Visualization Modeling and Graphics for Engineering Design

About this book

Created for the next generation of engineering professionals VISUALIZATION MODELING AND GRAPHICS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN Second Edition combines coverage of traditional drafting essentials and the cutting-edge technology and methods todays professionals need to master for career success. This versatile text provides a strong grounding in fundamentals including core design skills geometric dimensioning and tolerancing sketching and drawing and industry- and discipline-specific applications even while recognizing how computers have enabled visualizing and modeling techniques that have changed the engineering design process. Working from this modern perspective the authors explore critical process phases such as creative thinking product ideation and advanced analysis as well as problem solving collaboration and communication skills essential for todays engineers and technicians. In addition to numerous updates to reflect the latest technology and trends the Second Edition of this groundbreaking text features a more streamlined presentation with a mix of printed and online chapters and a highly modular structure that make it easy to focus on specific topics or interests.