Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015 Autodesk Official Press

1513 Pages·2014·54.69 MB·English

by  Cyndy Davenport

Table of Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Publisher's Note
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
Who Should Read This Book
What You Will Learn
What You Need
The Mastering Series
What Is Covered in This Book
How to Contact the Authors
Chapter 1: The Basics
The Interface
Civil 3D Templates
Creating Lines
Creating Curves
Using Transparent Commands
The Bottom Line
Chapter 2: Survey
Setting Up the Databases
Configuring Description Keys for Point Import
Understanding the Survey Database
Other Survey Features
Using Inquiry Commands
The Bottom Line
Chapter 3: Points
Anatomy of a Point
Creating Basic Points
Basic Point Editing
Point Tables
User-Defined Properties
The Bottom Line
Chapter 4: Surfaces
Understanding Surface Basics
Creating Surfaces
Additional Surface Creation Methods
Refining and Editing Surfaces
Surface Analysis
Comparing Surfaces
Labeling the Surface
Point Cloud Surfaces
The Bottom Line
Chapter 5: Parcels
Introduction to Sites
Creating a Boundary Parcel
Creating Subdivision Lot Parcels Using Precise Sizing Tools
Editing Parcels by Deleting Parcel Segments
Best Practices for Parcel Creation
Labeling Parcel Areas
Labeling Parcel Segments
The Bottom Line
Chapter 6: Alignments
Alignment Concepts
Creating an Alignment
Editing Alignment Geometry
Alignments as Objects
The Bottom Line
Chapter 7: Profiles and Profile Views
The Elevation Element
Editing Profiles
Profile Views
Editing Profile Views
Profile Labels
Profile Utilities
The Bottom Line
Chapter 8: Assemblies and Subassemblies
Subassemblies
Building Assemblies
Specialized Subassemblies
Advanced Assemblies
Organizing Your Assemblies
The Bottom Line
Chapter 9: Basic Corridors
Understanding Corridors
Recognizing Corridor Components
Working with Corridor Feature Lines
Understanding Targets
Editing Sections
Creating a Corridor Surface
Performing a Volume Calculation
Building Non-Road Corridors
The Bottom Line
Chapter 10: Advanced Corridors, Intersections, and Roundabouts
Using Multiregion Baselines
Modeling a Cul-de-Sac
Moving Up to Intersections
Using an Assembly Offset
Understanding Corridor Utilities
Using a Feature Line as a Width and Elevation Target
Tackling Roundabouts: the Mount Everest of Corridors
The Bottom Line
Chapter 11: Superelevation
Preparing for Superelevation
Applying Superelevation to the Design
Calculating Cants for Rail
Superelevation and Cant Views
The Bottom Line
Chapter 12: Cross Sections and Mass Haul
Section Workflow
Creating Section Views
Calculating and Reporting Volumes
Adding Section View Final Touches
Using Mass Haul Diagrams
The Bottom Line
Chapter 13: Pipe Networks
Setting Up a Pipe Network
Creating a Waste Water Network
Editing a Pipe Network
Creating an Alignment from Network Parts
Drawing Parts in Profile View
Adding Pipe Network Labels
Creating an Interference Check
Creating Pipe Tables
Setting and Using a Pressure Pipes Network
Understanding Part Builder
Part Builder Orientation
The Bottom Line
Chapter 14: Grading
Working with Grading Feature Lines
Grading Objects
Finishing Touches
The Bottom Line
Chapter 15: Plan Production
Preparing for Plan Sets
Using View Frames and Match Lines
Creating Plan and Profile Sheets
Creating Section Sheets
Drawing Templates
The Bottom Line
Chapter 16: Advanced Workflows
Data Shortcuts
Sharing Data with a Non-Civil 3D World
The Bottom Line
Chapter 17: Quantity Takeoff
Employing Pay Item Files
Keeping Tabs on the Model
Inventorying Your Pay Items
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Chapter 18: Label Styles
Label Styles
Line and Curve Labels
Pipe and Structure Labels
Profile and Alignment Labels
Advanced Style Types
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Chapter 19: Object Styles
Getting Started with Object Styles
Creating Linear Object Styles
Creating Surface Styles
Creating Pipe and Structure Styles
Creating Profile View Styles
Creating Section View Styles
The Bottom Line
Appendix A: The Bottom Line
Chapter 1: The Basics
Chapter 2: Survey
Chapter 3: Points
Chapter 4: Surfaces
Chapter 5: Parcels
Chapter 6: Alignments
Chapter 7: Profiles and Profile Views
Chapter 8: Assemblies and Subassemblies
Chapter 9: Basic Corridors
Chapter 10: Advanced Corridors, Intersections, and Roundabouts
Chapter 11: Superelevation
Chapter 12: Cross Sections and Mass Haul
Chapter 13: Pipe Networks
Chapter 14: Grading
Chapter 15: Plan Production
Chapter 16: Advanced Workflows
Chapter 17: Quantity Takeoff
Chapter 18: Label Styles
Chapter 19: Object Styles
Appendix B: Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015 Certification
End User License Agreement
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