Autodesk Bridge Design for InfraWorks 360 Essentials Autodesk Official Press

Learn the Essentials of Autodesk Bridge Design for InfraWorks 360 Quickly and Easily

This Autodesk Official Press guide is the only book on the Bridge module for InfraWorks, giving you an accessible learning resource that offers succinct explanations and hands–on exercises that provide the keys to the software s features and functions. You ll find out how to navigate this powerful software, access cross–platform model sharing and collaboration via the software s cloud capabilities, export the model into Civil 3D for final design work and documentation, and more. Whether you re a civil engineering professional or student, this book gets new users up to speed quickly.

Learn these Autodesk Bridge Design for InfraWorks 360 essentials and more:

• Engineering geometry, rules–based design, and bridge styles
• Understanding the capabilities of bridge design
• Utilizing the tools available through the user interface
• Editing bridges graphically
• Selecting bridges and bridge components
• Creating, modifying, and analyzing preliminary bridge designs
• Grasping the progression of a project
• Making and sharing bridge design models with others

This striking Essentials book features:

• Chapter–opening learning objectives
• Step–by–step tutorials
• Four–color screenshots and illustrations
• Downloadable exercise files

Chapter 1 Getting Started 1

Understanding the Capabilities of Bridge Design for InfraWorks 360 1

Engineering Geometry 1

Rules–Based Design 5

Bridge Styles 6

Quantities 7

The Bridge Design User Interface 8

Bridge Design Intelligent Tools 8

Bridge Design Asset Cards 10

Right–Click Commands 11

Bridge Properties 12

Exercise 1 1: Explore Bridge Design for InfraWorks 360 12

Chapter 2 Designing Bridges 17

Creating Bridges 17

Exercise 2 1: Create a Bridge 20

Editing Bridges Graphically 22

Selecting Bridges and Bridge Components 22

Editing Bridges Using Gizmos 24

Exercise 2 2: Edit a Bridge Graphically 26

Using Bridge Design Asset Cards 28

Using the Bridge Asset Card 28

Exercise 2 3: Use the Bridge Asset Card 30

Using the Girder Asset Cards 32

Exercise 2 4: Use the Girder Asset Cards 37

Using the Quantities Asset Card 41

Exercise 2 5: Use the Quantities Asset Card 41

Designing Using Properties 42

Deck and Bearing Properties 42

Girder Group Properties 44

Girder Properties 46

Abutment Properties 47

Pier Properties 49

Pier Foundation Properties 50

Exercise 26: Design Using Properties 52

Designing for Clearance 57

Exercise 27: Design for Clearance 58

Index 63

About the Author
Eric Chappell has been working, teaching, writing, and consulting in the world of civil engineering software for more than 20 years, and he is a recognized expert in the world of Autodesk InfraWorks 360 software. He has written training materials and performed training for end users, trainers, and Autodesk employees around the globe, including at Autodesk University; and he has worked with Autodesk in authoring and developing their certification exams. Eric is currently a Premium Services Specialist at Autodesk but he previously served as design systems manager for Timmons Group, a civil engineering and surveying firm, where he managed software, standards, and training for more than 200 users.