AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 Essentials : Autodesk Official Press / Eric Chappell.

By:

Chappell, Eric

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Indianapolis : Sybex Inc, 2013.Description: xxii, 394 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781118575024

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

620.0042 WED

Summary: Quickly learn essential Civil 3D tools and techniques Get a thorough introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D, the industry-leading engineering software used to design roads, highways, subdivisions, drainage and sewer systems, and more. This Autodesk Official Press book is a unique learning resource that features concise, straightforward explanations and real-world, hands-on exercises and tutorials. With compelling full-color screenshots and approachable exercises that demonstrate core features and functions, the book helps you gain understanding and confidence as you master this premiere civil engineering software. Introduces the software\'s interface and foundational concepts Follows a workflow-based approach that mirrors how projects progress in the real world, and guides you through importing and working with field survey data, managing point data with groups and styles, and modeling terrain using surfaces Covers creating and editing alignments and profiles, designing 3D road models, building and analyzing terrain models, designing and analyzing pipe networks, and much more Shows how to estimate quantities and create construction documentation Provides information to help you prepare for the Civil 3D certification exam AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials is the perfect, real-world introduction to the powerful civil engineering software.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Quickly learn essential Civil 3D tools and techniques

Get a thorough introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D, the industry-leading engineering software used to design roads, highways, subdivisions, drainage and sewer systems, and more. This Autodesk Official Press book is a unique learning resource that features concise, straightforward explanations and real-world, hands-on exercises and tutorials. With compelling full-color screenshots and approachable exercises that demonstrate core features and functions, the book helps you gain understanding and confidence as you master this premiere civil engineering software.

Introduces the software′s interface and foundational concepts Follows a workflow-based approach that mirrors how projects progress in the real world, and guides you through importing and working with field survey data, managing point data with groups and styles, and modeling terrain using surfaces Covers creating and editing alignments and profiles, designing 3D road models, building and analyzing terrain models, designing and analyzing pipe networks, and much more Shows how to estimate quantities and create construction documentation Provides information to help you prepare for the Civil 3D certification exam

AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials is the perfect, real-world introduction to the powerful civil engineering software.

Includes index.

Quickly learn essential Civil 3D tools and techniques Get a thorough introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D, the industry-leading engineering software used to design roads, highways, subdivisions, drainage and sewer systems, and more. This Autodesk Official Press book is a unique learning resource that features concise, straightforward explanations and real-world, hands-on exercises and tutorials. With compelling full-color screenshots and approachable exercises that demonstrate core features and functions, the book helps you gain understanding and confidence as you master this premiere civil engineering software. Introduces the software\'s interface and foundational concepts Follows a workflow-based approach that mirrors how projects progress in the real world, and guides you through importing and working with field survey data, managing point data with groups and styles, and modeling terrain using surfaces Covers creating and editing alignments and profiles, designing 3D road models, building and analyzing terrain models, designing and analyzing pipe networks, and much more Shows how to estimate quantities and create construction documentation Provides information to help you prepare for the Civil 3D certification exam AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials is the perfect, real-world introduction to the powerful civil engineering software.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Introduction (p. xv)
Chapter 1 Navigating the AutoCAD Civil 3D User Interface (p. 1)
Getting to Know the Civil 3D User Interface (p. 2)
Using the Application Menu (p. 3)
Using the Ribbon (p. 5)
Using the Toolspace (p. 7)
Prospector Tab (p. 7)
Settings Tab (p. 9)
Survey Tab (p. 9)
Toolbox Tab (p. 10)
Using the Drawing Area (p. 10)
Using the Command Line (p. 10)
Using Panorama (p. 11)
Using the Transparent Commands Toolbar (p. 12)
Using the Inquiry Tool (p. 13)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 14)
Chapter 2 Leveraging a Dynamic Environment (p. 17)
Connecting Objects and Styles (p. 18)
Connecting Labels and Label Styles (p. 22)
Connecting Objects to Objects (p. 26)
Connecting Objects to Labels (p. 28)
The Richness of the 3D Model (p. 29)
Sharing Data in a Dynamic Environment (p. 32)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 35)
Chapter 3 Establishing Existing Conditions Using Survey Data (p. 37)
What Is Survey Data? (p. 38)
Creating a Survey Database (p. 39)
Importing Survey Data (p. 41)
Automating Field-to-Finish (p. 44)
Linework Code Set (p. 45)
Point Styles (p. 46)
Point Label Styles (p. 46)
Description Keys (p. 46)
Figure Prefix Database (p. 48)
Point Groups (p. 50)
Editing Survey Points (p. 52)
Editing Survey Figures (p. 56)
Creating Additional Points (p. 57)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 59)
Chapter 4 Modeling the Existing Terrain Using Surfaces (p. 61)
Understanding Surfaces (p. 61)
Creating a Surface from Survey Data (p. 63)
Using Breaklines to Improve Surface Accuracy (p. 65)
Editing Surfaces (p. 71)
Adding Boundaries (p. 71)
Deleting Lines (p. 73)
Editing Points (p. 74)
Displaying and Analyzing Surfaces (p. 76)
Analyzing Elevation (p. 76)
Analyzing Slope (p. 77)
Performing Other Types of Analysis (p. 79)
Exploring Even More Analysis Tools (p. 79)
Annotating Surfaces (p. 80)
Adding Spot Elevation Labels (p. 80)
Adding Slope Labels (p. 81)
Adding Contour Labels (p. 82)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 83)
Chapter 5 Designing in 2D Using Alignments (p. 85)
Understanding Alignments (p. 86)
Creating Alignments from Objects (p. 86)
Creating Alignments Using the Alignment Creation Tools (p. 89)
Editing Alignments (p. 91)
Editing Alignments with Grips (p. 92)
Editing Alignments Using the Alignment Layout Tools (p. 95)
Editing Alignments Numerically (p. 97)
Applying Design Criteria Files and Check Sets (p. 99)
Applying Design Check Sets (p. 100)
Applying Design Criteria Files (p. 102)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 103)
Chapter 6 Displaying and Annotating Alignments (p. 105)
Using Alignment Styles (p. 105)
Applying Alignment Labels and Label Sets (p. 107)
Applying Labels to Alignments (p. 108)
Using Alignment Label Sets (p. 109)
Editing Alignment Labels (p. 111)
Creating Station/Offset Labels (p. 113)
Creating Segment Labels (p. 114)
Using Tag Labels and Tables (p. 117)
Creating Tag Labels (p. 117)
Renumbering Tag Labels (p. 117)
Creating Tables (p. 118)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 120)
Chapter 7 Designing Vertically Using Profiles (p. 121)
Creating Surface Profiles (p. 121)
Displaying Profiles in Profile Views (p. 123)
Creating Design Profiles (p. 124)
Editing Profiles (p. 125)
Editing Profiles with Grips (p. 126)
Editing Profiles Using the Profile Layout Tools (p. 128)
Editing Profiles Numerically (p. 130)
Using Design Check Sets and Criteria Files (p. 131)
Using Design Check Sets (p. 132)
Using Design Criteria Files (p. 133)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 135)
Chapter 8 Displaying and Annotating Profiles (p. 137)
Applying Profile Styles (p. 138)
Applying Profile View Styles (p. 140)
Applying Profile View Bands (p. 142)
Applying Profile Labels (p. 144)
Creating and Applying Profile Label Sets (p. 146)
Creating Profile View Labels (p. 147)
Projecting Objects to Profile Views (p. 150)
Projecting Linear Objects (p. 150)
Projecting Blocks and Points (p. 152)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 153)
Chapter 9 Designing in 3D Using Corridors (p. 155)
Understanding Corridors (p. 156)
Understanding the 3D Chain (p. 156)
Understanding the Assembly (p. 156)
Understanding Assembly Insertions (p. 157)
Understanding Corridor Feature Lines (p. 158)
Understanding the Corridor Surface (p. 158)
Creating an Assembly (p. 159)
Creating a Corridor (p. 162)
Applying Corridor Targets (p. 163)
Understanding Surface Targets (p. 163)
Understanding Width or Offset Targets (p. 163)
Understanding Slope or Elevation Targets (p. 165)
Applying Subassemblies That Can Use Targets (p. 165)
Assigning Targets (p. 168)
Creating Corridor Surfaces (p. 170)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 175)
Chapter 10 Creating Cross Sections of the Design (p. 177)
Using the Section Editor (p. 177)
Creating Sample Lines (p. 181)
Creating Section Views (p. 184)
Creating Single-Section Views (p. 184)
Creating Multiple-Section Views (p. 186)
Sampling More Sources (p. 187)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 191)
Chapter 11 Displaying and Annotating Sections (p. 193)
Applying Section Styles (p. 194)
Applying Section Labels (p. 196)
Controlling Section Display with Code Set Styles (p. 198)
Applying Labels with Code Set Styles (p. 200)
Applying Section View Styles (p. 202)
Applying Section View Bands (p. 204)
Applying Group Plot Styles (p. 207)
Creating Section View Labels (p. 209)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 212)
Chapter 12 Designing and Analyzing Boundaries Using Parcels (p. 213)
Understanding Parcels (p. 214)
Understanding Parcel Objects (p. 214)
Understanding Sites (p. 214)
Creating Parcels from Objects (p. 216)
Creating Parcels by Layout (p. 219)
Using the Lot Line Tools (p. 220)
Using the Parcel Sizing Tools (p. 222)
Using Parcel Sizing and Layout Parameters (p. 226)
Editing Parcels (p. 230)
Editing Parcels Using Grips (p. 230)
Editing Parcels Using the Edit Geometry Commands (p. 231)
Editing Parcels Using the Parcel Layout Tools (p. 234)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 235)
Chapter 13 Displaying and Annotating Parcels (p. 237)
Applying Parcel Styles (p. 238)
Using Parcel Styles to Control Appearance (p. 238)
Applying Parcel Style Display Order (p. 240)
Applying Parcel Area Labels (p. 242)
Creating Parcel Segment Labels (p. 244)
Editing Parcel Segment Labels (p. 247)
Applying Segment Label Styles (p. 247)
Editing Parcel Segment Labels Graphically (p. 248)
Creating Parcel Tables (p. 250)
Creating Area Tables (p. 250)
Creating Parcel Segment Tables (p. 252)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 254)
Chapter 14 Designing Gravity Pipe Networks (p. 255)
Understanding Gravity Pipe Networks (p. 255)
Understanding Structures (p. 256)
Understanding Pipes (p. 256)
Exploring the Pipe Network (p. 257)
Creating Gravity Pipe Networks (p. 258)
Creating a Pipe Network from Objects (p. 259)
Creating a Pipe Network by Layout (p. 261)
Drawing a Pipe Network in a Profile View (p. 265)
Editing Gravity Pipe Networks (p. 265)
Editing Pipe Networks Using Grips (p. 266)
Editing Pipe Networks Using Editing Tools (p. 270)
Editing Pipe Networks Using Properties (p. 273)
Editing Pipe Networks Using the Pipe Network Vistas (p. 275)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 277)
Chapter 15 Designing Pressure Pipe Networks (p. 279)
Understanding Pressure Pipe Networks (p. 279)
Understanding Fittings, Angles, and Appurtenances (p. 280)
Understanding Pressure Pipes (p. 281)
Exploring the Pressure Network (p. 281)
Creating Pressure Pipe Networks (p. 282)
Creating a Pressure Network from Objects (p. 282)
Creating a Pressure Network by Layout (p. 284)
Editing Pressure Pipe Networks (p. 287)
Editing Pressure Networks Using Grips (p. 287)
Checking Design and Depth (p. 291)
Editing Pressure Networks Using the Plan Layout Tools (p. 292)
Editing Pressure Networks Using the Profile Layout Tools (p. 294)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 297)
Chapter 16 Displaying and Annotating Pipe Networks (p. 299)
Displaying Pipe Networks Using Styles (p. 300)
Applying Structure, Fitting, and Appurtenance Styles (p. 300)
Applying Pipe Styles (p. 304)
Annotating Pipe Networks in Plan View (p. 307)
Renaming Pipes and Structures (p. 308)
Creating Labels in Plan View (p. 309)
Editing Labels in Plan View (p. 310)
Annotating Pipe Networks in Profile View (p. 312)
Creating Labels in Profile View (p. 312)
Editing Labels in Profile View (p. 314)
Creating Pipe Network Tables (p. 316)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 318)
Chapter 17 Designing New Terrain (p. 319)
Understanding Grading (p. 319)
Understanding Feature Lines (p. 320)
Understanding Sites (p. 321)
Understanding Feature Line Geometry (p. 321)
Creating Feature Lines (p. 322)
Editing Feature Lines (p. 324)
Using Edit Geometry Commands (p. 325)
Using Edit Elevation Commands (p. 327)
Understanding Grading Objects (p. 331)
Understanding Grading Criteria (p. 332)
Understanding Grading Groups (p. 333)
Understanding Grading Objects and Sites (p. 333)
Creating Grading Objects (p. 333)
Editing Grading Objects (p. 336)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 338)
Chapter 18 Analyzing, Displaying, and Annotating Surfaces (p. 339)
Combining Design Surfaces (p. 339)
Analyzing Design Surfaces (p. 347)
Using Surface Analysis (p. 347)
Using Hydrology Tools (p. 350)
Using a Quick Profile (p. 351)
Calculating Earthwork Volumes (p. 353)
Understanding Earthwork Volumes (p. 354)
Using the Volumes Dashboard (p. 354)
Labeling Design Surfaces (p. 357)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 360)
Chapter 19 From Design to Construction (p. 361)
Calculating Quantities (p. 361)
Calculating Quantities Using QTO Manager (p. 361)
Calculating Quantities Using Sectional Volumes (p. 366)
Creating Individual Sheets (p. 369)
Creating Multiple Sheets Using Plan Production (p. 373)
Creating View Frames (p. 373)
Creating Sheets (p. 375)
The Essentials and Beyond (p. 379)
Appendix: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 Certification (p. 381)
Index (p. 385)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Eric Chappell, EIT, is a Civil 3D consultant and award-winning instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the civil engineering field. He has been providing consulting, training, and support for Civil 3D since its inception. He has close ties to the software development team and Civil 3D community and has worked with Autodesk numerous times, including his involvement as subject matter expert in developing the Civil 3D certification exam. Eric is a highly rated Autodesk University speaker and contributes regularly to his popular blog (ericchappell.blogspot.com).