Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 is a comprehensive textbook that explains the concepts and principles of AutoCAD Civil 3D though practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. This enables users to harness the power of AutoCAD Civil 3D for their specific use. A number of "Civil Engineering" related examples have been used as projects to ensure that the user can relate his knowledge of this book with the real-world designs.

This textbook consists of 12 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering Points Creations, Surface Creations, Google Earth Interoperability, Surface Analysis, Corridor Modeling, Pipe Networks, and so on. Each chapter begins with a command section that provides a detailed explanation of the commands and tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Following are the additional features of this book:
�  Detailed explanation of AutoCAD Civil 3D commands and tools
�  Real-world civil engineering projects as tutorials and with step-by-step explanation
�  Emphasis on why and how with explanation
�  Tips and Notes throughout the textbook
�  704 pages of heavily illustrated text  
�  Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1:  Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012
Chapter 2:  Working with Points
Chapter 3:  Working with Surfaces
Chapter 4:  Surface Volumes and Analysis
Chapter 5:  Alignments
Chapter 6:  Working with Profiles
Chapter 7:  Working with Assemblies and Subassemblies
Chapter 8:  Working with Corridors
Chapter 9:  Sample Lines, Sections, and Quantity Takeoffs
Chapter 10: Feature Lines and Grading
Chapter 11: Pipe Networks
Chapter 12: Working with Plan Production Tools, and Data Shortcuts
Index