PDCC Syllabus – Professional Diploma in Civil CAD

1. AutoCAD 2025 Professional (2D & 3D)

Objective: Master drafting and design for civil engineering and architecture projects.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to AutoCAD interface, commands, and workflows
• 2D Drafting: Lines, Polylines, Circles, Arcs, Rectangles, and Layers
• Dimensioning, Hatching, and Annotation
• Advanced 2D Tools: Blocks, Attributes, Xrefs, and Layouts
• 3D Modeling: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft, and Solid Editing
• Visualization & Rendering: Materials, Lighting, and Views
• Plotting, Printing, and Documentation Best Practices
• Project Work: Complete 2D & 3D drawing project

2. STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition

Objective: Learn structural analysis and design using modern engineering software.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to STAAD.Pro interface and workflow
• Structural Modeling: Beams, Frames, Trusses, Slabs, and Foundations
• Loading: Dead, Live, Wind, Seismic, and Combination Loads
• Analysis: Static, Dynamic, Buckling, and P-Delta Analysis
• Design Codes: IS, AISC, BS, Eurocode, and Custom Codes
• Design & Optimization of RCC and Steel Structures
• Detailing & Report Generation
• Project Work: Structural analysis and design of a multi-story building

3. Revit Architecture 2025 & V-Ray

Objective: Develop BIM models and produce realistic architectural visualizations.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to BIM and Revit interface
• Architectural Modeling: Walls, Floors, Roofs, Doors, Windows, and Components
• Families, Parametric Components, and Annotation
• MEP & Structural Integration Basics
• Collaboration & Worksharing in Projects
• Rendering with V-Ray: Materials, Lighting, Cameras, and Effects
• Project Work: Complete architectural BIM model with photorealistic render

4. 3ds Max 2025 & V-Ray

Objective: Create professional 3D visualizations and animations for architecture and design.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to 3ds Max Interface and Tools
• 3D Modeling: Primitives, Editable Poly, Splines, and Modifiers
• Materials, Textures, and UV Mapping
• Lighting, Cameras, and Scene Setup
• Rendering with V-Ray: Realistic Lighting and Shadows
• Animation Basics: Keyframes, Motion Paths, and Walkthroughs
• Project Work: 3D rendered scene and architectural walkthrough

Capstone Project: Integration of AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, Revit, and 3ds Max to complete a real-world civil/architectural design project.