Exploring Autodesk Revit 2020 for Structure is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in the AEC profession. This book enables the users to harness the power of BIM with Autodesk Revit 2020 for Structure for their specific use. In this book, the author emphasizes on physical modeling, analytical modeling, rebar modeling, steel element cutting tools, structural steel connections and quantity scheduling. Also, Revit 2020 for Structure book covers the description of various stages involved in analyzing the model in Robot Structural Analysis software. This book is specially meant for professionals and students in structural engineering, civil engineering, and allied fields in the building industry. In this book, along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to give additional information on the concept, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative project. Salient Features: Detailed explanation of structural tools of Autodesk Revit Real-world structural projects given as tutorials Tips & Notes throughout the book 560 pages of heavily illustrated text Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2020 for Structure Chapter 2: Getting Started with a Structural Project Chapter 3: Setting up a Structural Project Chapter 4: Structural Columns and Walls Chapter 5: Foundations, Beams, Floors, and Open Web Joists Chapter 6: Editing Tools Chapter 7: Documenting Models and Creating Families Chapter 8: Standard Views, Details, and Schedules Chapter 9: 3D Views, Sheets, Analysis and Reinforcements Chapter 10: Linking Revit Model with Robot Structural Analysis Student Project (*Free Download) Index

Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 book introduces the users to the powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, AutoCAD Civil 3D. The book helps you learn, create and visualize a coordinated data model that can be used to design and analyze a civil engineering project for its optimum and cost-effective performance. This book has been written considering the needs of the professionals such as engineers, surveyors, watershed and storm water analysts, land developers, and CAD technicians, who wish to learn and explore the usage and abilities of AutoCAD Civil 3D in their respective domains. This book provides comprehensive text and graphical representation to explain concepts and procedures required in designing solutions for various infrastructure works. The tutorials and exercises, which relate to real-world projects, help you better understand the tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Salient Features Chapters arranged in pedagogical sequence Comprehensive coverage of concepts and tools covering the scope of the software Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials and exercises Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 Chapter 2: Working with Points Chapter 3: Working with Surfaces Chapter 4: Surface Volumes and Analysis Chapter 5: Alignments Chapter 6: Working with Profiles Chapter 7: Working with Assemblies and Subassemblies Chapter 8: Working with Corridors and Parcels Chapter 9: Sample Lines, Sections, and Quantity Takeoffs Chapter 10: Feature Lines and Grading Chapter 11: Pipe Networks Chapter 12: Pressure Networks Chapter 13: Working with Plan Production Tools, and Data Shortcuts Index

Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2020 is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and professionals. The chapters in this book are structured in a pedagogical sequence, which makes the learning process very simple and effective for both the novice as well as the advanced users of Autodesk Navisworks. In this book, the author emphasizes on creating 4D simulation, performing clash detection, performing quantity takeoff, rendering, creating animation, and reviewing models through tutorials and exercises. In addition, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes, wherever necessary, to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects. Salient Features Comprehensive book consisting of 404 pages of heavily illustrated text. Detailed explanation of the commands and tools of Autodesk Navisworks. Tips and Notes throughout the book for providing additional information. Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2020 Chapter 2: Exploring the Navigation Tools in Navisworks Chapter 3: Selecting, Controlling, and Reviewing Objects Chapter 4: Viewpoints, Sections, and Animations Chapter 5: TimeLiner Chapter 6: Working with Animator and Scripter Chapter 7: Quantification Chapter 8: Clash Detection Chapter 9: Autodesk Rendering in Navisworks Case Study Index

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2021 for Architecture is a comprehensive book written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Profession. Revit 2021 book is a gateway to power, skill, and competence in the field of architecture and interior presentations, drawings, and documentations. In this book, the author has emphasized on the concept of designing, creating families, massing, documentation, rendering orthographic and perspective views of building, usage of other advanced tools. In addition, Revit 2021 for Architecture book covers the description of various stages involved in rendering the model in Enscape plug-in. In this book, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes that provide additional information on the concept. The highlight of Revit 2021 book is that each concept introduced in it is explained with the help of suitable examples for better understanding. The simple and lucid language used in Revit 2021 book makes it a ready reference for both beginners and intermediate users. Also, the book covers enhancements and new features in Revit 2020. This book is also an ideal guide for students who are appearing for Autodesk Revit Certified Professional and Revit Certified User Exams, especially for Architecture. This book can also be used as a guide for students and professionals who are planning to make their career in BIM industry through learning of Revit. Salient Features Detailed explanation of architectural tools of Autodesk Revit Heavily illustrated text Introduction to Enscape Rendering Real-world structural projects given as tutorials Tips and Notes throughout the book Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the Chapters. Student Project for practice. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2021 for Architecture Chapter 2: Starting an Architectural Project Chapter 3: Creating Walls Chapter 4: Using Basic Building Components-I Chapter 5: Using the Editing Tools Chapter 6: Working with Datum Plane and Creating Standard Views Chapter 7: Using Basic Building Components-II Chapter 8: Using Basic Building Components-III Chapter 9: Adding Site Features Chapter 10: Using Massing Tools Chapter 11: Adding Annotations and Dimensions Chapter 12: Creating Project Details and Schedules Chapter 13: Creating and Plotting Drawing Sheets Chapter 14: Creating 3D Views Chapter 15: Rendering Views and Creating Walkthroughs Chapter 16: Using Advanced Features * Student Project * Index (* For Free Download)

CATIA V5-6R2020 for Designers is a comprehensive book written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2020. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2020. After reading this book, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models. The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically. The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained from this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of CATIA V5-6R2020 Detailed explanation of CATIA V5-6R2020 tools First page summarizes the topics covered in the chapter Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process More than 40 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions provided at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2020 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Chapter 6: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 10: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Chapter 11: Editing and Modifying Surfaces Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I Chapter 14: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Chapter 15: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 16: DMU Kinematics Chapter 17: Introduction to Generative Shape Design Chapter 18: Working with the FreeStyle Workbench Chapter 19: Introduction to FEA and Generative Structural Analysis Student Projects Index

Autodesk Fusion 360: A Tutorial Approach Introduces the readers to Autodesk Fusion 360, the first 3D/CAD/CAM/CAE tool that connects the entire product development process in a single cloud-based platform where different design teams work together in hybrid environment and harness the power of the cloud when necessary as well as use local resources. The chapters in this textbook are arranged in pedagogical sequence that makes it very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. This textbook covers all important topics and concepts such as Part Design, Assembly Design, Drafting, Animation, Basics of Sheet Metal. Salient Features: Book consisting of 10 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. More than 40 real-world mechanical engineering problems used as tutorials and projects with step-by-step explanation. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Advance Modeling-I Chapter 5: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 6: Advance Modeling-II Chapter 7: Assembling Components Chapter 8: Working with Drawing and Animation Workspace Chapter 9: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 10: Managing and Collaborating on the Cloud Index

SOLIDWORKS 2020 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric and feature-based approach of SOLIDWORKS 2020. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, and sheet metal as well as elaborates on the procedures of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using detailed textual description along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs. In addition, two student projects and a SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam questions set have also been added in this edition for the students to practice and get familiarized with SOLIDWORKS certification questions. Salient Features: Consists of 21 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Tutorial approach to explain various concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2020. Detailed explanation of SOLIDWORKS 2020 tools. Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2020 concepts and techniques. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help students assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2020 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Editing and modifying Sketches Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Editing Features Chapter 10:Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 11: Advanced Modeling Tools-IV Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 13: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 14: Working with Drawing View-I Chapter 15: Working with Drawing View-II Chapter 16: Surfacing Modeling Chapter 17: Working with Blocks Chapter 18: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 19: Equations, Configurations, and Library Features* Chapter 20: Motion Study* Chapter 21: Introduction to Mold Design* Student Projects SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam Index (* For free download from 'cadcim.com')