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Generate a pressure pipe network

Generate a pressure pipe network and add it to the profile view in Civil 3D.


00:03

You can use the pressure networks features in Civil 3D

00:07

to generate 3D pressure pipe networks,

00:10

such as water transmission systems.

00:12

These networks integrate seamlessly with other Civil 3D elements

00:17

like gravity pipe networks, roadways, and grading designs.

00:22

Civil 3D includes industry standard catalogs for pressure pipes, fittings, and valves

00:30

to ensure that your designs meet regulatory requirements and best practices.

00:35

The pressure pipe network tools are also dynamic,

00:39

so that they automatically update model profiles and associated data with every change.

00:44

This includes automatic generation of the pressure pipe profiles

00:49

that show pipe elevation, slopes, and key components.

00:54

Pressure pipe networks can be integrated with other Civil 3D elements like gravity pipe networks,

01:00

roadways, and grading designs to ensure the entire project is well-coordinated.

01:07

There are also tools for analyzing your pressure pipe networks,

01:11

including hydraulic analysis, clash detection, and material take-offs,

01:16

as well as industry-standard catalogs for pressure pipes, fittings, and valves.

01:23

All of these features help make the design process simpler

01:26

while reducing errors and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

01:33

To create a pressure pipe network in Civil 3D,

01:36

begin with a corridor model already placed in a drawing.

01:40

Then, on the ribbon, Home tab, Create Design panel,

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expand the Pipe Network Creation Tools, and select Pressure Network Creation Tools.

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In the Create Pipe Network dialog, enter a Network name, such as “Water”.

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In this example, the Pipe Run name is already set.

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Select the Parts list that you want to use—here, leave Water selected.

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Then, use the drop-down to select the Pipe size,

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which again, is left as the default.

02:17

Next, set the Reference surface, or the surface the network will be buried under.

02:22

In this case, EG, or existing ground, is selected,

02:27

but ideally, you would use a finished surface that incorporates both the existing ground

02:32

and the road.

02:34

Specify the minimum Cover for the network,

02:37

as well as the Reference alignment for stationing.

02:41

Then, set the pipe label style, pipe fitting style, and valve style.

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Click OK.

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The ribbon updates to display the contextual settings for the pressurized pipe network.

02:55

From the Layout panel, expand the drop-downs to specify the elbow and valve types that you want to place.

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The program prompts you to specify the first point of the pressure point pipe network.

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For this example, in the drawing,

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click to place the first point on the road corridor.

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Move the pointer in the direction of the pipe run,

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and then click again to place the next point.

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Notice that a glyph appears to limit the angle at which the next point can be selected,

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based on the previously selected pipe fittings.

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Continue to select points for the network,

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noting that angles greater than 90° are not allowed,

03:39

since the pipe fitting would burst from the pressure.

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When you are finished creating the network, press ENTER.

03:47

The drawing updates to display the pipe, along with any fittings.

03:52

To swap a part, from the ribbon, Modify panel, click Swap Parts.

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In the drawing, pick a pipe or fitting to swap, and then press ENTER.

04:05

The Swap Pressure Network Parts dialog opens.

04:09

Here, the Part Source information is already set according to the selected Parts

04:14

list, but you can also choose a Part Catalog.

04:17

From the Replacement Part group, specify the updated Part Type, Part family, and Size, then click OK.

04:27

In this example, the replacement part specified is much smaller than the pipes,

04:34

and an error appears.

04:35

Press CTRL+Z to undo the part replacement.

04:40

To add the pipes to the profile view, from the contextual ribbon, Profile panel, select Draw Parts in Profile View.

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Then, in the plan, specify the pressure pipe network by selecting any part.

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In this instance, the entire network will be drawn,

04:58

but you can also click Selected parts only to specify individual parts.

05:04

Press ENTER to confirm selecting the entire network.

05:08

Now, select the profile view where you want to draw the pipes,

05:12

and the view updates to display the pipe network.

05:15

Now you can model a pressure pipe network and add it to the profile view in Civil 3D.

Video transcript

00:03

You can use the pressure networks features in Civil 3D

00:07

to generate 3D pressure pipe networks,

00:10

such as water transmission systems.

00:12

These networks integrate seamlessly with other Civil 3D elements

00:17

like gravity pipe networks, roadways, and grading designs.

00:22

Civil 3D includes industry standard catalogs for pressure pipes, fittings, and valves

00:30

to ensure that your designs meet regulatory requirements and best practices.

00:35

The pressure pipe network tools are also dynamic,

00:39

so that they automatically update model profiles and associated data with every change.

00:44

This includes automatic generation of the pressure pipe profiles

00:49

that show pipe elevation, slopes, and key components.

00:54

Pressure pipe networks can be integrated with other Civil 3D elements like gravity pipe networks,

01:00

roadways, and grading designs to ensure the entire project is well-coordinated.

01:07

There are also tools for analyzing your pressure pipe networks,

01:11

including hydraulic analysis, clash detection, and material take-offs,

01:16

as well as industry-standard catalogs for pressure pipes, fittings, and valves.

01:23

All of these features help make the design process simpler

01:26

while reducing errors and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

01:33

To create a pressure pipe network in Civil 3D,

01:36

begin with a corridor model already placed in a drawing.

01:40

Then, on the ribbon, Home tab, Create Design panel,

01:45

expand the Pipe Network Creation Tools, and select Pressure Network Creation Tools.

01:51

In the Create Pipe Network dialog, enter a Network name, such as “Water”.

01:58

In this example, the Pipe Run name is already set.

02:03

Select the Parts list that you want to use—here, leave Water selected.

02:09

Then, use the drop-down to select the Pipe size,

02:14

which again, is left as the default.

02:17

Next, set the Reference surface, or the surface the network will be buried under.

02:22

In this case, EG, or existing ground, is selected,

02:27

but ideally, you would use a finished surface that incorporates both the existing ground

02:32

and the road.

02:34

Specify the minimum Cover for the network,

02:37

as well as the Reference alignment for stationing.

02:41

Then, set the pipe label style, pipe fitting style, and valve style.

02:47

Click OK.

02:49

The ribbon updates to display the contextual settings for the pressurized pipe network.

02:55

From the Layout panel, expand the drop-downs to specify the elbow and valve types that you want to place.

03:03

The program prompts you to specify the first point of the pressure point pipe network.

03:09

For this example, in the drawing,

03:12

click to place the first point on the road corridor.

03:17

Move the pointer in the direction of the pipe run,

03:20

and then click again to place the next point.

03:24

Notice that a glyph appears to limit the angle at which the next point can be selected,

03:28

based on the previously selected pipe fittings.

03:32

Continue to select points for the network,

03:36

noting that angles greater than 90° are not allowed,

03:39

since the pipe fitting would burst from the pressure.

03:42

When you are finished creating the network, press ENTER.

03:47

The drawing updates to display the pipe, along with any fittings.

03:52

To swap a part, from the ribbon, Modify panel, click Swap Parts.

03:59

In the drawing, pick a pipe or fitting to swap, and then press ENTER.

04:05

The Swap Pressure Network Parts dialog opens.

04:09

Here, the Part Source information is already set according to the selected Parts

04:14

list, but you can also choose a Part Catalog.

04:17

From the Replacement Part group, specify the updated Part Type, Part family, and Size, then click OK.

04:27

In this example, the replacement part specified is much smaller than the pipes,

04:34

and an error appears.

04:35

Press CTRL+Z to undo the part replacement.

04:40

To add the pipes to the profile view, from the contextual ribbon, Profile panel, select Draw Parts in Profile View.

04:49

Then, in the plan, specify the pressure pipe network by selecting any part.

04:54

In this instance, the entire network will be drawn,

04:58

but you can also click Selected parts only to specify individual parts.

05:04

Press ENTER to confirm selecting the entire network.

05:08

Now, select the profile view where you want to draw the pipes,

05:12

and the view updates to display the pipe network.

05:15

Now you can model a pressure pipe network and add it to the profile view in Civil 3D.

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