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Generate a pressure pipe network and add it to the profile view in Civil 3D.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
5 min.
Transcript
00:03
You can use the pressure networks features in Civil 3D
00:07
to generate 3D pressure pipe networks,
00:10
such as water transmission systems.
00:12
These networks integrate seamlessly with other Civil 3D elements
00:17
like gravity pipe networks, roadways, and grading designs.
00:22
Civil 3D includes industry standard catalogs for pressure pipes, fittings, and valves
00:30
to ensure that your designs meet regulatory requirements and best practices.
00:35
The pressure pipe network tools are also dynamic,
00:39
so that they automatically update model profiles and associated data with every change.
00:44
This includes automatic generation of the pressure pipe profiles
00:49
that show pipe elevation, slopes, and key components.
00:54
Pressure pipe networks can be integrated with other Civil 3D elements like gravity pipe networks,
01:00
roadways, and grading designs to ensure the entire project is well-coordinated.
01:07
There are also tools for analyzing your pressure pipe networks,
01:11
including hydraulic analysis, clash detection, and material take-offs,
01:16
as well as industry-standard catalogs for pressure pipes, fittings, and valves.
01:23
All of these features help make the design process simpler
01:26
while reducing errors and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
01:33
To create a pressure pipe network in Civil 3D,
01:36
begin with a corridor model already placed in a drawing.
01:40
Then, on the ribbon, Home tab, Create Design panel,
01:45
expand the Pipe Network Creation Tools, and select Pressure Network Creation Tools.
01:51
In the Create Pipe Network dialog, enter a Network name, such as “Water”.
01:58
In this example, the Pipe Run name is already set.
02:03
Select the Parts list that you want to use—here, leave Water selected.
02:09
Then, use the drop-down to select the Pipe size,
02:14
which again, is left as the default.
02:17
Next, set the Reference surface, or the surface the network will be buried under.
02:22
In this case, EG, or existing ground, is selected,
02:27
but ideally, you would use a finished surface that incorporates both the existing ground
02:32
and the road.
02:34
Specify the minimum Cover for the network,
02:37
as well as the Reference alignment for stationing.
02:41
Then, set the pipe label style, pipe fitting style, and valve style.
02:47
Click OK.
02:49
The ribbon updates to display the contextual settings for the pressurized pipe network.
02:55
From the Layout panel, expand the drop-downs to specify the elbow and valve types that you want to place.
03:03
The program prompts you to specify the first point of the pressure point pipe network.
03:09
For this example, in the drawing,
03:12
click to place the first point on the road corridor.
03:17
Move the pointer in the direction of the pipe run,
03:20
and then click again to place the next point.
03:24
Notice that a glyph appears to limit the angle at which the next point can be selected,
03:28
based on the previously selected pipe fittings.
03:32
Continue to select points for the network,
03:36
noting that angles greater than 90° are not allowed,
03:39
since the pipe fitting would burst from the pressure.
03:42
When you are finished creating the network, press ENTER.
03:47
The drawing updates to display the pipe, along with any fittings.
03:52
To swap a part, from the ribbon, Modify panel, click Swap Parts.
03:59
In the drawing, pick a pipe or fitting to swap, and then press ENTER.
04:05
The Swap Pressure Network Parts dialog opens.
04:09
Here, the Part Source information is already set according to the selected Parts
04:14
list, but you can also choose a Part Catalog.
04:17
From the Replacement Part group, specify the updated Part Type, Part family, and Size, then click OK.
04:27
In this example, the replacement part specified is much smaller than the pipes,
04:34
and an error appears.
04:35
Press CTRL+Z to undo the part replacement.
04:40
To add the pipes to the profile view, from the contextual ribbon, Profile panel, select Draw Parts in Profile View.
04:49
Then, in the plan, specify the pressure pipe network by selecting any part.
04:54
In this instance, the entire network will be drawn,
04:58
but you can also click Selected parts only to specify individual parts.
05:04
Press ENTER to confirm selecting the entire network.
05:08
Now, select the profile view where you want to draw the pipes,
05:12
and the view updates to display the pipe network.
05:15
Now you can model a pressure pipe network and add it to the profile view in Civil 3D.
Video transcript
00:03
You can use the pressure networks features in Civil 3D
00:07
to generate 3D pressure pipe networks,
00:10
such as water transmission systems.
00:12
These networks integrate seamlessly with other Civil 3D elements
00:17
like gravity pipe networks, roadways, and grading designs.
00:22
Civil 3D includes industry standard catalogs for pressure pipes, fittings, and valves
00:30
to ensure that your designs meet regulatory requirements and best practices.
00:35
The pressure pipe network tools are also dynamic,
00:39
so that they automatically update model profiles and associated data with every change.
00:44
This includes automatic generation of the pressure pipe profiles
00:49
that show pipe elevation, slopes, and key components.
00:54
Pressure pipe networks can be integrated with other Civil 3D elements like gravity pipe networks,
01:00
roadways, and grading designs to ensure the entire project is well-coordinated.
01:07
There are also tools for analyzing your pressure pipe networks,
01:11
including hydraulic analysis, clash detection, and material take-offs,
01:16
as well as industry-standard catalogs for pressure pipes, fittings, and valves.
01:23
All of these features help make the design process simpler
01:26
while reducing errors and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
01:33
To create a pressure pipe network in Civil 3D,
01:36
begin with a corridor model already placed in a drawing.
01:40
Then, on the ribbon, Home tab, Create Design panel,
01:45
expand the Pipe Network Creation Tools, and select Pressure Network Creation Tools.
01:51
In the Create Pipe Network dialog, enter a Network name, such as “Water”.
01:58
In this example, the Pipe Run name is already set.
02:03
Select the Parts list that you want to use—here, leave Water selected.
02:09
Then, use the drop-down to select the Pipe size,
02:14
which again, is left as the default.
02:17
Next, set the Reference surface, or the surface the network will be buried under.
02:22
In this case, EG, or existing ground, is selected,
02:27
but ideally, you would use a finished surface that incorporates both the existing ground
02:32
and the road.
02:34
Specify the minimum Cover for the network,
02:37
as well as the Reference alignment for stationing.
02:41
Then, set the pipe label style, pipe fitting style, and valve style.
02:47
Click OK.
02:49
The ribbon updates to display the contextual settings for the pressurized pipe network.
02:55
From the Layout panel, expand the drop-downs to specify the elbow and valve types that you want to place.
03:03
The program prompts you to specify the first point of the pressure point pipe network.
03:09
For this example, in the drawing,
03:12
click to place the first point on the road corridor.
03:17
Move the pointer in the direction of the pipe run,
03:20
and then click again to place the next point.
03:24
Notice that a glyph appears to limit the angle at which the next point can be selected,
03:28
based on the previously selected pipe fittings.
03:32
Continue to select points for the network,
03:36
noting that angles greater than 90° are not allowed,
03:39
since the pipe fitting would burst from the pressure.
03:42
When you are finished creating the network, press ENTER.
03:47
The drawing updates to display the pipe, along with any fittings.
03:52
To swap a part, from the ribbon, Modify panel, click Swap Parts.
03:59
In the drawing, pick a pipe or fitting to swap, and then press ENTER.
04:05
The Swap Pressure Network Parts dialog opens.
04:09
Here, the Part Source information is already set according to the selected Parts
04:14
list, but you can also choose a Part Catalog.
04:17
From the Replacement Part group, specify the updated Part Type, Part family, and Size, then click OK.
04:27
In this example, the replacement part specified is much smaller than the pipes,
04:34
and an error appears.
04:35
Press CTRL+Z to undo the part replacement.
04:40
To add the pipes to the profile view, from the contextual ribbon, Profile panel, select Draw Parts in Profile View.
04:49
Then, in the plan, specify the pressure pipe network by selecting any part.
04:54
In this instance, the entire network will be drawn,
04:58
but you can also click Selected parts only to specify individual parts.
05:04
Press ENTER to confirm selecting the entire network.
05:08
Now, select the profile view where you want to draw the pipes,
05:12
and the view updates to display the pipe network.
05:15
Now you can model a pressure pipe network and add it to the profile view in Civil 3D.
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