Readers will find handy how-to's and solutions to common pitfalls. Each example is realistic yet digestible. There are lots of screen captures to guide you along. The text is actually readable, unlike so many technical manuals. You'll find a smattering of quirky humor as well as intense discussion on advanced topics such as Vault and part builder.
My only minor complaint is that some of the text get a bit small in the screen captures. Other than that the book is well laid out and progresses topic to topic in a logical manner.
If you are even thinking about using Civil 3D, BUY THIS BOOK!
My only minor complaint is that some of the text get a bit small in the screen captures. Other than that the book is well laid out and progresses topic to topic in a logical manner.
If you are even thinking about using Civil 3D, BUY THIS BOOK!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The book itself is extremely useful. Well written and contains information in a format that makes it useful for educational purposes. However, I would not purchase from Amazon.com or at least warn buyer NOT to purchase any of the like new books. In this case, the book was listed with minor defect - bend in spine, but in actuallity was missing a main component, the CD, which Amazon refused to produce or refund.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By J. Rizzo
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This is by far the best Civil 3D book I've seen, written by arguably the best Civil 3D implementation team in the business.
Mastering Civil 3D 2008 is much more than a "picks and clicks" guide. Countless examples are included ranging from simplified training situations to real world examples. Rather than only describing the ideal case and use for each tool, the authors warn readers on how to avoid and work around many common issues, and provide commentary on preferred approaches. This is particularly true in the chapter on advanced corridors. I was also impressed with the broad range of topics that were included: from survey to Vault and everything in between. There is even a chapter on the dreaded Part Builder.
Buy this book!
Mastering Civil 3D 2008 is much more than a "picks and clicks" guide. Countless examples are included ranging from simplified training situations to real world examples. Rather than only describing the ideal case and use for each tool, the authors warn readers on how to avoid and work around many common issues, and provide commentary on preferred approaches. This is particularly true in the chapter on advanced corridors. I was also impressed with the broad range of topics that were included: from survey to Vault and everything in between. There is even a chapter on the dreaded Part Builder.
Buy this book!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By nimber
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I really find Civil 3D hard to accomplish a project because im used to landesktop. And this book help me a lot to acccomplish the project we are doing for our company without studying more or training more. I only self study everything I did in design so I really need a book that could help me self study a software.
thank you very much to its writer and publisher.
Nimfa Oabe
Civil Engineer
Doha, Qatar
thank you very much to its writer and publisher.
Nimfa Oabe
Civil Engineer
Doha, Qatar
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By D. Wilson
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It's interesting to read some of not so great reviews on this book. I'm not sure what people expect but if you want a comprehensive introduction to Civil 3D 2008, This is the best book on the market right now. The book is well organized, easy enough to digest (as technical self teaching software books go). For $45 you have the tools to learn this software.
Writing books of this nature has to be a real challenge. Autodesk puts out a new release every year, most users have the latest release, the books have a very limited period of marketability & writers have little time prior to offical release to prepare. Considering all that, I find the price very reasonalble, the content accurate & appropriate and errors minimal.
Writing books of this nature has to be a real challenge. Autodesk puts out a new release every year, most users have the latest release, the books have a very limited period of marketability & writers have little time prior to offical release to prepare. Considering all that, I find the price very reasonalble, the content accurate & appropriate and errors minimal.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I spent a few hours today powering through the book.
I read the Vault chapters closely and skimmed the rest as my role in the Civil 3D implementation effort at my firm is more in the nature of oversight.
I really think all of my users could benefit from reading and learning from the Authors experiences.
The software package discussed in the book is so flexible and complex that any practical advise is welcome and will accelerate the user's ability to perform his job tasks in a more efficient manner.
This particular publication could chop months off of the considerable learning curve of being fully functional in it's use.
The exercises appear to be quite practical and address procedures that are needed in everyday use.
Don't think for a minute that you will learn all you need to know but you will learn a lot about how the product "thinks" and how to bend it to your needs.
I couldn't recommend this any more highly.
It will help your organization if you are trying to implement this product.
Now I have to go back to accounting and get authorization for the purchase of some more copies.
I read the Vault chapters closely and skimmed the rest as my role in the Civil 3D implementation effort at my firm is more in the nature of oversight.
I really think all of my users could benefit from reading and learning from the Authors experiences.
The software package discussed in the book is so flexible and complex that any practical advise is welcome and will accelerate the user's ability to perform his job tasks in a more efficient manner.
This particular publication could chop months off of the considerable learning curve of being fully functional in it's use.
The exercises appear to be quite practical and address procedures that are needed in everyday use.
Don't think for a minute that you will learn all you need to know but you will learn a lot about how the product "thinks" and how to bend it to your needs.
I couldn't recommend this any more highly.
It will help your organization if you are trying to implement this product.
Now I have to go back to accounting and get authorization for the purchase of some more copies.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I feel this book is a great resource of information on Civil 3D for both experienced users and beginners.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelent service, product as described
Mastering Autocad 2008 is a rather old book for the date I purchased this copy (Fall 2010), but that's the one I needed. Although this is an used and old book. Read more
Published on October 12, 2010 by Mario A. Arribas
4.0 out of 5 stars
I Like it.
The book covers a lot of ground, but it is mostly for beginners.
I am an intermediate to advanced user and it told me very little about the more complex aspects of the... Read more
I am an intermediate to advanced user and it told me very little about the more complex aspects of the... Read more
Published on September 11, 2009 by Primus_Rules!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Close, but not good enough.
At this point, I will say this book is the best out there for Civil 3D training.
With that being said, however, the book is LOADED with errors. Read more
With that being said, however, the book is LOADED with errors. Read more
Published on July 5, 2008 by T. Krueger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great teaching tool
Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008
I bought this book the week it came out and used it to teach myself Civil 3D from the ground up. Read more
I bought this book the week it came out and used it to teach myself Civil 3D from the ground up. Read more
Published on April 21, 2008 by W. White
4.0 out of 5 stars
My new Bible
This book is exactly what I needed to "kick-start" our Civil 3D turnover from Land Desktop. This book gives real world examples and real applications, unlike the autodesk "bells... Read more
Published on April 21, 2008 by William Utzman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Friendly learning
I have another books for C3D, previously to Mastering, and I like the say, that is very friendly, I feel like, it's a friend that answer me the questions that I have from Civil 3D,... Read more
Published on April 7, 2008 by Pablo Pena
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's OK though not the greatest
The book is just OK. It has technical errors here and there nothing that can't be figured out by doing an excersize over two or three times. Read more
Published on March 28, 2008 by M. HLAVINKA
3.0 out of 5 stars
Average
This book is useful for anyone without a clue on how to use Civil 3D. "Mastering" I would think would include details on how the different modules interact, thought process and... Read more
Published on December 28, 2007 by M. Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Civil 3D Book Out There
No other book comes close to representing real world situations like this book does. It gives clear and complete instructions. Read more
Published on December 21, 2007 by Sam Clark
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