Associated Engineering | Production Pulse Newsletter | Volume 1 - Issue 2

PRODUCTION PULSE

NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1: ISSUE 2 – DECEMBER 2020

B uilding I nformation M odeling

Associated Engineering ’ s Collaboration Platform Is Your Civil 3D Project Properly Planned?

The Civil 3D Technical Advisory Council (C3DTAC) is responsible for the development and maintenance of our Civil 3D software workflows, templates, best practices, and on - going testing and evaluation of Civil 3D usage within AE. The council members also provide mentoring, technical guidance and project planning support. In 2019, the C3DTAC developed the Appendix J - Civil 3D Planning Guide: a guide that serves as a starting point for Project Managers, Modelers and Project Teams using Civil 3D on a project. The intent of the guide is to increase efficiency, quality and improve project delivery and decision making throughout a Civil 3D project ’ s lifecycle.

The Civil 3D Planning Guide is organized into three categories: Project Initiation, Civil Model Design, and Drawing Production . Each category provides in - depth Civil 3Dmodel considerations from proposal through the record drawing phase.

The following tables summarize key considerations within each category:

* Project Initiation

Software, add - ins and versions to be used

Level of Detail of the deliverables (at each phase)

Design file, data usage and exchange with client / contractor

Modelling and drafting standards (AE or client based)

Background data review, verification, and applicability to project delivery

* Civil Model Design

Civil 3D element identification for the required deliverable:

Design grade aligns with the Level of Detail established in the Project Initiation phase

* Surface Grading Corridors, Alignment and Profiles

Workflow and file management of design files (single or multiple designers)

* Pipe Networks and Pressure Pipe Network

* Drawing Production

Sheet/Drawing deliverable alignment with decisions made in the Project Initiation and Design phases

Modelling and drawing production standards conformance to either AE or client based standards

For any project planning support, guidance, mentoring, or feedback, please contact the Civil 3D Technical Advisory Council.