Computer Aided Design CIVL 2112

Course description:

This course is an Introduction to computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD). It prepares the student with the fundamentals, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to create a basic 2D drawing using the AutoCAD. The course shows the most essential tools and concepts, such as understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface, using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools, organizing drawing objects on layers, inserting reusable symbols (blocks), preparing a layout to be plotted and adding text, hatching and dimensions. It will provide experience through a series of practical exercises and applications cover details and drawings in some civil engineering areas such as structural engineering (details for reinforced concrete structures).

Course Aims:

The aims of this course are to: 
  •  Develop fundamental capability of visual and graphical communications in the construction industry. 
  •  Emphasize interpretation and creation of graphical presentation using computer aided drafting software. 
  •  Provide the students with powerful tools and techniques for drawing, dimensioning, and printing 2D drawings. 
  •  Familiarize students with the AutoCAD workspace and user interface.

Course outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  •  Navigate the AutoCAD user interfaces
  •  Use precision drafting tools and fundamental features of AutoCAD to develop 2D accurate technical drawings.
  •  Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
  •  Develop the spatial thinking capacity in graphical abilities necessary for a correct graphical representation.
  •  Identify and use the commands and icons for creating primitive 2D shapes. 
  •  Create plans and drawings from preliminary line work to a finished drawing by software rather than hand drawing.