Technical Drawing for Engineering Communication

In-depth coverage of mechanical, architectural, and civil drafting is featured, with discipline-specific icons that quickly and clearly denote drawing and math problems that pertain to a student's specific area of study.

Modern design practices, standards, and examples are used throughout, giving you confidence you're providing students with a relevant tool they can use.

All-new chapters on employability skills, sketching and lettering, and drafting tools modernize the content and provide students with skills and knowledge they can apply immediately.

Updated photographs and artwork create a true-to-life experience, illustrating what students will see on the job.

Compliance with the latest ANSI standards ensures that you are teaching to the most current industry rules and regulations.

Additional content on SolidWorks 3D modeling software as well as related drawings and photographs increase the versatility and usability of the book as a resource for a variety of settings.

A new section on "rapid prototyping" rounds out the book's already comprehensive coverage.