AutoCAD Lab

 

Computer Aided Design  

 

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

• Overview of AutoCAD
• System requirement
• Installation
• Understanding the AutoCAD interface
• Application menu
• Quick access toolbar
• Menu bar
• Tabs
• Ribbon
• Pannel
• Toolbars
• Drawing area, navigation cube, status bar
• Drawing window details
• File tabs
• Status bar details
• Command line
• Units, limits, and coordinate system
• Saving, opening, and managing drawings
• Basic file types and extensions [.dwg (Drawing), dwt (Drawing Template), .dxf (Drawing Exchange Format)]

 

Module 2: Basic Drawing Commands

• Drawing simple geometry
• Line, Polyline, Circle, Arc, Rectangle, Polygon, Ellipse
• Object snaps (OSNAP)
• Using grid and snap for precision
• Zooming and panning
• Undo/Redo and selection tools
• Hatch

 

Module 3: Editing Commands

• Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, Mirror
• Trim, Extend, Fillet, Chamfer
• Offset and Array (Rectangular, Polar, Path)
• Stretch, Break, Join
• Erase and Explode

 

Module 4: Annotation and Text

• Adding and editing text
• Dimensioning techniques
• Linear, aligned, angular, radius, diameter
• Multidimension
• Text styles and dimension styles
• Tables and basic hatching

 

Module 5: Layers and Properties

• Understanding Layers
• Creating, modifying, and managing layers
• Layer properties: color, line type, line weight
• Properties Panel / Match Properties

 

Module 6: Block

• Block Panel
• Insert Block

 

Module 7: Plotting and Printing Drawings in CAD

• Setting Up the Layout
• Plot Settings and Output

 

Module 8: Drawing, Editing, and Dimensioning of Simple Objects

• Draw simple objects [drawing objects from previous semester such as Multiview, Isometric objects etc.] using draw, edit and dimension toolbar

 

Module 9: Creating Building Plan, Section, and Elevation in CAD

• Drawing the Building Plan 
• Drawing the Building Section
• Drawing the Elevation

Sample Drawings: 

1.     Ground Floor Plan  

2.     1^st Floor Plan

3.     2^nd Floor Plan

4.     Front Elevation

5.     Section

Module 10: Structural Detailing in CAD — Footing, Beam, Column & Stair

• Introduction to Structural Drawings
• Footing Detailing
• Column Detailing
• Beam Detailing
• Staircase Detailing

Sample Drawings: 

1.     Footing Layout

2.     Footing Plan and Section

3.     Footing Schedule

4.     Column Layout

5.     Column Schedule and Section

6.     Grade Beam Layout

7.     Grade Beam Detailing

8.     Floor Beam Layout

9.     Floor Beam Detailing

10. Floor Slab Layout

11. Floor Slab Detailing

12. Stair Plan and Detailing 

Module 11: Drawing of Culvert – Plan, Elevation, and Section in CAD

• Introduction to Culverts
• Drawing the Plan of a Culvert
• Drawing the Elevation
• Drawing the Section

 

Module 12: Drawing of RCC Bridge – Plan, Elevation, and Section in CAD

• Drawing the Plan View
• Drawing the Elevation
• Drawing the Cross-Section
• Abutment and Pier Detailing
• Reinforcement Detailing and Notes

Example: Prepare CAD drawings of a single-span RCC T-beam bridge showing:

• Plan
• Longitudinal Elevation
• Cross Section
• Abutment Detail

 

Module 13: Septic Tank Plan and Section Drawing

• Plan View (Top View)
• Sectional View (Cross Section)

 

Module 14: Roof Truss – Plan, Elevation & Details

• Plan View (Top View)
• Elevation (Side View)
• Connection Details

 

Module 15: Retaining Wall

• Reinforcement detailing for stem, heel, and toe with bar diameters and spacing.