CADCIM Technologies, a pioneer in the field of CAD/CAM textbooks, announces the release of Exploring Autodesk Revit Structure 2011 textbook by Prof. Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet, USA and CADCIM Technologies. In this textbook, various concepts and tools for applying BIM in structural modeling have been explained using Autodesk Revit Structure software. After reading the textbook, the users will be able to create various types of structural models and also learn to implement BIM in various types of structural projects. For detailed information about the textbook and its table of contents, please click on http://cadcim.com/New/ProductDetails.aspx?ISBN=978-1-932709-92-6

The textbook is priced at $39 only, consists of 416 pages, and comes with the following Free Teaching and Learning Resources for the faculty members and students: Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter. (For faculty only). Part files of all illustrations, tutorials, and exercises. Instructor’s Guide providing solution to all review questions and instructions to create models for exercises (For faculty only).

If you are a faculty member, you can register by clicking on the following link to access the teaching resources: http://cadcim.com/New/Registration.aspx. The student resources are available at: http://www.cadcim.com/students/students.htm.

Salient Features of the Textbook Consists of 9 chapters that are arranged in a pedagogical sequence to make the learning process simple and easy Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Revit Structure 2011 concepts and tools Consists of tutorials to make the students easily understand the tools and concepts explained in theory Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that you will learn in it Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter for the students to assess their knowledge

The Exploring Autodesk Revit Structure 2011 textbook explains the concepts and principles of Revit Structure through practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. This enables the users to harness the power of BIM with Autodesk Revit Structure 2011 for their specific use. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on modeling (physical and analytical), rebar modeling, and quantity scheduling. This textbook is specially meant for professionals and students in structural engineering, civil engineering, and allied fields in the building industry. In this textbook, special emphasis has been laid on the concepts of structural modeling, which have been explained using relevant graphical examples and illustrations. Written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace. Along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to make various concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects.

About the Authors CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, and the team of dedicated contributing authors are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Computer Animations, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal. Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our textbooks have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to the real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.