Using Geotechnical Data in AutoCAD® Civil 3D
Gary Morin
Technical Director – Keynetix Ltd
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Class Summary
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Learn about the new AutoCAD Civil 3D Geotechnical extension
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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
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Who uses AutoCAD Civil 3D?
 Who currently creates borehole logs?
 Does anyone model geology strata in AutoCAD?
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What’s Missing?
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AutoCAD Civil 3D
Geotechnical extension
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What is the new Geotechnical extension?
 Imports
 Hole
 Draws
and connects geotechnical data
locations and geological strata data
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
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AGS 3.1 and 4 http://www.ags.org.uk
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AGS format used in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong...
 Geotechnical Data transfer format
 Well established, 20 +years
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CSV
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2 Files
 Hole locations
 Geology strata
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Preparing CSV data for import
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Two Files
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Locations
Strata
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Column
Heading
LocID
X
Description
Mandatory
Location unique ID
Easting or longitude of the location of hole
Yes
Yes
Y
GL
Northing or latitude of the location
Ground level relative to datum of location or
start of traverse
Final length of hole
Bearing of the hole
Inclination, the angle to ground
Yes
FDEP
Orientation
Inclination
Location data
A record per hole location
Minimum information needed
 Hole ID
 Coordinates of hole
 Ground level
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Preparing CSV data for import
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Two Files
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Locations
Strata
Column
Heading
LocID
Top
Base
GeolCode
Desc
LegCode
Angularity
Shape
Colour
Strata data
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Description
Mandatory
Location ID
Depth to the TOP of stratum
Depth to the BASE of description
Geology code
General description of stratum
Legend code
Angularity
Shape
Colour
Yes
Yes
Yes
A record per hole per ‘strata’
Minimum information needed
 Hole ID
 Strata Name
 Top and Base Depths
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Geotechnical Extension – Borehole Manager
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Controls the display of boreholes
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Location
 Model
 Strip
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Uses Borehole Styles
 Sort by
 Zoom to Borehole
 Exclude Hole
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Geotechnical Extension – Strata Manager
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Controls the display of strata
surface
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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
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Based on standard profiles
 Project selected borehole strips on
to profile
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Select by buffer
Select manual
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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
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Use boundaries
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One ‘Outer’ boundary
Multiple ‘Show’ and ‘Hide’ Boundaries
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Let’s take a look
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How to Create a Fault Line
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Let’s take a look
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How to Model a Lens
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Let’s take a look >
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How to Create a Fence and Solid Block Diagrams
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Let’s take a look >
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Geotechnical Extension Training and Video Site
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Share
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Videos
 Techniques
 FAQ
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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
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How does this fit with BIM?
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Copying file?
Easy to make mistakes
Need to manage Geotechnical data
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Keynetix
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Develop Geotechnical data management software
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Established for over 20 years
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UK based
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Autodesk AEC Industrial Partner for Geotechnics
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Customers in over 20 countries
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www.keynetix.com
Who are we?
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What do we do?
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Keynetix Software
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Sneak Preview
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Report
Analyse
Import
Share
Enter
Export
Geotechnical Data
Geo-environmental Data
Monitoring Data
Model
Geotechnical Data Store
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Modules
Database
Validation
Rules
Data
Explorer
Audit &
Approval
Data
Transfer
Interactive
Mapping
Configuration
Packs
Log & Section
Production
Security &
Access
Data
Entry
HoleBASE SI Professional
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Let’s take a quick look >
HoleBASE SI
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AutoCAD Civil 3D and HoleBASE SI
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Geotechnical Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D
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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
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Free of charge to subscription holders
 Early 2013 Release
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Training videos and help at:
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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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Question & Answers
Gary Morin – Keynetix, Gary.morin@keynetix.com
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