"Based on the successful construction of a sustainable water reuse (purple pipe) project, this class breaks down the steps for managing large diameter (20 inch +) waterlines on major (5+ miles) projects. We show the basics for modeling existing utilities, managing updates to utility models based on test pit data, and pulling from the AutoCAD® Civil 3D® road design toolset to develop waterline models. As we begin to dive into the pressure pipe tools of Civil 3D 2014, we discuss the transition to those new features. Next, we show you how to market the process of design on infrastructure projects, so as to show the 3D elements of what's still delivered as 2D paper plans. With expansive projects, the use of InfraWorks™ software has provided a great set of tools for quickly compiling data from multiple sources into a single location and present visualizations based on active design files to clients and the community." - AutoDesk 2013 Website (http://goo.gl/tBDDEu)
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5. Class Narrative
1. A competitive advantage
exists within the ability to
effectively market the
process of a product.
2. The most effective way
to communicate the
process is through
technical visualizations.
6. Key learning objectives
At the end of this class, you should be able to:
1. Quickly Develop Conceptual Models for Proposals
2. Use Civil 3D for Model Based Design
3. Incorporate AEC Models to Market the Process of Modern Design
This class incorporates the following tools:
1. InfraWorks
2. Civil 3D
3. 3DS Max Design
7. Introduction Notes
Create visualizations as a
means of telling a story
Reference existing media
for guidance
Movies, commercials, art,
CG Architect, etc.
Use existing content
surface model, aerial
imagery, buildings, etc.
8. Introduction Notes
Import content from real
world sources
Existing
Buildings, cars, road, colors
from image samples
Emphasize the source of
the model
Architectural/Engineering
final design content
Proposed
12. Purple Pipe Construction Facts
Construction of
16,000 feet of 20” and 36”
pipe from NCPCP to the
Covanta Energy Resource
Recovery Facility
7,000 feet of 12” pipe to the
Laurel Hill Golf Club
13. Purple Pipe Sustainability Facts
Sustainability Benefits
Reduce nutrients discharged
to the to Chesapeake Bay
Preserve 2 MGD Drinking
Water
Improve drought resistance
Offset treatment costs
14. Purple Pipe Technology
Use of Civil 3D for
pipeline design and
existing utility conflict
detention
Successfully completed
construction of 4+ miles
of pipeline in ultra-urban
region without single
conflict
15. Purple Pipe Workflow
Available base data to
develop proposal design
and complimenting video
Civil 3D pipe/road tools to
model existing utilities
and proposed pipeline
3ds Max Design and Civil
View to show final
engineering design
GIS Based
Proposal
Graphics
Civil 3D
Pipeline Design
3ds Max Design
Engineering
Graphics
17. Preliminary Design and Visualization
InfraWorks allows for an efficient means of compiling
data (GIS, CAD, imagery,) and allows for rapid
production of design concepts.
Visualizations of this data during project proposals is
used to demonstrate an understanding of existing
conditions and to show innovative solutions.
18. GIS Content – Quick Overview
Geometry
(line,
point,
polygon)
GIS
Attribute
Data
(name,
size, date)
GIS is simply a geometric
shape with data (like an
excel sheet) attached to
the shape.
GIS files come in multiple
format types, with the
most common as .shp file
Typical to link to data, as
opposed to import
19. Recommended Existing Base Data (GIS)
Surface Data
Contour/Breakline/Point .shp
C3D to IMX File
Aerial Photography
mrSID files
tiff with World File
(.tiff & .tfw)
Buildings
Footprint .shp Files
20. Supplemental Base Data (GIS + Models)
City Furniture
Points of interest .shp files
(utility poles, traffic signals,
etc.)
Landmarks from SketchUp
Warehouse or self authored
Utility Information
Pipes and structures from
.shp files
Civil 3D networks (.IMX)
21. Proposed Improvements
Design Pipeline
Export alignment line to .shp
and set as barrier
Alternatively, use Alignment
object an export .IMX
Annotations
3D Text objects (imported as
models from CAD, 3ds, etc.)
Additional Linework
MAPEXPORT - .shp
22. Cinematography Tips
Begin with
comprehensive view
Long slow scenes
Rely on aerial imagery
Avoid showing the edges
of the model
Standard HD (720p)
.wmv format
(15,000 kBit/sec)
23. Live Presentation Option
InfraWorks Models can
be exported for web/iPad
based viewing
Free motion of content,
low quality and limited
settings
Consider video backup
https://infraworks360.autodesk.com/portal
26. Pipeline Model Based Design
All infrastructure
components should be
Civil 3D objects
Horizontal Pipeline
Vertical Pipeline
Appurtenances
Pipe Trench
Existing Utilities
Aerial/Field Topography
Pipeline objects are
interpreted as Civil 3D
objects shown below
Alignment Object
Profile Object
Pipe Network
Assembly / Corridor
Pipe Networks
Surface with Edits/Paste
27. Civil 3D Visualization/Design Optimization
Pipe Networks
Existing utilities created as
Pipe Networks
Assumed depth for nongravity systems (adjust at
test-pits)
Proposed utilities created
as Pipe Networks
Gravity and non-gravity
utilities as applicable
(Pressure Pipe Networks
do not export)
The non-gravity
utility designations
typically come in
as 2D linework.
Convert to feature
lines
Assign elevation
by existing surface
(no intermediate
grade break)
Lower feature line
to assumed depth
Convert object to
pipe network,
merge networks
Alternative: create
pipe network with
depth rule
min=max
28. Pipeline Design (as Road Design)
Plan View
Waterline bends as PI
Labels to show deflection
angle, station, n/e
Based on standard bend
angles (11.25, 22.5, etc.)
Horizontal Curves
Labels to show start/end
station, radius
29. Pipeline Design (as Road Design)
Profile View
Vertical Bends as PI
Labels to show deflection
angle, station, n/e
Based on standard bend
angles (11.25, 22.5, etc.)
Vertical Circular Curves
Labels to show start/end
station, radius
33. Export From Civil 3D
Pipes
Supported on export. If
using the road tools for
pipeline, create featureline
from alignment, then pipe
from object
Surfaces
Supported on export.
Ensure no overlapping
surface by using boundaries
34. Coordinate Notes
Global Shift
Importing a Civil View file
will automatically apply a
global shift to the data to
account for geo-coord
Each new imported file will
relate to that shift
Two separate Max files
importing from the same
Civil 3D file, may not have
the same shift
35. Coordinate Notes
Basic AutoCAD objects
are not currently
supported to be exported
and shifted.
Use featurelines
(supported under Sites)
to allow for reference
building footprints,
property lines, etc.
36. Other Model Content
Buildings
Basic outlines with
extrusions (distance)
Simple Revit models
Site Features
Export .FBX from InfraWorks
for a good library of homes,
power poles, cars, trains,
bridges, etc.
37. 3ds Max Design Base Settings (Preferences)
Mental Ray render
Reduce most settings
unless you see a
noticeable difference
mr Photometric Exposure
Set Exposure Value to 14
Civil View Daylight
Create daylight system
from Civil View explorer
38. Render Formats
Always render to images
(.bmp), never to video
files
Each frame can take 5+
minutes (23.96 frames/sec)
and an issue with a single
frame will cause you to rerender the entire video
VirtualDub (or AE) compiler
to convert images to video
39. Lighting
The sun is bright, and
complicated
If you want objects to glow,
the light intensity has to be
as high as possible to
compete with the sun
Photorealistic lighting takes
a lot of resources, but will
provide the best visuals
Add lens flares in post
40. Additional Visualization Tools
GIMP 2
Used to edit aerial imagery,
remove flat features with
clone tool
Before After
Cars
Bridges
Power Lines
Aerial image location is
referenced, so do not
change rotation, crop, or
size of image
41. Additional Visualization Tools
Forest Pack Pro
Along with a good tree
library, can allow for quickly
creating a mass of proxy
objects
Create libraries of Revit
based buildings to create
neighborhoods
3ds Max can import Revit
42. Post Production
Microsoft Expression
Encoder 4 (free)
Combine, trim, .avi to
convert to .wmv
Adobe After Effects
Consider ‘Game Engines’
43. Helpful Values
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (wide screen)
720p: 720x1280
1080p: 1080x1920
Frame Rate
24 = 23.976 FPS
Exposure
mental ray photometric – 14
Daylight
Adjust location in daylight
system, and time/date based
on aerial imagery