Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011
Design Your Way from Field to Finish with This Expert GuideCreate winning designs and effectively manage every stage of your projects with this Autodesk Official Training Guide for Autodesk's powerful civil engineering software. Authored by experts with close ties to the software development team and the Civil 3D community, this book offers an in-depth, tutorial-based approach that is grounded in real-world examples so that you can get the most out of Civil 3D.Fully updated for Civil 3D 2011's new features, such as advanced tools for geospatial and earthwork analysis, this book not only shows you how to use Civil 3D in a production environment, it also prepares you for Autodesk's Civil 3D 2011 Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams.Coverage includes:Digging deep into Civil 3D 2011, including new tools and functionalityWorking field to finish with in-depth information on field surveyingUsing helpful intersection tools to shorten the design of complex corridorsDesigning models using practical data that helps you anticipate issuesCreating construction documents in a flash with the Plan Production toolBuilding project visualizations that don't break the bank or the scheduleSharpen Your Civil 3D 2011 Skills with Real-World Engineering ExamplesDesign Subdivision and Lot Layouts with Precision and EasePlan the Efficient Movement of Materials During ConstructionProduce More Accurate Construction Plans to Increase Field EfficiencyPrepare for the Civil 3D 2011 Certified Associate and Certified Professional Exams