Created for the next generation of engineering professionals, Visualization, Modeling, and Graphics for Engineering Design, Second Edition, by Dennis K. Lieu, combines coverage of traditional drafting essentials with cutting-edge technology and methods essential for career success. This versatile text provides a strong grounding in fundamentals including core design skills, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, sketching and drawing, and industry- and discipline-specific applications. Even while recognizing how computers have enabled visualizing and modeling techniques that have transformed the engineering design process, the book explores critical process phases such as creative thinking, product ideation, and advanced analysis. It also delves into problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills essential for today’s engineers and technicians. In addition to numerous updates to reflect the latest technology and trends, this Second Edition features a more streamlined presentation with a mix of printed and online chapters and a highly modular structure that makes it easy to customize coverage for specific courses or interests.
