drawing for civil engineering 3e

Drawing for Civil Engineering has been revised by updating the computer applications and free internet-downloadable software that can be used by students.

The core function of this book is still to cover the fundamentals of civil engineering drawing, draughting practice and conventions. Aimed mainly at second-level students at universities of technology and similar tertiary institutions, the book outlines reinforced-concrete drawings, steel-structure drawings and surveying drawings.

With its improved design, Drawing for Civil Engineering is more accessible and comprehensive.

Key features include the following:

-Updating of the two chapters on computer-aided drawing, CALcrete and SURPAC

-Expanding the basic knowledge of drawing principles

-Step-by-step worked-out examples

-Self-evaluation activities to assist students throughout

-Answers to selected activities

-An emphasis on independent study

Drawing for Civil Engineering explains technical concepts in plain language, making it an easy and enjoyable read for anyone looking to gain a firm grounding in one of the key disciplines of engineering.

About the author

Jan A van der Westhuizen was previously employed at a Municipality as Head of the Building Department, and for many years until he retired, he was Head of the Department of Civil Engineering and Land Surveying at Mangosuthu University of Technology.