Eric Chappell - AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 Essentials

official Autodesk press 

Get a thorough introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D, the industry-leading engineering software used to design roads, highways, subdivisions, drainage and sewer systems, and more. This Autodesk Official Press book is a unique learning resource that features concise, straightforward explanations and real-world, hands-on exercises and tutorials. With compelling full-color screenshots and approachable exercises that demonstrate core features and functions, the book helps you gain understanding and confidence as you master this premiere civil engineering software.

• Introduces the software's interface and foundational concepts.
• Follows a workflow-based approach that mirrors how projects progress in the real world, and guides you through importing and working with field survey data, managing point data with groups and styles, and modeling terrain using surfaces.
• Covers creating and editing alignments and profiles, designing 3D road models, building and analyzing terrain models, designing and analyzing pipe networks, and much more.
• Shows how to estimate quantities and create construction documentation.
• Provides information to help you prepare for the Civil 3D certification exam.

AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials is the perfect, real-world introduction to the powerful civil engineering software.

Don Bokmiller, Simon Whitbread, Plamen Hristov - Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2014

official Autodesk press 

This Autodesk Official Press book will help you develop your expertise with Revit MEP's core concepts and functionality. Based on the authors' years of real-world experience, this comprehensive reference and tutorial has been updated to cover all of the new features of Revit MEP, and includes best practices, techniques, tips, tricks, and real-world exercises to help you hone your skills.

• Shows how to use the interface effectively, explains how to create and use project templates, and details ways you can improve efficiency with worksharing and collaboration.
• Addresses generating schedules that show quantities, materials, design dependencies, and more.
• Looks at creating logical air, water, and fire protection systems; evaluating building loads; and placing air and water distribution equipment.
• Covers lighting, power receptacles and equipment, communication outlets and systems, and circuiting and panels.
• Zeroes in on creating water systems, plumbing fixtures and their connectors, water piping, and more.

Featuring real-world scenarios and hands-on tutorials, this Autodesk Official Press book features downloadable before-and-after tutorial files so that you can compare your finished work to that of the professionals. It's the perfect resource for becoming a Revit MEP expert.

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