Synopsis
For undergraduate courses in Engineering Design Graphics in Engineering or Technology programs.
Graphics Technology is a comprehensive, clearly-written text that covers the principles of engineering graphics as encountered in industry. Two-color illustrations with step-by-step explanations enable students to progress easily with the minimum of guidance from the instructor. The numerous design problems range from simple to advanced, with chapters on descriptive geometry included to enable students to solve three-dimensional spatial analysis problems encountered in real-world situations. An introduction to AutoCAD 2005® allows students to solve problems by computer as well as by hand.
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From the Back Cover
Providing content for today's course that will fit tomorrow's needs, this new edition of Graphics Technology illustrates and presents fundamental concepts in an understandable format, reducing the amount of classroom tutoring needed.
Major content areas covered are:- Design and Creativity―New design examples from industry, examples of worksheets, and assignments make the process fun and encourage creativity and intuition.
- Computer Graphics―An introduction to AutoCAD 2005 provides step-by-step instruction for two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer graphics by AutoCAD.
- Engineering Drawing―Illustrations separated into multiple steps present the concepts as clearly and simply as possible, utilizing a second color to emphasize sequential steps, key points, and explanations.
- Descriptive Geometry―Three-dimensional spatial analysis principles are covered to enable the student to apply them to industrial applications at the end of these chapters.
- Problem Solving―Over 600 problems are offered to aid the student in mastering the principles of graphics and design.
Graphics Technology will continue to serve as a permanent reference for the engineer, technologist, or technician.
About the Author
James H. Earle is a recognized authority in the field of engineering graphics. Dr. Earle received his bachelor of architecture and his Ph.D. in education from Texas A&M, and he taught in the engineering design graphics department from 1957 until his retirement in 1995. He has been active in the American Society for Engineering Education and has held positions from secretary through chair in the Engineering Design Graphics division. From 1986-1991, he served as chair of the Annual Conference Committee. His books have introduced the concepts and techniques of engineering graphics to over half a million students.
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