Computer Aided DesignGuide for Architecture,Engineering and Construction

Recent years have seen major changes in the approach to computer aided design (CAD) in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. CAD is increasingly becoming a standard design tool, facilitating lower development costs and a reduced design cycle. Not only does it allow a designer to model designs in 2 and 3 dimensions, but also to model other dimensions, such as time and cost, into designs.

This Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction provides an introductory explanation of all common CAD terms and tools used in the AEC sector. It describes each approach to CAD with detailed analysis and practical examples. Analysis ...

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