Welcome to the web site for Technical Graphics Communication, 2nd Edition. The first edition of this text is in use at over 80 schools and is part of the Irwin Graphics Series which is composed of texts, workbooks, and related curriculum material being developed for engineering and technical graphics. The series provides the user with an assortment of instructional material ranging from traditional CAD workbooks to many non-traditional materials such as grading programs, computer animations, and AutoCAD exercises all on a CD-ROM.
Technical Graphics Communication 2/e addresses both traditional and modern approaches to technical design graphics - with a primary goal of helping engineering and technology students learn the techniques and standard practices of technical drawing so that design ideas can be properly communicated and produced. We are sure you will find this book interesting and unique.
General and Pedagogical Features
4-Color Illustrations
Color is used to enhance the illustration process to show the student how powerful a medium graphics can be in every engineering and technical discipline. The use of four-color illustration is still a first for engineering graphics texts. many illustrations are from industry and photos are used frequently to show real-world applications.
Modern Topics
Emphasis on modern topics and practices such as sketching, visualization, and 3D modeling are covered throughout the text. New coverage of rapidly emerging technologies such as parametric modeling, virtual reality, and engineering document management.
New and Revised Standards
Chapters on dimensioning and tolerancing have been updated to include the 1994 ANSI/ASME standards.
Industry Application Boxes
Industry Application Boxes are found in every chapter to illustrate how graphics and design are being used today.
Step-By-Step Techniques Boxes
Step-by-Step techniques Boxes walk students through proper drawing methods and techniques that are difficult to execute. Examples include isometric sketching, ellipse constructions, perspective drawing, and more.
Design Supplements
The Design Supplement chapter contains over 100 individual and group design problems and an in-depth overview of Boeing 777 passenger aircraft, a paperless design.
Comprehensive Problem
Integrated design communications problem: an extensive book-long problem that can be assigned at the start of a course and carried through until the end with specific exercises keyed to most chapters.
Exercises
Practice exercises are included in every chapter to give the student immediate practice using the new drawing techniques.
Objectives
Chapter objectives are listed at the start of every chapter illustrating and describing the key components being covered in the chapter.
Introductions and Summaries
Chapter introductions and chapter summaries prepare the student for what is to come and summarize important elements presented.
Comprehensive Glossary
Our Glossary, located at the end of the book, contains definitions for all key terms listed at the end of every chapter.
Further Readings
Further Readings are defined at the end of each chapter, listing relevant books and articles to the material covered in the chapter.
Review Questions
Questions for Review are located at the end of each chapter covering important concepts and information the students will have learned in the chapter.
Drawing Problems
Numerous drawing problems are included at the end of each chapter so the student can apply the concepts and knowledge just learned and so the instructor can gage the progress of the students.
Sketching Activities
Sketching activities are integrated throughout the text and are included in the end of chapter problems.
CAD References
CAD References key the traditional drawing material to its CAD-specific companion material in Leach's AutoCAD Companion or Cherng's CADKEY Companion.
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