AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 Essentials by Chappell, Eric -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction

Introduction Who Should Read This Book? What Is Covered in This Book? The Essentials Series

Chapter 1: Navigating the AutoCAD Civil 3D User Interface

Getting to Know the Civil 3D User Interface Using the Application Menu Using the Ribbon Using the Toolspace Using the Drawing Area Using the Command Line Using Panorama Using the Transparent Commands Toolbar Using the Inquiry Tool

Chapter 2: Leveraging a Dynamic Environment

Connecting Objects and Styles Connecting Labels and Label Styles Connecting Objects to Objects Connecting Objects to Labels The Richness of the 3D Model Sharing Data in a Dynamic Environment

Chapter 3: Establishing Existing Conditions Using Survey Data

What Is Survey Data? Creating a Survey Database Importing Survey Data Automating Field-to-Finish Editing Survey Points Editing Survey Figures Creating Additional Points

Chapter 4: Modeling the Existing Terrain Using Surfaces

Understanding Surfaces Creating a Surface from Survey Data Using Breaklines to Improve Surface Accuracy Editing Surfaces Displaying and Analyzing Surfaces Annotating Surfaces

Chapter 5: Designing in 2D Using Alignments

Understanding Alignments Creating Alignments from Objects Creating Alignments Using the Alignment Creation Tools Editing Alignments Applying Design Criteria Files and Check Sets

Chapter 6: Displaying and Annotating Alignments

Using Alignment Styles Applying Alignment Labels and Label Sets Creating Station/Offset Labels Creating Segment Labels Using Tag Labels and Tables

Chapter 7: Designing Vertically Using Profiles

Creating Surface Profiles Displaying Profiles in Profile Views Creating Design Profiles Editing Profiles Using Design Check Sets and Criteria Files

Chapter 8: Displaying and Annotating Profiles

Applying Profile Styles Applying Profile View Styles Applying Profile View Bands Applying Profile Labels Creating and Applying Profile Label Sets Creating Profile View Labels Projecting Objects to Profile Views

Chapter 9: Designing in 3D Using Corridors

Understanding Corridors Creating an Assembly Creating a Corridor Applying Corridor Targets Creating Corridor Surfaces

Chapter 10: Creating Cross Sections of the Design

Using the Section Editor Creating Sample Lines Creating Section Views Sampling More Sources

Chapter 11: Displaying and Annotating Sections

Applying Section Styles Applying Section Labels Controlling Section Display with Code Set Styles Applying Labels with Code Set Styles Applying Section View Styles Applying Section View Bands Applying Group Plot Styles Creating Section View Labels

Chapter 12: Designing and Analyzing Boundaries Using Parcels

Understanding Parcels Creating Parcels from Objects Creating Parcels by Layout Editing Parcels

Chapter 13: Displaying and Annotating Parcels

Applying Parcel Styles Applying Parcel Area Labels Creating Parcel Segment Labels Editing Parcel Segment Labels Creating Parcel Tables

Chapter 14: Designing Gravity Pipe Networks

Understanding Gravity Pipe Networks Creating Gravity Pipe Networks Editing Gravity Pipe Networks

Chapter 15: Designing Pressure Pipe Networks

Understanding Pressure Pipe Networks Creating Pressure Pipe Networks Editing Pressure Pipe Networks

Chapter 16: Displaying and Annotating Pipe Networks

Displaying Pipe Networks Using Styles Annotating Pipe Networks in Plan View Annotating Pipe Networks in Profile View Creating Pipe Network Tables

Chapter 17: Designing New Terrain

Understanding Grading Understanding Feature Lines Creating Feature Lines Editing Feature Lines Understanding Grading Objects Creating Grading Objects Editing Grading Objects

Chapter 18: Analyzing, Displaying, and Annotating Surfaces

Combining Design Surfaces Analyzing Design Surfaces Calculating Earthwork Volumes Labeling Design Surfaces

Chapter 19: From Design to Construction

Calculating Quantities Creating Individual Sheets Creating Multiple Sheets Using Plan Production

Appendix: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 Certification