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Sketching
(a) Paper size, Lettering & title blocks
(b) Orthographic projection
(c) Isometric and oblique projection
(d) Perspective drawing
(e) Freehand sketching
(f) Basic geometrical solids
(g) Development of surfaces
(h) Practical freehand sketching exercises
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Computer Aided Drafting
(a) Introduction to basic CAD concepts using AutoCAD.
(b) Basic file management techniques.
(c) Use and identify key components of the software relating to the 2D drawing environment.
(d) Use the AutoCAD software co-ordinate system to aid accurate drawing.
(e) Set up the drawing environment with the correct units in order to start producing drawings.
(f) Use absolute/relative/polar X, Y co-ordinate system to produce basic measured objects through keyboard entry.
(g) Use AutoCAD function keys.
(h) Use hatch, text and simple dimensioning routines.
(i) Basic editing and drawing commands.
(j) Scale/load linetypes
(k) Use a layering system and different linetype styles and assign lineweights.
(l) Create/edit basic block
(m) Create isometric drawings in 2D AutoCAD
(n) Use of polar and circle array
(o) Introduction to dynamic blocks
(p) Enhancing CAD drawings with text, symbols and blocks.
(q) Transferring data using the Design Centre.
(r) Create basic dimension styles to suit viewport scales.
(s) Adding and editing dimensions with different dimensioning styles.
(t) Create/edit basic .ctb files (colour dependant plots styles)
(u) Share data working with other applications Word and Excel.
(v) Using paper space to print a variety of drawing layouts to scale.
(x) Scan raster images and import them into AutoCAD.
(y) Create and use templates which will set the drawing environment ready for your projects, and an understanding of the benefits of using templates.
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Practical CAD drawing exercises
(a) Foundation detail
(b) Pipe layout and sections
(c) Road layout and sections
(d) Typical manhole plan and section
(e) Typical road gully plan and section
(f) Base plate detail
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Report Writing
Word processing skills; using citations; using text Styles and creating Tables of Contents; understanding research and demonstrating anaytical thinking
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Data Analysis and Presentation
Using Spreadsheets and manipulating data with furmulae; presenting and comunicating knowledge using slideshows
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Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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George Omura. Mastering AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015, Wiley Pub., Indianapolis, Ind., [ISBN: 1-188-86222].
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Joan van Emden, Lucinda Becker. (2017), Writing for Engineers, Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 978-1-352-000].
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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M. V. Thomas. A guide to the preparation of civil engineering drawings, Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 0333280814].
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A. Yarwood. Technical drawing with design, Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 0333601610].
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[by] Fraser Reekie. Draughtsmanship, Edward Arnold, London, [ISBN: 0713133686].
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[by] D. V. Jude. Civil engineering drawing, New York ; McGraw-Hill, 1971., [ISBN: 0070941327].
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NRA. Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works. Volume 4: Road Construction Details, National Roads Authority.
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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AutoCAD Information, Autodesk Knowledge Network,
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CAD Tutor. AutoCAD Tutorials,
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MyCadsite Tutorials. AutoCAD Tutorial,
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