Computer Aided Technical Drawing

Course Code:

CE161

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

2

Theoric:

2

Practice:

1

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Selçuk İz

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce technical drawings and their use in civil engineering to students, enabling them to read and analyze project drawings and to design and/or revise 2- and 3D technical drawings by using related CAD software.

Course Content:

Introduction to technical drawing, lines, linetypes and their use, basics of CAD and related software. Technical drawings in architecture and civil engineering, CAD interface and drawing commands. Preparation of 2D technical drawings, construction lines and their use, related commands. Editing commands and their use. Hatches, CAD file format, layers and their use. Application of text, list and dimension commands. Merging of architectural and statical CAD files, blocks, properties, x-blocks. Plotting of technical drawings, scaling and titling. Importing and exporting in different file formats. 3D modeling: Terminology, basic modeling techniques, plotting cross sections. Advanced commands and use of CAD for different engineering purposes.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 5: Problem solving assignment, 7: Laboratory work

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice examC:Take-home quiz, D: Experimentreport, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student,H: Interactive application assignments

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to read and anaylze a 2D technical drawing	6c, 9b	1, 5, 7	A, E, H
Knowledge on civil engineering technical drawing rules and standards	9b, 13	1, 5, 7	A, E, H
Ability of using CAD software interface fluent and effectively.	4b	1, 5, 7	A, H
Ability to read and prepare a 3D technical drawing	3b, 6c	1, 5, 7	E, H
Ability to extract and plot 2D cross sections and views from a 3D technical drawing.	4a, 4b, 6c	1, 5, 7	A, E, H
Ability to create, merge and/or edit civil engineering drawings.	3b, 4b, 6c, 13	1, 5, 7	E, H

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Definitions, purpose of technical drawings, lines, linetypes and their use, CAD concept and related software	Lecture notes and Textbook
2	Technical drawing in civil engineering and architecture, introduction to AutoCAD interface and menus	Lecture notes and Textbook
3	Generating a 2D technical drawing, use of construction lines, commands on the drawing tab	Lecture notes and Textbook
4	Modifying a 2D technical drawing, commands on the editing tab	Lecture notes and Textbook
5	Architectural and civil engineering drawings, commands on the editing tab	Lecture notes and Textbook
6	Organizing a complex CAD work: Hatches and their use, layers and properties.	Lecture notes and Textbook
7	Inserting text, dimension and numbering into CAD files	Lecture notes and Textbook
8	Interm Exam	Lecture notes and Textbook
9	Generation of statical and projects: Advanced commands: Blocks, Attributes, X-Blocks	Lecture notes and Textbook
10	Plotting a drawing, scales used in civil engineering, plot sheet formats, sheet title.	Lecture notes and Textbook
11	Introducing different file types: Import, Export, Rasger Image, dxf, X-Ref properties and use	Lecture notes and Textbook
12	Introduction to 3D modeling: Terminology and basic methods	Lecture notes and Textbook
13	3D modeling commands: Viewports and viewpoints, drawing a cross section	Lecture notes and Textbook
14	3D modeling commands: Advanced methods, other uses for engineering studies	Lecture notes and Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Lynn Allen &Scott Onstott,AutoCAD: Professional Tips and Techniques, 2nd Ed., Sybex Publishing, 2007.
Additional Resources	Zeki Şen, Teknik Çizim Kitabı

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Lecture notes to be shared electronically
Assignments	To be announced, submitted and graded electronically, students to be notified electronically for their major errors
Exams	Executed online.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Interactive application assignments	4	25
Interm exam	1	50
Homeworks	1	25
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.	√
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.	√
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.	√
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.	√
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.	√

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Homeworks	1	12	36
Final Exam	1	2	2

Total Work Load			122
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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