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Class Summary
In this class, you will be shown how to manipulate and generate pipe parts lists and networks to efficiently design complex pipe networks using alignments, profiles, intersections tools, and pipes. The class will contain instructions on how to add structure fittings and blocks to the existing pipe catalog in the form of water fittings and assign styles for graphical representation. We shall then generate alignments and vertical profiles representing the center of our pipe. Using the intersection tool to tie the branches of our network together and then extract the feature line to create the pipe network.
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, you will be able to: Generate part/structure families Efficiently modify and manipulate the pipe/structure catalogue Creating Pipe Network Parts list from new catalogue Utilize a 3 stage design method Layout your design in an alignment and vertical profile format Use the Civil 3D intersection tool to tie your vertical together Generate your designed pipe network from the alignment and profile
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Generate part/structure families
Create 2 new parts for fittings and valves Pressure Structure (rectangular in model) Pressure Valve (circular in model)
Discuss naming methods The name of the part group pre-populates the part family when brought in.
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Efficiently modify and manipulate the pipe/structure catalogue Think “Lego’s”
Modifying the sizes by adding our own in the “Editing Values” area
Research your parts Identify outer sizes Imagine them as rectangular blocks and use those dimensions Working with the “out-of-box” part catalogue
Have then written down to make data entry easier
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Creating Pipe Network Parts Lists from the new catalogue The most simple, yet most time consuming task and will require;
Clearly thought out parts list for pipe structures Premade horizontal blocks Optional vertical blocks
One Diameter per parts list
Pipe Network Rules Pipes & Structures http://civil3dplus.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/water-line-best-practices/
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Utilize a 3 stage design method
Theory There are multiple variations of pipe designs;
Residential \ Commercial Process Large Diameter – etc
Each has its own set of rules but all have common criteria
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Utilize a 3 stage design method
Design Method: 30% Milestone
The beginning and general layout of the horizontal alignment. Napkin design
60% Milestone Vertical design takes focus and conflicts are identified and resolved
90% Milestone Turning Point – Pipes are now placed into the project
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Layout your design in an alignment and vertical profile format 30% Milestone – Horizontal Pipe Alignment Layout
Use Polar tracking for defined angles Generate Polyline first and convert to alignment
60% Milestone – Vertical Pipe Alignment Layout Generate Profiles from alignments Create Vertical alignments to define top of pipe
Use “Pipe Crossing” dynamic block for interferences Vertical Deflection labeling to identify deflections or fitting placement
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Intersection Tool
Not Just for Corridors
Connecting the Vertical alignments together Locks the vertical of one to the primary alignment
Identifies changes and keeps vertical information in sync
Provides a ‘check-n-balance’ for design
Minimizes errors
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Generate your designed pipe network from the alignment and profile 90% Milestone – Turning point
Pulling it all together – taking the vertical and horizontal and extracting the data
Pipe creation Create a feature line from the vertical and horizontal layout Importing Parts list from library/separate drawing Creating pipe network and swapping parts Applying Rules Merging multiple Networks
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Thank you for attending
If you have any questions, please contact me.
My E-mail address is [email protected]
Comments, ideas, or thoughts are always welcome
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