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AutoCAD Civil 3D - Complete Course for Roads and Civil Works

Name: AutoCAD Civil 3D - Complete Course for Roads and Civil Works
Rating: 4.2 (138 reviews)

Join the MEGA course on AutoCAD Civil 3D and learn Civil 3D from scratch to a professional level with real life example

Created byEngr. Zohaib Ali

Last updated 3/2025

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Basic skills and concepts needed to begin using Civil 3D.
Understanding AutoCAD Civil 3D the User Interface.
Learning about the Dynamic Environment of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Establishing Existing Conditions Using Survey Data.
Modelling the Existing Terrain Using Surfaces.
Designing the Horizontal Alignments.
Displaying and Annotating Alignments.
Designing the Profiles.
Displaying and Annotating Profiles.
Designing Assemblies, Corridors, Corridor Surfaces etc.
Creating Design Cross Sections of the Design.
Displaying and Annotating Sections.
Designing and Analyzing Boundaries Using Parcels.
Displaying and Annotating Parcels.
Designing Gravity Pipe Networks.
Designing Pressure Pipe Networks.
Displaying and Annotating Pipe Networks.
Designing New Terrain / Creating a Design Surface.
Analyzing, Displaying, and Annotating Surfaces

Course content

18 sections • 88 lectures • 8h 23m total length

Navigating the User Interface14:56
Please download Chapter 1 practice folder before starting this lecture.
Quiz 1: Navigating the User Interface of AutoCAD Civil 3D

Connecting Objects and Styles3:29
Please download Chapter 2 practice folder before starting this section.
Connecting Labels and Label Styles3:42
Connecting Objects to Objects2:47
Discover how interconnected civil 3d objects automatically propagate changes from the center line to elevations, lanes, curbs, sidewalks, and pipes, reducing manual updates.
Connecting Objects to Labels2:34
Explore how objects and labels interact in AutoCAD Civil 3D, showing that labels stay dynamically linked to surfaces and update automatically when new surfaces are added.
Sharing Data in a Dynamic Environment6:42
Learn how to share data across Civil 3D projects using data shortcuts, working folders, and references to surfaces, alignments, and profiles.

What Is Survey Data?2:02
Please download Chapter 3 practice folder before starting this section.
Creating a Survey Database2:58
Importing Survey Data3:14
Automating Field-to-Finish18:32
Automate the field-to-finish workflow in Civil 3D by converting surveyed points into linework through line codes, description keys, and point groups, with layer management and prefixes.
Editing Survey Points2:55
Open the project and use the server database to edit survey points, updating descriptions and symbols, then submit changes to reflect in the network.
Editing Survey Figures3:42
Learn to edit survey figures in Civil 3D, using the server tab to modify linework, close buildings, adjust properties, delete points, and create figures by selecting points.
Creating Additional Points5:26

Understanding Surfaces2:16
Please download Chapter 4 practice folder before starting this section.
Creating a Surface from Survey Data2:48
Using Breaklines to Improve Surface Accuracy4:15
Learn how brake lines improve surface accuracy in AutoCAD Civil 3D by constraining triangulation along edges such as buildings, roads, or waterways.
Editing Surfaces5:35
Displaying and Analyzing Surfaces3:37
Display and analyze civil surface objects with elevation analysis, using color bands to show elevation ranges in a three-dimensional view, and assess slopes with color grading and slope arrows.
Annotating Surfaces3:26

Understanding Alignments1:20
Please download Chapter 5 practice folder before starting this section.
Creating Alignments from Objects5:33
Convert AutoCAD polylines into Civil 3D alignments from objects, set the center line as the alignment type, name the alignment, and ensure automatic updates as points change.
Creating Alignments Using the Alignment Creation Tools3:56
Editing Alignments10:49
Edit alignments in AutoCAD Civil 3D by adjusting grip points to change radius and pass through points, using alignment layout tools and grid view.
Applying Design Criteria Files and Check Sets8:04
Apply design criteria files and design checks in Civil 3D to verify alignments against minimum radii and criteria, view violations, and adjust curves for compliance.

Using Alignment Styles4:28
Please download Chapter 6 practice folder before starting this section.
Applying Alignment Labels and Label Sets9:35
Learn to apply alignment labels and label sets in Civil 3D, including major, minor, and point labels, create and transfer label sets, and manage label placement and conflicts along alignments.
Creating Station/Offset Labels3:31
Learn how to create station/offset labels in AutoCAD Civil 3D, using an alignment as a base, defining stations along curves and intersections, adding points, end points, and clearing overlapping text.
Creating Segment Labels4:38
Learn to create segment labels for alignment parts in AutoCAD Civil 3D, displaying bearing distances and cover information as text to aid reviewers and contractors.
Using Tag Labels and Tables6:47
Learn to use tag labels and tables in AutoCAD Civil 3D to organize alignment data, renumber tags, and create dynamic alignment tables that update as the design changes.

Creating Surface Profiles3:31
Please download Chapter 7 practice folder before starting this section.
Displaying Profiles in Profile Views2:53
Learn to display a surface profile in profile views for a Civil 3D alignment, with axis labels and elevations, and analyze dips and rises along the route.
Creating Design Profiles3:59
Learn to create design profiles in AutoCAD Civil 3D by transforming an existing alignment into a finished road profile using profile creation tools, PVIs, and curves.
Editing Profiles12:42
Using Design Check Sets and Criteria Files7:17
Apply design checks and design criteria files to roads and civil works profiles, customize checks to local standards, and address violations to ensure designs meet required criteria.

Applying Profile Styles4:13
Please download Chapter 8 practice folder before starting this section.
Applying Profile View Styles3:04
Apply profile view styles to adjust major and minor groups, vertical exaggeration, and scale in AutoCAD Civil 3D profile views. Observe how different styles alter how information appears.
Applying Profile View Bands4:25
Learn to add and configure profile view bands in AutoCAD Civil 3D to display stations, elevations, and horizontal geometry on profiles, and to add or remove bands.
Applying Profile Labels3:50
Creating and Applying Profile Label Sets2:43
Create and apply profile label sets in Civil 3D, store label lists in a company template, and apply them across multiple design profiles such as Jordan Court and Logan Code.
Creating Profile View Labels4:37
Learn to create and customize profile view labels in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including station and elevation labels, tying new road alignments to existing roads, and annotating ditch depths.
Projecting Objects to Profile Views5:33
Learn to project linear objects and points into AutoCAD Civil 3D profile views, using object or surface elevation data, and annotate boreholes, water lines, and blocks along alignment.

Understanding Corridors5:35
Please download Chapter 9 practice folder before starting this section.
Creating an Assembly3:47
Create a basic assembly in AutoCAD Civil 3D by combining subassemblies, setting the assembly baseline, inserting components to form a road cross-section, and mirroring as needed.
Creating a Corridor1:49
Learn to create a corridor in Civil 3D by coordinating alignment, profile, and assembly, establish the initial corridor, and set basic parameters before exploring corridor targets.
Applying Corridor Targets12:36
Control corridor geometry with surface, offset, and slope/elevation targets in AutoCAD Civil 3D, using subassemblies with targeting to widen lanes, align to existing ground, and enable daylighting.
Creating Corridor Surfaces3:24
Create a finished ground corridor surface in AutoCAD Civil 3D by generating the corridor surface, adding data, and rebuilding to limit contours to the corridor boundary.

Using the Section Editor5:55
Please download Chapter 10 practice folder before starting this section.
Creating Sample Lines4:17
Learn to create and manage sample lines along an alignment in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including clearing lines, forming a sample line group, and using various creation methods.
Creating Section Views7:23
Create single and multiple section views in Civil 3D by linking sections to sample lines and corridors or alignments, so sections update automatically as design data changes.
Sampling More Sources6:08
learn to sample more sources in section uses, add existing ground surface, preliminary waterlines, and subsurface rock data, and visualize them in corridor views to inform road elevation decisions.

Requirements

There are plenty of exercises that you will do during this course. So you must have Installed AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 or above on your computer or laptop.
A basic understanding of AutoCAD.
Background of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying, City and Regional Planning or any other related discipline.
Knowledge of basic terminologies related Auto CAD, Land Development Projects, Highway Design, Surveying etc.

Description

About the Instructor

I am a professional Engineer with degree in Transportation Engineering. Working in a multinational Consultancy Firm as a Senior Highway Design Engineer. I have been a part of many Mega projects of National and International Importance.

As a Highway Design Engineer, AutoCAD Civil 3D is my primary design tool. I have excellently developed my skills on AutoCAD Civil 3D over a period of many years, working on several Highway Design projects.

Key Features of This Course

One of the most comprehensive AutoCAD Civil 3D course online with around 90 video lectures.
Around 8.5 hours of video lectures for your extensive learning.
All lesson files included for download.
Taught by a Professional Engineer having extensive hands-on experience of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Course is based on a real life example Residential Land Development Project.

Project-oriented Course

The course lessons are project-oriented and all of the tools and commands are taught with their real-world applications. As you work your way through this course, you are going to take a journey through the completion of a residential land development project from start to finish. The topics are presented as though you have never touched a CAD program before. Whatever you learn and practice in this course will be relevant to the real life practices.

Which version of AutoCAD Civil 3D is used?

I have used AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 for recording this course but it is equally good for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015 and later versions. But it is recommended that you have at least installed AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 on your computer as the practice files are compatible with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 and higher versions.

Soon we will try to update the course with a tutorial on User Interface of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2023.

What Topics are Covered in This Course?

This course is organized to provide you with the knowledge needed to master the essentials of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This course is divided into eighteen (18) chapters/sections as described below:

Section 1: Navigating the User Interface Familiarizes you with the AutoCAD Civil 3D environment so that you can navigate more easily in the software.
Section 2: Leveraging a Dynamic Environment Demonstrates the dynamic AutoCAD Civil 3D environment to establish its importance and encourage you to take full advantage of it whenever possible. This chapter focuses on important relationships between different components of a typical design model.
Section 3: Establishing Existing Conditions Using Survey Data Demonstrates how to convert survey field measurements into a AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing while focusing on the survey functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This chapter covers creating a survey database, importing data, and processing the data to create a map of the project.
Section 4: Modeling the Existing Terrain Using Surfaces Demonstrates how to create a model of the existing terrain of the project while focusing on the surface functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This chapter covers creating a new surface and adding data to it to form a 3D model of the before-construction condition of the project.
Section 5: Designing in 2D Using Alignments Demonstrates how to perform basic 2D layout while focusing on the alignment functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This chapter covers creating alignments, applying design criteria, and editing alignments.
Section 6: Displaying and Annotating Alignments Demonstrates how to control the appearance of alignments and provide annotation while focusing on AutoCAD Civil 3D alignment styles and alignment labels. This chapter covers applying alignment styles, creating alignment labels, and creating alignment tables.
Section 7: Designing Vertically Using Profiles Demonstrates how to design the vertical aspect of a linear feature while focusing on the profile functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This Section covers creating profiles, applying design criteria, editing profiles, and displaying profiles in profile views.
Section 8: Displaying and Annotating Profiles Demonstrates how to control the appearance of profiles and provide annotation while focusing on AutoCAD Civil 3D profile styles and profile labels. This Section covers applying profile styles, creating profile labels, and object projection.
Section 9: Designing in 3D Using Corridors Demonstrates how to design a 3D model of a linear feature while focusing on the corridor functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This Section covers creating assemblies, creating and editing corridors, and creating corridor surfaces.
Section 10: Creating Cross Sections of the Design Demonstrates how to generate and display cross sections of your design while focusing on the sample line and section functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This Section covers creating sample lines, sampling various sources, and creating section views.
Section 11: Displaying and Annotating Sections Demonstrates how to control the appearance of sections and provide annotation while focusing on AutoCAD Civil 3D section styles and section labels. This Section covers applying section styles, creating section labels, and object projection.
Section 12: Designing and Analyzing Boundaries Using Parcels Demonstrates how to design a lot layout for a residential land development project while focusing on the parcel functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This Section covers creating and editing parcels.
Section 13: Displaying and Annotating Parcels Demonstrates how to control the appearance of parcels and provide annotation while focusing on AutoCAD Civil 3D parcel styles and parcel labels. This Section covers applying parcel styles, creating parcel labels, and creating parcel tables.
Section 14: Designing Gravity Pipe Networks Demonstrates how to design underground gravity pipe systems for a residential land development project while focusing on the pipe network functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This Section covers creating and editing pipe networks.
Section 15: Designing Pressure Pipe Networks Demonstrates how to design underground pressure pipe systems for a residential land development project while focusing on the pressure pipe network functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This Section covers creating and editing pressure pipe networks.
Section 16: Displaying and Annotating Pipe Networks Demonstrates how to control the appearance of pipe networks (both gravity and pressure) and provide annotation while focusing on AutoCAD Civil 3D pipe styles, structure styles, fitting styles, appurtenance styles, and pipe network labels. This Section covers displaying pipe networks in profile view, creating pipe network labels, and creating pipe network tables.
Section 17: Designing New Terrain Demonstrates how to design a proposed ground model for a residential land development project while focusing on the feature-line and grading functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This Section covers creating and editing feature lines and grading objects.
Section 18: Analyzing, Displaying, and Annotating Surfaces Demonstrates how to perform surface analysis and display the results as well as annotate design surfaces. This Section covers managing multiple surfaces, labeling surfaces, and analyzing surfaces.

The course is easy to follow; all of the resources needed are posted in the course content. What are you waiting for..! register now.

Instructor support for questions

I understand that students will have questions related to the course and it is necessary also for a healthy learning process hence I encourage students to ask their questions related to the course in the Q&A section of the course. I answer each and every question as soon as possible on Udemy Q&A section.

Who this course is for:

Civil Engineers, Transportation Engineers, City and Regional Planners, Land Developers, Surveyors, etc.
High-school students following a design-related educational track
College students learning to be designers or engineers
Employees who have joined a company that utilizes Civil 3D
Employees who work for companies that have recently implemented Civil 3D
Experienced Civil 3D users who are self-taught and who want to fill in gaps in their knowledge base

Who this course is for:

Civil Engineers, Transportation Engineers, City and Regional Planners, Land Developers, Surveyors, etc.
High-school students following a design-related educational track
College students learning to be designers or engineers
Employees who have joined a company that utilizes Civil 3D
Employees who work for companies that have recently implemented Civil 3D
Experienced Civil 3D users who are self-taught and who want to fill in gaps in their knowledge base

AutoCAD Civil 3D - Complete Course for Roads and Civil Works

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Course content

Introduction to this Course and AutoCAD Civil 3D1 lecture • 15min

Leveraging a Dynamic Environment5 lectures • 19min

Establishing Existing Conditions Using Survey Data7 lectures • 39min

Modelling the Existing Terrain Using Surfaces6 lectures • 22min

Designing Horizontal Alignments5 lectures • 30min

Displaying and Annotating Alignments5 lectures • 29min

Designing Vertically Using Profiles5 lectures • 30min

Applying Profile View Styles7 lectures • 28min

Designing Corridors5 lectures • 27min

Creating Cross Sections of the Design4 lectures • 24min

Requirements

Description

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