Autodesk Civil 3D: Procedures & Applications, 1/e Harry O.

Ward (0-13-171350-7) TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Introduction: CADD, the Primary Tool of Our Trade A Brief Introduction to the Field of Civil Engineering How CADD Became the Primary Tool of the Trade Primitive and Manual-Based Tools of the Trade Automated Tools of the Trade Interactive Graphics-Based Tools of the Trade PC-Based CADD Is Introduced and Becomes the Primary Tool of the Trade The Future of Technology for Civil Engineering Chapter 1 The Components and Interface of Civil 3D Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used What Are the Components of Autodesk Civil 3D? Introduction to AutoCAD MAP 3D Features of MAP 3D An Application for MAP 3D Some of the Main Features of MAP 3D Security The Spatial Database Queries Editing and Graphical Cleanup Tools Geodetic Transformations Civil 3D A Civil Engineering Design Application with New Philosophies What Civil 3D Introduces Understanding Civil 3D Icons Pipe Utilities Grips Sheet Set Manager Palette Chapter Test Questions Chapter 2 A Civil 3D JumpStart Project Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used Project Design Application Part One: Project Design Application Part Two: Project Design Application Site Design Chapter Test Questions Chapter 3 The Simple, but Time Honored Point Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used Point Basics Geodetics and Global Coordinate Systems Point Aesthetics Description Key Sets and Point Groups Description Key Sets External Data References Point Computations Miscellaneous Point Creation Commands Miscellaneous Polyline Vertices Manual Miscellaneous Convert AutoCAD Points Miscellaneous Convert Softdesk Point Blocks Intersection-Related Point Creation Commands Alignment Related Point Commands

Surface Related Point Commands Surface Along Polyline/Contour Command Surface Polyline/Contour Command Import Points Continue with the Points Pull-Down Creating Automated Tables Add Table Utilities Chapter Test Questions Chapter 4 Civil 3D, the Modern Curvilinead Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used Computations of Lines and Their Angles Distances and Bearings 3D Linework Uses Slope Distances for Distance Measurement Control Surveys Vector Data and Formulas Curvilinear Objects Arcs, Circular Curves, and Spirals Definitions and Formulas Civil 3D's Default Angular System Converting Decimal Degrees to D-M-S Angles in Civil Engineering Geometry Computations The Transparent Commands Toolbar The 'GN Command The 'LL Command Parcels Parcel Development in Civil 3D Alignments Horizontal Alignment Development in Civil 3D Fixed, Floating, and Free Lines and Curves How to Design an Alignment Chapter Test Questions Chapter 5 Advanced Digital Terrain Models Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used DTM Theory The TIN Process Ground Information What Method Is Used to Calculate the Contours for the Site? Surfaces in Civil 3D Surface Analysis Chapter Test Questions Chapter 6 Advanced Profiles and Sections Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used Theory of Vertical Alignments The Properties of Parabolic Curves Formulas Used for Computing Parabolic Vertical Curve Data Applications Using Civil 3D for Profiling Profile Layout Toolbar The Ripple-Through Effect Superimposing Profiles Civil 3D Sections Chapter Test Questions Chapter 7 Advanced Corridor Development Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used Corridor Theory

Superelevation of Roadways Basic Criteria Create a Corridor for a Road Modify Subassemblies for the Road Superelevating a Roadway Codes and Feature Lines Multiple Baselines Roadway Design for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Chapter Test Questions Chapter 8 Advanced Site Grading and Virtual Site DesignTM Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used Virtual (3D) Site DesignTM Earthworks Algorithms The Grading Layout Tools Chapter Test Questions Chapter 9 Piping for Storm Sewers and Drainage Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used Hydrology Runoff SCS Storm Distributions Determining the Time-of-Concentration Hydraulics Basic Concepts Related to Flowing Water DischargeAreaVelocity Relationships Hydraulic Mean Depth and Hydraulic Radius Velocity Head Concept Civil 3D Storm Sewers Chapter Test Questions Chapter 10 Civil 3D's Visualization Capabilities Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used Samples of Renderings Chapter 11 Surveying Chapter Objectives Introduction Review of Functions and Features to Be Used Surveying Functions Developing Traverse Data Computation of Azimuths for the Traverse Electronic Field Recorders or Data Collectors Survery Language Point Creation Commands Point Location Commands Point Information Commands Point Editing Commands Figure Commands Intersection Commands Figure Correction and Manipulation Commands Equipment Correction Commands Baseline Commands Centerline Commands AutoCAD Related Commands Miscellaneous Commands Mathematical Operations Files Produced When Balancing Secrets of Survey Functions

Civil 3D File for Adjusting a Closed Traverse Civil 3D File for Adjusting a Traverse Cross Loop Chapter Test Questions Appendix A Data Sharing in Civil 3D Introduction Data Sharing Method 1: Inserting or Copying a Drawing Method 2: LandXML Method 3: Data Shortcuts Method 4: Civil 3D Projects Sharing Data with Contractors for 3D/GPS Machine Control Carlson Connect Trimble Link Leica X-change Sharing Civil 3D Configuration Data Appendix B Labeling in Civil 3D 2007 Appendix C Software and Hardware Versions Software Versions and Specifications Hardware Specifications Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Appendix D Identify the Civil Engineering Industry Identify the Breakdown and Flow of Engineering Tasks and How Civil 3D Contribute s to the Work Effort For the Public Sector For the Private Sector Appendix E Supplement to Chapter 3: The Simple, but Time Honored Point Creative Thinking Points Performing Slope-Based Computations Glossary [back]