Training on AutoCAD Civil 3D Road and Highway Design Course

The AutoCAD Civil 3D Road and Highway course is meticulously crafted for civil engineering professionals engaged in the design and management of roadways and highway systems. Dive deep into the advanced features of AutoCAD Civil 3D, mastering skills in creating detailed road and highway designs, from alignments and profiles to corridors and grading plans. Learn to leverage Civil 3D tools to analyze transportation projects, ensure compliance with design standards, and produce high-quality construction documentation.

Prerequisites for Training on AutoCAD Civil 3D Road and Highway Design Course

• Basic knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D, including basic drafting techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical design principles and standards like NEC and IES is helpful but not required.

Who Can Take Training on AutoCAD Civil 3D Road and Highway Design Course Course? 

• Civil and Transportation Engineers: Involved in roadway and highway design projects.
• CAD Technicians and Drafters: Enhancing skills in road design using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Project Managers: Overseeing transportation projects requiring detailed design and documentation.
• Students or Professionals: Aiming to specialize in roadway design and analysis using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of thistraining on AutoCAD Civil 3D road and highway design Course participants will be able to:

• Navigate the AutoCAD Civil 3D interface for roadway design projects.
• Create and manage horizontal and vertical alignments for roads and highways.
• Design and model corridors, including grading and cross-sections.
• Analyze and design intersections and roundabouts for optimal traffic flow.
• Generate profile views and cross-sections for comprehensive visualization.
• Create detailed grading plans for site development and drainage.
• Ensure compliance with design criteria and standards like AASHTO.
• Produce construction drawings using Civil 3D’s drafting tools.
• Conduct earthwork calculations for cut and fill volume estimation.
• Export design data in various formats for collaboration and presentations.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D for Roadway Design

• Overview of Civil 3D applications in roadway design.
• Navigating and customizing the interface for road projects.
• Introduction to relevant design standards.

Module 2: Horizontal and Vertical Alignments

• Creating and managing road alignments.
• Designing vertical alignments and utilizing alignment tools.

Module 3: Corridor Design and Modeling

• Corridor modeling concepts and applications.
• Creating models for road sections, grading, and superelevation.

Module 4: Intersection and Roundabout Design

• Traffic flow and safety analysis.
• Designing geometric layouts and traffic control features.

Module 5: Profile and Cross-sections Generation

• Generating and annotating profile and cross-section views.

Module 6: Grading and Drainage Design

• Developing grading plans and analyzing drainage patterns.

Module 7: Compliance with Design Standards

• Applying design criteria and conducting reviews for compliance.

Module 8: Construction Documentation and Plan Production

• Producing detailed construction drawings and utilizing drafting tools.

Module 9: Earthwork Calculations

• Conducting calculations and analyzing grading impacts.

Module 10: Data Management and Collaboration

• Using data shortcuts for project management and exporting design data.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded the prestigious Uphilos Certificate, recognizing your enhanced skills.