Civil 3D Vs Revit for Piping

Civil 3D:

  • Slow and cumbersome coordination
  • Inefficient modeling processes
  • Limited integration with topographic surfaces

Revit:

  • Faster processing
  • Seamless integration with topography
  • User-friendly and efficient with the right add-ins
Revit offers a more streamlined experience for piping projects.

Surface-Based Pipe Cover Adjustment

  • Dynamic Elevation Control:
    Connects to Revit Toposurface or imported Civil 3D surfaces dynamically. 
  • Surface Integration:
    Reads terrain data from Revit Toposurface or linked Civil 3D surfaces.
  • Tolerance Settings:
    Allows user-defined minimum and maximum cover depths for compliance with design standards.
  • Batch Processing:
    Adjusts entire pipe networks along alignments in one operation.

Stationing & Profiling

  • Insert Stations:
    Generates stations as per the user preferences following the pipe routing / corridor dynamically.
  • Profile Generation:
    Creates longitudinal profiles of pipe runs within Revit, including elevation and slope annotations.
  • Station-Based Annotation:
    Displays station markers and elevation checks directly in Revit views.
  • Dynamique Editing:
    Enables manual fine-tuning of pipe elevations and rooting while updating station references.

Excavation Modelling

  • Trench Geometry Creation:
    Generates excavation solids around pipe networks based on trench width, depth, and side slope parameters.
  • Volume Calculation:
    Computes cut/fill quantities for excavation and backfill, supporting cost estimation and scheduling.
  • Export Options:
    Allows exporting excavation solids for clash detection and coordination in Navisworks or other platforms.

WaterGEMS Import & Export

  • Hydraulic Data Import:
    Imports WaterGEMS pipe network data (diameters, material, pressure zones, flow rates) into Revit.
    Preserves hydraulic parameters for accurate BIM representation.
  • Hydraulic Data Export:
    Exports Revit pipe network geometry and attributes back to WaterGEMS for hydraulic analysis. Supports iterative design: changes in Revit update WaterGEMS models dynamically.

Revit advantages for underground piping with Versa tools

  • 10 times faster and Seamless collaboration and coordination
  • Much easier Modelling and integration
  • User friendly and much responsive environment
  • Much bigger Design/shopdrawings capabilities