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Department of Civil Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar Pakistan

CE-213L: Building Construction & Drawings (CAD) - Lab

3rd Semester Fall 2016

Contact hours: Three Engr. Arsalaan Khan Credit hours: One
engr.arsalaan@gmail.com
groups.google.com/group/arsalaan

Course Objectives
This course takes an integrated approach to learn AutoCAD in both theory and practice. Starting from the basics and
moving on to more complex drawings, students will be provided knowledge needed to enter the field of technical
drafting. After completing the course, students will be able to:
 use the functions and commands of AutoCAD software to develop civil engineering drawings.
 locate and apply many features of AutoCAD that automate drafting process with increased accuracy in lesser
time compared to manual drafting.
 locate and apply features of AutoCAD for the accurate addition of dimensions, drawings notes and labels.
 present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive manner.
 use the functions and commands of AutoCAD software to create isometric and three-dimensional drawings
and models.
Weekly Schedule of Semester Lectures
Date on
Week Topic Task
Mondays
1 29-08-16 Introduction to AutoCAD, its importance, user interface
2 05-09-16 Tool bars, types of coordinates, setting of units, selection of objects
3 19-09-16 Creating and modifying objects
4 26-09-16 Creating and modifying objects Assignment 1,
5 03-10-16 Status bar buttons, inquiry tool bar Quiz 1
6 10-10-16 Creating and modifying objects
7 17-10-16 Layers and controlling properties
8 24-10-16 Revision
31-10-16 Mid term exam
9 07-11-16 Annotate drawings
10 14-11-16 Annotate drawings
11 21-11-16 Defining and referencing blocks
12 28-11-16 Layouts and viewports Assignment 2,
13 05-12-16 Printing drawings Quiz 2
14 12-12-16 Preparing construction drawings
15 19-12-16 3D drawings
16 26-12-16 3D drawings and revision
02-01-17 Final term exam

Recommended Resources
 AutoCAD 2013 User's Guide
(http://docs.autodesk.com/ACDMAC/2013/ENU/PDFs/acdmac_2013_users_guide.pdf)
 AutoCAD 2013 2D Tutorials, by Kristen S. Kurland
(http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/course/48-568/PDFs/2D_AutoCAD.pdf)
 AutoCAD 2013 Tutorial - First Level: 2D Fundamentals, by Randy H. Shih
(http://www.sdcpublications.com/pdfsample/978-1-58503-716-2-1.pdf)
 AutoCAD built-in help
 Lecture notes
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Department of Civil Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar Pakistan

CE-213L: Building Construction & Drawings (CAD) - Lab

3rd Semester Fall 2016

Contact hours: Three Engr. Arsalaan Khan Credit hours: One
engr.arsalaan@gmail.com
groups.google.com/group/arsalaan

Grading Criteria
 Attendance and class participation : 10%
 Assignments and quizzes : 15%
 Mid term exam : 25%
 Final term exam and viva : 50%

Classes Schedule
 Section A Friday From 8:00am to 10:30am
 Section B Monday From 8:00am to 10:30am
 Section C Thursday From 8:00am to 10:30am
 Section D Tuesday From 8:00am to 10:30am
 Section E Wednesday From 8:00am to 10:30am

Classroom Policy & Students’ Responsibilities

 Remember to check instructor’s webpage to download notes for yourself before you arrive to attend the
lecture.
 It is recommended to bring your personal laptop for exercising lab sessions.
 Attendance is mandatory for all students.
 Assignments will be due by the next lecture. Late submissions will not be accepted.
 Dishonest work in assignments and exam tests is a serious offense. Anyone found cheating will be liable for
cancellation of his work.
 Ringing cellphones are considered as disruptive behavior. Keep your cellphones switched off or silent during
the lab session.
 Keep all your assignments safe with yourself as they will be required in the viva exam at the end of semester.

Prof. Dr. Bashir Alam Engr. Arsalaan Khan

Chairman Lecturer
Department of Civil Engineering Department of Civil Engineering