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Using GIS with AutoCADUsing GIS with AutoCADto Develop Plans forto Develop Plans for
Water Main Replacement ProjectsWater Main Replacement Projects
Bill ForsythBill Forsyth
Brandywine CAD Design, Inc.Brandywine CAD Design, Inc.
Chesapeake SectionChesapeake Section
American Water Works AssociationAmerican Water Works Association
Annual ConferenceAnnual Conference
August 14, 2009August 14, 2009
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Project ObjectivesProject Objectives
Develop a GIS automated process using ESRI Develop a GIS automated process using ESRI ModelBuilderModelBuilder
Compare time to: Compare time to: Create features and text from scratch in AutoCADCreate features and text from scratch in AutoCAD Export features and text using GIS automated Export features and text using GIS automated
processprocess
Estimate annual time savings from using GIS Estimate annual time savings from using GIS automated processautomated process
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Aqua America and Aqua Pennsylvania
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Aqua PA’s Asset Management ProgramAqua PA’s Asset Management Program
Asset Information Management System (AIMS)Asset Information Management System (AIMS)
ESRI’s ArcGISESRI’s ArcGIS
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Aqua PA’s GIS
PHILADELPHIA
DELAWARECHESTER
MONTGOMERY
BUCKSBERKS
Aqua PA Plate System
• Based on USGS 24K quads
• Projected in PA State Plane South
Plate XX-21
MALVERN QUAD
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Aqua PA’s GIS
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Aqua PA’s GIS
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Aqua PA’s GIS
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Aqua PA’s Water Main Replacement ProgramAqua PA’s Water Main Replacement Program
Mains targeted for replacement include cement Mains targeted for replacement include cement stovepipe mains and unlined cast iron mains installed stovepipe mains and unlined cast iron mains installed between 1900 and 1950 between 1900 and 1950
Approximately 120 water main replacement projects Approximately 120 water main replacement projects are completed each yearare completed each year
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Aqua PA’s Water Main Replacement ProgramAqua PA’s Water Main Replacement Program
Inner metal jacket
Outer metal jacket
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SELECTION CRITERIA
• Pipe material
• Hydraulic issues
• Number of main breaks
• Coordination with paving schedules
• State road vs. non-state road
Aqua PA’s Water Main Replacement Program Aqua PA’s Water Main Replacement Program
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Developing Construction Plans using AutoCADDeveloping Construction Plans using AutoCAD
A drafter uses a variety of source material to develop a A drafter uses a variety of source material to develop a plan in AutoCADplan in AutoCAD
GIS published GIS published plateplate OrthophotosOrthophotos Extension plansExtension plans Hydrant plansHydrant plans PA One Call plansPA One Call plans Estimator walk-down notesEstimator walk-down notes Google Map street viewsGoogle Map street views
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Developing Construction Plans using AutoCADDeveloping Construction Plans using AutoCAD
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Developing Construction Plans using AutoCADDeveloping Construction Plans using AutoCAD
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Developing Construction Plans using AutoCADDeveloping Construction Plans using AutoCAD
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Develop GIS automated process with Develop GIS automated process with ArcGIS ArcGIS ModelBuilderModelBuilder
Select the project and adjacent featuresSelect the project and adjacent features
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Develop GIS automated process with Develop GIS automated process with ArcGIS ArcGIS ModelBuilderModelBuilder
Add CAD FieldsAdd CAD Fields
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Develop GIS automated process with Develop GIS automated process with ArcGIS ArcGIS ModelBuilderModelBuilder
Export features and annotation to AutoCADExport features and annotation to AutoCAD
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Compare times to create selected features and textCompare times to create selected features and text
Create from scratch in AutoCADCreate from scratch in AutoCAD Insert orthophoto as background imageInsert orthophoto as background image Draw road centerlinesDraw road centerlines Type road namesType road names Type extension and plan numbersType extension and plan numbers Insert FH block for each fire hydrantInsert FH block for each fire hydrant Look up hydrant average pressure (PSI) in AIMSLook up hydrant average pressure (PSI) in AIMS Type hydrant ID, plan and PSI for each hydrantType hydrant ID, plan and PSI for each hydrant
Time:Time: 46 minutes46 minutes
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Compare times to create selected features and textCompare times to create selected features and text
Use GIS automated processUse GIS automated process Open Export_to_CAD GIS projectOpen Export_to_CAD GIS project Execute Select_Project modelExecute Select_Project model Turn on hydrant, roads, and extension labelsTurn on hydrant, roads, and extension labels Convert labels to annotationConvert labels to annotation Execute Add_CAD_Fields modelExecute Add_CAD_Fields model Execute Export_to_CAD modelExecute Export_to_CAD model
Time:Time: 3 minutes3 minutes
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ConclusionsConclusions
The estimated average time saved per project will be The estimated average time saved per project will be 50 minutes50 minutes
The estimated annual time savings will be 100 The estimated annual time savings will be 100 man/hoursman/hours
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Other BenefitsOther Benefits
CAD staff benefits from GIS without the need to learn CAD staff benefits from GIS without the need to learn GISGIS
Stimulates discussion for future GIS projects targeting Stimulates discussion for future GIS projects targeting data exchange between GIS and AutoCADdata exchange between GIS and AutoCAD
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ReferencesReferences
Dawn of the Replacement Era, Reinvesting in Drinking Water InfrastructureDawn of the Replacement Era, Reinvesting in Drinking Water InfrastructureA Study Sponsored by the AWWA Water Industry Technical Fund, May 2001A Study Sponsored by the AWWA Water Industry Technical Fund, May 2001http://win-water.org/reports/infrastructure.pdfhttp://win-water.org/reports/infrastructure.pdf
How To: Create CAD files from ArcGIS 9.x feature classes with the ArcInfo Export To CAD toolHow To: Create CAD files from ArcGIS 9.x feature classes with the ArcInfo Export To CAD toolhttp://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=knowledgebase.techarticles.articleShow&d=28210http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=knowledgebase.techarticles.articleShow&d=28210
How To: Create AutoCAD block inserts with attributes from ArcGIS point featuresHow To: Create AutoCAD block inserts with attributes from ArcGIS point featureshttp://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=knowledgebase.techarticles.articleShow&d=28330http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=knowledgebase.techarticles.articleShow&d=28330
ArcGIS Desktop 9.3 Help – An overview of modelsArcGIS Desktop 9.3 Help – An overview of modelshttp://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisdesktop/9.3/index.cfm?TopicName=An_overview_of_modelshttp://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisdesktop/9.3/index.cfm?TopicName=An_overview_of_models
Don Kuehne GIS CAD Interoperability blogDon Kuehne GIS CAD Interoperability bloghttp://giscadblog.blogspot.comhttp://giscadblog.blogspot.com
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Contact info:Contact info: Bill ForsythBill ForsythBrandywine CAD DesignBrandywine CAD Design(302) 478-8334(302) 478-8334
[email protected]@bcad.com
Questions?Questions?