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Efficient Pipe DesignC14785-V
Bryan ThomasyCAD Manager
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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 ualignments, profiles, intersections tools, and pipes. The class will coninstructions on how to add structure fittings and blocks to the existingpipe catalog in the form of water fittings and assign styles for graphicrepresentation. We shall then generate alignments and vertical profile
representing the center of our pipe. Using the intersection tool to tie thbranches of our network together and then extract the feature line tocreate the pipe network.
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, you will be able to:
Generate part/structure familiesEfficiently modify and manipulate the pipe/structure catalogueCreating Pipe Network Parts list from new catalogueUtilize a 3 stage design methodLayout your design in an alignment and vertical profile formatUse the Civil 3D intersection tool to tie your vertical together Generate your designed pipe network from the alignment and profile
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Section #1Generate part/structure families
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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 methodsThe name of the part group pre-populates the part family when brought in.
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Section #2Efficiently modify and manipulate thepipe/structure catalogue
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Efficiently modify and manipulate thepipe/structure catalogue
Think Legos
Modifying the sizes by adding our own in the Editing Values area
Research your partsIdentify outer sizesImagine them as rectangular blocks and use those dimensionsWorking with the out -of-box part catalogue
Have then written down to make data entry easier
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Section #2Creating Pipe Network Parts Lists fromthe new catalogue
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Creating Pipe Network Parts Lists from the newcatalogue
The most simple, yet most time consuming task and will require;
Clearly thought out parts list for pipe structuresPremade horizontal blocksOptional vertical blocks
One Diameter per parts list
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Section #4Utilize a 3 stage design method
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Utilize a 3 stage design method
Theory
There are multiple variations of pipe designs;Residential \ CommercialProcessLarge 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% MilestoneThe beginning and general layout of the horizontal alignment.Napkin design
60% Milestone
Vertical design takes focus and conflicts are identified and resolved
90% MilestoneTurning Point Pipes are now placed into the project
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Section #5Layout your design in an alignment andvertical profile format
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Layout your design in an alignment and verticalprofile format
30% Milestone Horizontal Pipe Alignment Layout
Use Polar tracking for defined anglesGenerate Polyline first and convert to alignment
60% Milestone Vertical Pipe Alignment LayoutGenerate Profiles from alignments
Create Vertical alignments to define top of pipeUse Pipe Crossing dynamic block for interferences Vertical Deflection labeling to identify deflections or fitting placement
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Section #6Intersection Tool
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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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Section #7Generate your designed pipe networkfrom the alignment and profile
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Generate your designed pipe network from thealignment and profile
90% Milestone Turning point
Pulling it all together taking the vertical and horizontal and extracting thdata
Pipe creationCreate a feature line from the vertical and horizontal layout
Importing Parts list from library/separate drawingCreating pipe network and swapping parts Applying RulesMerging 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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