Exploring Oracle Primavera P6 R8.4


Book Description

Exploring Oracle Primavera P6 R8.4 book explains the concepts and principles of project management through practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. This enables the users to harness the power of managing projects with Oracle Primavera P6 for their specific use. In this book, the author emphasizes on planning, managing and controlling the projects, assigning resources and roles to a project, and producing schedule and resources reports and graphics. This book is specially meant for professionals and students in engineering, project management and allied fields in the building industry. Salient Features Detailed explanation of Oracle Primavera concepts Projects given as tutorials Tips and Notes throughout the textbook 273 pages of illustrated text Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the chapters Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started with Primavera P6 Chapter 2: Creating Projects Chapter 3: Defining Calendars and Work Breakdown Structure Chapter 4: Working with Activities and Establishing Relationships Chapter 5: Defining Resources and Roles Chapter 6: Risks and Issues, and Setting Baselines Chapter 7: Project Expenses and Tracking Progress of Project Chapter 8: Printing Layouts and Reports Index




Exploring Oracle Primavera P6 Professional 18, 3rd Edition


Book Description

Exploring Oracle Primavera P6 Professional 18 book explains the concepts and principles of project management through practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. This enables the users to harness the power of managing projects with Oracle Primavera P6 for their specific use. In this book, the author emphasizes on planning, managing and controlling the projects, assigning resources and roles to a project, and producing schedule and resources reports and graphics. This book is specially meant for professionals and students in engineering, project management and allied fields in the building industry. Salient Features: Detailed explanation of Oracle Primavera concepts. Real-world projects given as tutorials. Tips and Notes throughout the book. 264 pages of illustrated text. Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the chapters Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Getting Started with Primavera P6 Professional 18 Chapter 2: Creating Projects Chapter 3: Defining Calendars and Work Breakdown Structure Chapter 4: Working with Activities and Establishing Relationships Chapter 5: Defining Resources and Roles Chapter 6: Risks and Issues, and Setting Baselines Chapter 7: Project Expenses and Tracking Progress of Project Chapter 8: Printing Layouts and Reports Index




Exploring Autodesk Revit 2018 for MEP, 5th Edition


Book Description

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2018 for MEP book covers the detailed description of all basic and advanced workflows and tools to accomplish an MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting) project in a BIM environment. The book explores the processes involved in Building Information Modeling. The topics covered in this book range from creating building components, HVAC system, electrical system, plumbing system, and Fire protection system to designing conceptual massing, performing HVAC heating and loading analysis, and creating rich construction documentation. In this book, special emphasis has been laid on the concepts of space modeling and tools to create systems for all disciplines (MEP). Each concept in this book is explained using the detailed description and relevant graphical examples and illustrations. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in Autodesk Revit 2018. In addition, the chapters in this book are punctuated with tips and notes to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling the readers to create their own innovative projects. Salient Features Covers advanced functions such as worksharing, families, and system creations. Covers topics such as how to create a building envelope, spaces and zones, HVAC system, electrical system, fire fighting system, and plumbing system. Provides step-by-step explanation that guides the users through the learning process. Effectively communicates the utility of Revit 2018 for MEP. Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for reviewing the concepts learned in the chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2018 for MEP Chapter 2: Getting Started with an MEP Project Chapter 3: Creating Building Envelopes Chapter 4: Creating Spaces and Zones, and Performing Load Analysis Chapter 5: Creating an HVAC System Chapter 6: Creating an Electrical System Chapter 7: Creating Plumbing Systems Chapter 8: Creating Fire Protection System Chapter 9: Creating Construction Documents Chapter 10: Creating Families and Worksharing Index




Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020, 10th Edition


Book Description

Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 book introduces the users to the powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, AutoCAD Civil 3D. The book helps you learn, create and visualize a coordinated data model that can be used to design and analyze a civil engineering project for its optimum and cost-effective performance. This book has been written considering the needs of the professionals such as engineers, surveyors, watershed and storm water analysts, land developers, and CAD technicians, who wish to learn and explore the usage and abilities of AutoCAD Civil 3D in their respective domains. This book provides comprehensive text and graphical representation to explain concepts and procedures required in designing solutions for various infrastructure works. The tutorials and exercises, which relate to real-world projects, help you better understand the tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Salient Features Chapters arranged in pedagogical sequence Comprehensive coverage of concepts and tools covering the scope of the software Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials and exercises Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 Chapter 2: Working with Points Chapter 3: Working with Surfaces Chapter 4: Surface Volumes and Analysis Chapter 5: Alignments Chapter 6: Working with Profiles Chapter 7: Working with Assemblies and Subassemblies Chapter 8: Working with Corridors and Parcels Chapter 9: Sample Lines, Sections, and Quantity Takeoffs Chapter 10: Feature Lines and Grading Chapter 11: Pipe Networks Chapter 12: Pressure Networks Chapter 13: Working with Plan Production Tools, and Data Shortcuts Index




Exploring Oracle Primavera P6 V7.0


Book Description

Exploring Oracle Primavera P6 v7.0 textbook explains the concepts and principles of project management through practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. This enables the users to harness the power of managing project with Oracle Primavera P6 for their specific use. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on planning, managing and controlling project, assigning resources and roles to project, producing schedule and resources reports and graphics. This textbook is specially meant for professionals and students in engineering, project management and allied fields in the building industry.




Exploring Bentley STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition, 3rd Edition


Book Description

Exploring Bentley STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and professionals. The chapters in this book are structured in a pedagogical sequence, which makes the learning process very simple and effective for both the novice as well as the advanced users of STAAD.Pro. In this book, the author explains in detail the procedure of creating 2D and 3D models, assigning material constants, assigning cross-section properties, assigning supports, defining different loads, performing analysis, viewing results, and preparing report. The chapters in the book are punctuated with tips and notes, wherever necessary, to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling the user to create his own innovative projects. Salient Features: Detailed explanation of concepts Real-world projects given as example• Tips and Notes throughout the book 284 pages of illustrated text Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition Chapter 2: Structural Modeling in STAAD.Pro Chapter 3: Structural Modeling Using Tools Chapter 4: Defining Material Constants and Section Properties Chapter 5: Specifications and Supports Chapter 6: Loads Chapter 7: Performing Analysis, Viewing Results, and Preparing Report Chapter 8: Physical Modeling Index




Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach, 18th Edition


Book Description

Welcome to the world of Autodesk 3ds Max, a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software package developed by Autodesk Inc. It is widely used by architects, game developers, design visualization specialists, and visual effects artists. A wide range of modeling and texturing tools make it an ideal platform for 3D modelers and animators. The intuitive user interface and workflow tools of Autodesk 3ds Max have made the job of design visualization specialists easier. Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based book that introduces the readers to the basic features of 3ds Max 2018 created on real world model through tutorials. The book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of the software. This book will help you unleash your creativity and help you create simple and complete 3D models and animations. The book will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Salient Features Consists of 17 chapters and 5 real world based projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Student project has been given at the end of this book to test and enhance the skills of students. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 Chapter 2: Primitive Objects - I Chapter 3: Primitive Objects - II Chapter 4: Working with Splines - I Chapter 5: Working with Splines - II Chapter 6: Lofting, Twisting, and Deforming Objects Chapter 7: Material Editor: Creating Materials Chapter 8: Material Editor: Texture Maps-I Chapter 9: Material Editor: Texture Maps-II Chapter 10: Material Editor: Controlling Texture Maps Chapter 11: Material Editor: Miscellaneous Materials Chapter 12: Interior Lighting-I Chapter 13: Interior Lighting-II Chapter 14: Animation Basics Chapter 15: Complex Animation Chapter 16: Rendering Chapter 17: Creating Walkthrough Project 1: Creating a Windmill Project 2: Creating a Diner Project 3: Architectural Project Project 4: Corporate Design Project Project 5: Creating a Computer Center Index




Autodesk Maya 2018: A Comprehensive Guide, 10th Edition


Book Description

Welcome to the world of Autodesk Maya 2018. Autodesk Maya 2018 is a powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and rendering software developed by Autodesk Inc. This integrated node based 3D software finds its application in the development of films, games, and design projects. A wide range of 3D visual effects, computer graphics, and character animation tools make it an ideal platform for 3D artists. The intuitive user interface and workflow tools of Maya 2018 have made the job of design visualization specialists a lot easier. Autodesk Maya 2018: A Comprehensive Guide book covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2018 in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2018 for 3D and visual effects artists, and designers. This book will help you transform your imagination into reality with ease. Also, it will unleash your creativity, thus helping you create realistic 3D models, animation, and visual effects. It caters to the needs of both the novice and advanced users of Maya 2018 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace. Salient Features Consists of 17 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering a wide range of topics such as Maya interface, Polygon modeling, NURBS modeling, texturing, lighting, cameras, animation, Paint Effects, Rendering, nHair, Fur, Fluids, Particles, nParticles and Bullet Physics in Autodesk Maya 2018. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Autodesk Maya 2018 concepts and commands. Real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experience. Step-by-step instructions that guide the user through the learning process. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes. Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Additional learning resources at 'mayaexperts.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Exploring Maya Interface Chapter 2: Polygon Modeling Chapter 3: NURBS Curves and Surfaces Chapter 4: NURBS Modeling Chapter 5: UV Mapping Chapter 6: Shading and Texturing Chapter 7: Lighting Chapter 8: Animation Chapter 9: Rigging, Constraints, and Deformers Chapter 10: Paint Effects Chapter 11: Rendering Chapter 12: Particle System Chapter 13: Introduction to nParticles Chapter 14: Fluids Chapter 15: nHair Chapter 16: Maya Fur Chapter 17: Bullet Physics Index







Oracle Primavera P6 Version 8


Book Description

This book is written in simple, easy to understand format with lots of screenshots and step-by-step explanations. If you are a Project manager or a consultant, who wants to master the core concepts of Primavera P6 and the new features associated with version 8, then this is the best guide for you. This book assumes that you have a fundamental knowledge of working in the Primavera P6 environment.