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ENG 120IN - Civil Engineering Graphics and Design

3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 6 lab periods

Introduction to civil engineering graphics and design using sketching and computer-aided design (CAD) Civil 3D software. Includes engineering basic applications, basic math and geometry, basic math and algorithms, corridor development, site grading and earthwork concepts, piping and draining concepts, surveying concepts and procedures, and visualization and construction documents.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 189  


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate the principles and concepts of graphic communications within the contexts of civil engineering.
  2. Demonstrate basic computer aided design (CAD) skills with engineering applications.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in graphical communication skills as part of the civil engineering design.
  4. Assemble drawings of engineering-type objects.
  5. Draft and design basic civil engineering construction documents using CAD.
  6. Apply methods of orthographic projection to produce construction details.
  7. Use methods of isometric, oblique, and perspective construction to produce pictorial drawings.
  8. Adapt methods of descriptive geometry to solve 3-D space problems related to civil engineering design analysis.
  9. Produce model drawings for 2-D and 3-D Civil engineering structures using computer-aided drawings.
  10. Demonstrate the ability to create, read, and interpret engineering drawings using standard views, including dimension, tolerances, and correlation to other engineering fields.
  11. Demonstrate drawing procedures and standards relevant to civil engineering projects.

Outline:
  1. Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Applied to Civil Engineering
    1. Brief historical introduction
    2. New technologies within civil engineering
    3. Introduction to Civil 3D
    4. Civil 3D philosophies, interfaces, and capabilities
  2. Civil 3D Civil Engineering Basic Applications
    1. Contour maps
    2. Site plans
    3. Road alignments
    4. Profiles and corridors
    5. Grading plans
  3. Civil 3D Basic Math and Geometry
    1. Geometrical shapes in civil engineering
    2. Distance, bearings, and traverse definitions
    3. Surface data and contour definitions
  4. Civil 3D Basic Math and Algorithms
    1. Proposed and existing profiles
    2. Cross sections
    3. Horizontal alignment
    4. Vertical alignment
  5. Civil 3D Corridor Development
    1. Corridor design
    2. Cross section development
    3. Assembly, subassembly, and multiple assembly roads
    4. Super elevation
    5. Multiple baseline roadway
  6. Site Grading and Earthwork Concepts
    1. Grading plans
    2. Earthwork project
    3. Cut and fill
    4. Estimates
  7. Piping and Drainage Concepts
    1. Basic hydrology definitions
    2. Basic hydraulic definitions
    3. Piping calculations
    4. Storm sewer design
  8. Surveying Concepts and Basic Surveying Procedures
    1. Distance
    2. Profiles
    3. Traverse
    4. Topographic surveys
    5. Horizontal and vertical curves
  9. Visualization and Construction Documents
    1. 3-D rendering
    2. Construction document development


Effective Term:
Fall 2015