Help streamline project workflows by automating
time-consuming tasks that keep design and drafting
data synchronized.
Tools Purpose-Built for Design
Preliminary Design
Pull in aerial imagery and terrain models from the
Google Earth™ application; import road centerlines,
pipe networks, and wetlands boundaries using
Autodesk spatial data format (SDF); and then use the
purpose-built design tools to lay out preliminary road
and lot designs—all without hiring a survey crew.
Surfaces
AutoCAD Civil software supports large surface
models while maintaining dynamic relationships to
source data, including points, contours, breaklines,
corridor models, and grading objects. Once
generated, the surface can be used to display
contours, catchment areas, flow paths, elevation and
slope analysis, and 3D render-ready views.
Grading
Team members can use the powerful daylighting and
grade projection tools to generate surface models for
any type of grading projection. You also get easy-to-
use graphical and tabular grading manipulation tools
for use in the development of any surface.
Corridor Modeling
Corridor modeling combines horizontal and vertical
geometric constraints with customizable cross
sectional components called subassemblies to create
a dynamic 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 to match any
conceivable design standard. AutoCAD Civil software
also provides an interactive intersection builder that
helps to create complex models that remains dynamic
as your designs change.
Criteria-Based Geometric Design
Quickly lay out dynamic plan and profile alignment
geometry with local design criteria that you specify.
These constraints remain in place when using
interactive “best fit,” PI-based (point of intersection),
or highly flexible element-based layout approaches.
Pipes
Use rule-based tools to lay out sanitary and storm
drainage systems. Make changes to pipes 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 invert elevations, size, slope, and type with
external analysis applications or compatible Autodesk
products such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Earthwork Calculations
As the coordination between engineers and
contractors becomes increasingly important, mass
haul diagrams continue to be a vital tool for planning
the movement, amount, and placement of material
during construction. Use AutoCAD Civil to generate
mass haul diagrams for computing 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.
Multiple design updates. All deliverables coordinated.
Better Communicate Winning Ideas.
Quickly and efficiently convey designs
to the public, review boards, and
other stakeholders.
Model. Use the intelligent and dynamic
tools to more quickly make a design
change at any stage of the project.
Reports. When a change to the design is
made, all the crucial information for your
reports and tables update as well.
Documentation. The model automatically
reflects any changes to drafting and annotation
throughout the project.