Course Outline – Quantity Survey
1. Introduction and History of AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a powerful computer-aided design (CAD) software used for drafting and modeling. This module covers the evolution of AutoCAD, its importance in the construction industry, and how it has revolutionized design and quantity surveying.
2. Installation of Any Versions
Students will learn how to install different versions of AutoCAD, including system requirements, installation settings, and troubleshooting common issues during the installation process.
3. Explanation of Interface
This section introduces the AutoCAD interface, including toolbars, the command line, workspace customization, and essential menus that users interact with daily.
4. Difference Between Advance and Basic AutoCAD
A comparison between the basic and advanced features of AutoCAD, covering fundamental commands, 2D drafting, and complex 3D modeling capabilities.
5. 155 Commands of 2D
Students will explore and practice 155 essential 2D commands, including drawing tools (line, circle, rectangle), modification tools (trim, extend, fillet), and annotation tools (text, dimensions, and layers).
6. Plan
Understanding the concept of creating plans in AutoCAD, including architectural and structural layouts used in construction projects.
7. Working Plan
This section covers the preparation of working drawings that include all the necessary details for executing construction projects, such as floor plans, sections, and elevations.
8. Foundation Plan
Students will learn to draft foundation layouts, showing details of footings, piers, columns, and reinforcement necessary for construction.
9. Key Plan
Explanation of key plans, their purpose in large-scale construction projects, and how they provide a simplified overview of the entire site layout.
10. Road Map
Designing road layouts using AutoCAD, including road alignment, dimensions, pavement markings, and topographical elements.
11. Roof Rainwater Slope
Understanding drainage systems, designing slope patterns to ensure proper rainwater runoff, and preventing water accumulation on rooftops.
12. Sewerage Pipeline (For Toilet and Normal Usage)
This module covers the design and layout of sewerage systems, including pipeline positioning, drainage flow, and connection to municipal systems.
13. 4 Elevation
Exploring how to create and interpret building elevations, which show the front, rear, and side views of structures with dimensions and material details.
14. Long and Cross-Section with All Material
Students will learn how to draft longitudinal and cross-sections of buildings and roads, highlighting materials, structural components, and construction techniques.
15. 3D Commands
An introduction to 3D modeling in AutoCAD, covering extrusion, lofting, revolve, and solid modeling to create three-dimensional structures.
16. 3D Full Project
Practical application of 3D modeling by designing a complete project, including buildings, roads, or infrastructure, using advanced AutoCAD tools.
17. Regular and Irregular Plot Concept
Understanding the differences between regular (square/rectangular) and irregular (non-uniform) plots, and how to accurately draft and calculate areas in AutoCAD.
18. Printing
Exploring AutoCAD’s plotting and printing features, including paper size settings, layout scaling, and exporting drawings in different formats.
19. Etc
Additional advanced topics related to AutoCAD and quantity surveying that may be covered based on project needs and industry updates.