Graphics Technology, 2/E
James H. Earle, Professor Emeritus, Texas A&M University

ISBN-10: 0131476432
ISBN-13: 9780131476431

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 560 pp
Published: 10/15/2004

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For undergraduate courses in Engineering Design Graphics in Engineering or Technology programs.

Graphics Technology is a comprehensive, clearly-written text that covers the principles of engineering graphics as encountered in industry. Two-color illustrations with step-by-step explanations enable students to progress easily with the minimum of guidance from the instructor. The numerous design problems range from simple to advanced, with chapters on descriptive geometry included to enable students to solve three-dimensional spatial analysis problems encountered in real-world situations. An introduction to AutoCAD 2005® allows students to solve problems by computer as well as by hand.

  • NEW - More concise—Deletes topics that are seldom used.

    • Provides students with a more coherent and up-to-date text.

  • NEW - Newly drawn figures.

    • Gives students who are visual learners more accessibility.

  • NEW - Three-dimensional illustrations.

    • Explains and clarifies for students the instructional examples in the text.

  • Clear organization—Covers the material by topic/sequence as an instructor would.

    • Provides students with an easy-to-understand text. Aids instructors with course preparation.

  • Two-color, step-by-step illustrations—Includes closely associated explanatory text to over 1,500 illustrations.

    • Enables students to work at their own pace with a minimum of supervision.

  • Design coverage—Gives example worksheets used in a case study that guides students to more sophisticated projects.

    • Provides instructions for students on how graphics is used in all design, from products to systems. Allows instructors to choose from a wide range of problems for class assignments.

  • Real-life industrial applications— Includes examples, illustrations, and over 500 problems.

    • Provides students with a text that is as practical and meaningful as possible.

  • Standards of engineering drawing—Uses the ANSI standards that are required for preparation of engineering drawings by the engineer and technologist in practice.

    • Enables instructors to stress these principles with greater ease.

  • Highlighted major points and figure numbers within the text.

    • Helps students associate text references with figures for easy reference.

  • Pedagogical support—Nineteen problem books are listed inside the back cover of the book that are available (keyed to the text) for classroom use.

    • Allows instructors to cover more material in less time.

  • More concise—Deletes topics that are seldom used.

    • Provides students with a more coherent and up-to-date text.

  • Newly drawn figures.

    • Gives students who are visual learners more accessibility.

  • Three-dimensional illustrations.

    • Explains and clarifies for students the instructional examples in the text.



 1. Engineering and Technology.


 2. The Design Process.


 3. Drawing Instruments.


 4. Lettering.


 5. Geometric Construction.


 6. Screws, Fasteners, and Springs.


 7. Dimensioning.


 8. Tolerances.


 9. Sections.


10. Screws, Fasteners, and Springs.


11. Materials and Processes.


12. Dimensioning.


13. Tolerances.


14. Welding.


15. Working Drawings.


16. Reproduction of Drawings.


17. Three-Dimensional Pictorials.


18. Points, Lines, and Planes.


19. Primary Auxiliaries in Descriptive Geometry.


20. Successive Auxiliary Views.


21. Revolution.


22. Vector Graphics.


23. Intersections and Developments.


24. Graphs.


25. Introduction to AutoCAD 2005.


Appendices.


Index.

Providing content for today's course that will fit tomorrow's needs, this new edition of Graphics Technology illustrates and presents fundamental concepts in an understandable format, reducing the amount of classroom tutoring needed.

Major content areas covered are:
  • Design and Creativity—New design examples from industry, examples of worksheets, and assignments make the process fun and encourage creativity and intuition.
  • Computer Graphics—An introduction to AutoCAD 2005 provides step-by-step instruction for two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer graphics by AutoCAD.
  • Engineering Drawing—Illustrations separated into multiple steps present the concepts as clearly and simply as possible, utilizing a second color to emphasize sequential steps, key points, and explanations.
  • Descriptive Geometry—Three-dimensional spatial analysis principles are covered to enable the student to apply them to industrial applications at the end of these chapters.
  • Problem Solving—Over 600 problems are offered to aid the student in mastering the principles of graphics and design.

Graphics Technology will continue to serve as a permanent reference for the engineer, technologist, or technician.

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