The most complete resource for learning AutoCAD Civil 3D
Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D is the ultimate guide to the new standard in civil engineering software. With combined experience in both civil engineering and Autodesk Civil 3D, authors Cyndy Davenport and Ishka Voiculescu guide you through the ins and outs of the program, from the fundamentals to the little-known tricks that make a big difference. The book focuses on real-world applications in professional environments, and presents topics and ideas not found anywhere else. Lessons begin simply, with an overview of the software and interface, and then gradually progress to more complex topics.
AutoCAD Civil 3D is the standard software for civil engineering and design. From surveying and mapping, to design, to documentation and analysis, the program offers expanded capabilities and complementary workflows, allowing easy integration with InfraWorks, Revit Structure, and more. The ability to complete a project within a single suite means increased productivity and continuity, which translates into quicker turnaround, better-designed structures, and streamlined project management. The savvy civil engineering professional must be well versed in the program's full functionality as it expands throughout government agencies and private companies. This book features in-depth coverage of topics including:
- Surveying, points, and alignments
- Profiles, corridors, and grading
- LandXML and LDT project transfer
- Visualization, sheets, and project management
The book also features downloadable datasets that enable you to access the lessons most relevant to your needs, and includes an objectives map to help you prepare for the Civil 3D certification exam. For the civil engineering professional hoping to remain relevant in a changing industry, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D is the ultimate resource.
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Cyndy Davenport has been working in the land development industry for 27 years in the capacity of design, technology management, implementation, training, and support. Cyndy is a regular speaker at Autodesk University and blogs at c3dcougar.typepad.com. Ishka Voiculescu is an engineer at the City of Austin Public works and has extensive experience using the Autodesk Suite products for planning, design, and visualization. He is a member of various engineering groups, an active forum contributor, and blogs at civildigest.com.
Inhalt
Introduction xxiii
Chapter 1 . The Basics 1
The Interface 1
Toolspace 7
Panorama 35
Contextual Ribbon Tab 36
Civil 3D Templates 37
Starting New Projects 38
Importing Styles 41
Command Settings 44
Creating Lines 46
COGO Line Commands 46
Direction-Based Line Commands 49
Re-creating a Deed Using Line Tools 54
Creating Curves 55
Standard Curves 56
Best Fit Entities 62
Attach Multiple Entities 64
Adding Line and Curve Labels 65
Using Transparent Commands 66
Standard Transparent Commands 67
Matching Transparent Commands 68
The Bottom Line 69
Chapter 2 . Survey 71
Setting Up the Databases 71
Survey Database Defaults 72
The Equipment Database 75
The Figure Prefi x Database 76
The Linework Code Set Database 78
Configuring Description Keys for Point Import 79
Creating a Description Key Set 82
Creating Description Keys 82
Activating a Description Key Set 86
Understanding the Survey Database 87
Working with Survey Networks 95
Other Methods of Manipulating Survey Data 103
Other Survey Features 106
The Astronomic Direction Calculator 106
The Geodetic Calculator 106
The Mapcheck Report 107
The Coordinate Geometry Editor 108
Using Inquiry Commands 112
The Bottom Line 115
Chapter 3 . Points 117
Anatomy of a Point 117
COGO Points vs Survey Points 118
Creating Basic Points 119
Point Settings 119
Importing Points from a Text File 123
Converting Points from Non-Civil 3D Sources 127
A Closer Look at the Create Points Toolbar 131
Basic Point Editing 139
Graphic Point Edits 139
Panorama and Prospector Point Edits 140
Point Groups: Don't Skip This Section! 141
Changing Point Elevations 147
Point Tables 148
User-Defined Properties 149
The Bottom Line 153
Chapter 4 . Surfaces 155
Understanding Surface Basics 155
Creating Surfaces 157
Creating a Surface with Point Groups 159
Adding Breaklines 160
Adding Boundaries 164
Additional Surface Creation Methods 172
Surface from LandXML Files 172
Surface from DEM Files 175
Surface from GIS Data 179
Surfaces from Polylines 182
Refining and Editing Surfaces 186
Surface Properties 186
Manual Surface Edits 192
Surface Analysis 201
Elevation Banding 201
Slopes and Slope Arrows 206
Visibility Checker 208
Comparing Surfaces 209
TIN Volume Surface 210
Labeling the Surface 214
Contour Labeling 214
Additional Surface Label Types 217
Point Cloud Surfaces 220
Importing a Point Cloud 220
Working with Point Clouds 223
Creating a Point Cloud Surface 224
The Bottom Line 226
Chapter 5 . Parcels 227
Introduction to Sites 227
Think outside of the Lot 227
Creating a New Site 232
Creating a Boundary Parcel 234
Using Parcel Creation Tools 236
Creating a Right-of-Way Parcel 240
Adding a Cul-de-Sac Parcel 242
Creating Subdivision Lot Parcels Using Precise Sizing Tools 245
Attached Parcel Segments 245
Parcel Sizing Settings 246
Parcel Sizing Tools 248
Editing Parcels by Deleting Parcel Segments 258
Best Practices for Parcel Creation 260
Forming Parcels from Segments 260
Parcels Reacting to Site Objects 261
Constructing Parcel Segments with the Appropriate Vertices 266
Labeling Parcel Areas 268
Labeling Parcel Segments 272
Labeling Multiple-Parcel Segments 272
Labeling Spanning Segments 275
Adding Curve Tags to Prepare for Table Creation 276
Creating a Table for Parcel Segments 278
The Bottom Line 280
Chapter 6 . Alignments 281
Alignment Concepts 281
Alignments and Sites 281
Alignment Entities 282
Creating an Alignment 283
Creating from a Line, Arc, or Polyline 284
Creating by Layout 291
Best Fit Alignments 296
Reverse and Compound Curve Creation 302
Creating with Design Constraints and Check Sets 304
Editing Alignment Geometry 308
Grip Editing 309
Tabular Design 310
Component-Level Editing 311
Understanding Alignment Constraints 313
Changing Alignment Components 317
Alignments as Objects 318
Alignment Properties 318
The Right Station 322
Assigning Design Speeds 325
Labeling Alignments 327
Alignment Tables 331
The Bottom Line 335
Chapter 7 . Profiles and Profile Views 337
The Elevation Element 337
Surface Sampling 338
Layout Profiles 347
The Best Fit Profile 360
Creating a Profile from a File 361
Editing Profiles 362
Grip-Editing Profiles 362
Editing Profiles Using Profile Layout Parameters 363
Editing Profiles Using Profile Grid View 365
Component-Level Editing 367
Other Profile Edits 368
Profile Views 372
Creating Profile Views during Sampling 372
Creating Profile Views Manually 372
Splitting Views 373
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