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AutoCAD® Civil® 3D: Residential Grading

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011Recommended Course Length: 1 day*
Cost: Call for pricing

7 AIA Learning Units

This class is run on a "by request" basis. To place a request, fill out our Class Request form.

Summary

In this courseware, students use AutoCAD® Civil® 3D to complete the engineering tasks on a residential grading design. This class guides students through one possible grading design process from examination of existing site conditions to a final grading solution. The primary focus of this class is to teach engineers how AutoCAD Civil 3D can be used as a tool to perform common engineering tasks in the grading process more accurately and in less time

Who Should Attend

Anyone who currently is using AutoCAD® Civil 3D® who is interested in residential grading design. This is an excellent class for new hires, for those who are looking to expand there AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge.

Objectives

The primary focus of this course is to learn how to perform common engineering tasks in the grading process in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The tools you learn will help to create more accurate drawings in less time.

Prerequisites

  • Microsoft® Windows® 2000, or Microsoft® Windows® XP.
  • Drafting, design, or engineering experience.
  • AutoCAD® Civil 3D® fundamentals

Each Student Receives

  • A student guide
  • Telephone support on class topics for 30 days
  • Certificate of completion

Topics Covered*

  • Starting Work
  • Examining Existing Site Conditions
  • Creating, Grading, and Analyzing Detention Basins
  • Designing Pre and Final Roadway Grading
  • Calculating Pre and Final Earthwork Volumes
  • Grading the Site
  • Balancing Earthwork
  • Refining Final Surface Grading
  • Grading Rear-Yard Perimeter Swales
  • Grading Open Areas
  • Finalizing the Design
  • Revising the Grading Design
  • Rendering the Design
  • Labeling and Annotating Plan and Profile

*Course length and cost are based on a minimum of four attendees MasterGraphics reserves the right to cancel classes.  

*Note: The course topics are a guideline and class topics may be modified by the instructor based upon the class flow.

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