CAD Civil3D is your best bet if you can generate point data files with existing and proposed contours, which you should be able to do with google earth. I used Earthworks#D when I did estimating for large earthwork jobs. Just don't forget fluff factors and compaction factors, you can put a...
In FDOT manual it requires 7" from top of pipe + base + asphalt. However there is a footnote(note 6 in fdot index) that states 2' min for class S pipe. Is the standard RCP pie used class I? If so where do I find cover requirements for different class of pipes? we have elliptical pipe because we...
i'm trying to model 2 twin 48" pipes into a structure with a 4'3 box culvert connect upstream. The only part catalog we have is FDOT and haven't had time to learn parts builder. Is there any other parts catalogs or an efficient way to model this? None of the FDOT structures have these...
My head hurt just reading your first paragraph and completely agree....you hit it spot on, the configuration parameters are key but idk where/who configured the software bc the parameters are not practical whatsoever. And as far as printing goes, it is the only software that will NOT print to...
What is the best way to find average water table depths of a site without a geotech report. USDA soils survey is what I used, but just wanted to know if there was a better source out there
Hi all new to the forum and relevantly new to stormwater design. The firm work at just purchased the full version of XPSWMM due to municipalities in the area using it(North Florida). I have learned the basics of the software for pond design, conveyance and hydrology. I have submitted projects...
