AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers book introduces the readers to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015, one of the world’s leading application, designed specifically to create and modify P&ID’s and plant 3D models. In this book, the author emphasizes on the features of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 that allow the user to design piping & instrumentation diagrams and 3D piping models. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015.
Salient Features of the Textbook:
Consists of 10 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence
Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 concepts and techniques
Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015
Detailed explanation of all commands and tools
Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter
Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts
Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process
Emphasis on Why and How with explanation
More than 9 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials
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
Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com
Additional learning resources at http://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com
Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D
Chapter 2: Creating Projects and P&IDs
Chapter 3: Creating Structures
Chapter 4: Creating Equipment
Chapter 5: Editing Specifications and Catalogs
Chapter 6: Routing Pipes
Chapter 7: Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports
Chapter 8: Creating Isometric Drawings
Chapter 9: Creating Orthographic Drawings
Chapter 10: Managing Data and Generating reports
Index
About the Authors:
CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, and the team of dedicated contributing authors are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Computer Animations, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges our students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.