14 - Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) in Civil Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What does CAD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how computers assist in drafting.
Name one popular CAD software.
💡 Hint: Recall the tools discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which software is most commonly used for civil drafting?
💡 Hint: It's the standard tool taught in many educational institutions.
True or False: The Relative Coordinate System uses absolute points from the origin.
💡 Hint: Think about how points are referenced.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a simple site plan using CAD that includes a road, a house, and a swimming pool. Use layers for each feature and provide dimensions.
💡 Hint: Plan your drawing before starting, and think about how each element connects.
Design a floor plan for a small apartment with at least three rooms using CAD. Ensure to validate the use of dimensions and blocks.
💡 Hint: Start by outlining the walls and work inwards to place your blocks.
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