AutoCAD MEP 2018 for Designers, 4th Edition

Prof. Sham Tickoo

• Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9781942689904
• eBook ISBN: 9781942689904
• Topic: Tecnología e ingeniería
• Subtopic: Construcción e ingeniería arquitectónica

AutoCAD MEP 2018 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the designing and drafting tools of AutoCAD MEP 2018. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in designing HVAC system, piping system, and plumbing system as well as in designing the electrical layout of a building. The AutoCAD MEP 2018 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the schematic drawings of a system, which are used for schematic representation of a system.Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using text, along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this textbook with the practical industry designs. Some of the Salient Features of this textbook are as follows:

• Consists of 9 chapters and 2 real-world projects that are organized in pedagogical sequence.
• The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of AutoCAD MEP 2018.
• Detailed explanation of AutoCAD MEP 2018 commands and tools.
• The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it.
• Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD MEP 2018 concepts and techniques.
• Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process.
• More than 10 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects.
• Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
• Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.
• Technical support by contacting [email protected]
• Additional learning resources at http://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP
Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD MEP
Chapter 3: Working with Architecture Workspace
Chapter 4: Creating an HVAC System
Chapter 5: Creating Piping System
Chapter 6: Creating Plumbing System
Chapter 7: Creating Electrical System Layout
Chapter 8: Representation and Schedules
Chapter 9: Working with Schematics
Project 1: Creating Complete System of a Forging Plant
Project 2: Creating Complete Commercial Office Building
Index

Project 2

Creating Complete Commercial Office Building

Project Description

In this project, you will create a complete Commercial Office Building. Figure Prj2-1 shows the architectural drawings, Figure Prj2-2 shows the HVAC drawings, Figure Prj2-3 shows the piping drawings, Figure Prj2-4 shows the electrical drawings of the office, and Figure Prj2-5 shows the plumbing drawing of the office toilet. Table Prj2-1 shows the parameters required for various electrical devices. (Expected time: 6 hr)

Figure Prj2-1 Architectural drawings of the OFFICE

Figure Prj2-2 HVAC drawings of the OFFICE

Figure Prj2-3 Piping drawings of the OFFICE

Figure Prj2-4 Electrical drawings of the OFFICE

Figure Prj2-5 Plumbing drawings of the OFFICE Toilet

Device	600X1200 Surface Type A Light	600x600 Recessed Lights	Single Switched Socket Outlet
System	230VA Lighting Devices (Ceiling)	230VA Lighting Devices (Ceiling)	230VA Power
Load	220 VA	150VA	300VA
Voltage	230	230	230
Phases	1	1	1
Maximum Overcurrent rating	10	8	10
Power Factor	0.8	0.8	0.8

Table Prj2-1 The parameters required for various Electrical devices

The following steps are required to complete this project:

1. Start a new project file

2. Create categories in the project

3. Create levels in the project

4. Create architectural drawings

• Create architectural drawing of ground floor

• Create walls in the archi...

Table of contents

• CoverImage
• Table of Contents
• C01_Introduction to AutoCAD MEP
• C02_Getting Started with AutoCAD MEP
• C03_Working with Architecture Workspace
• C04_Creating an HVAC System
• C05_Creating Piping Systems
• C06_Creating Plumbing System
• C07_Creating Electrical System Layout
• C08_Representation and Schedules
• C09_Working with Schematics
• Project P1_Creating Complete System of a Forging Plant
• Project P2_Creating Complete Commercial Office Building
• Other Publications