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Description of Engineering Graphics Essentials 4th Edition Text with Independent Learning DVD

Engineering Graphics Essentials Fourth Edition gives students a basic understanding of how to create and read engineering drawings by presenting principles in a logical and easy to understand manner. It coves the main topics of engineering graphics, including tolerancing and fasteners. This book also features an independent learning DVD containing supplemental content to further reinforce these principles. Through its many different exercises this text is designed to encourage students to interact with the instructor during lectures, and it will give students a superior understanding of engineering graphics.

The enclosed independent learning DVD allows the learner to go through the topics of the book independently. The main content of the DVD contains pages that summarize the topics covered in the book. Each page has voice over content that simulates a lecture environment. There are also interactive examples that allow the learner to go through the instructor led and in class student exercises found in the book on their own. Video examples are also included to supplement the learning process.

Title Information

ISBN:

9781585036103

Pages:

478 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

457590

Publisher:

SDC Publications

Published:

22/03/2010

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Contents of Engineering Graphics Essentials 4th Edition Text with Independent Learning DVD

DVD Content:
- Summary pages with voice over lecture content
- Interactive exercises
- Video examples
- Supplemental problem solutions

Each chapter contains these types of exercises:

1. Instructor led in-class exercises
Students complete these exercises in class using information presented by the instructor using the PowerPoint slides on the instructor CD.

2. In-class student exercises
These are exercises that students complete in class using the principles presented in the lecture.

3. Video Exercises
These exercises are found in the text and correspond to videos found on the DVD. In the videos the author shows how to complete the exercise as well as other possible solutions and common mistakes to avoid.

4. Interactive Exercises
These exercises are found on the DVD and allow students to test what they've learned and instantly see the results.

5. End of chapter problems
These problems allow students to apply the principles presented in the book. All exercises are on perforated pages that can be handed in as assignments.

6. Review Questions
The review questions are meant to encourage students to recall and consider the content found in the text by having them formulate descriptive answers to these questions.

7. Crossword Puzzles
Each chapter features a short crossword puzzle that emphasizes important terms, phrases, concepts, and symbols found in the text.

Book Content:
1. Orthographic Projection
2. Dimensioning
3. Sectioning
4. Tolerancing
5. Threads and Fasteners
6. Assembly Drawings
7. Pictorials

Appendix A: Limits and Fits
Appendix B: Threads and Fastener Tables
Appendix C: References