CVE 2851 - Introduction to Civil 3D

1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits

Course Description
This class teaches the basics of AutoCAD Civil 3D modeling for civil engineering projects. Topics include basic concepts of computerized drafting, program interface, templates, points, surfaces, topography, and alignments. (prereq: CAE 1851) (quarter system prereq: AE 1001, AE 1001L, CV 1001, or CV 1001L)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Prepare models using Civil 3D
Use surveying field data and import data into virtual models
Create topography models, contour maps and roadways
Explain how to subdivide property into lots
Develop an alignment both horizontally and vertically
Develop a grading plan
Develop a utility plan
Calculate cut and fill volumes
Develop plan sheets

Prerequisites by Topic

Basic understanding of Autodesk AutoCAD

Course Topics

Distinguishing between CAD versus Civil 3D
Introducing the Civil 3D program interface
Importing survey data
Modeling surfaces
Designing horizontal alignments
Designing vertical profiles
Creating corridors and road cross-sections
Subdividing parcels
Developing grading plans
Computing cut and fill volumes from modeled surfaces
Designing utilities (water, storm, sanitary)
Generating plan and profile sheets from Civil 3D (utilities and vertical profiles)
Preparing plan sets including planning, setting appropriate scales, and generating sheets

Laboratory Topics

Interactive problem-solving sessions that reinforce the weekly lecture topics

Coordinator
Dr. William S. Gonwa, P.E.

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