Based on the latest edition of Engineering Graphics, the second edition of Principles of Engineering Graphics is a combination textbook/workbook that provides students with a dynamic and up-to-date... This description may be from another edition of this product.
When I studied drafting in school, we used a text by the same authors. I found it great, as it gave enough detail on how to draw, without being wordy, and there were ample pictures & diagrams to help. I'm no artist, by the way, but every now & then I did a couple of problems to do something different.Time came when I wanted to get back into re-learning drafting, but due to family, and time constraints, there's no way I could again take courses. So, I bought the book.If you're a beginner, don't be put off by the title. This is exactly the same as the text and workbooks, by the same authors.Start at the beginning, and pay attention to basics. If you're a pro, it will refresh your skills.This has a workbook with it, so practice isn't a problem.It's all too true, that one shouldn't attempt to draw CAD until the "Board" has been mastered. Without the basics, you're building on a house of cards. My husband works in an engineering firm and sees this all the time. Some of the ideas inside, may seem outdated, but trust me, the priciples are still the same.I highly recommend it. Personally, I found it practical, challenging and affordable.
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