00:09Pressure pipe networks are used to model pressurized pipe systems, such as mains water systems, as opposed to gravity pipe
00:18networks, that are typically used to model systems such as site drainage.
00:24The first step involved when creating a pressure pipe network is to specify the pressure network catalogue.
00:32The catalogue is the source for the components used within a parts list.
00:38Parts in a catalogue can include pipe fittings, such as bends and tees, and appurtenances, such as valves or hydrants.
00:51The next step is to create the parts list.
00:54A parts list is an assortment of components from a pressure network catalogue.
01:01While a parts list can contain an entire catalogue of parts, you may choose to set it up to only
01:07contain a few parts, such as those required for a specific client or for a specific type of project.
01:16Once the part list has been set up, it's time to create the pressure pipe network in plan view.
01:23There are three options when creating the network.
01:26These are to create the network from an object, where a line or alignment can be used, to create the
01:33network.
01:34Draw network from layout, where the user draws the network, one pipe at a time.
01:42And finally, create network from path, which allows the user to draw a path for the network, and Civil 3D
01:49will create the network once the path has been drawn.
01:54For all three methods of creating a pressure network, the user can choose a reference surface and cover distance.
02:02These allow the pressure networks to maintain a set cover level from the reference surface.
02:09Once the pipe network has been created in plan view, the user can then create an alignment from the network,
02:17and then use this to create a profile view showing the reference surface as well as the pipe network.
02:26The design can then be edited and refined in the project.
