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Using Geotechnical Data in AutoCAD® Civil 3D
Gary MorinTechnical Director – Keynetix Ltd
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Class Summary
Learn about the new AutoCAD Civil 3D Geotechnical extension
Import boreholes data
Model sub-surface strata
Create borehole strips
Create Geotechnical Sections
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, you will be able to:
Format and import Geotechnical Data
Create, style and manage Boreholes and Strata surfaces
Create dynamic geotechnical Profiles with Borehole logs
Understand BIM concepts in relation to Geotechnics
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Quick Survey
Who uses AutoCAD Civil 3D?
Who currently creates borehole logs?
Does anyone model geology strata in AutoCAD?
What’s Missing?
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AutoCAD Civil 3D
Geotechnical extension
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What is the new Geotechnical extension?
Imports and connects geotechnical data
Hole locations and geological strata data
Draws borehole strips (logs)
Creates sub-strata surfaces
Creates dynamic geotechnical profiles
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What doesn’t the extension do?
Create perfect geology models
Interpret geotechnical data
Analyse and predict soils strengths
Sorry
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Geotechnical Extension - Import
AGS 3.1 and 4 http://www.ags.org.uk
AGS format used in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong...
Geotechnical Data transfer format
Well established, 20 +years
CSV
2 Files
Hole locations
Geology strata
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Location data
A record per hole location
Minimum information needed
Hole ID
Coordinates of hole
Ground level
Preparing CSV data for import
Two Files
Locations
Strata
Column
Heading
Description Mandatory
LocID Location unique ID Yes
X Easting or longitude of the location of hole Yes
Y Northing or latitude of the location Yes
GL Ground level relative to datum of location or
start of traverse
FDEP Final length of hole
Orientation Bearing of the hole
Inclination Inclination, the angle to ground
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Preparing CSV data for import
Two Files
Locations
Strata
Strata data
A record per hole per ‘strata’
Minimum information needed
Hole ID
Strata Name
Top and Base DepthsColumn
Heading
Description Mandatory
LocID Location ID Yes
Top Depth to the TOP of stratum Yes
Base Depth to the BASE of description Yes
GeolCode Geology code
Desc General description of stratum
LegCode Legend code
Angularity Angularity
Shape Shape
Colour Colour
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Geotechnical Extension – Borehole Manager
Controls the display of boreholes
Location
Model
Strip
Uses Borehole Styles
Sort by
Zoom to Borehole
Exclude Hole
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Geotechnical Extension – Strata Manager
Controls the display of strata
surface
Creates standard Civil 3D surfaces
Uses standard surface styles
Can ‘Band by’ different data
Can select the hole data to use or
exclude
Surfaces are maintained
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Geotechnical Extension – Geotechnical Profiles
Based on standard profiles
Project selected borehole strips on
to profile
Select by buffer
Select manual
Hatch strata bands
Uses Geotechnical hatches
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Geotechnical Extension
Let’s take a look >
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Editing the Models
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How to Create Zones
Use boundaries
One ‘Outer’ boundary
Multiple ‘Show’ and ‘Hide’ Boundaries
Let’s take a look
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How to Create a Fault Line
Let’s take a look
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How to Model a Lens
Let’s take a look >
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How to Create a Fence and Solid Block Diagrams
Let’s take a look >
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Geotechnical Extension Training and Video Site
Share
Videos
Techniques
FAQ
On Using Civil 3D for Geotechnics
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A well known Civil 3D Blog site:
http://fromTheGroundUp.typepad.com/
http://www.keynetix.com/fromTheGroundDown
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Quick Recap
How does this fit with BIM?
Copying file?
Easy to make mistakes
Need to manage Geotechnical data
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Who are we?
Develop Geotechnical data management software
Established for over 20 years
UK based
Autodesk AEC Industrial Partner for Geotechnics
Customers in over 20 countries
www.keynetix.com
Keynetix
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What do we do?
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Keynetix Software
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Sneak Preview
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Geotechnical Data Store
Geotechnical DataGeo-environmental Data
Monitoring Data
Import
Enter
Report
Share
Export
Analyse
Model
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Validation
Rules
Data
Transfer
Data
Explorer
HoleBASE SI Professional
Audit &
ApprovalLog & Section
ProductionSecurity &
Access
Database Interactive
Mapping
Modules
Data
Entry
Configuration
Packs
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HoleBASE SI
Let’s take a quick look >
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AutoCAD Civil 3D and HoleBASE SI
Geotechnical Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D
Standalone
Connection with HoleBASE SI
Manage data
Central location
One model
Let’s take a look >
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Geotechnical Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D
Summary
Free of charge to subscription holders
Early 2013 Release
Training videos and help at:
www.keynetix.com/fromTheGroundUp
Please supply comments and feedback
We will be working on the next generation of KeyHOLE for Civil 3D
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