Create a pipe network by layout. After you’ve created a parts list for your pipe network, the first step toward finalizing the design is to create a Pipe Network By Layout.
Master It Open the MasteringPipes.dwg file. Choose Pipe Network Creation Tools from the Pipe Network drop-down in the Create Design panel on the Home tab to create a sanitary sewer pipe network. Use the Finished Ground surface, and name only structure and pipe label styles. Don’t choose an alignment at this time. Create 8″ (20.32 cm) PVC pipes and concentric manholes. There are blocks in the drawing to assist you in placing manholes. Begin at the START HERE marker, and place a manhole at each marker location. You can erase the markers when you’ve finished.
Create an alignment from network parts and draw parts in profile view. Once your pipe network has been created in plan view, you’ll typically add the parts to a profile view on the basis of either the road centerline or the pipe centerline.
Master It Continue working in the MasteringPipes.dwg file. Create an alignment from your pipes so that station zero is located at the START HERE structure. Create a profile view from this alignment, and draw the pipes on the profile view.
Label a pipe network in plan and profile. Designing your pipe network is only half of the process. Engineering plans must be properly annotated.
Master It Continue working in the MasteringPipes.dwg file. Add the Length Description And Slope style to profile pipes and the Data With Connected Pipes (Sanitary) style to profile structures. Add the alignment created in the previous exercise to all pipes and structures.
Create a dynamic pipe table. It’s common for municipalities and contractors to request a pipe or structure table for cost estimates or to make it easier to understand a busy plan.
Master It Continue working in the MasteringPipes.dwg file. Create a pipe table for all pipes in your network.