This is my first edition of the Engineering Design Graphics Journal as the Director of Publications for the next three years. This feels like home to me, since I spent a good part of my corporate life in the publishing…

As has been seen in previous issues, these current articles show a diversity of ideas and approaches to engineering design graphics.  Rodriguez's article demonstrates how 3-D computer graphics techniques can be applied to helping solve difficult real-world civil engineering problems. …

It was your volunteering that made my leadership easy and rewarding.  Thank you all.   As I end my short 12 month sting as Chair of the Engineering Design Graphics Division I want to thank the DIvision membership for your…

Dear Members:   The four articles in this issue approach issues in engineering graphics education from two different directions: from inside the classroom and from industry practice. By reading the articles, you will see both approaches of something to offer…

This paper explains the ongoing evolution and advances made with a computer-based tutorial, including the incorporation of an interactive input and response capability that allows the user to develop multiview drawings and receive details, real-time feedback as part of the…

Parametric solid models provide a quick way of constructing parts that can be easily modified and redesigned for reuse in a variety of downstream applications.  However, the method used to create the model has a significant impact on the level…

Three-dimensional spatial skills have been shown to be critical to success in engineering and other technological fields. Well-developed 3D spatial skills are particularly important for success in engineering graphics courses. Further, 3D spatial skills of women lag significantly behind those…

This paper outlines past and present issues related to product data management (PDM) technologies and their implementation within organization. Included are the results from interviews with representatives from ten companies regarding their implementation processes related to PDM and PLM technologies.…

Visual information is vital in planning and managing construction operations, particularly, where there is complex terrain topography and salvage operations with limited accessibility and visibility.  From visually-assessing site operations and preventing equipment collisions to simulating material handling activities to supervising…

During the 1998-1999 academic year, a survey was conducted to look at current trends and issues in the profession of graphics education (Clark & Scales, 1999).  The survey solicited information from the membership of the Engineering Design Graphics Division of…