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Mastering Autocad Civil 3D 2012
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Autodesk official training guide

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Publication Information:
Indianapolis, Ind. : Wiley Pub., 2011.
Physical Description:
xxvii, 908 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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9781118016817
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Includes index
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Summary

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A complete, detailed reference and tutorial for AutoCAD Civil 3D

Autodesk's Civil 3D is the industry-leading civil engineering software, and this authoritative Autodesk Official Training Guide has been completely revised and modernized to offer you a fresh perspective on this powerful engineering package. Packed with new examples, new datasets, and new tutorials, this book shows how elements of the dynamic engineering program work together and discusses the best methods for creating, editing, displaying, and labeling all of a civil engineering project's elements.

The book features in-depth, detailed coverage of surveying, points, alignments, surfaces, profiles, corridors, grading, LandXML and LDT Project Transfer, cross sections, pipe networks, visualization, sheets, and project management as well as Vault and data shortcuts. Practical tutorials, tips, tricks, real-world examples and easy-to-follow explanations detail all aspects of a civil engineering project. This Mastering book is recommended as a Certification Preparation study guide resource for the Civil 3D Associate and Professional exams.

Features in-depth, detailed coverage of AutoCAD Civil 3D, the enormously popular civil engineering software Shows how elements of the dynamic engineering program work together and discusses the best methods for creating, editing, displaying, and labeling all of a civil engineering project's elements Shares straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and practice tutorials on surveying, points, alignments, surfaces, profiles, corridors, grading, and much more

In addition to teaching you vital Civil 3D tips, tricks, and techniques, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D will also help you prepare for the Civil 3D 2011 Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams.


Author Notes

Richard "Rick" Graham has been a part of numerous Civil firms over the years. He has worked closely with the Autodesk Civil 3D development team to help shape future versions of the product, is President of the Civil 3D User Group, speaks at Autodesk University, and is a respected moderator on Autodesk's Civil 3D discussion boards as well as a blogger and social networker.

Louisa "Lou" Holland is a civil engineer who has been training users of Civil 3D since 2006. She has worked extensively with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and various consultants on Civil 3D implementations. Louisa is an Autodesk Approved Instructor (AAI), a Civil 3D Certified Professional, and a regular speaker at Autodesk University, Autodesk User Group International, and other industry events.