AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 : essentials

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.

Author Notes

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).

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

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