Developing a flow path and its profile view

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Which of the following provides a cross-section model view of the objects in a drainage design, along with their properties?

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Step-by-step:

Flow paths are useful for two reasons: they provide a connectivity check to ensure that two locations are hydraulically joined, and they allow profile views (long sections) to be created.

  1. In the Tree View, right-click Flow Paths and select Add.
    The Tree View with Flow Paths shortcut displayed and Add selected.
  2. Notice that the cursor changes to a square with four points on each side.
    The cursor displayed as a square with points on each side.
  3. Hover the cursor over a junction element, such as the first manhole. It changes color to indicate that a selection can be made.
  4. Click the first manhole.
    The Plan View with the first manhole selected for inclusion in a flow path
  5. Move the cursor down to the last manhole, Manhole (7), and select it.
  • All the manholes and pipes turn color, to indicate that they are connected.
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  • NOTE: You can also verify that the flow path arrows between each junction are pointing in the correct direction.
  • The Plan View with all manholes and pipes highlighted as selected for inclusion in the flow path.
  1. Notice in the Tree View, under Flow Paths, a new flow path has been created and is named “Flow Path” by default.
    The Tree View with a new Flow Path added.
  2. Right-click Flow Path and select Rename.
  3. In the type box, name it “Flow1”.
  4. Right-click Flow1 and select Show Profile.
    The Flow1 shortcut menu with Show Profile displayed.
  5. In the Profile – Flow1 dialog box, review the new profile view.
    The Profile-Flow1 dialog box with the new profile view data.
  6. Close the Profile View.
  7. Save the model.