Why use CAD or AutoCAD for Civil engineering design and drafting
James
buildings. They design building models and implement those using
resources and technologies. Presently, designs are created digitally
using computer-aided design (CAD) softwares. CAD drafting has made a
civil Engineers job easier and simpler which was much more complex
earlier when done manually. CAD softwares such as AutoCAD, Revit,
Tekla, etc have become an integral part of the industry. In the future
advanced and creative features should make CAD softwares more
functional and a complete product to fulfill raising expectations and
the needs of this industry.
All through the years CAD softwares have always been evolving which
resulted in lesser designing time and easier drafting process for the
Engineers. Automated CAD drafting creates high-quality designs
accurately and faster. The Engineer can analyze the project model, and
the changes can be incorporated in design easily, saving a lot of time
and money. The functionality of the softwares can be enhanced by
integrating it with other useful applications. These advantages of the
CAD softwares increase the efficiency of drafting to a great amount.
But, CAD softwares also have demerits as it is expensive and training
is very essential for AutoCAD drafting.
The civil Engineer can design 2D or 3D building model. 3D modeling
compared to 2D drafting is much advanced as it creates more complex
objects. AutoCAD 3D softwares are based on solid and parametric
modeling, and older wireframe technique. The solid modeling creates
basic solid structures. They have limited motion and lack intelligent
features. Modern 3D parametric modeling defines other models using
advanced geometric features. It employs transmigration operation with
which the design can be changed any where. These changes affect other
design parts and have to be adjusted accordingly. Therefore, the
original design indent becomes important while drafting to avoid
corrections and changes in the design. But this problem can be
eliminated by explicit modelers.
3D modeling has greater advantages over 2D drafting. 3D designs are
faster and of high quality. The rendering aids help to produce a
photorealistic, dynamic and accurate design. Manipulations in the 3D
design can be done instantly. With 2D design the visualization is
difficult, and there is always a possibility of error in the output.
In spite of all these shortcomings, 2D CAD softwares are still used in
the field of Civil engineering.
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