AutoCAD Civil 3D Training: The Ultimate Course

Introduction 1 lecture 03:37 Introduction and Practice Files First, download the following course materials:

The course manual (also available from the shop page)

The exercise files here: Practice Files

The Quiz file here: Quiz File

A civil engineering design project is usually a set of moving parts. But in general, Civil 3D is used to accomplish three major tasks:

First, processing and analyzing existing data. In general, this will involve collecting field data through the process of land surveying. This typically involves sending a survey team to the field to assess the lay of the land, using appropriate survey gears and personnel. The collected information is then transferred and analyzed in an office environment, where the existing ground is modeled to the closest replica possible.

Second, the conceptual and detailed design: At this stage, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) is initially used to provide a broad stroke of the components that will make up the project. These components must be placed in relation to the immediate environment of the project. For example, is there a previous phase of the project to tie to? what are the project’s pre-existing conditions such as the natural drainage? the capacity of existing utilities and roads to absorb proposed development volumes? These are just a few questions that must be answered, or at least asked during the conceptual phase. Once those questions are answered, we can then move to the preliminary design phase. This phase will aim to ensure that the project can potentially work to the satisfaction of all involved parties including developers, competent authorities and stakeholders. It should be noted that Autodesk has other software, such as Infraworks, that may be better suited than Civil 3D, for this phase. Then, we have the detailed design phase. This is the phase of the project, where using Civil 3D is the most advantageous. The strength of Civil 3D resides in its use to perform detailed calculations, design, drafting, and production of final construction plans.

Finally, the design intent must be illustrated through the creation of construction plans and documentation. In this phase, qualified builders and contractors can submit bids and tenders, based on the plans designed in Civil 3D!

It’s important to note that Civil 3D is built on top of Map 3D, which was also built on top of AutoCAD. As a result, Civil 3D inherits most of AutoCAD and Map 3D’s base commands and functions. That means if you have Civil 3D, more often than not, you do not need to purchase or install a copy of AutoCAD or Map 3D. All you need to do is go the Civil 3D workspace and switch to AutoCAD. This will literally change the interface of Civil 3D to that of AutoCAD. If you need Map 3D functionalities, the same operation will allow you to switch to the Map 3D user interface and have most options available. This means that knowing AutoCAD will undoubtedly be a benefit in learning Civil 3D. However, this benefit should not be overstated as Civil 3D has concepts and techniques that are often foreign to “Vanilla” AutoCAD users. It is important to note that Civil 3D is as much a drafting software than a design one. A basic knowledge of civil engineering concepts is essential to get a proper grasp of the software. Introduction. 1 lecture 03:37 Introduction and Practice Files First, download the following course materials:

The course manual (also available from the shop page)

The exercise files here: Practice Files

The Quiz file here: Quiz File

A civil engineering design project is usually a set of moving parts. But in general, Civil 3D is used to accomplish three major tasks:

First, processing and analyzing existing data. In general, this will involve collecting field data through the process of land surveying. This typically involves sending a survey team to the field to assess the lay of the land, using appropriate survey gears and personnel. The collected information is then transferred and analyzed in an office environment, where the existing ground is modeled to the closest replica possible.

Second, the conceptual and detailed design: At this stage, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) is initially used to provide a broad stroke of the components that will make up the project. These components must be placed in relation to the immediate environment of the project. For example, is there a previous phase of the project to tie to? what are the project’s pre-existing conditions such as the natural drainage? the capacity of existing utilities and roads to absorb proposed development volumes? These are just a few questions that must be answered, or at least asked during the conceptual phase. Once those questions are answered, we can then move to the preliminary design phase. This phase will aim to ensure that the project can potentially work to the satisfaction of all involved parties including developers, competent authorities and stakeholders. It should be noted that Autodesk has other software, such as Infraworks, that may be better suited than Civil 3D, for this phase. Then, we have the detailed design phase. This is the phase of the project, where using Civil 3D is the most advantageous. The strength of Civil 3D resides in its use to perform detailed calculations, design, drafting, and production of final construction plans.

Finally, the design intent must be illustrated through the creation of construction plans and documentation. In this phase, qualified builders and contractors can submit bids and tenders, based on the plans designed in Civil 3D!

It’s important to note that Civil 3D is built on top of Map 3D, which was also built on top of AutoCAD. As a result, Civil 3D inherits most of AutoCAD and Map 3D’s base commands and functions. That means if you have Civil 3D, more often than not, you do not need to purchase or install a copy of AutoCAD or Map 3D. All you need to do is go the Civil 3D workspace and switch to AutoCAD. This will literally change the interface of Civil 3D to that of AutoCAD. If you need Map 3D functionalities, the same operation will allow you to switch to the Map 3D user interface and have most options available. This means that knowing AutoCAD will undoubtedly be a benefit in learning Civil 3D. However, this benefit should not be overstated as Civil 3D has concepts and techniques that are often foreign to “Vanilla” AutoCAD users. It is important to note that Civil 3D is as much a drafting software than a design one. A basic knowledge of civil engineering concepts is essential to get a proper grasp of the software. Introduction and Practice Files First, download the following course materials:

The course manual (also available from the shop page)

The exercise files here: Practice Files

The Quiz file here: Quiz File

A civil engineering design project is usually a set of moving parts. But in general, Civil 3D is used to accomplish three major tasks:

First, processing and analyzing existing data. In general, this will involve collecting field data through the process of land surveying. This typically involves sending a survey team to the field to assess the lay of the land, using appropriate survey gears and personnel. The collected information is then transferred and analyzed in an office environment, where the existing ground is modeled to the closest replica possible.

Second, the conceptual and detailed design: At this stage, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) is initially used to provide a broad stroke of the components that will make up the project. These components must be placed in relation to the immediate environment of the project. For example, is there a previous phase of the project to tie to? what are the project’s pre-existing conditions such as the natural drainage? the capacity of existing utilities and roads to absorb proposed development volumes? These are just a few questions that must be answered, or at least asked during the conceptual phase. Once those questions are answered, we can then move to the preliminary design phase. This phase will aim to ensure that the project can potentially work to the satisfaction of all involved parties including developers, competent authorities and stakeholders. It should be noted that Autodesk has other software, such as Infraworks, that may be better suited than Civil 3D, for this phase. Then, we have the detailed design phase. This is the phase of the project, where using Civil 3D is the most advantageous. The strength of Civil 3D resides in its use to perform detailed calculations, design, drafting, and production of final construction plans.

Finally, the design intent must be illustrated through the creation of construction plans and documentation. In this phase, qualified builders and contractors can submit bids and tenders, based on the plans designed in Civil 3D!

It’s important to note that Civil 3D is built on top of Map 3D, which was also built on top of AutoCAD. As a result, Civil 3D inherits most of AutoCAD and Map 3D’s base commands and functions. That means if you have Civil 3D, more often than not, you do not need to purchase or install a copy of AutoCAD or Map 3D. All you need to do is go the Civil 3D workspace and switch to AutoCAD. This will literally change the interface of Civil 3D to that of AutoCAD. If you need Map 3D functionalities, the same operation will allow you to switch to the Map 3D user interface and have most options available. This means that knowing AutoCAD will undoubtedly be a benefit in learning Civil 3D. However, this benefit should not be overstated as Civil 3D has concepts and techniques that are often foreign to “Vanilla” AutoCAD users. It is important to note that Civil 3D is as much a drafting software than a design one. A basic knowledge of civil engineering concepts is essential to get a proper grasp of the software. Introduction and Practice Files First, download the following course materials:

The course manual (also available from the shop page)

The exercise files here: Practice Files

The Quiz file here: Quiz File

A civil engineering design project is usually a set of moving parts. But in general, Civil 3D is used to accomplish three major tasks:

First, processing and analyzing existing data. In general, this will involve collecting field data through the process of land surveying. This typically involves sending a survey team to the field to assess the lay of the land, using appropriate survey gears and personnel. The collected information is then transferred and analyzed in an office environment, where the existing ground is modeled to the closest replica possible.

Second, the conceptual and detailed design: At this stage, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) is initially used to provide a broad stroke of the components that will make up the project. These components must be placed in relation to the immediate environment of the project. For example, is there a previous phase of the project to tie to? what are the project’s pre-existing conditions such as the natural drainage? the capacity of existing utilities and roads to absorb proposed development volumes? These are just a few questions that must be answered, or at least asked during the conceptual phase. Once those questions are answered, we can then move to the preliminary design phase. This phase will aim to ensure that the project can potentially work to the satisfaction of all involved parties including developers, competent authorities and stakeholders. It should be noted that Autodesk has other software, such as Infraworks, that may be better suited than Civil 3D, for this phase. Then, we have the detailed design phase. This is the phase of the project, where using Civil 3D is the most advantageous. The strength of Civil 3D resides in its use to perform detailed calculations, design, drafting, and production of final construction plans.

Finally, the design intent must be illustrated through the creation of construction plans and documentation. In this phase, qualified builders and contractors can submit bids and tenders, based on the plans designed in Civil 3D!

It’s important to note that Civil 3D is built on top of Map 3D, which was also built on top of AutoCAD. As a result, Civil 3D inherits most of AutoCAD and Map 3D’s base commands and functions. That means if you have Civil 3D, more often than not, you do not need to purchase or install a copy of AutoCAD or Map 3D. All you need to do is go the Civil 3D workspace and switch to AutoCAD. This will literally change the interface of Civil 3D to that of AutoCAD. If you need Map 3D functionalities, the same operation will allow you to switch to the Map 3D user interface and have most options available. This means that knowing AutoCAD will undoubtedly be a benefit in learning Civil 3D. However, this benefit should not be overstated as Civil 3D has concepts and techniques that are often foreign to “Vanilla” AutoCAD users. It is important to note that Civil 3D is as much a drafting software than a design one. A basic knowledge of civil engineering concepts is essential to get a proper grasp of the software. Introduction and Practice Files First, download the following course materials:

The course manual (also available from the shop page)

The exercise files here: Practice Files

The Quiz file here: Quiz File

A civil engineering design project is usually a set of moving parts. But in general, Civil 3D is used to accomplish three major tasks:

First, processing and analyzing existing data. In general, this will involve collecting field data through the process of land surveying. This typically involves sending a survey team to the field to assess the lay of the land, using appropriate survey gears and personnel. The collected information is then transferred and analyzed in an office environment, where the existing ground is modeled to the closest replica possible.

Second, the conceptual and detailed design: At this stage, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) is initially used to provide a broad stroke of the components that will make up the project. These components must be placed in relation to the immediate environment of the project. For example, is there a previous phase of the project to tie to? what are the project’s pre-existing conditions such as the natural drainage? the capacity of existing utilities and roads to absorb proposed development volumes? These are just a few questions that must be answered, or at least asked during the conceptual phase. Once those questions are answered, we can then move to the preliminary design phase. This phase will aim to ensure that the project can potentially work to the satisfaction of all involved parties including developers, competent authorities and stakeholders. It should be noted that Autodesk has other software, such as Infraworks, that may be better suited than Civil 3D, for this phase. Then, we have the detailed design phase. This is the phase of the project, where using Civil 3D is the most advantageous. The strength of Civil 3D resides in its use to perform detailed calculations, design, drafting, and production of final construction plans.

Finally, the design intent must be illustrated through the creation of construction plans and documentation. In this phase, qualified builders and contractors can submit bids and tenders, based on the plans designed in Civil 3D!

It’s important to note that Civil 3D is built on top of Map 3D, which was also built on top of AutoCAD. As a result, Civil 3D inherits most of AutoCAD and Map 3D’s base commands and functions. That means if you have Civil 3D, more often than not, you do not need to purchase or install a copy of AutoCAD or Map 3D. All you need to do is go the Civil 3D workspace and switch to AutoCAD. This will literally change the interface of Civil 3D to that of AutoCAD. If you need Map 3D functionalities, the same operation will allow you to switch to the Map 3D user interface and have most options available. This means that knowing AutoCAD will undoubtedly be a benefit in learning Civil 3D. However, this benefit should not be overstated as Civil 3D has concepts and techniques that are often foreign to “Vanilla” AutoCAD users. It is important to note that Civil 3D is as much a drafting software than a design one. A basic knowledge of civil engineering concepts is essential to get a proper grasp of the software. Introduction and Practice Files First, download the following course materials:

The course manual (also available from the shop page)

The exercise files here: Practice Files

The Quiz file here: Quiz File

A civil engineering design project is usually a set of moving parts. But in general, Civil 3D is used to accomplish three major tasks:

First, processing and analyzing existing data. In general, this will involve collecting field data through the process of land surveying. This typically involves sending a survey team to the field to assess the lay of the land, using appropriate survey gears and personnel. The collected information is then transferred and analyzed in an office environment, where the existing ground is modeled to the closest replica possible previous phase of the project to tie to? what are the project’s...