Efficient Pipe Design

C14785-V

Bryan Thomasy
CAD 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 using alignments, profiles, intersections tools, and pipes. The class will contain instructions on how to add structure fittings and blocks to the existing pipe catalog in the form of water fittings and assign styles for graphical representation. We shall then generate alignments and vertical profiles representing the center of our pipe. Using the intersection tool to tie the branches of our network together and then extract the feature line to create the pipe network.

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Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, you will be able to: Generate part/structure families Efficiently modify and manipulate the pipe/structure catalogue Creating Pipe Network Parts list from new catalogue Utilize a 3 stage design method Layout your design in an alignment and vertical profile format Use 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 #1 Generate 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 methods

The name of the part group pre-populates the part family when brought in.

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Section #2 Efficiently modify and manipulate the pipe/structure catalogue

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Efficiently modify and manipulate the pipe/structure catalogue

Think Legos Modifying the sizes by adding our own in the Editing Values area

Research your parts

Identify outer sizes Imagine them as rectangular blocks and use those dimensions Working with the out-of-box part catalogue

Have then written down to make data entry easier

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Section #2 Creating Pipe Network Parts Lists from the new catalogue

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Creating Pipe Network Parts Lists from the new catalogue

The most simple, yet most time consuming task and will require;

Clearly thought out parts list for pipe structures Premade horizontal blocks Optional vertical blocks

One Diameter per parts list Pipe Network Rules

Pipes & Structures http://civil3dplus.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/water-line-best-practices/

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Section #4 Utilize a 3 stage design method

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Utilize a 3 stage design method

Theory

There are multiple variations of pipe designs; Residential \ Commercial Process Large 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% Milestone

The beginning and general layout of the horizontal alignment. Napkin design

60% Milestone

Vertical design takes focus and conflicts are identified and resolved

90% Milestone

Turning Point Pipes are now placed into the project

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Section #5 Layout your design in an alignment and vertical profile format

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Layout your design in an alignment and vertical profile format

30% Milestone Horizontal Pipe Alignment Layout

Use Polar tracking for defined angles Generate Polyline first and convert to alignment

60% Milestone Vertical Pipe Alignment Layout

Generate Profiles from alignments Create Vertical alignments to define top of pipe Use Pipe Crossing dynamic block for interferences Vertical Deflection labeling to identify deflections or fitting placement

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Section #6 Intersection 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 #7 Generate your designed pipe network from the alignment and profile

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Generate your designed pipe network from the alignment and profile

90% Milestone Turning point

Pulling it all together taking the vertical and horizontal and extracting the data

Pipe creation

Create a feature line from the vertical and horizontal layout Importing Parts list from library/separate drawing Creating pipe network and swapping parts Applying Rules Merging multiple Networks

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Thank you for attending

If you have any questions, please contact me. My E-mail address is bryan.thomasy@tetratech.com

Comments, ideas, or thoughts are always welcome

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