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A Powerful Building Information Modeling Solution for Civil Engineering
Use an integrated process built on a coordinated, consistent, digital model for design, analysis, visualization, documentation, and construction.
Building information modeling (BIM) is an integrated process for exploring a project’s key physical and functional characteristics digitally—before it’s built. AutoCAD Civil 3D software is Autodesk’s building nformation modeling solution for civil engineering. The software creates coordinated, data-rich models that nable you to conduct analysis from the earliest stages of design; better visualize and simulate real-world ppearance, performance, and cost; and document esigns more accurately.
Deliver More Innovative Project Solutions
AutoCAD Civil 3D offers a better way of designing, analyzing, and documenting civil engineering projects.
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software enables you to deliver higher-quality transportation, land development, and environmental engineering projects faster. The software’s purpose-built tools support building information modeling (BIM) processes and help reduce the time it takes to design, analyze, and implement changes. The result is that you can evaluate more what-if scenarios and optimize project performance.
Civil 3D software’s tools for surveying and design help streamline project workflows by automating timeconsuming tasks.
Surveying
Survey functionality is fully integrated in Civil 3D, so
you have a more consistent environment for all tasks,
including direct import of raw survey data, leastsquares
adjustment, editing of survey observations,
and automated creation of survey figures and
surfaces. You can create and edit survey figure vertices
interactively, and identify and edit crossing breaklines
to avoid otential issues, resulting in points, survey
figures, and surfaces that can be used throughout
the project.
Surfaces and Grading
With Civil 3D, you can build surfaces from traditional
survey data, such as points and breaklines. Utilize
large data sets from aerial photogrammetry, laser
scanning, and digital elevation models by taking
advantage of the surface reduction tools. View the
surface as contours or triangles, or create elevation
and slope banding analysis. Use surfaces as a reference
for creating intelligent objects that maintain dynamic
relationships to the source data. Team members can
use the powerful daylighting and grade projection
tools to generate surface models for any type of
grading projection.
Parcel Layout
The software enables you to generate parcels by
converting existing AutoCAD® software entities or
by using more flexible layout tools to automate the process. A change to one parcel is automatically
reflected in neighboring parcels. Advanced layout
tools include options for measuring frontage at an
offset and laying out parcels by minimum depth
and width.
Corridor Modeling
Corridor modeling combines horizontal and
vertical eometry with customizable cross
sectional components to create a
parametrically defined, dynamic 3D model of
roads and other transportation systems. Use the
included subassemblies—ranging from travel
lanes, sidewalks, and ditches to complex lane
components—or create your own based on a
design standard. The model can be easily modified
via visual interaction or by changing input parameters
that define the roadway typical section.
Unique characteristics of each ubassembly allow
the 3D model to target known features.
Pipes
Use rules-based tools to lay out sanitary and storm
drainage systems. Break or join existing pipe
networks or make changes to pipe networks and
structures using graphical or numerical input and
conduct interference checks. Plot and complete final
drafting of the pipe network in plan, profile, and
section views, and share pipe network information,
such as material and size, with external analysis
applications.
Earthwork Calculations
The software enables you to more quickly process
earth volumes between your existing and proposed
surfaces using composite volume or average end
area methods. Generate mass haul diagrams for
analyzing the distance over which cut and fill can
balance, the amount of material to be moved, the
direction of movement, and the identification of
borrow pits and dump sites.
Criteria-Based Geometric Design
More quickly lay out plan and profile alignment
geometry with design criteria based on government
standards or customized for clients’ needs. Design
constraints alert users when standards violations
occur, providing immediate feedback so necessary
modifications can be made.
Purpose-Built Tools for Road and Highway Design
Transportation-specific design tools offer a more
efficient way to design roads and highways. Build
interactive intersection models that dynamically
update. Focus on optimizing the design and know
the production drawings and annotations stay
up to date. Lay out roundabouts more quickly,
including signage and striping, based on common
design standards.
Extract material quantities from corridor models, or assign material types to lightposts, landscaping, and more. Run reports, or utilize built-in pay item lists to help generate bid-ready contract documents. Make better decisions about the cost of the project earlier in the design process with more accurate quantity takeoff tools.
Optimize Performance with Analysis and Visualization
Explore more what-if scenarios earlier in the design process and communicate your winning ideas with best-in-class 3D visualization tools.
AutoCAD Civil 3D software’s integrated analysis and visualization tools help you evaluate what-if scenarios, so you can realize innovative designs faster.
Stormwater Analysis and Simulation
Design and analyze stormwater systems with
integrated simulation tools for collection systems,
ponds, and ulverts. Help reduce post-development
runoff, and prepare reports to support sustainability
requirements for stormwater quantity and quality.
Evaluate more design alternatives, including
innovative green best management practices
to create a more environmentally sensitive and
visually appealing design. Prepare more accurate
construction documents, including hydraulic and
energy grade lines, to assist in evaluating the design
and helping to ensure public safety.
Geospatial Analysis and Mapping
AutoCAD Civil 3D includes geospatial analysis and
mapping capabilities to support engineering-based
workflows. Analyze spatial relationships between
drawing objects. Extract or create new information
by overlaying two or more topologies. Create and
use buffers to select features within the specified
buffer distance of other features. Use publicly
available geospatial information to assist with site
selection and better understand design constraints
at the proposal stage of a project. Generate robust
mapping exhibits to help meet requirements for
sustainable design.
Point Clouds
Create point clouds in AutoCAD Civil 3D using
data from LIDAR. Import and visualize point cloud
information; stylize point data based on LAS
classifications, RGB, elevation, and intensity; and
use data to create surfaces, perform site surveys,
and digitize as-built features for civil engineering
design projects.
Sustainable Design
AutoCAD Civil 3D software can help to make
civil engineering projects more sustainable. By
combining the robust model of the site conditions
and design onstraints with the powerful ability
to evaluate alternatives, you can consider more
innovative and environmentally sensitive designs.
AutoCAD Civil 3D includes tools to assist with
many aspects of recognized sustainability
initiatives, such as LEED®, by providing analysis
to study linkage, project orientation, tormwater
management alternatives, and more.
AutoCAD Platform
AutoCAD Civil 3D is built on the AutoCAD®
platform, one of the world’s leading CAD programs.
Leverage the millions of professionally trained
AutoCAD users orldwide to share and complete
projects faster. AutoCAD oftware’s DWG™ file
format enables you to save and share files with
confidence. DWG technology from Autodesk is the
more accurate, and reliable way to store and share
design data.
Create more powerful visualizations that give stakeholders an opportunity to better envisage the project before it is built. Produce visualizations directly from the model for several design alternatives to help better understand the impact of the design on the community and the surrounding environment. Publish the model to Google Earth™ mapping service for even greater understanding of the project in context. Make near photorealistic renderings of your models using Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design software. Simulations using the Civil 3D model can be created in Autodesk® Navisworks® software, which can help project takeholders better understand how the project will look and perform once built.
AutoCAD Civil 3D supports 64-bit operating systems, enabling the software to handle larger projects and improving performance and stability for memory-intensive tasks.
