Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD [Paperback]

Douglas Smith (Author), Antonio Ramirez (Author), Autodesk Autodesk (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131751220 | ISBN-13: 978-0131751224 | Publication Date: August 18, 2008 | Edition: 1

For courses in Introduction to Technical Drawing.

 

Designed for the two-year college or high-school tech prep student, this book offers a complete field-tested curriculum for the first semester of technical drawing. Its unique approach blends technical drawing and intro to AutoCAD, resulting in a book that emphasizes the fundamental concepts, knowledge and skill needed for the second level courses. Both mechanical and architectural projects are introduced to capture the interest of more students and to offer a broader appeal. Instructor check prints and PowerPoint slides are provided to guide each lecture and the complete curriculum is designed to improve student retention and recruitment.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Douglas W. Smith,

Department Chair, Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design

Austin Community College, Austin, Texas

 

Education

 

M.A. The University of Texas at Austin

B.S. Texas State University, San Marcos

A.S. Texas State Technical College

 

Teaching Experience

 

Professor- Architectural and Engineering CAD, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas

Director-Authorized AutoCAD Training Center, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas

Instructor-Drafting and Design Technology, Texas State Technical College, Amarillo, Texas

 

Industrial Experience

 

Tracor Aerospace (now BAE Systems), Austin, Texas

Widelite Corporation, San Marcos, Texas

Austin Research Engineers, Austin, Texas

City of Amarillo, Amarillo, Texas

 

Antonio M. Ramirez,

Professor, Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design

Austin Community College, Austin, Texas

 

Education

 

M.A. University of Phoenix

B.S. Texas State University, San Marcos

A.S. Austin Community College

 

Teaching Experience

 

Professor- Architectural and Engineering CAD, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas

Department Chair-Engineering Design Graphics, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas

Department Chair-Geomatics and Land Surveying, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas

 

Industrial Experience

 

Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Austin, Texas

Western Electric, Austin, Texas

 

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (August 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131751220
• ISBN-13: 978-0131751224
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,519,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to get started..., November 5, 2008

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beau tschirhart "beauXjames" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD (Paperback)

I've made it a point to keep track of CAD manuals out there. True that there are many larger, more robust publishers, but none break it down like Doug and Antonio here in this book. It is a beginning book for CAD users. You want to know how to get things started, well you can follow right along with the chapters and get from understanding the user interface and workspaces all the way through to your first Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical, and 3D drawings.

I really like how things have been organized in the book and tips and shortcuts are made apparent. I've had no problems working with my students who use this book and they've all really learned a lot.

Understand that this book is a guided explanation of tools and concepts using AutoCAD and not only offers how to use tools, but also the concepts behind different design disciplines. Perfect for someone wanting an introduction to drafting.