Sandeep Dogra

SOLIDWORKS 2023: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning SOLIDWORKS for creating 3D mechanical designs. This textbook is a great help for new SOLIDWORKS users and a great teaching aid in classroom training. This textbook consists of 14 chapters, with a total of 780 pages covering the major environments of SOLIDWORKS such as Sketching environment, Part modeling environment, Assembly environment, and Drawing environment. This textbook teaches users to use SOLIDWORKS mechanical design software for creating parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings. This textbook also includes a chapter on creating multiple configurations of a design.This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools and commands of SOLIDWORKS but also on the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of SOLIDWORKS.Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to SOLIDWORKSChapter 2. Drawing Sketches with SOLIDWORKSChapter 3. Editing and Modifying SketchesChapter 4. Applying Geometric Relations and DimensionsChapter 5. Creating Base Feature of Solid ModelsChapter 6. Creating Reference GeometriesChapter 7. Advanced Modeling - IChapter 8. Advanced Modeling - IIChapter 9. Patterning and MirroringChapter 10. Advanced Modeling - IIIChapter 11. Working with ConfigurationsChapter 12. Working with Assemblies - IChapter 13. Working with Assemblies - IIChapter 14. Working with DrawingsMain Features of the Textbook: Comprehensive coverage of toolsStep-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapterHands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapterAdditional notes and tipsCustomized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations)Free learning resources for faculty and studentsAdditional student and faculty projectsTechnical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

Creo Parametric 9.0: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Creo Parametric for creating 3D mechanical design. This textbook benefits new Creo users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 12 chapters, with a total of 736 pages covering the major modes of Creo Parametric such as the Sketch, Part, Assembly, and Drawing modes. The textbook teaches users to use Creo Parametric mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings.This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools/commands of Creo Parametric but also on the concept of design. Each chapter of this textbook contains tutorials which help users to easily operate Creo Parametric step-by-step. Moreover, each chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of Creo Parametric.Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Creo ParametricChapter 2. Drawing Sketches and Applying DimensionsChapter 3. Editing and Modifying SketchesChapter 4. Creating Base Feature of a Solid ModelChapter 5. Creating Datum GeometriesChapter 6. Advanced Modeling - IChapter 7. Advanced Modeling - IIChapter 8. Patterning and MirroringChapter 9. Advanced Modeling - IIIChapter 10. Working with Assemblies - IChapter 11. Working with Assemblies - IIChapter 12. Working with Drawings

Autodesk Inventor 2023: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers, interested in learning Autodesk Inventor, to create 3D mechanical designs. This textbook is an excellent guide for new Inventor users and a great teaching aid for classroom training. It consists of 14 chapters and a total of 790 pages covering major environments of Autodesk Inventor such as Sketching environment, Part modeling environment, Assembly environment, Presentation environment, and Drawing environment. The textbook teaches you to use Autodesk Inventor mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components and assemblies as well as creating animations and 2D drawings.This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools/commands of Autodesk Inventor but also on the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains Tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with Hands-on Test Drives that allow users to experience for themselves the user friendly and powerful capacities of Autodesk Inventor.Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Autodesk InventorChapter 2. Drawing Sketches with Autodesk InventorChapter 3. Editing and Modifying SketchesChapter 4. Applying Constraints and DimensionsChapter 5. Creating Base Feature of Solid ModelsChapter 6. Creating Work FeaturesChapter 7. Advanced Modeling - IChapter 8. Advanced Modeling - IIChapter 9. Patterning and MirroringChapter 10. Advanced Modeling - IIIChapter 11. Working with Assemblies - IChapter 12. Working with Assemblies - IIChapter 13. Creating Animation and Exploded ViewsChapter 14. Working with DrawingsMain Features of the Textbook: Comprehensive coverage of toolsStep-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapterHands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapterAdditional notes and tipsCustomized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations)Free learning resources for faculty and studentsAdditional student and faculty projectsTechnical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

SOLIDWORKS 2022: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning SOLIDWORKS for creating 3D mechanical design. This textbook is a great help for new SOLIDWORKS users and a great teaching aid in classroom training. This textbook consists of 14 chapters, with a total of 798 pages covering the major environments of SOLIDWORKS such as Sketching environment, Part modeling environment, Assembly environment, and Drawing environment. This textbook teaches users to use SOLIDWORKS mechanical design software for creating parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings. This textbook also includes a chapter on creating multiple configurations of a design.This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools and commands of SOLIDWORKS but also on the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of SOLIDWORKS.Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to SOLIDWORKSChapter 2. Drawing Sketches with SOLIDWORKSChapter 3. Editing and Modifying SketchesChapter 4. Applying Geometric Relations and DimensionsChapter 5. Creating Base Feature of Solid ModelsChapter 6. Creating Reference GeometriesChapter 7. Advanced Modeling - IChapter 8. Advanced Modeling - IIChapter 9. Patterning and MirroringChapter 10. Advanced Modeling - IIIChapter 11. Working with ConfigurationsChapter 12. Working with Assemblies - IChapter 13. Working with Assemblies - IIChapter 14. Working with DrawingsMain Features of the Textbook: Comprehensive coverage of toolsStep-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapterHands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapterAdditional notes and tipsCustomized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations)Free learning resources for faculty and studentsAdditional student and faculty projectsTechnical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (5th Edition) textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers, interested in learning Fusion 360, to create 3D mechanical designs. This textbook is a great help for new Fusion 360 users and a great teaching aid for classroom training. This textbook consists of 14 chapters, a total of 760 pages covering major workspaces of Fusion 360 such as DESIGN, ANIMATION, and DRAWING. The textbook teaches you to use Fusion 360 mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components and assemblies as well as creating animations and 2D drawings. This edition of textbook has been developed using Autodesk Fusion 360 software version: 2.0.11415.This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools/commands of Fusion 360 but also on the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives that allow users to experience for themselves the user friendly and powerful capacities of Fusion 360.Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introducing Fusion 360Chapter 2. Drawing Sketches with Autodesk Fusion 360Chapter 3. Editing and Modifying SketchesChapter 4. Applying Constraints and DimensionsChapter 5. Creating Base Feature of Solid ModelsChapter 6. Creating Construction GeometriesChapter 7. Advanced Modeling - IChapter 8. Advanced Modeling - IIChapter 9. Patterning and MirroringChapter 10. Editing and Modifying 3D ModelsChapter 11. Working with Assemblies - IChapter 12. Working with Assemblies - IIChapter 13. Creating Animation of a DesignChapter 14. Working with DrawingsMain Features of the TextbookComprehensive coverage of toolsStep-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapterHands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapterAdditional notes and tipsCustomized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations)Free learning resources for faculty and studentsAdditional student and faculty projectsTechnical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2020: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning finite element analysis (FEA) using SOLIDWORKS Simulation. This textbook benefits new SOLIDWORKS Simulation users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 10 chapters, a total of 390 pages covering various types of finite element analysis (FEA) such as Linear Static Analysis, Buckling Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, Frequency Analysis, Drop Test Analysis, and Non-linear Static Analysis. This textbook covers important concepts and methods used in finite element analysis (FEA) such as Preparing Geometry, Boundary Conditions (load and fixture), Element Types, Contacts, Connectors, Meshing, Mesh Controls, Mesh Check (Aspect Ratio check and Jacobian check), Adaptive Meshing (H-Adaptive and P-Adaptive), Iterative Methods (Newton-Raphson Scheme and Modified Newton-Raphson Scheme), Incremental Methods (Force, Displacement, or Arc Length), and so on. This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools of SOLIDWORKS Simulation but also on the fundamentals of finite element analysis (FEA) through various real-world Case Studies. The Case Studies used in this textbook allow users to solve various real-world engineering problems by using SOLIDWORKS Simulation step-by-step. Also, the Hands-on Test Drives are given at the end of chapters that allow users to experience themselves the ease-of-use and immense capacities of SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Every chapter begins with learning objectives related to the topics covered in that chapter. Moreover, every chapter ends with a summary which lists the topics learned in that chapter followed by questions to assess the knowledge.

AutoCAD 2021: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers, designers, and CAD operators interested in learning AutoCAD for creating 2D engineering drawings as well as 3D Models. This textbook is a great help for new AutoCAD users and a great teaching aid for classroom training. This textbook consists of 13 chapters, and a total of 556 pages covering major workspaces of AutoCAD such as Drafting & Annotation and 3D Modeling. This textbook teaches you to use AutoCAD software for creating, editing, plotting, and managing real world 2D engineering drawings and 3D Models. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools/commands of AutoCAD but also on the concept of design. Every chapter of this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions on how to create mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience themselves the user friendly and powerful capabilities of AutoCAD.

Creo Parametric 6.0: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Creo Parametric for creating 3D mechanical design. This textbook benefits new Creo users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 12 chapters, total 734 pages covering the major modes of Creo Parametric such as the Sketch, Part, Assembly, and Drawing modes. The textbook teaches users to use Creo Parametric mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings. This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools/commands of Creo Parametric but also on the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of Creo Parametric. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Creo Parametric Chapter 2. Drawing Sketches and Applying Dimensions Chapter 3. Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4. Creating Base Feature of a Solid Model Chapter 5. Creating Datum Geometries Chapter 6. Advanced Modeling - I Chapter 7. Advanced Modeling - II Chapter 8. Patterning and Mirroring Chapter 9. Advanced Modeling - III Chapter 10. Working with Assemblies - I Chapter 11. Working with Assemblies - II Chapter 12. Working with Drawings Main Features of the Textbook Comprehensive coverage of tools Step-by-step real-world tutorials with each chapter Hands-on test drives at the end of each chapter to enhance the skillsAdditional notes and tips Customized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations) Free learning resources for faculty and students Technical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

AutoCAD 2020 for Architectural Design: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help architects, designers, and CAD operators interested in learning AutoCAD for creating architectural 2D drawings. This textbook is a great help for new AutoCAD users and a great teaching aid in a classroom training. This textbook consists of 12 chapters, total 490 pages covering tools and commands of the Drafting & Annotation workspace of AutoCAD. The textbook teaches you to use AutoCAD software for creating, editing, plotting, and managing real world architectural 2D drawings. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools/commands of AutoCAD but also on the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating architectural designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of AutoCAD. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 2. Creating Drawings - I Chapter 3. Working with Drawing Aids and Layers Chapter 4. Creating Drawings - II Chapter 5. Modifying and Editing Drawings - I Chapter 6. Working with Blocks and Xrefs Chapter 7. Working with Dimensions and Dimensions Style Chapter 8. Editing Dimensions and Adding d104 Chapter 9. Modifying and Editing Drawings - II Chapter 10. Hatching and Gradients Chapter 11. Working with Layouts Chapter 12. Printing and Plotting

Black & White Edition. The Full Color Edition is also available SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2019: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning finite element analysis (FEA) using SOLIDWORKS Simulation. This textbook benefits new SOLIDWORKS Simulation users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 10 chapters, total 394 pages covering various types of finite element analysis (FEA) such as Linear Static Analysis, Buckling Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, Frequency Analysis, Drop Test Analysis, and Non-linear Static Analysis. This textbook covers important concepts and methods used in finite element analysis (FEA) such as Preparing Geometry, Boundary Conditions (load and fixture), Element Types, Contacts, Connectors, Meshing, Mesh Controls, Mesh Quality Check (Jacobian Check and Aspect Ratio), Adaptive Meshing (H-Adaptive and P-Adaptive), Iterative Methods (Newton-Raphson Scheme and Modified Newton-Raphson Scheme), Incremental Methods (Force, Displacement, or Arc Length), and so on. This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools of SOLIDWORKS Simulation but also on the fundamentals of finite element analysis (FEA) through various real-world case studies. The case studies used in this textbook allow users to solve various real-world engineering problems, step-by-step. Moreover, the Hands-on test drives are given at the end of the chapters which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Every chapter begins with learning objectives related to the topics covered in that chapter. Moreover, every chapter ends with a summary which lists the topics learned in that chapter followed by questions to assess the knowledge. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to FEA and SOLIDWORKS Simulation Chapter 2. Introduction to Analysis Tools and Static Analysis Chapter 3. Case Studies of Static Analysis Chapter 4. Contacts and Connectors Chapter 5. Adaptive Mesh Methods Chapter 6. Buckling Analysis Chapter 7. Fatigue Analysis Chapter 8. Frequency AnalysisChapter 9. Drop Test Analysis Chapter 10. Non-Linear Static Analysis Main Features of the d104book Comprehensive coverage of tools Step-by-step real-world case studies Hands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of chapters Additional notes and tips Customized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations) Free learning resources for students and faculty Technical support for the book: [email protected]

100 AutoCAD Exercises - Learn by Practicing (2nd Edition) book is designed to help engineers and designers interested in learning AutoCAD by practicing real-world CAD exercises. This book does not provide step-by-step instructions to create drawings in AutoCAD. Instead, it's a practice book that challenges users to first analyze the drawings and then create them using the powerful toolset of AutoCAD. This approach helps users to enhance their skills and take it to the next level. You can download all exercises used in this book for free by logging into our website (www.cadartifex.com). PrerequisitesTo complete the exercises given in this book, you should have knowledge of AutoCAD. If you want to learn AutoCAD step-by-step, you can refer to AutoCAD textbooks published by CADArtifex.

Creo Parametric 4.0: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Creo Parametric for creating 3D mechanical design. This textbook benefits new Creo users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 12 chapters, total 720 pages covering the major modes of Creo Parametric such as the Sketch, Part, Assembly, and Drawing modes. The textbook teaches users to use Creo Parametric mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings. This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools/commands of Creo Parametric but also on the concept of design. Each chapter of this textbook contains tutorials which help users to easily operate Creo Parametric step-by-step. Moreover, each chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of Creo Parametric. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Creo Parametric Chapter 2. Drawing Sketches and Applying Dimensions Chapter 3. Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4. Creating Base Feature of a Solid Model Chapter 5. Creating Datum Geometries Chapter 6. Advanced Modeling - I Chapter 7. Advanced Modeling - II Chapter 8. Patterning and Mirroring Chapter 9. Advanced Modeling - III Chapter 10. Working with Assemblies - I Chapter 11. Working with Assemblies - II Chapter 12. Working with Drawings Main Features of the Textbook Comprehensive coverage of tools Step-by-step real-world tutorials with each chapter Hands-on test drives at the end of each chapter to enhance the skillsAdditional notes and tips Customized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations) Free learning resources for faculty and students Technical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

The latest 4th edition (November 2020 Product Update) of this textbook is available on Amazon. You can search it by its ISBN: 979-8568236238. Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (2nd Edition) textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers, interested in learning Fusion 360, to create 3D mechanical designs. This textbook is a great help for new Fusion 360 users and a great teaching aid for classroom training. This textbook consists of 14 chapters, total 734 pages covering major workspaces of Fusion 360 such as MODEL, ANIMATION, and DRAWING. The textbook teaches you to use Fusion 360 mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components and assemblies as well as creating animations and 2D drawings. This textbook has been developed using software version: 2.0.5519. This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools/commands of Fusion 360 but also on the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of Fusion 360. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introducing Fusion 360Chapter 2. Drawing Sketches with Autodesk Fusion 360Chapter 3. Editing and Modifying SketchesChapter 4. Applying Constraints and DimensionsChapter 5. Creating Base Feature of Solid ModelsChapter 6. Creating Construction GeometriesChapter 7. Advanced Modeling - IChapter 8. Advanced Modeling - IIChapter 9. Patterning and MirroringChapter 10. Editing and Modifying 3D ModelsChapter 11. Working with Assemblies - IChapter 12. Working with Assemblies - IIChapter 13. Creating Animation of a DesignChapter 14. Working with Drawings Main Features of the Textbook Comprehensive coverage of tools Step-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapter Hands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapter Additional notes and tips Customized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations) Free learning resources for faculty and students Additional student and faculty projects Technical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

SOLIDWORKS 2019: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate User textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning SOLIDWORKS for creating 3D mechanical design. This textbook is a great help for new SOLIDWORKS users and a great teaching aid in classroom training. This textbook consists of 14 chapters (total 792 pages) covering the major environments of SOLIDWORKS; Sketching environment, Part modeling environment, Assembly environment, and Drawing environment, which assist you in using the SOLIDWORKS mechanical design software to build parametric 3D solid components and assemblies, and making 2D drawings of those parts and assemblies. This textbook also includes a chapter on creating multiple configurations of a design. This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools/commands of SOLIDWORKS but also on the concept of design. Every chapter of this textbook contains tutorials which help users to easily operate SOLIDWORKS step-by-step. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of SOLIDWORKS. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Chapter 2. Drawing Sketches with SOLIDWORKS Chapter 3. Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4. Applying Geometric Relations and Dimensions Chapter 5. Creating First/Base Feature of Solid Models Chapter 6. Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7. Advanced Modeling - I Chapter 8. Advanced Modeling - II Chapter 9. Patterning and Mirroring Chapter 10. Advanced Modeling - III Chapter 11. Working with Configurations Chapter 12. Working with Assemblies - I Chapter 13. Working with Assemblies - II Chapter 14. Working with Drawings Main Features of the Textbook Comprehensive coverage of tools Step-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapter Hands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapterAdditional notes and tips Customized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations) Free learning resources for faculty and students Additional student and faculty projects Technical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

AutoCAD 2019 for Architectural Design: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help architects, designers, and CAD operators interested in learning AutoCAD for creating architectural 2D drawings. This textbook is a great help for new AutoCAD users and a great teaching aid in a classroom setting. This textbook consists of 12 chapters, total 488 pages covering tools and commands of the Drafting & Annotation workspace of AutoCAD. This textbook teaches you how to use AutoCAD software to create, edit, plot, and manage real world architectural 2D drawings. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools/commands of AutoCAD but also on the concept of design. Every chapter of this book contains tutorials that instruct users step-by-step how to create architectural drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives that allow the users of this textbook to experience themselves the ease-of-use and powerful capabilities of AutoCAD. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 2. Creating Drawings - I Chapter 3. Working with Drawing Aids and Layers Chapter 4. Creating Drawings - II Chapter 5. Modifying and Editing Drawings - I Chapter 6. Working with Blocks and Xrefs Chapter 7. Working with Dimensions and Dimensions Style Chapter 8. Editing Dimensions and Adding Text Chapter 9. Modifying and Editing Drawings - II Chapter 10. Hatching and Gradients Chapter 11. Working with Layouts Chapter 12. Printing and Plotting

AutoCAD 2019: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers, designers, and CAD operators interested in learning AutoCAD for creating engineering and architectural 2D drawings as well as 3D Models. This textbook is a great help for new AutoCAD users and a great teaching aid in a classroom setting. This textbook consists of 13 chapters, total 554 pages covering major workspaces of AutoCAD such as Drafting & Annotation and 3D Modeling. This textbook teaches you how to use AutoCAD software to create, edit, plot, and manage real world engineering and architectural 2D drawings as well as 3D Models. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools/commands of AutoCAD but also on the concept of design. Every chapter of this book contains tutorials that instruct users step-by-step how to create mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives that allow the users of this textbook to experience themselves the ease-of-use and powerful capabilities of AutoCAD. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 2. Creating Drawings - I Chapter 3. Working with Drawing Aids and Layers Chapter 4. Creating Drawings - II Chapter 5. Modifying and Editing Drawings - I Chapter 6. Working with Dimensions and Dimensions Style Chapter 7. Editing Dimensions and Adding Text Chapter 8. Modifying and Editing Drawings - II Chapter 9. Hatching and Gradients Chapter 10. Working with Blocks and Xrefs Chapter 11. Working with Layouts Chapter 12. Printing and PlottingChapter 13. Introducing 3D Basics and Creating 3D Models

979-8775245610Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Fusion 360 for creating 3D mechanical designs. This textbook is a great help for new Fusion 360 users and a great teaching aid in a classroom setting. This textbook consists of 14 chapters, total 720 pages covering major workspaces of Fusion 360: MODEL, ANIMATION, and DRAWING. This textbook teaches you how to use the Fusion 360 mechanical design software to build parametric 3D solid components and assemblies as well as how to create animations and 2D drawings. This textbook has been developed using software version: 2.0.4126. This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools/commands of Fusion 360 but also on the concept of design. Every chapter of this textbook contains tutorials that instruct users step-by-step how to create mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives that allow users to experience themselves the ease-of-use and powerful capabilities of Fusion 360. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introducing Fusion 360Chapter 2. Drawing Sketches with Autodesk Fusion 360Chapter 3. Editing and Modifying SketchesChapter 4. Applying Constraints and DimensionsChapter 5. Creating Base Feature of Solid ModelsChapter 6. Creating Construction GeometriesChapter 7. Advanced Modeling - IChapter 8. Advanced Modeling - IIChapter 9. Patterning and MirroringChapter 10. Editing and Modifying 3D ModelsChapter 11. Working with Assemblies - IChapter 12. Working with Assemblies - IIChapter 13. Creating Animation of a DesignChapter 14. Working with Drawings Main Features of the Textbook Comprehensive coverage of toolsStep-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapterHands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapterAdditional notes and tipsCustomized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations)Free learning resources for faculty and studentsAdditional student and faculty projectsTechnical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2018: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning SOLIDWORKS Simulation for performing various types of finite element analysis (FEA). This textbook is a great help for new SOLIDWORKS Simulation users and a great teaching aid in a classroom training too. This textbook consists of 10 chapters, total 392 pages covering various types of analysis: Linear Static analysis, Buckling analysis, Fatigue analysis, Frequency analysis, Drop Test analysis, and Non-linear Static analysis. This textbook covers important concepts and methods used in finite element analysis (FEA) such as Preparing Geometry, Boundary Conditions (load and fixture), Element Types, Contacts, Connectors, Meshing, Mesh Controls, Mesh Quality Check (Jacobian Check and Aspect Ratio), Adaptive Meshing (H-Adaptive and P-Adaptive), Iterative Methods (Newton-Raphson Scheme and Modified Newton-Raphson Scheme), Incremental Methods (Force, Displacement, or Arc Length), and so on. This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools of SOLIDWORKS Simulation but also on the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) through various real-world case studies. The case studies used in this textbook allow users to solve various real-world engineering problems, step-by-step. Also, the Hands-on test drives are given at the end of chapters that allow users to experience themselves the ease-of-use and powerful capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Every chapter begins with learning objectives related to the topics covered in that chapter. Moreover, every chapter ends with a summary which lists the topics learned in that chapter followed by questions to assess the knowledge. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to FEA and SOLIDWORKS Simulation Chapter 2. Introduction to Analysis Tools and Static Analysis Chapter 3. Case Studies of Static Analysis Chapter 4. Contacts and Connectors Chapter 5. Adaptive Mesh Methods Chapter 6. Buckling Analysis Chapter 7. Fatigue Analysis Chapter 8. Frequency AnalysisChapter 9. Drop Test Analysis Chapter 10. Non-Linear Static Analysis Main Features of the Textbook Comprehensive coverage of tools Step-by-step real-world case studies Hands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of chapters Additional notes and tips Customized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations) Free learning resources for students and faculty Technical support for the book: [email protected]