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Process 1.0 - Road Design Process-C3D 2016

Primary Output:Plan & Profile Sheets, Cross-Sections, Quantities, Details, Specifications and Estimate

Description:This covers the entire process for developing Plans, Specifications and Estimates for road projects.

Task 1.1 - Publish EG Surface and L Alignment

Description:Review the _SV.dwg when delivered from Locations or the survey drawing that is delivered from a sub-consultant.Clean up any graphics as necessary to prepare the drawing for use with the design drawing.Review that the EG Surface and L Alignment exist when delivered from Locations.Publish the EG surface and L Alignment.

Step 1.1.1 - Open Survey DrawingDescription:Open _SV survey drawing

Save As and rename {Project Number}_SV.dwg to the folder (if not already named correctly)

The standard Preconstruction Directory Structure-NR is available at: R:\Projects\00_READ_ME_FIRST\Electronic File Structure.

Work in this Task Step will occur in the following drawing: ***_SV.dwg***

Step 1.1.2 - Review the L AlignmentDescription:Verify "L" alignment exists and stationing is correct.

Reverse the Alignment if needed (see notes below)

Notes:

1. Reversing the alignment stationing will not typcially be needed.

2. Confirm with Locations Section before reversing.

3. Changing station control/equations or alignment direction after corridor creation can affect the design. It's important to make these changes early in the process if needed.

***_SV.dwg***

Step 1.1.3 - Review the EG SurfaceDescription:Verify the Existing Ground (EG) surface exists with no obvious problems.

When done, change the Surface style to <None>

***_SV.dwg***

Step 1.1.4 - Create Surface from 3D Faces/Lines (Optional)Description:Most projects can skip this task (see note below).

Create a New Surface· Confirm TIN surface is selected as Type· Click surface name field· Input Existing Surface· Input description (optional)· Set Contours @ {interval} (Existing) style as desired· Click OK

Use Add Graphic Object tool, OR on the Prospector tab of Toolspace: · Expand Surfaces node· Expand Surface Name · Expand Definition node· Right-click Drawing Objects· Select Add· Set Object type to 3D Faces (see note 2 below)· Toggle ON Maintain edges from objects· Click OK· Select 3D Faces graphically (see note 3 below) · Press Enter

Use Add Boundary tool, OR on the Prospector tab:· Right-click Boundary, and select Add· Enter a name· Set the Type: Outer· Toggle OFF Non-destructive breakline· Leave the default for Mid-Ordinate Distance (only used if boundary has polyline arcs)· Click OK· Select the polyline defining the outer boundary· Press Enter

A surface will be built from the TIN faces/lines and displayed according to the chosen style.

Notes : 1. This step will not be required for most projects. The best way to translate a surface from one software package to another is to use LandXML import/export format. This allows you to import a copy of the original surface without recreating it from 3D faces or lines representing the TIN. This is the fastest way to get a surface created in another program into Civil 3D and

eliminates the errors. However, the person supplying you with the drawing may be unable to export the surface as a LandXML file for you and this procedure can be used.

2. If drawing TIN contains 3D Lines instead of 3D faces, select Lines

3. When selecting 3D Faces or Lines it may be helpful to turn all layers off except the one for 3D Faces/Lines

***_SV.dwg***

Step 1.1.5 - Setup Survey GraphicsDescription:Freeze "L" alignment and EG Surface layers through the Layers Property Manager OR use Freeze Graphics tool

Rotate survey points as needed (DO NOT MOVE POINTS!!!)· Click points· Click "Rotate Marker" grip (the bottom diamond) · Rotate as desired (signs, catch basins, culvert end sections, etc.)· See Point Group Setup cheatsheet for tips on isolating points (optional)

Cleanup lines as needed (DO NOT DELETE LINES!!!)· Freeze line layers OR change lines to a layer that can be frozen · Use Reverse Polyline if line is drawn the wrong direction (guardrail, utilities, etc.)

Save the Drawing

***_SV.dwg***

Step 1.1.6 - Publish EG Surface and "L" Alignment from _SV.dwgDescription:Setup data shortcuts:

· Set Working Folder to [drive]:\{Working Folder}\(see note 1 below)· Right-click Data Shortcuts [drive:\{Working Folder}] in the Prospector tab of the Toolspace· Select New Data Shortcuts Project Folder...· Input name that EXACTLY match the project folder · Input description (optional)· Toggle OFF "Use project template"· Click OK· Set the Data Shortcut Folder to the folder just created· Check the project path is displayed on the Data Shortcuts node on the Prospector tab

Create Data Shortcuts:· Toggle EG Surface and "L" Alignment (plus any other data wanted during design) · Click OK

Save the Drawing

Notes:1. The working folder may vary depending on the region and which network drive the actual numbered project folder is saved to. Possible working folders may be:

· H:\Projects\Dalton_Hwy\· H:\Projects\Alaska_Hwy\· Q:\Projects· etc.

2. The shortcut folder [project] will be added on the Header of Civil 3D after the drawing file with [ ] around it. A "_Shortcuts" folder will be added to the numbered project folder.

***_SV.dwg***

Task 1.2 - Publish ROW Alignments (If/When Available)

Description:Publish the ROW alignments for use on the output P&P and XS sheets.Create alignments for the ROW left and right if they do not exist from the graphics in the _RWBM.dwg

Step 1.2.1 - Review RWBM DrawingDescription:Open a copy of the drawing delivered from ROW (or other sub-consultants).

Review the ROW graphics to determine if they are lines/polylines, parcels or alignments.· Determine if ROW alignments have been created If ROW alignments left and right have been created, continue to step Publish the ROW Alignments

If a parcel is created of the ROW, determine if additional entities also exist as ROW limit lines (Parcel segments can not be used to establish an alignment)· If there are additional entities, freeze the layer for the ROW parcel as the parcel lines are not wanted graphically.· If there are not additional entities, Input a "WORK" Polyline as needed to represent the left and right ROW as graphic

entities.

Save the Drawing

Work in this Task Step will occur in the following drawing: ***_RWBM.dwg***

Step 1.2.2 - (If necessary) Convert Graphics to AlignmentDescription:If ROW alignments were NOT delivered with the _RWBM drawing, they can be created.

Define Alignment from Graphics. · Select the graphics for the ROW Right alignment· Press Enter· An Arrow will display indicating the alignment direction. Press Enter if the direction is correct OR type R to reverse the

direction· In the Create Alignment - from Polyline dialog box, input the alignment NameNote: Input ROWR (or ROWL) for the ROW Right alignment (or ROW Left respectively)· Select the Type: Offset (or Miscellaneous)· Input a starting station if desired· Select the Alignment style: Other Road Alignment - NR· Verify the Alignment layer has the alignment name at the end· Select the label set <None>· Verify the Create curves is toggled OFF · Set the Erase toggle as desired· Click OK· Repeat to create the ROW Left alignment

Save the Drawing

View Creating Alignments from Objects video (optional)

***_RWBM.dwg***

Step 1.2.3 - Publish ROW Alignments from _RWBM.dwg

Description:Verify the Data Shortcuts Project Folder is set correctly. If not, use Set Shortcuts Folder to select the project.

Save the drawing before creating the data shortcuts

Create Data Shortcuts · Toggle the alignments ROWR and ROWL· Click OK

Refer to the Data Shortcuts - Publish Data cheat sheet if needed.

***_RWBM.dwg***

Task 1.3 - Create Design Drawing (_C.dwg)

Description:Create the base civil drawing of {project#}_C.dwg. This drawing will be the base plan drawing with a reference of the Locations _SV.dwg and for creation of output P&P sheets. The design profile will be created in this drawing. It will contain existing and new networks for the culverts.If a new "O" alignment will be created, this alignment will be created in the _C.dwg.

Step 1.3.1 - Start New Project DrawingDescription:Start a New DrawingSelect template: _Alaska DOT 2016 C3D{date}-NR.dwt

Save the drawing to the project folder with the name: {Project #}_C. Example: {Working Folder}\{Project Folder}\6 Design\2 C3D\2 Drawings\65120_C.dwg H:\Projects\Alaska_Hwy\65120\6 Design\2 C3D\2 Drawing\65120_C.dwg

The Preconstruction Directory Structure is at:

Work in this Task Step will occur in the following drawing: ***_C.dwg***

Step 1.3.2 - Set Drawing Scale (and Coordinate System)Description:Set the drawing scale:

1" = 100' for Rural Highways1" = 50' for Suburban Roads and Streets1" = 20' for Urban (curb and gutter)

Note:The above scales are recommendations. The scale is dynamic, so if changed all annotation will update!

Setting the Coordinate System (NOT ALL PROJECTS ARE ON A SPECIFIC COORDINATE SYSTEM!!! MANY PROJECTS ARE ON A LOCAL "PROJECT" COORDINATE SYSTEM. In Northern Region, this is true for older projects and the Zone Categories: should be left at the template default of No Datum, No Projection. Newer surveys may be on a Low Distortion Projection (LDP) coordinate system)

Click the Settings tab in the Toolspace.

Right click on the project drawing just saved and select Edit Drawing Settings.

In the Units and Zones tab, verify the Drawing Units are Feet, US Survey Foot.

Select the Zone and Coordinate System for the project.

If the project is on a Low Distortion Projection (LDP) coordinate system, set it as follows:To select a LDP coordinate system, in the Zone Categories drop down, scroll down to the bottom and select Auto-Registered. Under Available coordinate systems: Select the appropriate LDP(The Survey "Transfer Record" will list the LDP for the project. If the LDP is not loaded on your computer, load it by opening a drawing with the appropriate LDP and it will automatically load to your computer. Contact Locations to obtain the drawing with the LDP for the project.)

Click OK.

Save the Drawing

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.3.3 - Create Data Shortcut ReferencesDescription:Verify the Data Shortcuts Project Folder is set correctly. If not, use Set Shortcuts Folder to select the project.


Reference Data Shortcuts

Surfaces· Expand Data Shortcuts in the Prospector tab· Expand Surfaces· Right-click the EG Surface· Select Create Reference· Set Style as desired· Click OK

Alignments· Expand Alignments

· Right-click the "L" alignment (or other alignment)· Select Create Reference· Verify alignment Name, or Input L#. Example: L2 · Input a Description (optional) · Select Design Centerline - NR style· Select a label setUse Station@500_Tick@100-NR for 1"=100' and 1"=50' scale projects. Use Station@100_Tick@50-NR for 1"=20' scale projects.· Click OK

ROW Alignments (if available)· Expand Alignments· Right-click the ROWR alignment· Select Create Reference· Select Other Road Alignment - NR alignment style· Select label set <None>· Click OK· Repeat for the ROWL alignment

Culverts (if available)· Expand Pipe Networks· Right-click New Culverts· Select Create Reference· Select the Part List as desired· Click OK· Repeat for the Existing Culverts and Replaced Culverts


Save the drawing

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.3.4 - Xref _SV DrawingDescription:Xrefs should be on the appropriate layer. Set current layer to C-ANNO-REFR, or create the C-ANNO-REFR-SV layer, before bringing in the _SV.dwg

Xref the SV drawing (This tool creates and places the Xref on the C-ANNO-REFR-SV layer)· Toggle OFF Specify On-Screen Options· Toggle the Overlay option· Click OK· Verify graphics are correct· Freeze unnecessary layers from the _SV drawing

Note: If just using the Xref-Attach command, change the layer of the _SV Xref to C-ANNO-REFR-SV or C-ANNO-REFR layer.

Save the Drawing

Note: There is a Cheat Sheet on doing a clip of an xref. This will limit what is shown to eliminate graphics that are not needed outside the project location.

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.3.5 - Xref _RWBM Drawing (if available)Description:Xrefs should be on the appropriate layer. Set current layer to C-ANNO-REFR, or create the C-ANNO-REFR-RWBM layer, before bringing in the drawing

Xref the RWBM drawing (This tool creates and places the Xref on the C-ANNO-REFR-RWBM layer)· Toggle OFF Specify On-Screen Options· Toggle the Overlay option· Click OK· Verify graphics are correct· Freeze unnecessary layers from the _RWBM Drawing

Save the Drawing


***_C.dwg***

Task 1.4 - Establish Design Centerline Alignment(s)

Description:This task covers how to create a new "O" alignment if desired.When the "L" alignment will be used for the design, the alignment will actually reside in the _SV.dwg and created graphically with a data reference in the _C.dwg. No modifications, except setting the design criteria or establishing superelevation should be done to the L alignment. If geometry changes are necessary to the "L" alignment for the design, then an "O" alignment should be established.

Step 1.4.1 - Convert Graphics to AlignmentDescription:Continue with this step if:

· The "L" alignment was NOT delivered with the _SV drawing OR · A new alignment will be created

Draw alignment tangent segments (polylines or lines).

Note: Curves will be created in another step. It is important to have only tangent segments in a converted AutoCAD object to allow full editing of curves in Civil 3D.

Define Alignment from Graphics (after drawn)· Select alignment graphic· Press Enter

Note: If the alignment graphic is in an Xref:· Type X at the command line· Press Enter· Select alignment graphic

· An arrow will display indicating alignment direction (near alignment midpoint) · Press Enter to accept direction OR reverse by typing R and presssing Enter· Input alignment Name (see note below on naming)· Input Description (optional)· Use a minimum starting station of 10+00 · Select Design Centerline - NR alignment style· Verify Alignment layer has the alignment name at the end.

If not click the Layer icon and change the Modifier value from -* to the alignment name. Example: -O3.· Select a label setUse Station@500_Tick@100-NR for 1"=100' and 1"=50' scale projects Use Station@100_Tick@50-NR for 1"=20' scale projects· Toggle OFF Create curves (see note below on curves)· Toggle Erase as desired· Click OK

Save the Drawing


Notes:Alignment NameThe name is used for alignment geometry points, station/offset labels, etc. The "L" represents "Locations" alignments which are based on survey points and information. The "L" alignment should be delivered with the _SV.dwg. If the graphics exist but a Civil 3D alignment doesn't, create the "L" alignment in the _SV.dwg.The "O" represents "Office" alignments which are based on a proposed alignment. The "O" alignment(s) should be different from the "L" alignment. (Example: flattened curves to meet design speeds).The corresponding number allows design iterations without replacing old working information that may have other references to it.If the label should be different than the standard "O#" convention, input the correct label (such as T/W 'C' for a taxiway alignment).

Alignment LayerThe alignment name input as the layer modifier becomes the alignment's "Object layer". The style is the display layer settings. Several alignments may use the same style, so the modifier allows each alignment to be on a different layer. Keep alignment names short. Many label styles use the alignment name as a code, giving a quick reference of which layers can be frozen.


Step 1.4.2 - Review AlignmentDescription:Verify stationing direction is correct.

Alignment Properties· Select the alignment

Information tab· Verify Name · Verify/Input Description (optional)· Verify Style· Verify Type

Station Control tab · Input station equations (optional) · Change the starting station as needed· Click OK

Note:When tying an "O" alignment stationing to as-built (or "L") stationing, use a reference point to designate stationing on the "O" line.

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.4.3 - Alignment Design CriteriaDescription:Open _C.dwg to set design criteria for "O" alignmentOpen _SV.dwg to set design criterial for "L" alignment

Alignment Properties

Design Criteria tab· Input the design speed · Toggle ON Use criteria-based design and Use design criteria file

· Press <...> button· Select _AK DOT 2011 Design Standards Stopping Sight Distance.xml file · Select the Minimum Radius Table of AASHTO 2011 eMax 6%· Set other parameters as desired · Toggle OFF Use design check set· Verify tangency check is Toggled ON

Click OK

Save the Drawing

Note:If the _AK DOT 2011 Design Standards Stopping Sight Distance.xml file is not loaded on your computer, copy it from R:\CAD\MTR\C3D to the path shown below the "Use design criteria file" toggle. Click the button to the right to display the full path.

***_C.dwg*** (if using O alignment)***_SV.dwg*** (if using L alignment)

Step 1.4.4 - Add Curves to the Alignment (Optional)Description:If working in the _C drawing on a new "O" alignment, use the Curve commands in the Alignment Layout Tools.

To create a curve "fillet" between tangents of a PI, use the Free Curve Fillet (radius) command.

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.4.5 - Note Curve ErrorsDescription:Warning symbols will display for curves with errors

Note:Only alignments created in the current drawing can be edited.If changes are necessary to the "L" alignment, copy the alignment as a new "O#" alignment into the _C.dwg.

***_C.dwg*** (if using O alignment)***_SV.dwg*** (if using L alignment)

Step 1.4.6 - Edit Alignment NumericallyDescription:Open Edit Alignment

· Select alignment· Click Alignment Grid View icon (third from right)· The Panorama dialog displays (only data in black can be edited) · Click a data field to edit curves· Input desired curve data· Click out of the field· The alignment updates if no conflicts exist (overlapping curves, etc.)

Save the Drawing

View Editing Alignments video (optional)

Note:If the alignment was created from graphics, tangents are considered "fixed" and can only be changed graphically.

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.4.7 - Change PI or Tangent LocationsDescription:

· Select alignment· Select PI grip to move (the triangle grip)· Specify new PI location· The alignment updates if no conflicts exist (overlapping curves, etc.)

To input specific locations, use a transparent command:· Northing Easting - Prompts for the northing and easting· Point Number - Prompts for the point number· Point Object - Graphic selection of a point

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.4.8 - Edit AlignmentDescription:See Alignment Cheatsheets if needed

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.4.9 - Establish Superelevation for CL AlignmentDescription:Open Superelevation curve manager· Select alignment· Click Calculate superelevation now...

The following guide is for a "typical", two-lane, undivided rural road design (adjust as needed):

Roadway Type · Undivided Crowned· Pivot Method: Center Baseline

Lanes· Symmetric Roadway· Number of lanes right: 1· Normal lane width: 12' · Normal lane slope: -2.00% for paved roads; -3.00% for unpaved roads

Shoulder Control · Outside Edge Shoulders - Calculate toggled ON· Normal shoulder width of 4', 6', 8' or 10'.· Normal shoulder slope of -2.00% (for unpaved roads, a slope of -3.00%)· Shoulder slope treatment (low and high side): Match lane slopes

Attainment · Superelevation rate table AASHTO 2011 eMax 6%· Transition length table 2 Lane· Attainment method AASHTO 2011 Crowned Roadway· Transition formula for tangent-curve is 70% (50-80 mph) 80% (15-45 mph) (See Table 3-18 in 2011 Green Book)· Click Finish (Superelevation data will appear in panorama)

Alternative: Select the alignment, right-click, and select Edit Superelevation.

***_C.dwg*** (if using the "O" alignment)

***_SV.dwg*** (if using the "L" alignment)

Step 1.4.10 - Edit SuperelevationDescription:Open Superelevation curve manager

· Select alignment· Click Tabular editor...· Expand Curve, Transition In, and Transition Out Regions· Change settings as desired

Alternative: Select the alignment, right-click, and select Edit Superelevation.

***_C.dwg*** (if using the O alignment)***_SV.dwg*** (if using the L alignment)

Task 1.5 - Establish Design Profile(s)

Description:Create the design profile for the road using the existing ground as a guide.

Note: If the intersection wizard will be used for more advanced corridor designs with a main road crown being maintained, as are most intersections done by the DOT, either the profile of the approach road must include the road crown or the actual approach road profiles should be placed in the _CM.dwg to allow the approach road profile to adjust as necessary.

Step 1.5.1 - Create Existing Ground ProfileDescription:Create Profile from Surface

· Select alignment· Highlight surface (typically EG Surface)· Click Add (see note below)· Verify Style Existing Ground Centerline - NR is shown in the Grid View· Click Draw in Profile View

General· Verify alignment· Select the appropriate ## Scale-NR style

Profile Display Options · Scroll right· Verify Style is Existing Ground Centerline - NR· Verify Labels is _No Labels

Data Bands · Select the appropriate band set· Click Create Profile View· Select a location away from all graphics

Save the Drawing

Note:(Optional) For additional offsets:

· Toggle ON Sample Offsets· Input desired offset· Click Add · Repeat for all offsets


Step 1.5.2 - Establish Design Profile(s)Description:Create Profile by Layout

· Select Profile View · Set Style to Design Centerline - NR· Verify Profile Label Set is Profile Data (Hwy)-NR (or set as desired)

Design Criteria tab· Toggle ON Use criteria-based design· Verify file is _AK DOT 2011 Design Standards Stopping Sight Distance.xml (see notes 1 and 2 below)· Toggle OFF use design check set· Click OK

Use Draw Tangents (far left button) to draw the design profile (see note 3 below).

Save the Drawing

Notes:1. The default criteria is Minimum K Table of AASHTO 2011 Stopping Sight Distance.

2. If the _AK DOT 2011 Design Standards Stopping Sight Distance.xml file is not loaded on your computer, copy it from R:\CAD\MTR\C3D to the path shown below the "Use design criteria file" toggle. Click the button to the right to display the full path.

3. The draw commands can be used with transparent commands to input specific: · Profile Station and Elevation for VPIs· Profile Grade and Station for tangents· Profile Grade and Length for tangents

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.5.3 - Verify Profile PropertiesDescription:Profile Properties

Information tab· Change profile name (optional)· Input description (optional)· Change Object Style (optional)

Design Criteria tab (see note below)· Toggle ON Criteria based design· Set parameters as desired

Note:Setting design criteria provides minimum curve lengths based on the chosen design speed.

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.5.4 - Update Profile View PropertiesDescription:Profile View Properties

· Select profile view

Bands tab· Scroll right for the band style that starts with Sta-Elev... (second line)· Set Profile 1 as {FG}· Verify Profile 2 is {Existing}

Profiles tab· Set the Style and Labels as follows:

EG Profile · Style = Existing Ground Centerline - NR · Click <Edit...> for Labels· Verify no labels are listed (see below to change label set)· Click OK

FG Profile · Profile style = Design Centerline - NR.· Click <Edit...> for Labels · The select label set items will be listed

Change the labels OR select a new label set· Click Import label set...· Select label set· Click OK · EG should be _No Labels · FG should be Profile Data (Hwy)-NR · Adjust items used for labels or add and remove Types of labels with the Add>> and delete (red X) buttons (optional)· Click OK

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.5.5 - Edit Profile Data NumericallyDescription:Edit Profile Data

· Select Profile to edit· Click Profile Grid View icon (third from right)· The Panorama dialog displays (only data in black can be edited)· Click a field to edit · Input desired data· Press Enter (the profile updates automatically assuming no overlaps)

Rules of thumb:· The first and last VPI stations/elevations should tie into existing ground· Set VPI values at full (+00) or half (+50) stations· Round elevations to the nearest 0.1'

Save the Drawing

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.5.6 - Add Vertical CurvesDescription:Profile Layout Tools

· Select the Curve droplist arrow (sixth from the left)· Select More Free Vertical Curves· Select Free Vertical Parabola (PVI Based)· Click near a VPI in the profile view· Input curve length · Press Enter· Repeat for all VPIs

Vertical Curve Tips· The minimum allowable curve length will be shown. Type K or P to input K value or Passthrough point, respectively· Curve lengths should typically be rounded UP to the nearest 100' · AK DOT doesn't typically include vertical curves for PVIs with an algebraic difference in grades of 0.5% or less

Save the Drawing

Note:Several curve creation options are related to fixed or floating curves that have specific fixed data or points.

***_C.dwg***

Step 1.5.7 - Place Culverts/Structures in Profile View(s)Description:Prior to performing this step, existing culverts need to be added. If this hasn't been done go to Task 1.11 - Establish Existing Culverts

Add Network Parts to Profile

ALL Culverts (from a selected network) · Select a culvert (see note below) · Select Profile View

INDIVIDUAL Culverts (from a selected network) · Type S · Press Enter· Select culvert(s) · Press Enter · Select Profile View· Repeat as needed

Change Culvert display· Click the stationing/elevation text (bottom of profile view)· Right-click· Select Profile View Properties...

Pipe Networks tab· Toggle ON or OFF Draw as desired· Click OK

Save the Drawing

Note:Select the culvert from the plan view. The culvert should be of the network type you wish to display in the profile view (Exisiting, New, etc.).

***_C.dwg******P&P sheets dwg***

Step 1.5.8 - Change Pipe Display in Profile (Optional)Description:See note below

· Pipe Properties · Select culvert (in profile view)

Information tab· Change style to Culvert - {type} - Crossing - NR · Click OK· Repeat as needed

Note:If cross culverts appear as rectangles or squares in the profile view, use this step to change them to ovals/circles.

***_C.dwg***

Task 1.6 - Create Corridor Drawing (_CM.dwg)

Description:The _CM.dwg is for the creation and modification of a design road model. The assemblies (typical sections) that are created in this drawing can be labeled as desired to use for details. Other graphics used from the corridor drawing are the Cut and Fill limit lines of the design.

Note: If the intersection wizard will be used for more advanced corridor designs with a main road crown being maintained, as are most intersections done by the DOT, either the profile of the approach road must include the road crown or the actual approach road profiles should be placed in the _CM.dwg to allow the approach road profile to adjust as necessary.

Step 1.6.1 - Publish Design Objects from _C.dwgDescription:Verify the Data Shortcuts Project Folder is set correctly. If not, use Set Shortcuts Folder to select the project.


Create Data Shortcuts· Toggle Design Profile (and "O" Alignment if created) plus any other objects needed for the Corridor· Click OK

Refer to the Data Shortcuts - Create Reference cheat sheet if needed.

Save the drawing


Step 1.6.2 - Start New Project DrawingDescription:Start a New DrawingSelect _Alaska DOT 2016 C3D{date}-NR.dwt template

Save the drawing to the correct project folder with a drawing name of {Project #}_CMExample: {Working Folder}\{Project Folder}\6 Design\2 C3D\2 Drawings\65120_CM.dwg H:\Projects\Alaska_Hwy\65120\6 Design\2 C3D\2 Drawing\65120_CM.dwg

Here is a link to the standard Preconstruction Directory Structure.

***_CM.dwg***

Step 1.6.3 - Set Drawing ScaleDescription:Set the drawing scale:




Click the Settings tab in the Toolspace. Right click on the project drawing just saved and select Edit Drawing Settings.




Click OK.

Save the Drawing

***_CM.dwg***

Step 1.6.4 - Create Data Shortcut References

Description:Required Data Shortcuts:

· EG surface - set the style as desired.· The project design alignment, either the "L" alignment or "O" alignment - verify the name, set the style to Design

Centerline - NR and select the label set.Use Station@500_Tick@100-NR for 1"=100' and 1"=50' scale projects. Use Station@100_Tick@50-NR for 1"=20' scale projects.· The Design Profile for the "L" or "O" alignment.

Optional Data Shortcuts:· Other alignments needed, such as ROWR or ROWL - set the style to Other Road Alignment - NR

Refer to the Data Shortcuts - Create Reference cheat sheet or the Data Shortcuts - Publish Data if the data shortcuts are not established yet.

Save the drawing

***_CM.dwg***

Step 1.6.5 - Xref other Project Drawings (Optional)Description:Attach an Xref (_SV.dwg or _C.dwg as desired)Xref the C drawing (This tool creates and places the Xref on the C-ANNO-REFR-C layer)Xref the SV drawing (This tool creates and places the Xref on the C-ANNO-REFR-SV layer)

· Toggle OFF Specify On-Screen options· Toggle Overlay for the reference type · Click OK· Zoom Extents· Verify graphics look correct· Freeze unnecessary layers from the _SV and _C drawings

Save the Drawing

Xrefs should be on the appropriate layer. The layer designator for Xrefs is C-ANNO-REFR.

The _CM.dwg is the working drawing to create the corridor, and will be referenced by the _XS.dwg (Cross Section drawing - created later) to display the road structural section. Using the Overlay (vs. Attachment) reference option for Xrefs will help eliminate confusion when selecting what to show on cross sections.


***_CM.dwg***

Task 1.7 - Establish Assemblies (Typical Sections)

Description:Create the design assemblies using sub-assemblies for the road corridor.

There are several Sub-Assemblies available in the Tool Palette to use. While developing an Assembly, trial-and-error may be needed to determine the best sub-assemblies to use in order to obtain the desired overall design corridor model. Additional information for each Sub-Assembly is available by right clicking the Sub-Assembly icon in the Tool Palette and selecting Help.

Step 1.7.1 - Create Assembly from Sub-AssembliesDescription:

Create an Assembly for the typical section· Input assembly name· Select Assembly Graphics-NR code set style· Click OK · Select a location to create the assembly

Sub-Assembly Tool Palette· Select desired Sub-Assemblies in the Tool Palette (see note below)· The Properties dialog box should display· Adjust Properties as desired· Select a marker point on the Assembly to attach the sub-assembly

Symmetrical Assemblies· Place all sub-assemblies on one side of the Assembly· Use Mirror Sub-Assemblies command· Select the Sub-Assemblies and press Enter· Select the Assembly Center Marker line

Save the Drawing

Note:Several Sub-Assemblies are available and you can create and customize your own. While developing an Assembly, trial-and-error may be the best method to obtain the desired design. Additional Sub-Assembly information is available by right clicking a Sub-Assembly icon and selecting Help.

Work in this Task Step will occur in the following drawing: ***_CM.dwg***

Step 1.7.2 - AK DOT Sub-AssembliesDescription:Special Sub-Assemblies has been created for the AK DOT. See the Accessing Shared Assemblies on Network Cheat Sheet on getting this available in Civil 3D.

Task 1.8 - Establish the Road Corridor

Description:Create the initial Corridor Model of the Road and determine what to refine to establish the overall road design.

Step 1.8.1 - Initial Creation of the CorridorDescription:Create Corridor

· Accept the default Name · Input Description (optional)· Select the road alignment · Select the FG profile· Select the road assembly that covers most of the project· Select the EG as the Target Surface Note: to select the alignment, profile or assembly graphically, click the respective Pick icon after the droplist.· Verify the Set baseline and region parameters is toggled OFF.· Click OK

Save the Drawing

View Creating a Corridor video (optional)


Step 1.8.2 - Review CorridorDescription:Corridor Properties

· Select the corridor

Information tab· Verify Name is correct· Input description (optional)

Parameters tab (see note below) · Verify the Alignment and Profile for the Baseline (BL - ... ) are correct· Verify the Region (RG - ...) has the correct Assembly

Adjust corridor stationing (optional)If the Profile doesn't span the entire Alignment length, adjust Region stationing:

· Click in the Region Start Station field· Input correct station· Click in the Region End Station field· Input correct station· Click OK

Save the Drawing

Note:The Parameters tab is where most changes will be made to adjust or modify the corridor through the design process. The process of adding other assemblies and controlling alignments/profiles will be discussed in later tasks.

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Step 1.8.3 - Modify the Corridor DisplayDescription:Corridor Properties

Information tab· Basic-NR style doesn't display region boundaries (typically use this style)· Review-NR style displays region boundaries

Codes tab· Select desired Code set style: · The various styles display different link lines where locations are established in the Parameters tab

Feature Lines tab· The feature lines listed come from Sub-Assembies used in the corridor · Toggle ON or OFF features lines using the Connect check box

Note:It's best to experiment by selecting different Code Set styles. See which style works for your design. Some styles may not display any graphics in plan view even with the Connect check box toggled ON.

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Task 1.9 - Corridor Surface Creation and Section Review

Description:Create the FG and Subgrade surfaces for the Corridor.

Step 1.9.1 - Create Subgrade SurfaceDescription:Corridor Properties

Surfaces tab· Click Create a Corridor Surface icon· Click default Corridor Surface name· Change (Insert_Surface_Name) to Subgrade · Change style to Border Only - NR OR Grid - NR · Select Links for the Data type · Select Datum for the code · Click Add Surface Item icon (+ symbol)

Boundaries tab · Right-click {Road} Subgrade surface· Select Add Automatically· Select Daylight (see note below)· Click OK

Note:The option for Corridor Extents as Boundary can be used to find the outside limit of the Corridor but it is RECOMMENDED to check the design and verify the Daylight is found through the entire project.

If Daylight is unavailable, this is an indication that there could be gaps in the design or a Daylight with EG is not found at some location. A boundary for Corridor surfaces is necessary to prevent the surface from cutting across inside corners of the design.

Daylighting not found at locations along the design, or not adding a boundary to the corridor surface, can cause incorrect volumes to be reported.

Another option is to use Add Interactively to pick the a desired feature line at the start and end of the design corridor. If the corridor has dual feature lines, such as both cut and fill daylight feature lines, you may need to interatively step through the corridor picking each transition point from cut to fill (on each side of the corridor) until you return to the starting point.


Step 1.9.2 - Create Finished SurfaceDescription:Corridor Properties

Surfaces tab· Click Create a Corridor Surface· Click the default Corridor Surface name· Change (Insert_Surface_Name) to FG · Change the style to Contours @ {interval} (Design) · Verify the FG surface is highlighted in the window· Select Links from the Data type droplist· Select Top from the Specify code droplist· Click Add Surface Item icon (plus symbol)

Boundaries tab · Right-click the {Road} FG surface· Select Add Automatically· Select Daylight· Click OK

Save the Drawing

Note: If Daylight is unavailable, select Corridor Extents as Boundary or use Add Interactively to pick the a desired feature line at the start and end of the design corridor.

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Step 1.9.3 - Combine Multiple Surfaces (Optional)Description:Create a New Surface

· Select TIN surface from the Type drop down menu· Input a name (Final Surface, Merged Surface, etc.)· Input description (optional)· Change the Style as desired· Click OK

In Prospector:· Expand Surfaces· Expand your new surface· Expand Definition · Right-click Edits· Click Paste Surface· Select the Existing Ground surface· Click OK· Right-click Edits again· Click Paste Surface· Select the FG surface· Click OK

A single surface now exists with the Existing Ground and Road FG combined.

Notes:1. This step can be performed any time after the Road - FG surface is created. It's recommended to wait until the design is complete.

2. This step creates a new composite surface from multiple surfaces. The individual surfaces will also remain. Any edits to the individual surfaces will be update in the new composite surface.

3. The composite surface uses a single style for the entire surface. So "Design" contours will display in "Existing" areas and vice versa.

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Step 1.9.4 - Create Sample LinesDescription:Create Sample Lines (Home Ribbon > Sample Lines)· Select alignment OR press Enter to select from dialog box· Accept default Name

Sample the following sources (see note below): · Existing Ground surface - Existing Ground-NR style · FG surface - Design Ground-NR style · {Road} Subgrade - Design Ground-NR style· {Road} Corridor - XS w Labels-NR style· Toggle New and Existing Culverts as desired· Toggle OFF all other sources· Click OK

From the Sample Line Toolbar:· Select the Sample line creation methods drop arrow icon· Select By Range of Stations· Input a Start Station and End Station to create Cross Sections

· Review other settings and change if desired· Click OK· Use other Sample line creation methods to add additional sections if desired· Press Enter when done

View Creating Sample Lines video (optional)

Note:There could be 2 or 3 listings for the EG Surface, or other Data Sources. Select the surface sources that DON'T have a shortcut indicator (small square with a tiny arrow in it) on the Type icon symbol.

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Step 1.9.5 - Create Draft Section ViewsDescription:Set the drawing scale to 1" = 10'

Create Multiple Section Views[General]

· Select Alignment· Select Sample Line Group· Select Station Range Automatic OR User specified (to set a range)· Select Section View Style: Draft - Individual Section Grids (1:1) - NR

[Section Placement]· Toggle Draft· Select Group Plot Style: Draft - Plot for Review - NR

[Offset Range]· Use the default of Automatic

[Elevation Range]· Use the default of Automatic

[Section Display Options]· Review sources to be shown on the sections and toggle Draw as desired · Change the Style as desired· Change Labels should all be _No Labels

[Data Bands]· Select the FG_EG Elevation @ CL-NR band set In the Set band properties: · Set Surface1 to be the {ROAD} FG · Set Surface2 to be the EG Surface

· Click Create Section Views button

· Pick a location in the drawing away from other graphics. This will be the lower left corner of the section views increasing in stationing up the columns

Save the Drawing

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Task 1.10 - Publish Design Surface Data

Description:Publish the road surfaces with data shortcuts to make them available for use to calculate cross-sectional volumes.

Daylighting not found at locations along the corridor design, or if a boundary was not added to the corridor surface, can cause incorrect volumes to be reported and the section views can show design surface data beyond the Daylight (catch point).

Step 1.10.1 - Publish Surfaces from _CM.dwgDescription:Verify the Data Shortcuts Project Folder is set correctly. If not, use Set Shortcuts Folder to select the project.


Create Data Shortcuts· Toggle on the "Road" Subgrade and "Road" FG surfaces· Click OK



Task 1.11 - Establish Existing Culverts

Description:Establish the Existing Culverts as a Pipe Network using the _SV.dwg to determine their location.

Step 1.11.1 - Prep Culvert Graphics in the DrawingDescription:· Open _C.dwg· Isolate Culvert Layers in the Xref'd _SV drawing (optional)· Draw a 3D Polyline through each existing culvert endpoint node (see note below)

Notes:1. Drawing the 3D polyline upstream to downstream, low station to high station, etc., doesn't matter.

2. The 3D polyline must be continuous. Connect one culvert end to the start of the next. The extra segments will be removed in following steps.

Work in this Task Step will occur in the following drawings: ***_C.dwg***

Step 1.11.2 - Create Existing Culvert NetworkDescription:Create Pipe Network from Object· Select the polyline created through each culvert· Press Enter to accept the default direction (see note below)· Input Existing Culverts for the network name · Select Culverts - Existing - NR from the Network parts list· For the Pipe to create, select the most common size {and material} for your project· Leave the Structure to create as Null· Leave the Surface name and Alignment name as <none>· Toggle the Erase existing entity as desired· Toggle ON Use Vertex Elevation option· Toggle the Invert option· Click OK· Thaw C-DTCH-PIPE Layers to see the pipe network.

Save the Drawing

Note:Direction isn't necessary for existing culverts.

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Step 1.11.3 - Delete Extra Pipes and Prep for Culvert ReviewDescription:· Delete extra pipe segments between existing culverts· Press Enter· Update layer settings (Isolate Culvert Layers) to turn view the existing culvert lines and invert elevations in the Xref'd

_SV.dwg if not already visible.

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Step 1.11.4 - Draw Additional Culverts (Optional)Description:Use Network Layout toolbar to draw additional culverts

Culvert Only· Select the Culvert type from the Pipe droplist· Click Pipes Only option· Snap to the end of a culvert· Snap to the other end of the culvert· Press ESC· Repeat for each additional culvert

Culvert and Structure (Headwall or Flared end section)· Select the Structure type from the Structure droplist· Select the Culvert type from the Pipe droplist· Click Pipes & Structures· Snap to the end of a culvert · If the structure on the other culvert end is different, select the type from the structure droplist· Snap to the other end of the culvert· Press ESC· Repeat as needed

Save the Drawing

View Pipe Network Creation Tools video (optional)

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Step 1.11.5 - Change Network Parts (Optional)Description:The creation of the Existing Culvert pipe network sets all pipes to one size. Any pipe that is a different size will need to have the pipe part swapped.

Swap Parts· Select a pipe to change· Select new pipe from the dialog box· Click OK· Repeat as needed

Save the Drawing

Note:Use this step to change culvert type and/or structure to another material/part in the Network Parts list.

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Step 1.11.6 - Edit Pipe PropertiesDescription:Edit Pipe Properties· Select a culvertPart Properties tab· Review and set pipe invert values as necessary· Click OK· Repeat for each pipe

Save the Drawing

Note:The pipe flow direction, slope, invert elevations, size, and reference surface/alignment can be modified.

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Step 1.11.7 - Update Pipe Names/NumbersDescription:· Isolate pipe layer (optional)· Renumber/Rename Pipe· Select an Existing Culvert to establish the network· Select each culvert in the desired sequence for numbering · Press Enter when complete· Input the starting number· Toggle Rename existing parts· Click OK

Verify culvert names and repeat as desired, using the next number in the sequence.

Save the Drawing

Note:The renumbering/renaming can be done in small groups; the entire culvert set doesn't need to be selected at once.

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Step 1.11.8 - Place Culverts/Structures in Profile View(s)Description:Add Network Parts to Profile



Change Culvert display· Click the stationing/elevation text (bottom of profile view)· Right-click· Select Profile View Properties... Pipe Networks tab· Toggle ON or OFF Draw as desired· Click OK

Save the Drawing






Note:If pipe ends appear as rectangles or squares in the profile view, use this step to change them to ovals/circles.

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Task 1.12 - Input New Culverts

Description:With the existing culverts input and the Design Profile established (and road surface created), the information needed for new culverts is available for layout.

Step 1.12.1 - Create New Culvert NetworkDescription:Open _C.dwg

Create Pipe Network by Layout· Input New Culverts for network name· Select Culverts - New - NR as Network parts list· Select {Final Road} surface as Surface name· Select {Primary Alignment} as Alignment name· Select <none> as Structure lable style · Select <none> as Pipe lable style · Click OK

The Network Layout toolbar will load.Save the Drawing


Step 1.12.2 - Establish Culvert SizesDescription:General "rule of thumb" guidelines:

· Minimum lateral (driveway) culvert size is 18"· Minimum cross culvert size is 24"· Cross culverts over 100' long are a minimum of 36"· Culverts 48" and larger must be designed by Hydrology Section· Fish passage culverts must be designed by Hydrology Section

Refer to the online Preconstruction and Highway Drainage Manuals for additional information.

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Step 1.12.3 - Draw CulvertsDescription:

· See note 1 below· Select Culvert from the Pipe droplist· Verify Uplope/Downslope flow is toggled Upslope· Select Null OR other structure from the Structure droplist

If not using a structure:· Select Pipes Only from droplist

If using a structure:· Select Pipes & Structures from droplist

· Select downstream culvert end location (see note 2 below)· Select upstream culvert end location (see note 2 below)· Press Enter· Repeat as needed to add pipes and structures

· Close Network Layout Tools dialog box· Save the Drawing

View Pipe Network Creation Tools video (optional)

Notes:1. The Network Layout Tools for New Culverts should be loaded. If it isn't:

· Use Edit Network command· Select the network (assumes new culverts have been added previously)· Click OK

2. Locations can be entered by clicking graphically or using the following Transparent commands:· Coordinates· Point Number· Station Offset

3. New culverts can be snapped to existing culverts if extensions are being added. The "connect" snap tooltip won't display because the new and existing culverts are in different networks.

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Step 1.12.4 - Add Plan Culvert Labels

Description:Add Labels

· Verify Feature: is Pipe Network· Select Label type: Single Part Plan OR Entire Network Plan· Select Pipe label style: Plan {Lt/Rt}- New Culvert-NR or Name Only-NR (storm drain)· Select Structure label style: _No Label-NR · Click Add· Select culvert· Select alignment· Repeat as needed

Note:Culverts will be labeled at their midpoint. See next step to modify these labels.

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Step 1.12.5 - Modify Culvert LabelsDescription:Label Stationing

· Click label · Use diamond shaped grip to slide label along pipe to adjust station value (Cross pipe station is where the pipe intersects

the alignment. Approach pipe station is the same as the approach station)· Use square grip to move label as desired

Alignment Association· Click the label· Right-click· Select Properties (CAD) · Use graphic selection icon from Reference Text Objects· Select the alignment

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Step 1.12.6 - Edit Pipe PropertiesDescription:Edit Pipe Properties

· Select a culvertPart Properties tab

· Set values as desired· Click OK· Repeat for each pipe

Save the Drawing

Note:The pipe flow direction, slope, invert elevations, size, and reference surface/alignment can be modified.

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Step 1.12.7 - Change Network PartsDescription:Swap Parts

· Select part to change· Select new part from list· Click OK

· Repeat as needed

Save the Drawing

Note:Use this procedure to change culvert/pipe and/or headwall structures.

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Step 1.12.8 - Place Culverts/Structures in Profile View(s)Description:Add Network Parts to Profile



Change Culvert display· Click the stationing/elevation text (bottom of profile view)· Right-click· Select Profile View Properties...

Pipe Networks tab· Toggle ON or OFF Draw as desired· Click OK

Save the Drawing






Note:If cross culverts appear as rectangles or squares in the profile view, use this step to change them to ovals/circles.

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Step 1.12.10 - Add Profile Culvert Labels (Optional)Description:Note: This may be used for storm drain system pipes. Culverts are not typically labeled in the profile view on a rural highway project.

Add Labels· Verify Feature: is Pipe Network· Select Label type: Single Part Profile OR Entire Network Profile· Select Pipe label style: Name Only-NR· Select Structure label style: _No Label-NR · Click Add· Select culvert (in profile view)· Select alignment (in plan view)· Repeat as needed


Task 1.13 - Designate Culverts for Removal

Description:When new culverts are placed, some existing culverts will need to be removed. Designate which existing culverts will be removed.

Step 1.13.1 - Create Removal Culverts NetworkDescription:Open _C.dwg

Create Pipe Network by Layout· Input Removal Culverts for network name· Select Culverts - Removal - NR as Network parts list· Select <none> as Surface name· Select <none> as Alignment name· Select <none> as Structure lable style · Select <none> as Pipe lable style · Click OK

The Network Layout toolbar will load.Save the Drawing


Step 1.13.2 - Change Pipes from Existing to RemovalDescription:Change Pipe Network Association

· Select culvert(s) (see note below)· Press Enter· Type S · Press Enter· Select Removal Culverts network· Click OK· Repeat as needed

Save the Drawing

Note:Only select culverts on the Existing Culvert network to switch to the Removal Culvert network. Don't select pipes on the New Culvert network

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Step 1.13.3 - Edit Pipe PropertiesDescription:Pipe properties should have been verified when establishing the Existing Culverts network.

Refer to step 1.11.5 for guidance (if needed)

Save the Drawing

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Step 1.13.4 - Place Culverts/Structures in Profile View(s)Description:Refer to step 1.12.8 for guidance.

Save the Drawing


Step 1.13.5 - Label CulvertsDescription:Refer to step:

· 1.12.4 to label plan culverts· 1.12.10 to label profile culverts


Step 1.13.6 - Change Pipe Display in Profile (Optional)Description:Refer to step 1.12.10 for guidance.


Task 1.14 - Publish Culvert Data

Description:Make the Culvert information available for placement and labeling in other drawings and on output sheets by publishing it with Data Shortcuts.

Step 1.14.1 - Publish Culverts from _C.dwgDescription:Verify the Data Shortcuts Project Folder is set correctly. If not, use Set Shortcuts Folder to select the project.


Create Data Shortcuts· Toggle the Existing Culverts, New Culverts and Replaced Culverts as applicable· Click OK



Task 1.15 - Create Sections Drawing (_XS.dwg)

Description:Create a drawing file for the Cross Section sheets of the project. Add the labels to the sheets as necessary and update if other data is needed.

Step 1.15.1 - Establish the XS DrawingDescription:Start a New Drawing

· Select template: _Alaska DOT 2016 C3D{date}-NR.dwt· Set scale to 1" = 10'· Save the drawing to the project "Plots" directory· Name drawing {Project Number}_XS.dwg

Example: {Working Folder}\{Project Folder}\6 Design\2 C3D\1 Plots\65120_XS.dwg H:\Projects\Alaska_Hwy\65120\6 Design\2 C3D\1 Plots\65120_XS.dwg

Xref the CM drawing (This tool creates and places the reference on the C-ANNO-REFR-CM layer)· Toggle OFF Specify On-Screen options· Click OK · Detach _SV and _C drawings (if listed in Xref dialog)

Save the drawing

Work in this Task Step will occur in the following drawing: ***_XS.dwg***

Step 1.15.2 - Create Data Shortcut ReferencesDescription:Verify the Data Shortcuts Project Folder is set correctly. If not, use Set Shortcuts Folder to select the project. Save the drawing before creating the data shortcut references.

Required Data Shortcuts: Use the default names and select the styles as appropriate, however the section view setup will specify the specific styles to use for the section views.

· Design Centerline Alignment· EG Surface· FG Surface· Subgrade Surface· Pipe Networks - the correct Parts List MUST be selected when bringing in the pipe networks, otherwise the pipes will be

changed to the wrong type, i.e. New Culverts would show as Existing.

When completed, Save the drawing

Refer to the Data Shortcuts - Create Reference cheat sheet or the Data Shortcuts - Publish Data if the data shortcuts are not established yet.

Step 1.15.3 - Create Sample LinesDescription:Create Sample Lines

· Select alignment OR press Enter to select from dialog box· Accept default Name

Sample the following sources (see note below): · Existing Ground surface - Existing Ground-NR style · FG surface - Design Ground-NR style · {Road} Subgrade - No Display-NR style· {Road} Corridor - XS w Labels-NR style· Toggle New and Existing Culverts as desired· Toggle OFF all other sources· Click OK

From the Sample Line Toolbar:· Select the Sample line creation methods drop arrow icon· Select By Range of Stations... (Range of Stations Command)· Input a Start Station and End Station to create Cross Sections· Review other settings and change if desired· Click OK· Use other Sample line creation methods to add additional sections if desired· Press Enter when done

View Creating Sample Lines video (optional)

Note:There will be 2 or 3 listings for some of the Data Sources. Select the surface sources that DON'T have a shortcut indicator (small square with a tiny arrow in it) on the Type icon symbol. Select the corridor source that DOES have the shortcut indicator on the Type icon symbol.

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Step 1.15.4 - X-Section View CreationDescription:Complete the next task, 16 (Volume Calculation), Step 1 (Earthwork Quantities), prior to proceeding with this step if volume tables are desired on section views. Volume tables are required on the final section views for Construction and made available to Contractors during bidding.

Create Multiple Section Views[General]

· Select Alignment· Select Sample Line Group· Select Station Range Automatic OR User specified (to set a range)· Select Section View Style: Production - X-Sec Sheet (1:1)-NR

[Section Placement]· Toggle Production· Verify template is: _C3D XS Sheets{date}-NR.dwt· Verify layout is X-Sec 10· Click the <...> button to change template/layout if needed· Select Group Plot Style: Production - Plot By Page-NR

[Offset Range]· Toggle User specified. Input Left and Right values as follows: · For a single column, use -150 to 150 OR· For two columns, use -70 and 70

[Elevation Range]Use defaults

[Section Display Options]· Review sources to be shown on the sections and toggle Draw as desired Toggle off the Cut, Fill or other volume materials that were calculated.· Change the Style as desired· Change Labels should all be _No Labels

[Data Bands]· Select the FG_EG Elevation @ CL w Spacer for Vol Table-NR band set (OR FG_EG Elevation @ CL-NR)

In the Set band properties: · Set Surface1 to be the {ROAD} FG · Set Surface2 to be the EG Surface

[Section View Tables] (optional for volume tables)· Select Type: Materials · Select Table style: XS Volume Table-NR· Click Add>>· Toggle ON cut and fill· Click OK

For the Position of Tables: set· Section view anchor to Bottom Center· Table anchor to Top Center· Table Layout to Vertical· X Offset to 0 · Y Offset to 1.74

Click Create Section Views button· Pick a location in the drawing away from other graphics

Save the Drawing

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Step 1.15.5 - Show ROW on Section Views (Optional)Description:Create Profile from Surface

· Select the ROWL alignment · Highlight EG Surface· Click Add· Click OK· Repeat for the ROWR alignment

Open Section View Group Properties· Select the station value, offset or elevation datum for any section and press Enter

Section View tab· Click the ellipsis icon (...) under the Profile Grade column.

ROW Marker for Left· Select ROWL from the Alignment: droplist.· Click Add>>· Verify the Profile is the EG Surface-ROWL.· Click the Marker Style field · Select ROW Marker for Sections from the droplist, and click OK.

ROW Marker for Right· Select ROWR from the Alignment: droplist

· Verify the Profile is the EG Surface-ROWR.· Click the Marker Style field · Select ROW Marker for Sections from the droplist, and click OK.· Click OK on the Profile Grade dialog.· Click OK on the Section View Group Properties dialog.

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Step 1.15.6 - Modify X-Section Group Settings (Optional)Description:See note 1 below

Section View Group Properties· Select station, offset, or elevation datum on a section view· Press Enter

Section Views tab· Select Production - Plot By Page-NR for Group Plot Style (see note 2 below) · Select Production - X-Sec Sheet (1:1)-NR for Style (see note 3 below)

· Click <...> icon under Change Band Set· Click Import band set... (see note 4 below)· Click OK· Click OK

· Click the <...> icon under Change Volume Tables· Adjust settings as desired (see note 5 below)· Click OK

· Click the <...> icon under Offset and Elevation Offset Range tab

· Toggle User specified · Input Left and Right offset values (see note 6 below)

Elevation Range tab· Adjust settings as desired· Click OK

Sections tab (see note 7 below)· Toggle Draw ON or OFF as desired· Change Styles as desired

Click OK

Update Group Layout (see note 8 below)· Select station, offset, or elevation datum on a section view· Press Enter

Notes:1. X-Section graphics are placed in Model Space and used for Layouts during X-Section Sheet Creation. Each section is made up of the following primary components:

· Sheet (grid, border, and title block)· Section view (offset labels, datum elevation, and section station value)· Section objects (Existing ground, FG, and corridor graphics)

2. Use the Draft - Plot for Review style to remove overall grid lines on the sheets.

3. Use the Draft - Individual Section Grids (1:1) - NR style to place Individual grids on each section view.

4. Different band styles are available depending on what you wish to show on the cross sections: · FG_EG Elevation@CL-NR - used to show elevation labels for the the future and existing ground surfaces· FG_EG Elevation@CL w Spacer for Vol Table-NR - used to show elevation labels for the future and existing ground

surfaces, and a volume table

· _No Bands - used to eliminate elevation labels

5. Volume tables can be added after section views are created. Refer to step 1.15.4 for guidance.

6. Offset values should be an increment of 5' and total increments of 10'. A total width of 140' or less will produce two columns. Example: -55 to 85 will work as the increments are in 5', a total increment of 10' and will produce 2 columns. -60 to 75 should not be used as the total is not a multiple of 10'.

7. All surfaces, materials, corridors, and culverts sampled will be listed. Toggle items ON if you want them displayed on the cross sections.

8. If changes are made to the view group properties, the group layout must be updated to reflect those changes in the graphics.

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Step 1.15.7 - Add or Remove Surfaces from X-SectionsDescription:Section Sources

· Select a Sample Line, Section View, or Section· Press Enter

Add Surfaces· Select from Available sources · Click Add>>· Adjust Style as desired

Remove Surfaces· Select from Sampled sources· Click Remove<<

Click OK

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Step 1.15.8 - X-Section Sheet CreationDescription:Create Cross Section SheetsSelect the appropriate:

· Alignment· Sample line group· Section view group

Accept the default Layout name <[Parent Alignment]> - Section Sheet - (<[Next Counter(CP)]>)

Adding to an Existing Sheet SetToggle Add to existing sheet set

· Click the ... icon after the field and · Select a sheet set in the project folder

Click Create Sheets Click OK

(Optional)In some cases Cross Section sheets are created that will not be part of the overall project plans and should not be added to existing project sheet set.Creating a New Sheet SetToggle New sheet set:

· Click the ... icon after the Sheet set file (.DST) storage location: field

· Select the {project folder}\6 Design\2 C3D\1 Plots folder· Input a New Sheet Set name

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Task 1.16 - Volume Calculation

Description:Compute Materials To compute materials, sample lines need to be created along an alignment (or corridor) and the different surfaces (corridor shapes) to be used for volumes need to be sampled.The alignment and sample line group to use to calculate quantities are selected.

When the Compute Materials is run the first time for a sample line group, the selection of the Quantity Takeoff Criteria will display and the items to compare set.

· Select a Quantity takeoff criteria from the droplist · Select the appropriate items, surfaces or materials, to use for the calculations.

***The Compute Materials dialog will not display by default after the values are set. Each successive time the Compute Materials is run, the Edit Materials List will display. Use the Import another criteria button to select a different Quantity Takeoff Criteria and set the values.

OverviewThe Earth Cut and Fill is set to find the volumes using average end area of the sample lines (Cross-sections) for cut and fill by comparing the subgrade and existing ground. For projects that have rock excavation, the existing rock can be selected to calculate the amount of rock cut.

The Pavement Structure is set to find the design materials volumes for the structural section of the road. The different materials of the sub-assemblies are selected as the Object Name to use for the different materials.

Quantity takeoff criteriaQuantity Takeoff Criteria is a saved comparison to find volumes. For typical volumes that should be calculated, a criteria can be created and saved for future use.For example, a new criteria can be created to find volumes of over excavation between a surface created from the assembly and the existing ground.

For Earthwork Quantities Summary, a cut and fill earthwork calculation for the road could be a Material with a Quantity type of Earthworks.

· The material being removed, or cut, should be Base.· The material being place, or fill, should be Compare.

The earthwork can also be calculated with Quantity type of Cut and/or Fill.· To get a removal material, this should be a cut quantity type.· To get a placed material, this should be fill quantity type.· The Condition should be set appropriately for Above and Below.

Step 1.16.1 - Earthwork QuantitiesDescription:Compute Materials

· Select Alignment · Select Sample line group · Click OK· Select Earth Cut and Fill for Quantity takeoff criteria · Select <Click here to set all> for the EG surface· Select Existing Ground surface

· Select <Click here to set all> for the DATUM surface· Select Subgrade surface· Select <Click here...> for the ROCK surface (may not apply)· Select your Rock surface (may not apply)· Click OK· Click OK at error dialog (if it appears)

Compute Materials again· Select Alignment · Select Sample line group · Click OK· Click "Material List - (#)" under Material Name· Change name to Cut and Fill Earthwork· Click OK

Note:The Compute Materials dialog won't display by default after any values are set. Each successive time Compute Materials is run, the Edit Materials List displays. Click Import another criteria button to select either the Earth Cut and Fill or Pavement Structure and set values.

View Generating a Materials Report video (optional)


Step 1.16.2 - Pavement Material QuantitiesDescription:Compute Materials

· Select alignment · Select sample line group · Click OK· Click Import another criteria button· Select Pavement Structure for Quantity takeoff criteria and click OK· Select <Click here...> to set Material Name items (not necessary to set all) · Click OK· Click OK at error dialog (if it appears)

From the Edit Material List dialog, click on a Material Name and input a desired name.· Click "Material List - (#)" under Material Name· Change name to Pavement Material· Click OK

Note:The Compute Materials dialog won't display by default after any values are set. Each successive time Compute Materials is run, the Edit Materials List displays. Click Import another criteria button to select either the Earth Cut and Fill or Pavement Structure and set values.

View Generating Earthwork Quantity Reports video (optional)

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Step 1.16.3 - Volume TablesDescription:Total Volume Table

· Select a Table Style· Select Alignment· Select Sample line group · Select appropriate Cut and Fill Material List· Click OK

· Select a location for the volume table· Save the Drawing

Material Table· Select a Table Style· Select Alignment · Select Sample line group · Select the appropriate Pavement Material List· Select Material· Click OK· Select a location for the volume table· Save the Drawing

View Generating Earthwork Quantity Reports video (optional)View Generating a Materials Report video (optional)

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Step 1.16.4 - Volume ReportDescription:Volume Report

· Select Alignment · Select Sample line group · Select Material List Computed · Select desired Style sheet (should match the volume report type calculated)· Toggle OFF Display XML report · Click OK

Cut and Fill Earthwork should use the earthwork style sheetPavement Material should use the Select Material style sheet

View Generating Earthwork Quantity Reports video (optional)View Generating a Materials Report video (optional)

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Task 1.17 - General Review of Design

Description:Review the catchline, ROW, cover over culverts, clear zone obstacles, volumes and other items related to the design.

Step 1.17.1 - Catchlines and ROW NeedsDescription:Review the corridor edge to the ROW lines. Construction Section suggests a minimum of 10' between the catch lines and ROW to allow space for tracked vehicles.

Work in this Task Step will occur in the following drawings: ***_XS.dwg******_CM.dwg***

Step 1.17.2 - Pipe CoverDescription:

A rule of thumb is 12" minimum of cover over all storm drain and culvert pipes. See STD DWG D-04.21 for additional details.

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Step 1.17.3 - Utility LocationsDescription:Check utility locations (above and below ground) for potential conflicts.Check light pole locations. Typical light pole foundations are 3' diameter and 6' deep.Check vertical clearance under overhead lines.

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Step 1.17.4 - Clear ZoneDescription:Check for obstacles in the Clear Zone. Use AASHTO's RSAP to determine cost effective alternatives for clear zone conflicts and/or justification for non-removal/relocation.

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Step 1.17.5 - Check Earthwork VolumesDescription:Review Volumes

· Click Create a New Volume Entry· Select Existing Ground surface for the Base Surface· Select {Road} Subgrade surface for the Comparison Surface

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Task 1.18 - Establish Special Controlling Objects

Description:Determine what is needed to refine the design based on the General Review or comments about the design.Create the additional items and incorporate them into the project design.

Step 1.18.1 - Create Additional Assemblies (Optional)Description:

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Create new assemblies Copy an existing Assembly if most of its geometry is correct:

· Select Assembly (not the sub-assemblies)· Pick a base point· Pick a destination point (or points if multiple Assemblies are needed)

Edit the Assembly Properties · Select the new assembly· Change the Assembly Name

Modify the sub-assemblies· Use Sub Assembly Properties to modify sub-assemblies OR · Delete unwanted sub-assemblies and Place new sub-assemblies

New assemblies may be needed for areas of widening, turnouts, special slope conditions, etc.


Step 1.18.2 - Establish Other Alignment(s) (Optional)Description:Draw new alignment(s) as needed

Define Alignment from Graphics· Select alignment· Press Enter· Press Enter if alignment direction is correct OR type R and press Enter to reverse the direction.· Input alignment name · Input starting station· Select alignment style· Select label set · Toggle other parameters as desired · Click OK

Save the Drawing


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Step 1.18.3 - Create Offset Alignment (Optional)Description:Create Offset Alignment

· Select alignment to offset from· Input new alignment name· Input start and end stations· Input the number of offsets left and right (see note 3 below) · Input offset distances· Select desired style and label set· Click Widening Criteria tab · Set parameters as desired for additional widening through curves· Click OK

Notes:1. An offset alignment is located by station and offset from another alignment. Since the offset alignment is linked to the other alignment, it will update if the other alignment is changed.

2. Use these type of alignments for bike paths, curbs, sidewalk, ditches, etc. that have a constant offset from a centerline or other alignment.

3. If an offset alignment is not needed on a side, input 0 for the number of offsets.

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Step 1.18.4 - Create Widening Alignment (Optional)Description:Use the Widening Alignment to place a linked alignment by station and offset from the selected alignment with transitions into and out of the specified offset.

Graphically select the Alignment to offset from:· Input, or graphically select, the start station of the full widened offset. A 75' transition will be placed prior to this station.· Repeat for the end station of the full widening.A 75' transition will be placed after this station.· Input the full widening offset.· Specify the side, L or R for left or right.

The offset line will be created and the Parameters dialog will display.Change widening parameters for the offset, start, end station or region length as desired.Set the Transition Parameters In and Out as desired, such as the Type, Lengths, etc.

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Step 1.18.5 - Refine Offset or Widening Alignments (Optional)Description:Offset Alignment PropertiesThe Offset or Widening alignments will use the same alignment properties dialog to change the alignment name, style, etc. There will be an additional tab Offset Parameters

· Change the Nominal offset for the alignment as desired.· Toggle the Lock for the start and end of the offset alignment to the parent on or off as desired.· When a lock is toggled OFF, input the desired start or end station.

Edit Alignment Offset ParameterSelect a widening Alignment from the Parent Alignment Name: droplist. (Or graphically select the widening alignment, right click and select Edit Offset Parameters).

Input a nominal offset if the widening should start from a specific distance, such as 12 for pavement widening.Click the Add a Widening button to input areas where widening should occur.

When there are multiple widening regions for an alignment, use the droplist to select the region to modify.

Transition In and Transition Out· Select the Transition Type as desired. · Input the other parameters that are specific to the selected type of transition.

Widening Region· Change the Offset as desired.· Adjust any two of the values for Start Station, End Station or Region Length.

The Offset Alignment and Widening Alignment are the same type of alignments. The Widening Alignment has the initial setup that assume transitions at the start and end of the offset. Any Offset Alignment can have transitions added to the start or end of the offset.

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Step 1.18.6 - Create Special Profile(s) (Optional)Description:Create Profile by Layout.

· Select the Profile View created for the Alignment.· In the Create Profile, Draw New dialog box, input a name for the special design profile.· Select the Design - Other - NR style· Set the Profile Label Set appropriately.· Click OK

Use the Draw Tangents command (far left icon) to layout the design grade profile.· The draw commands can be used with transparent commands to input specific Profile Station and Elevation for VPIs, or

for tangents, the Profile Grade and Station or Profile Grade and Length.Edit the profile geometry to add vertical curves if needed.

Use the Profile Grid View from the Profile Layout Tools to make edits to the VPI stations, elevations, grades, or vertical curve parameters.

Save the Drawing

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Step 1.18.7 - Show Profiles or Alignments from Corridor (Optional)Description:Use the Corridor Profile tools to show a profile of any line along the corridor, such as pavement edge or ditch flow line.

Graphically select the line along the corridor desired to show on the profile view. If there are multiple lines at the location selected, select from the list of each available line.For example, selecting at the pavement edge would have ETW, ETW_PAVE1, ETW_PAVE2, etc.

These profiles can be used as guides to create other profiles, or can be modified and used as targets to control the design.

There is a similar command, Corridor Alignment, to create an alignment from the corridor. This can also be modified and used as a target.

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Task 1.19 - Modify Corridor Parameters

Description:Adjust the parameters of the Road Corridor to use any Special design object created.

Step 1.19.1 - Add & Refine TargetsDescription:Corridor Properties

· Click Parameters tab· Click <...> in the Target column for the Baseline or Region · Find the sub-assembly target to modify· Click <None> or the listed control in the Object Name column · Select new target (see below)· Click OK

Target Selection

For Alignments:· Highlight the target alignment(s) in the list

· Click Add>>· Click OK· Click OK

For Feature lines, survey figures, or polylines:· Click Select from the drawing button· Select feature line, survey figure, or polyline· Click OK· Click OK

For Profiles· Select alignment the profile is related to,· Select profile· Click Add>>· Click OK· Click OK

Save the drawing


Step 1.19.2 - Update FrequenciesDescription:Corridor Properties

· Click Parameters tab· Click Set All Frequencies button, OR the <...> icon in the Frequency column for the Baseline or Region· Adjust values as needed (see note below)· Click OK· Click OK

Note:It may be necessary to decrease distances for placement of an assembly when special targets are used. Where targets are set, set the option to Apply the assembly at Target Geometry points to YES.

Unique locations can be added by clicking the + icon. Select OR type in a station to apply the assembly.

Save the drawing

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Task 1.20 - P&P Sheet Creation

Description:Create the design P&P sheets.Add or refine the labels placed on the sheets.

Step 1.20.1 - Start New Project DrawingDescription:Start a New DrawingSelect template: _Alaska DOT 2016 C3D{date}-NR.dwt

Save the drawing to the project "Plots" folder with the name: {Project #}_P&P. Example: {Working Folder}\{Project Folder}\6 Design\2 C3D\1 Plots\65120_P&P.dwg H:\Projects\Alaska_Hwy\65120\6 Design\2 C3D\1 Plots\65120_P&P.dwg

Work in this Task Step will occur in the following drawing: ***_P&P.dwg***

Step 1.20.2 - Set Drawing ScaleDescription:Set the drawing scale:




Click the Settings tab in the Toolspace. Right click on the project drawing just saved and select Edit Drawing Settings.




Click OK.

Save the Drawing

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Step 1.20.3 - Create Data Shortcut ReferencesDescription:Verify the Data Shortcuts Project Folder is set correctly. If not, use Set Shortcuts Folder to select the project.


Reference Data ShortcutsNote: Items brought in with Data Shortcuts can be labeled as needed on the P&P sheets. The Data Shortcuts required are as follows:

Surfaces· Expand Data Shortcuts in the Prospector tab· Expand Surfaces· Right-click the EG Surface· Select Create Reference· Set Style as desired· Click OK

Alignments· Expand Alignments· Right-click the "L" alignment (or other alignment)· Select Create Reference· Verify alignment Name, or Input L#. Example: L2 · Input a Description (optional) · Select Design Centerline - NR style· Select a label set

Use Station@500_Tick@100-NR for 1"=100' and 1"=50' scale projects. Use Station@100_Tick@50-NR for 1"=20' scale projects.

· Click OK

Design Profiles· Expand Alignments· Expand Profiles

· Right-click the design profile. Example: FG-O1· Select Create Reference· Verify profile Name · Input a Description (optional) · Select Design Centerline - NR style· Select Profile Data (Hwy)-NR label set· Click OK

ROW Alignments (if available)· Expand Alignments· Right-click the ROWR alignment· Select Create Reference· Select Other Road Alignment - NR alignment style· Select label set <None>· Click OK· Repeat for the ROWL alignment

Culverts (if available)· Expand Pipe Networks· Right-click New Culverts· Select Create Reference· Select the Part List as desired· Click OK· Repeat for the Existing Culverts and Replaced Culverts


Save the drawing

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Step 1.20.4 - Create Existing Ground ProfileDescription:Create Profile from Surface

· Select the design alignment· Highlight the EG surface· Click Add· Verify Style Existing Ground Centerline - NR is shown in the Grid View· Click OK

Save the Drawing


Step 1.20.5 - Xref the _SV, _CM & _C DrawingsDescription:Xref the SV drawing (This tool creates and places the Xref on the C-ANNO-REFR-SV layer)

· Toggle OFF Specify On-Screen Options· Toggle the Overlay option· Click OK· Verify graphics are correct· Freeze unnecessary layers from the _SV drawing

Note: Xrefs should be on the appropriate layer. If desired, change the layer of the _SV Xref to C-ANNO-REFR-SV layer

Repeat to Xref the C drawing and Xref the CM drawingAttach an Xref of other drawings as desired.

Save the Drawing


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Step 1.20.6 - Create P&P View FramesDescription:Create_View_Frames

· Select Alignment· Toggle User specified station range· Input a start station (see note below)

Sheets· Toggle ON Plan and Profile· Click <...> icon · Select _C3D Sheets{date}-NR template· Select P&P - {scale} layout which matches drawing scale· Click OK

View Frame GroupDefaults are set

Match LinesDefaults are set

Profile Views· Select Profile view style · Select Band set style · Click Create View Frames button

Note:Select a Start Station that's a multiple of:

· 10+00 for 1"=100'· 5+00 for 1"=50'· 1+00 for 1"=20'

This will place Match Lines as at:· 3000' for a 1"=100' scale, thus match lines could be at 30+00, 60+00, 90+00, etc.· 1500' for a 1"=50' scale, thus match lines could be at 15+00, 30+00, 45+00, etc.· 600' for a 1"=20' scale, thus match lines could be at 6+00, 12+00, 18+00, etc.


Step 1.20.7 - Adjust View Frames (Optional)Description:Before creating P&P sheets:

· Visually review View Frame locations

Adjust View Frames by:· Clicking View Frame to enable grips· Clicking and moving grips

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Step 1.20.8 - Create P&P SheetsDescription:Create P&P Sheets

View Frame Group and Layouts· Select View Frame Group · Verify the Layout Creation is toggled All layouts in the current drawing· Verify NARROW is selected

Sheet Set · Toggle Add to existing sheet set (If a sheet set has not been created for the project, before completing this step see the

note below.)· Click <...> icon · Select the sheet set in the project folder· Set Sheet files storage location to 1 Plots folder of the project 2 C3D drawing directory· Accept the default Sheet file name

Profile Views · Toggle Choose settings · Click Profile View Wizard...· Toggle OFF Split Profiles (will be addressed later)

· Profile Display Options · Scroll right · Verify Labels for Existing Ground profile is _No Labels· Verify Labels for FG profile is Profile Data (Hwy)-NR or as desired

· Data Bands · Find the band that begins Sta-Elev · Scroll right· Set Profile 1 as {FG} · Verify Profile 2 is Existing Ground · Click Finish· Verify Align profile and plan view is CENTER

If done correctly, the Data References will be grayed out.

The sheet set manager will display showing the P&P sheets. Double click a sheet to view.

Note:If a sheet set has not been created yet for the project, copy the sheet set template AK DOT C3D.dst from the Templates\Plan Production directory into the project Plots directory.

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Step 1.20.9 - View Sheets - Edit Profile Stationing Labels or ElevationsDescription:

· Open a P&P Sheet· Verify profile graphics don't go off the top or bottom of the viewframe· Verify labels are correct (no overlapping text, not out of view, etc.)· Repeat for each sheet

Profile View Properties· Double-click profile (enter Model Space)· Click the stationing/elevation text (bottom of profile)· Right-click· Select Profile View Properties...

Bands tab (edit stationing labels)· Toggle OFF Match major/minor increments to vertical grid intervals· Verify the Sta-Elev... band style in the grid view· Change band style as desired

· Click OK

Elevations tab (edit elevations)· Toggle User specified height· Input minimum elevation · Input maximum elevation (see note 2 below)· Click OK· Regen to update profile

Notes:1. The default stationing labels are set by the band set for:

· 100 and 50 scale at 500' and 100'· 20 scale at 100' and 20'

These can be changed if desired.

2. The maximum elevation must be:· 90' greater than the minimum for 100-scale· 45' greater than the minimum for 50-scale· 18' greater than the minimum for 20-scale

The text will automatically update.

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Step 1.20.10 - Split Profile View (Optional)Description:

· Open a P&P Sheet· Open Profile View Properties

Elevations tab· Toggle ON Split profile view· Toggle Manual

Adding Splits· Click Add new split station (+ icon)· Input station value· Input elevation· Repeat as needed for additional splits

Editting Splits· Select appropriate Profile View Style (see note 2 below)· Change Split Station (optional)· Change Adjusted Datum (optional)· Click OK· Regen to update profile

Save the Drawing

Notes:1. Splitting profile views may take trial and error to get desired results.

2. Choose the Profile View Style based on the:· drawing scale· type of split (Left, Middle, Right)

Use Middle for views between Left and Right.


Step 1.20.11 - Modify Last Plan & Profile Sheet ViewsDescription:

· Open last P&P sheet· Open Profile View Properties

Stations tab· Adjust End station as follows:Add 30+00 for 100 scaleAdd 15+00 for 50 scaleAdd 6+00 for 20 scale· Click OK

Adjust Profile Viewport (see note 1 below)· Switch back to Paper Space· Draw a Vertical Construction Line along the left edge of the datum elevation lines· Draw a Horizontal Temporary Line from the top left corner of the profile viewport to the vertical const. line · Delete the vertical const. line· Click profile viewport · Drag top left grip to the right end of the temp. line· Move command· Select the profile viewport (if not already selected)· Click the right end of the temp. line for the Base Point· Click the left end of the temporary line for the Destination Point· Click the profile viewport· Drag the bottom right grip to the bottom right sheet corner

Adjust Plan View (see note 2 below)· Click the plan viewport· Drag the bottom left grip to the right end of the temp. line · Move command· Select the plan viewport (if not already selected)· Click the right end of the temp. line for the Base Point· Click the left end of the temp. line for the Destination Point· Adjust the remaining corners of the viewport

Optional Plan Adjustment· Measure the temp. line length· Click the plan viewport· Right click· Select Display Locked· Click No· Double click the plan (enter Model Space)· PAN (DO NOT ZOOM) to align the plan with the profile view · Use the temp. line length multiplied by the scale to determine the pan distance· Lock the viewport when done

Notes:1. After adjusting the profile view end station, the viewport doesn't pan left and requires manually adjusting.

2. If the view frame for last sheet was not adjusted prior to creating the P&P sheets, the plan viewport will need to be manually adjusted. The same temp. line used for the profile viewport adjustment can be used to adjust the plan viewport.


Step 1.20.12 - Add Labels to P&P SheetsDescription:Alignments, profiles, and culverts selected when the sheets were created will be referenced in the P&P drawing via Data ShortcutsEnter model space to add labels as desired (Tangent and Curve labels)

See Annotation Cheatsheets for additional information.


Step 1.20.13 - Add Culverts to Profile ViewDescription:Open a P&P sheetClick "Model" tab to enter Model Space

Add Network Parts to Profile View· Select a culvert (See notes 1 & 3 below)· Press Enter· Select a profile view· Repeat for each profile view

Adjust Culvert Display (See note 2 below)· Pipe Properties· Select culvert in profile view· Select "Edit Current Selection" from the Style drop-down box· Click Display Tab· Change View Direction to "Profile"· Toggle OFF Visibility for all Component Types· Toggle ON Visibility for "Crossing Pipe Outside Wall"· Click OK· Click OK

Notes:1. You do not need to select each culvert in a profile view, only each network.

2. Culverts shown in the profile view may initially display as square or rectangle. Their display can be changed to a circle or oval.

3. If you get an error message when selecting a culvert, check to make sure there's a pipe network in the drawing.


Task 1.21 - Detail & Summary Sheets

Description:Create Detail Sheets and Summaries using the following templates located in the H:\CAD\MTR\C3d\Templates\Plan Production directory:

· Title Sheet template (_ACAD_Hwy_Title.dwt)· Detail Sheet template (_C3D HwyGen.dwt)· Legend Sheet template (_ACAD_ HWY_Legend{date}-NR.dwt)

The Legend Sheet should be used as a reference to ensure symbols are placed on the correct layer with the appropriate block. There is also README information on this sheet.

The Highways Sheet Set Template is located in H:\CAD\MTR\C3d\Templates\Plan Production.

Task 1.22 - Edit Sections

Description:When a minor change needs to be made on a specific section of a corridor model, view the corridor model sections and adjust the parameters or graphics as necessary.

This should be done when only a few locations should be adjusted and it is not feasible or desired to do the adjustment with special controlling objects.

Step 1.22.1 - Review SectionsDescription:View Sections

· Select corridor· Use Go to Next Station and Go to Previous Station buttons· Open Parameter Editor to review/change values as desired (optional)· Use other tools to add points and links to the section (optional)


Task 1.23 - Planset Review

Description:Produce the overall planset for and Engineers review.

Step 1.23.1 - Project Engineer ReviewDescription:

Task 1.24 - Design Alternative Creation

Description:

Task 1.25 - Design Study Report

Description:

Step 1.25.1 - Check Current DSR Format GuidanceDescription:See the Northern Region Design Directives for guidance.

Step 1.25.2 - Prepare DSRDescription:Check Design Study Report Directory for DSR template.

Check the Design Criteria Directory for Design Criteria template.

Step 1.25.3 - Revise DSR

Description:If revisions to an approved DSR are necessary, prepare a memo using the template in the Design Study Report Directory.

Task 1.26 - Plans-in-Hand Review

Description:

Step 1.26.1 - Prepare PIH Review PackageDescription:Prepare the transmittal memo using the template in the Contracts Forms Directory

Here are links to the:Typing InstructionsHighways Specification DirectoryAviation Specification Directory

Note: On a majority of projects, PIH Review is combined with PS&E Review.

Step 1.26.2 - Review CommentsDescription:

· Review comments on Design Review website· Resolve comments as needed

Note:Formal resolution of comments is not required for PIH

Task 1.27 - PS&E Review

Description:

Step 1.27.1 - Prepare PS&E Review PackageDescription:Prepare the transmittal memo using the template in the Contracts Forms Directory.



· Review comments on Project Review website· Resolve all comments

Task 1.28 - Final PS&E

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Description:


· Review comments on the Project Review website.· Verify all PS&E Review comments have been resolved· Verify necessary design changes have been made

Step 1.28.2 - Prepare Final PS&E Review PackageDescription:Prepare the transmittal memo using the template in the Contracts Forms Directory.


Step 1.28.3 - Prepare Revised Final PS&E Package (if necessary)Description:Prepare the transmittal memo using the template in the Contracts Forms Directory.

Task 1.29 - Advertise ProjectDescription:


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