virtualpresentation 4785 au 2012 c14785-v - efficient pipe design

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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
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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