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Description of Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012

Dig Deep into Civil 3D with This Expert Guide

The new version of this Autodesk Official Training Guide has been completely revised and updated by two renowned Civil 3D experts, who bring a fresh perspective on using Civil 3D 2012 in professional environments. Quickly build your skills and effectively manage every stage of your projects with this detailed reference and tutorial, which covers everything from the Civil 3D user interface to surveying and alignments, advanced corridors and roundabouts, sanitary and storm analysis, cost estimating, styles, and much more.

This in–depth guide not only teaches you how to use Civil 3D in production environments, it also helps you prepare for Autodesk′s Civil 3D Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding Civil 3D 2012, including new tools and functionality

• Creating, editing, displaying, and labeling all project elements

• Using intersection tools to shorten the design of complex corridors, including roundabouts

• Calling on Partbuilder to create pipe networks without pain

• Performing storm and sewer analysis and assessing impact with the new SSA tools

• Producing plans quickly and easily with Production Wizard

• Estimating costs in a flash with Quantity Takeoff

• A detailed new chapter on using Civil 3D Templates and Styles

Sharpen Your Civil 3D 2012 Skills with This In–Depth Guide

Lay Out Subdivisions, Lots, and Roundabouts with Ease

Master Surveying, Alignment, Surfaces, Grading, and More

Learn Real–World Tips, Tricks, and Techniques That Improve Results

Prepare for the Civil 3D 2012 Certified Associate or Certified Professional Exams

Title Information

ISBN:

9781118016817

Pages:

936 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

559095

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Published:

01/07/2011

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About Richard Graham and Louisa Holland

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.