Fundamentals of Graphics Communication

About this book

Fundamentals of Graphics Communication presents a modern approach to engineering and technical graphics. It covers drawing techniques from both a contemporary CAD-oriented perspective and a traditional perspective. The engineering design process receives special attention throughout this text through the use of design case studies a consistent problem-solving methodology many real examples taken from industry and a selection of design problems for the student. New features of this edition include: new sections on virtual reality; updated surface modeling coverage; new Design in Industry cases from Kohler John Deere Stryker Medical among others; dozens of tear-out worksheets for additional drawing and sketching practice; and more. The text is supported by a rich assortment of supplements including a dynamic Online Learning center for students and instructors with an image bank animations AutoCAD problems career links and quizzes.