How CAD services are used in various engineering industries?

CAD is a very useful tool that supports different kinds of construction and architectural functions. The prime purpose of using CAD is to create conceptual designs, plans, elevations and sections for any existing object. It offers lots of facilities to the users. It has helped to automate the boring manual drawing practice in an efficient manner. Beside 2D drawings, nowadays, computer aided design also allows users in developing database in 3D platform and visualizing the entire project design effectively.

How CAD is used in different engineering industries?

Civil Engineering – Civil engineers and other infrastructure professionals use 3D CAD platform for producing 3D models of the proposed structures. The 3D structural models help them to understand the limitations and various other requirements that are needed to construct the structure. Some other advantages of utilizing CAD in civil engineering projects are –

• Computerized structural drawing helps to conceptualize the entire project plans, dimensions,    size and shape of all structural components
•  A rendered structural model provides 3D photo-realistic visualization of the construction projects such as bridges, buildings, flyover
•  CAD enables multiple project teams to make collaboration with each other
•  This software also helps in generating construction documentation which is used by field engineers on the construction site
• It assists users to do visual analysis that aids them to determine river and flood risks, manage storm water as well as sewage system
• Users can modify the model any time and add additional data within it 

Architectural engineering – Architects use computer aided design methodology for creating architectural interior and exterior design, site plans, urban plans, city designs, etc. In this engineering discipline, 2D and 3D CAD services are widely used by professionals. The prime purpose of using CAD in this engineering discipline is –

•  2D drafting process helps in producing floor plans, construction drawings, etc.
•  Once the 2D drawing is prepared, and then 3D CAD model is prepared based on the drawing. The model provides a more clear view of the project design. From the 3D model, viewers can ideate the location of doors, windows, stairs, etc. effectively. 

Structural engineering – Structural engineers apply computer aided design technology for preparing structural steel detailing drawings, shop drawings, erection drawings and structural construction drawings. These drawings are used to perform structural analysis for a structure that helps users to understand the structure’s stability and strength in an efficient manner. A 3D structural CAD model enables users in getting comprehensive visualization of the project.

MEP engineering – In this engineering discipline, CAD is utilized for creating MEP shop drawings, HVAC system designs, electrical system schematic drawings and plumbing system layout plans. A 3D MEP CAD model helps in understanding the location of all MEP components clearly.

Hence, computer aided design technology and its related software have become an important part in the AEC industry. It helps users in increasing their productivity significantly.