Fundamentals of Graphics Communication

This book presents a modern approach to engineering and technical graphics. It covers drawing techniques from both CAD-oriented and traditional perspectives. The engineering design process receives special attention throughout the 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 students to try. The text is supported by a rich assortment of supplements, including CAD workbooks, additional drawing problems, animation, tutorials, and a dynamic online learning centre for students and instructors. There is increased coverage of 3D modelling and the design process has been added, and a design problem is part of each chapter. Sketching techniques have been integrated into more chapters throughout the book and a selection of industrial application boxes has been added.