Bridge Modeler For Autocad Civil 3d 2015
Olga Cutting
How to Use Bridge Modeler for Autocad Civil 3D 2015
Bridge Modeler for Autocad Civil 3D 2015 is a powerful tool that allows you to create and edit bridge models in a 3D environment. You can use it to design, analyze, and document bridges of various types and configurations. In this article, we will show you how to use Bridge Modeler for Autocad Civil 3D 2015 to create a simple bridge model and export it to a drawing.
Step 1: Create a New Bridge Project
To start using Bridge Modeler for Autocad Civil 3D 2015, you need to create a new bridge project. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Autocad Civil 3D 2015 and create a new drawing or open an existing one.
- On the ribbon, click the Bridge tab.
- In the Project panel, click New Project.
- In the New Bridge Project dialog box, enter a name and a description for your project.
- Click OK.
You have now created a new bridge project and added it to the Bridge Project Manager. The Bridge Project Manager is a dockable window that displays the bridge projects and models in your drawing. You can use it to create, edit, delete, and manage your bridge models.
Step 2: Create a New Bridge Model
After creating a new bridge project, you need to create a new bridge model. A bridge model is a collection of bridge components that define the geometry and properties of a bridge. To create a new bridge model, follow these steps:
- In the Bridge Project Manager, right-click the name of your project and click New Model.
- In the New Bridge Model dialog box, enter a name and a description for your model.
- Select a bridge type from the drop-down list. You can choose from several predefined bridge types, such as girder, arch, cable-stayed, or truss. You can also select Custom if you want to create your own bridge type.
- Click OK.
You have now created a new bridge model and added it to your project. The Bridge Model Editor is another dockable window that displays the components and parameters of your bridge model. You can use it to modify the geometry and properties of your bridge components.
Step 3: Define the Alignment and Profile of Your Bridge
The alignment and profile of your bridge define the horizontal and vertical paths of your bridge along its length. To define the alignment and profile of your bridge, follow these steps:
- In the Bridge Model Editor, click the Alignment tab.
- In the Alignment panel, click Create Alignment.
- In the Create Alignment - Layout dialog box, specify the start point, direction, and length of your alignment. You can also use existing alignment objects in your drawing as reference.
- Click OK.
- In the Create Alignment - Edit Geometry dialog box, add curves or spirals to your alignment as needed. You can also modify the stationing and labels of your alignment.
- Click OK.
- In the Bridge Model Editor, click the Profile tab.
- In the Profile panel, click Create Profile.
- In the Create Profile View Wizard - Information dialog box, enter a name and a style for your profile view.
- Click Next.
- In the Create Profile View Wizard - Create Profile dialog box, select Create Profile from Surface and choose a surface from your drawing as reference.
- Click Next.
- In the Create Profile View Wizard - Draw in Profile View dialog box, specify the location and scale of your profile view in your drawing.
- Click Create Profile View.
You have now defined the alignment and profile of your bridge. You can see them in your drawing and in the Bridge Model Editor. You can also edit them by using the Modify Alignment or Modify Profile commands in their respective panels.
Step 4: Add Bridge Components to Your Model
The next step is to add bridge components to your model. Bridge components are objects that represent the structural elements of