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What you can do with Civil 3D

Survey

Download, create, analyze, and adjust survey data. Streamline the transfer of field-captured data to and from the office. (video: 11 sec.)

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Terrain modeling

Create comprehensive digital models of ground topography for studies such as land-use feasibility, transportation system planning, and water flow simulations. (video: 14 sec.)

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Corridor modeling

Create dynamic and data-rich corridor models for designs such as residential roads, curbs, and sidewalks, swales within a subdivision, and parking lot design. (video: 10 sec.)

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Vehicle tracking

Use swept path analysis to speed planning and evaluate safety standards compliance. Animate vehicle paths with 2D or 3D animations using multiple camera angles. (video: 20 sec.)

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Stormwater and sanitary sewer

Model storm and sanitary sewer systems. Analyze networks to resize pipes, reset inverts, and compute energy and hydraulic grade lines according to HEC-22 standards.

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Stormwater analysis

Integrate stormwater and wastewater analysis during planning and design of urban drainage systems, storm and sanitary sewers. (video: 39 sec.)

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Pressurized utilities

Lay out horizontal and vertical 3D design of pressure networks. Model deflected-curve pipe segments, and use design and depth checks to meet project standards. (video: 11 sec.)

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Design automation

Use a visual programming application to generate scripts that automate repetitive and complex tasks. Save these scripts in a library and reuse them as needed. (video: 1:49 min.)

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Materials and quantities

Use materials and sectional or profile information to create reports for volumes along an alignment, comparing design and existing ground surfaces, and quantity takeoff. (video: 13 sec.)

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Workflows and use cases

Civil 3D + ReCap + InfraWorks

Leverage conceptual designs to improve site project layout, site grading, and drainage design. (video 1:49 min.)

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Civil 3D + Revit + InfraWorks + Navisworks

Share coordinate systems to improve coordination between architects and civil engineers. (video 1:59 min.)

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Keys to effective context modeling

The aggregation of LiDAR, drone data, GIS, and other data sources is critical to generating a real-world context model of your project.

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See how people are using Civil 3D for site design

Model of greenfield site development created for township in Kuala Lumpur WDI STUDIOS

WDI STUDIOS

Modeling civil works faster, cheaper

WDI Studios had just 3 weeks to interpret raw survey data, model civil works, and visualize improvements to reduce site development costs.

Image courtesy of WDI Studios

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