AutoCAD Plant 3D 2024 for Engineers and Designers

AutoCAD Plant 3D 2024 for Engineers and Designers textbook introduces the readers to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2024, one of the worlds leading parametric 3D plant designing software. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the plant designing techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. The chapters in this textbook are arranged in pedagogical sequence that makes it very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.

1. Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D
2. Creating Projects and P&IDs
3. Creating Structures
4. Creating Equipment
5. Editing Specifications and Catalogs
6. Routing Pipes
7. Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports
8. Creating Isometric Drawings
9. Creating Orthographic Drawings
10. Managing Data and Creating Reports
Project: Thermal Power Plant

Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; MS in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA; and BS in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Srinagar, India. Before joining Purdue University in 1987, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and Software Developer. Prof. Tickoo has authored/co-authored textbooks on several major CAD/CAE/Animation software packages like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, NX, AutoCAD, Customizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Solid Edge, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, and VIZ. In addition to North America, his textbooks have been translated and published in Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, and Serbia. Prof. Tickoo has obtained over $24 Million software grant from ANSYS, IBM, and Siemens.