Up and Running with Autodesk Advance Steel 2019: Volume 2 - Softcover

Maini, Deepak

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1720409609 ISBN 13: 9781720409601

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

Synopsis

This textbook covers in detail the tools that are used to generate 2D detail and fabrication drawings of the 3D structural model created in Volume 1 of this book. You will learn how to use drawing processes as well as drawing styles for generating the 2D documentation. The author has also covered the process of validating the structure model and checking it for clashes. There is a special chapter covering BIM data interoperability with Autodesk Revit.

The following are some of the salient features of this textbook:

• Complimentary access to videos of all tutorials in the book.
• 336 pages of in-depth coverage of the tools to generate detail drawings of the 3D structural model.
• Detailed discussion of how to validate the structural model for modeling error and checking the clashes in the model.
• Detailed discussion of creating custom prefix configuration for numbering.
• Covers in detail the process of generating the 2D drawings using drawing processes as well as drawing styles.
• Covers basic customization of drawing processes.
• Explains the process of basic customization of prototypes and BOM templates.
• Covers the process of generating NC and DXF files for machining.
• Special chapter on BIM data interoperability with Autodesk Revit, including importing Steel Connections.
• “What I do” tips describing some real world challenges that Advance Steel users face and the author’s approach in those situations.
• Tips and Notes providing additional information about the topic in discussion.
• End of chapter skill evaluation to review the concepts learnt in the chapter.

The following free teaching resources are available for faculty:

• PowerPoint slides of every chapter in the textbook.
• Answers to the Class Test Questions.
• Help for designing the course curriculum.

About this title

About the Author

Deepak Maini (Sydney, Australia) is a qualified Mechanical Engineer with more than 19 years experience of working in the design industry. He has been teaching various CAD software for more than 18 years and has also authored the “Up and Running with Autodesk Navisworks” series of books. He is currently working as the National Technical Manager - Named Accounts with Cadgroup Australia, the first Platinum Autodesk Partner in the Australia/New Zealand region.

Deepak is a regular speaker at Autodesk University in Las Vegas and was awarded the “Best Speaker” in the Instructional Demo category at Autodesk Universities 2017. He has also been among the "Top Rated Speakers" for last four years.

Deepak is also a Guest Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), two of the leading universities in Australia. In addition, he is one of the lead presenters at various events showcasing the latest Autodesk technology all around Australia and Asia and is regularly invited to present at various User Group events in the region.

Deepak’s Contact Details Email: deepak@deepakmaini.com Website: http://www.deepakmaini.com

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1720409609
• ISBN 13: 9781720409601
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 334