3D CAD Application

National Taiwan University

About this Course

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Do you want to obtain all the necessary skills of a 3D modeler? Do you want to know how an engineer develop a building model in details? The “3D CAD Application” course, the second course of the new specialization, is coming! 
After finishing this course: You will be able to know how to use the SketchUp’s advanced functions by creating 3D building models. You will be able to develop a building as an engineer.
Let’s start the learning journey!

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English, Vietnamese

Instructor

Instructor rating

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康仕仲

原臺灣大學土木工程學系教授 (Professor)

土木工程學系 (Department of Civil Engineering)

50,159 Learners

6 Courses

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100% online

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English, Vietnamese

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National Taiwan University

We firmly believe that open access to learning is a powerful socioeconomic equalizer. NTU is especially delighted to join other world-class universities on Coursera and to offer quality university courses to the Chinese-speaking population. We hope to transform the rich rewards of learning from a limited commodity to an experience available to all.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

26 minutes to complete

Initiation: Prepare for the Class

This module includes the course syllabus, grading policy and tips to learn modeling well.

26 minutes to complete

2 videos (Total 6 min), 2 readings

2 videos

Welcome to CAD&BIM specialization3m

101 Course overview1m

2 readings

102 Syllabus and grading policy10m

Course FAQs10m

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Basis of 3D modeling: Learn basic concept and start modeling

This module includes some crucial concepts and tips for modeling.Learners will learn how to import the 1F plan and be familiar with the entire process.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 17 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

3 videos

201 Process of 3D modeling6m

202 Notice of 3D modeling7m

203 Import CAD files into SketchUp2m

1 reading

Working files10m

1 practice exercise

Quiz1: Basic concept of 3D modeling30m

Week

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Building Structure: Create columns, walls, beams and slabs

This module includes methods to develop structure of the building model. Learners will start from 1F slabs, columns, walls and beams. It also includes the use of grouping objects in SketchUp.

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 28 min)

6 videos

301 Group of 3D models5m

302 Create First Floor's Slab3m

303 Create columns3m

304 Create walls3m

305 Create beams9m

306 Readjust heights of walls2m

1 practice exercise

307 Quiz2: Use of Group and creating building structure30m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Staircases: Create staircases and railings

This module covers the process of creating staircases and handrails. Learners will learn how to draw staircases according to 1F plan, and how to use array and group functions to simplified modeling process.

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 31 min)

7 videos

401 Create first part of staircase and platform4m

402 Create second and third parts of staircase5m

403 Adjust and Group staircase1m

404 Create railing of first-part staircase4m

405 Create railing of second-part staircase5m

406 Create railing of third-part staircase4m

407 Create and Groupsecond floor slab3m

1 practice exercise

408 Quiz3: creating staircases and railings30m

Week

Week 5

1 hour to complete

Windows: Create detailed components

This module includes tips to create complex windows and doors. Learners will learn about components and create some important components.

1 hour to complete

7 videos (Total 43 min)

7 videos

501 Component6m

502 Create a window component-W28m

503 Create a window component-DW19m

504 Create a window component-DW25m

505 Create a door component-D43m

506 Paint and modify D45m

507 Create the doorknob of D4 and make it component4m

1 practice exercise

508 Quiz 4: creating components30m

Week

Week 6

1 hour to complete

Modify and Place Component: Place components into building model

This module demonstrates how to place components created in module 5 or from 3D Warehouse, including windows, doors and air conditioning inlet. Learners will learn to modify components and place them into the building model.

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 22 min)

6 videos

601 Import components2m

602 Create spaces and place W22m

603 Make Component of Air conditioning inlet4m

604 Place Iron rolling door component SD13m

605 Place D1 and D4 component4m

606 Place restroom door4m

1 practice exercise

607 Quiz 5: modify and place components30m

Week

Week 7

2 hours to complete

Model Assembling and Materials: Complete this building model

This module covers model assembling and decoration. Learners will be familiar with concept of model assembling and setting of materials and shadow. In this module, learners will finally complete the model.

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 23 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

7 videos

701 Concept of model assembling6m

702 Materials and shadow4m

703 Check the surface of model2m

704 Collect, create and modify materials2m

705 Paint and assemble the models of every floor4m

706 Shadow of the whole model1m

707 Export the model1m

1 reading

Working files10m

1 practice exercise

708 Quiz 6: model assembling and materials30m

Week

Week 8

6 minutes to complete

Closure: Review and preview

This module includes course review and a short introduction of next course: BIM Application.

6 minutes to complete

2 videos (Total 6 min)

2 videos

801 Review4m

802 Move on your journey of 3D modeling1m

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3D CAD Application

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