10607125 Intro to CAD for Civil Engineering
Course Information
Description
This course introduces computer aided drafting (CAD) software, with emphasis on civil engineering land development applications. It covers basic drawing techniques, creating and editing objects and text, proper utilization of layers, and creating blocks and templates. Software used is Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Skill Demonstration
Course Competencies
  1. Create basic CAD drawings
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Precisely draw complex two-dimensional objects with lines and circular arcs
    Create and modify text, dimensions and fill / hatching
    Create, modify and place block objects, and explain how object attributes inside a block control display of the placed block
    Reference (attach or overlay) one drawing to another, and control reference display
    Organize drawing objects with layers and symbology
    Create sheet layouts for publishing final drawings

  2. Organize point data
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Import point coordinates and point attributes, including proper import file format and CAD settings
    Organize points into groups by various attributes and control point display and symbology by group membership
    Edit point symbology and attribute display

  3. Edit survey data
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Import survey point coordinates and codes and configure automatic drafting settings to draw point symbols and linework
    Edit point codes and re-import to correct mistakes
    Explore settings that affect coordinates, including coordinate system, units and measurement adjustment tools (such as traverse adjustment)
    Explore composition of complex civil objects, such as Civil 3D Survey Figures

  4. Create surface models
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Describe the Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) surface model
    Create a TIN model of the ground surface from points, break lines and boundaries
    Control surface model display and symbology, including contour lines and elevation labels
    Identify spatial errors by visual inspection and edit the surface model

  5. Create horizontal alignments and vertical alignments (profiles)
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Create horizontal alignments and define linear measurement (stationing) along the alignment
    Create profile views along a horizontal alignment
    Create vertical alignments (profiles) of existing ground from a surface model
    Create vertical alignments (profiles) of proposed features by design in a profile view, including automated drafting per design criteria.
    Control labeling and symbology of alignments and profile views

  6. Design parcels and land subdivisions
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Create land parcel objects (property boundaries and the areas contained within) from lines and arcs
    Place and edit parcel boundary dimension labels and parcel area labels
    Subdivide parcels based on design criteria (such as minimum width and area) both manually and using automated tools