Introduction to Solid Modeling Using SolidWorks 2012

William "Ed" Howard holds a B.S. in civil engineering and an M.S. in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech, and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Marquette University. He is an associate professor in the East Carolina University Department of Engineering, where he teaches solid modeling, engineering computations, solid mechanics, and composite materials. Before beginning his academic career, Dr. Howard worked in industry for 14 years in design, analysis, and project engineering at Thiokol Corporation (Brigham City, UT), Spaulding Composites Company (Smyrna, TN), and Sta-Rite Industries (Delavan, WI). He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin. Joseph Musto holds a B.S. from Clarkson University, and an M.Eng. and Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, all in mechanical engineering. Before beginning his academic career, Dr. Musto worked in industry in held industrial positions with Brady Corporation (Milwaukee, WI) and Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY). He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin. He has been using and teaching solid modeling using SOLIDWORKS since 1998.

Part 1: Learning SolidWorks Chapter 1: Basic Part Modeling Techniques Chapter 2: Engineering Drawings Chapter 3: Additional Part Modeling Techniques Chapter 4: Advanced Part Modeling Chapter 5: Parametric Modeling Techniques Chapter 6: Creation of Assembly Models Chapter 7: Advanced Assembly Operations Chapter 8: Assembly Drawings Part 2: Applications of SolidWorks Chapter 9: Generation of 2-D Layouts Chapter 10: Solution of Vector Problems Chapter 11: Analysis of Mechanisms Chapter 12: Design of Molds and Sheet Metal Parts Chapter 13: The Use of SolidWorks to Accelerate the Product Development Cycle Appendix A: Recommended Settings Appendix B: The SolidWorks Interface: Use and Customization Index