Civil Tracks I & II

Time, Class Titles, Descriptions, and Instructors (subject to change)

Monday, November 8

8-9:45AM

Civil Track I/LotNET/Brian Harris -- Come learn two different ways to design a subdivision inside of LotNET. In addition, we will learn how to layout lots with setbacks around ponds and make changes to the lots and ROW with ease. Also be able to identify sub-areas (such as pond, creek, park, etc) and design lots around these areas with ease. Finally, get lot reports and create coordinate files to take to field to stakeout.

Civil Track II/Template Design/Ladd Nelson -- This session explores the design template command in the Roads menu. Learn how to build a template from grade, median, curb and subgrade elements. Apply different rules for different cut/fill conditions. See how to use superelevation and right-of-way definitions to control the template

10:15AM-Noon

Civil Track I/Surface Modeling Basics/Jennifer DiBona -- In this session we will be discussing the theory and algorithms of surface preparation in Carlson Civil/Survey. We will show varying data types appropriate for creating surfaces and discuss the ramifications of data types. An example of how to prepare a surface will be shown and the settings will be explained. Following that will be a demonstration of how to perform QA/QC analysis to ensure surface integrity.

Civil Track II/RoadNET/Jim Reinbold -- This session focuses on the capabilities of RoadNET, the pinnacle of road design functionality found in Carlson Civil. Starting from scratch with AutoCAD polylines, we will cover the entire process of turning these into a network of roads, in 2D and 3D, including the creation of Profiles, Cross Sections, Templates, Finished Contours, Volume Calcs, and 3D Visualization. The Road Network, will inclue 3-way and 4-way intersections, cul-de-sacs, roundabouts, and transitions for bus turnouts or lane widenings. You will leave ready to design any network of roads you encounter.

1-2:45PM

Civil Track I/Grading/Dave Sanford -- The grading session will discuss the theory and the art of grading for design and data prep purposes in Civil/Survey. We will show examples of how the tools for grading are applied. Once a graded surface is created we will discuss how it can be used and merged into existing ground for data prep and design purposes.  Applied examples will illustrate grading criteria.

Civil Track II/Watersheds-Routing/Bruce Carlson -- This session covers watershed analysis and hydrograph routing. Starting with a 3D terrain model, we will use watershed analysis to delineate the watershed boundaries, find the ponding areas and draw runoff polylines. Next, we will work through the process of calculating time of concentration and peak flow for different methods including TR-55 and SCS. Finally, we will cover creating and routing hydrographs through reservoirs and channels using the TR-20 and Carlson methods.

3:15-5PM

Civil Track I/Commercial Site Design/Scott Griffin -- In this seminar, you will learn how to lay out a commercial site, learn methods of handling rainfall events and designing retention facilities. Some of the design features discussed will comprise a lesson in parcel layout for the site, basic grading, computing earthworks takeoffs and design and layout storm utilities.

Civil Track II/HydroCAD/Gary Rosen -- Learn how you can effectively tackle all of your site design, hydrology design, analysis, and reporting needs using Carlson Hydrology and its connections to HydroCAD, presented by the creator or HydroCAD.

Tuesday, November 9

8-9:45AM

Civil Track I/Road Rehabilitation/Dave Carlson -- This session covers building centerlines, profiles and templates for road rehabilitation design. Learn about overlays, leveling and milling methods. See how to use existing conditions to match cross slopes, profiles and edge of pavements.

Civil Track II/Centerlines, Profiles/Brian Harris -- This session covers both horizontal and vertical alignments. Centerlines topics include alignment definitions with lines, curves and spirals, plus reporting and labeling. Right-of-ways are also an optional part of the centerline definitions. Profile topics include profile creation by various methods, drawing profiles and profile utilities.

10:15AM-Noon

Civil Track I/SiteNET/Jim Reinbold -- This session covers the use of SiteNET, a layer-based surface generator found in Carlson Civil that delivers earthwork volume calculations and visualizations of the earthwork volumes with cut/fill color maps, labels, and/or contours. This class will also demonstrate the specification of subsurface volumes, sub-volumes for specific areas of interest, and the automatic adjustment of drawing entities to achieve balanced earthwork quantities.

Civil Track II/Roading Advanced/Ladd Nelson -- Take control of your highway design and explore advanced roading methods. Attendees will learn how to apply superelevation using AASHTO-specifications and will explore procedures to transition between different roadway template configurations. Attendees will also examine methods to control the offset and/or elevation points of a road to produce efficient roadway designs that safely drain water away from the traveled way.

1-2:45PM

Civil Track I/Storm Sewer Networks/Bruce Carlson -- Attendees will learn how to leverage the power and flexibility of the Storm Sewer Network capabilities found in Carlson Hydrology. The creation of custom sewer structures and rainfall events will be explored as attendees witness how new sewer networks can be created while simultaneously checking for conflicts with other network utilities.

Civil Track II/Cross Sections/Gary Rosen -- This session focuses on cross sections starting with defining the section alignment and creating sections by different routines. Then with the section data, the sections will be drawn, labeled and reported. Volumes and end areas are calculated between sections. Also cut/fill and mass haul analysis use section data.

3:15-5PM

Civil Track I/Hydrology Structures/Dave Sanford -- In this session, we will demonstrate the capabilities in Carlson Hydrology for designing and analyzing structural components including ponds, weirs, orifices, culverts and channels. Interaction with other well known hydrology programs will be demonstrated as well.

Civil Track II/Plan & Profile Sheets/Jim Reinbold -- Take a tour through Carlson Civil and explore methods to produce quality construction documents! Attendees will learn how to create and adjust Plan & Profile Sheets and Cross-Section Sheets. Attendees will also explore methods to incorporate CAD Standards used for sheet generation to produce a quality deliverable product in a timely fashion.

A grid with the complete class schedule is now available. If you have a specific request for a class subject, please email conference@carlsonsw.com and your request will be considered.