Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD

Oct 25, 2026

Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD introduces engineering graphics as a communication language for unambiguous technical information. The course guides learners from basic sketching to 3-D solid modeling using AutoCAD and supports creative engineering design projects. It highlights key applications across mechanical, automotive, electrical/electronics, communication, civil, architectural, and aerospace fields, explaining why current industrial practice favors CAD over traditional drafting. It also covers essential theory of projections, descriptive geometry, and hand-sketching for 2-D drawing and 3-D modeling.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages23

Reading Time58 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

What is Engineering Graphics

Applications of Computer Aided Drafting

Why with AutoCAD?

Course Objectives

Course Coverage

Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD Overview By Prof. D. M. Kulkarni Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD [http://www.phindia.com/bookdetail_forth.php?isbn=978-81-203-3783-1](http://www.phindia.com/bookdetail_forth.php?isbn=978-81-203-3783-1) Team of Authors Dr. Dhananjay M . Kulkarni Asso. Prof. Mechanical Engg. BITS-Pilani, Goa Campus Goa 403 726 M-9823876776 Prof. A . P . Rastogi Retd. Prof. Civil Engg. BITS-Pilani Prof. A . K . Sarkar Prof. Civil Engg. and Dean, Instruction Division What is Engineering Graphics Engineering Graphics is the language of Engineers. Like any other language, one should be able to READ | WRITE | SPEAK. The knowledge of Engineering Graphics is useful to both scientist as well as Engineers. Engineering Graphics Engineers use graphics to communicate technical information without ambiguity to executives, fabricators, customers, and each other. Engineering graphics has a well-defined set of standards by which technical drawings are produced. This course teaches the language of engineering graphics from basic sketching through 3-D solid modeling using computer aided design (CAD) software AutoCAD. The course also gives the opportunity to apply this new knowledge to creative engineering design projects. Applications of Computer Aided Drafting Mechanical : Design of machine elements, CNC machine tools, Robotics. Automotive : Kinematics, Hydraulics, Steering. Electrical : Circuit layout, Panel design, control system. Electronics : Schematic diagrams of PCs, Ics, etc. Communication: Communication network, satellite transmitting pictures, T.V Telecasting Civil : Mapping, contour plotting, building drawing, structural design. Architectural: Town planning, interior decorations, multi storied complex. Aerospace : Design of spacecraft, flight simulator, lofting Why with AutoCAD? Current industrial practice (traditional drafting is obsolete) . Helps students to explore other solid modelling softwaresin their own disciplines Helps Mechanical students to generate 2-D Machine drawings as well as 3-D models using Pro-Engineers Helps Institute in many ways: Online Assignments, online Exams and online evaluation solves n number of problems. Storing the digital drawings (if required) What about the hand-skills of students? Students are asked to practice on the printed (ortho/iso) grid papers in tutorial section. Also, students are asked to draw free-hand sketches on paper. Course Objectives 1. To learn the AutoCAD tool 2. To learn the theory of projections 3. To learn the descriptive geometry 4. To learn a 3-D imaginational skill 5. To learn a hand-sketch skills for 2-D drawing and 3-D modelling Course Coverage E N G I N E E R I N G G R A P H I C S AutoCAD Theory of Projections Descriptive Geometry Freehand Sketching

FAQs

What is the purpose of learning engineering graphics?

Engineering graphics is presented as the language engineers use to read, write, and communicate technical information without ambiguity.

How does the course use AutoCAD and progress in skills?

The course teaches engineering graphics from basic sketching through 3-D solid modeling using AutoCAD, with opportunities for creative engineering design projects.

Which topics are included in course objectives and coverage?

Objectives include learning the AutoCAD tool, theory of projections, descriptive geometry, 3-D imagination skills, and hand-sketch skills for 2-D drawing and 3-D modeling.

Oct 25, 2026

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