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CI4352-L & CI6901-L This hands-on lab focuses on the interface of Autodesk Storm and
Sanitary Analysis software and its capabilities. A special emphasis will be made on using stormwater
data from AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software. The class will cover workflows for exporting a model from Civil
3D into Storm and Sanitary Analysis and performing an analysis. If you design pipe networks and you
have been wondering how to start using this analysis tool, then this class is for you.
Table of Contents
Learning Objectives ................................................................................................................ 1
About the Speaker .................................................................................................................. 1
Intended Audience ................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction to Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA) ..................................................... 3
User Interface ..................................................................................................................... 3
Project Options ................................................................................................................... 4
Analysis Options ................................................................................................................. 4
Lab Exercise #1: Perform Analysis & Review Results ........................................................... 4
Basic Modeling with SSA Elements............................................................................................ 7
Project Elements ................................................................................................................. 7
Rainfall................................................................................................................................ 8
Lab Exercise #2: Create a basic model. ................................................................................ 9
Sharing model data between Civil 3D and Storm and Sanitary Analysis ...................................15
Exporting Civil 3D Data ......................................................................................................16
SSA Part Matching .............................................................................................................16
Lab Exercise #3: Analyze a Civil 3D model ..........................................................................17
Modeling Storage Nodes...........................................................................................................22
Creating Storage Nodes.....................................................................................................22
Storage Outlets ..................................................................................................................22
Lab Exercise #4: Defining Storage Nodes ............................................................................25
Additional Information: ..............................................................................................................28
Intended Audience
This is a beginner level hands-on lab meant for designers looking to start using this analysis tool
for their stormwater designs. A basic understanding of hydraulics and hydrology is
recommended as class time will not allow for in-depth coverage of those topics. During the lab
users will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D as well as Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis. No prior
use of either application is required. The class will not cover creating model data in AutoCAD
Civil 3D, but only on the analysis of such data from an existing drawing.
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SSA allows users to model stormwater networks using various hydrology and hydraulic
computational methods; it can also be used to model sanitary sewer networks.
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Pr oject Options
Assign the hydrology and hydraulic routing methods as well as default settings for elements to
be used for the project. The following shows some of the available methods:
Hydr ology Methods: Time of Concentr ation methods: Hydr aulic Routing Methods:
Analysis Options
Assign the time step settings as well as the design storms to be calculated.
Lab Exer cise #1: Per for m Analysis & Review Results
1. Launch SSA from the desktop shortcut.
2. Open TR-20.spf
a.
b. C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\SSA 2013\Samples\Hydrology Methods\TR-
20.spf
3. Save the file to the Desktop
(Please )
a.
b. File name: Lab1
c. Select Save
4. Explore
5. Explore (hover over the icons to reveal the command name)
6. Explore (the tree lists the types of data that could be in a model)
7. Explore the Plan View canvas (model view
8. Select Input > Project Options
9. On the General tab, confirm that the following are set - make changes where required.
a. Units System US Units
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21. In the table at the bottom of the dialog box, select ID 9 (row 1 - see image below).
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a. Use the up and down arrows on your keyboard to scroll through the results of all
the other Junctions in the model. The values in the dialog box will change to
reflect those for the element selected in the table. Close when finished.
22. Double-
and find the following:
a. The link type and shape
b.
c.
23. Next review the Analysis summary (results):
a. The red highlighted boxes indicate warnings or errors. Notice that the link is
and the peak flow during analysis is greater than the
design flow capacity.
flow during analysis value, then increase it until it is, then press Close.
25. Select Perform Analysis ( ) again.
26. Review the results for the link again:
27. Change diameter to 18, and Perform Analysis ( ) - The Conveyance Links dialog box
can remain open while performing the analysis, but you’ll need to pick inside a cell to
see the values update.
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28. At the bottom of the Conveyance Links dialog box select ID 1 (row 1), and review the
Analysis summary for any warnings.
29. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the results of all the other Conveyance
Links in the model.
30. Please Do NOT Save changes to the original sample file (we want the next Lab to
see the original values). Thank you.
31. STOP
Subbasins
Subbasins are used to model the drainage areas for runoff flowing into the stormwater model.
. Values
must be specified for drainage area, runoff coefficient (or curve number) and time of
concentration.
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Inlets
Stormwater Inlets can represent many different inlet types, including FHWA generic types, as
well as inlets by specific providers. Specifications will need to be selected to define the type,
size and location of the inlet, invert and rim elevations, and roadway gutter specifications. Inlets
on grade (as opposed to in a sag) will require bypass links be specified in order to route any
over-capacity flows past the inlet.
Junctions
Junctions are typically used to model manhole structures. But SSA uses a node-link-node
model so Junctions are also used simply as computation points between links. For example,
Junctions would be required at the start and/or end of culverts that have headwalls, end-
sections, or simply open ended pipe without a real structure.
Conveyance Links
Conveyance links can model pipes, culverts, channels, or direct connections between nodes.
Outfalls
An Outfall is another type of node element that exists at the end of a network.
Rainfall
Rainfall data needs to be specified for the subbasins. For the Rational methods, the user will
set IDF curves to be used. All other hydrology methods will use a Rain Gage to assign a rainfall
time series.
IDF Enter IDF curve data based on standard equations as well as direct entry of a single
intensity, or a table of intensity values.
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Rain Gage Use the Rainfall Designer to assign standard rainfall data. Typical rainfall depths
are available for each county in the United States. Many Storm Distribution curves are available
as well, including the various SCS curves.
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Note: It is not necessary to use geo-referenced images for realistic dimensions because
areas and lengths can be entered directly. However, it does make things easier!
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Alternative: Add the subbasin with a double-click in canvas, and manually enter the area
(a default area will be used initially). This is helpful if the shape or size of the subbasin
cannot be traced. Note: Double-clicking to create other elements will actually create two.
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o Find: Open space > grass cover > 75%, Good, Soil group B.
(should be 61)
oDouble-click the number to select it.
b. Select Close
c. Right-click on the Subbasin and choose Connect To, then pick the Inlet.
10. Edit the Inlet:
a. Double-click on the Inlet and change the following properties:
nlet Type: Combination Inlet
nlet location: On Sag
Curb opening and grate type: Sweeper Inlet
Grate width: 36
Curb opening length: 72
Catchbasin invert elevation: 95.00
nlet Rim elevation: 100.00
b. Select Close
11. Edit the Junction:
a. Double-click on the Junction and change the following properties:
nvert elevation: 91.00
Max/rim elev: 103.00
b. Select Close
12. Edit the Conveyance Links:
a. Double-click on the link between the inlet and junction and change the following:
Length: 300
nlet invert elevation: select the Match Inlet Junction Invert button
. ( ), or manually enter 95.
Outlet invert elevation: select the Match Outlet Junction Invert .
button ( ), or manually enter 91.
Diameter: 24 inches
b. At the bottom of the dialog box select row 2, then change the following:
Length: 190
nlet invert elevation: select the Match Inlet Junction Invert button
. ( ), or manually enter 91.
Outlet invert elevation: Manually enter 88.
Diameter: 24 inches
c. Select Close
13. Edit the Outfall:
a. Double-click on the Outfall and change the invert elevation to 88.
14. Create a Rain gage
a. Select the Add Rain Gage icon ( )
b. Select a location anywhere off to the side of our image in the canvas.
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c. Right-click and choose Select to exit the Add Rain Gage command.
d. Double-click on the Rain Gage
e. Under Data source, select the ellipses ( ) next to Time series:
f. In the Time Series dialog box, select the Add button in the top right.
g.
h. Under Unit intensity select the check box for an SCS Type II 24-hr storm
i. Confirm that the State & County are set to New Hampshire & Sullivan
j. Set the Return period to 10 years
k. Select OK, and then Close the Time Series dialog box
l. In the Rain Gages dialog box select and choose Yes to assign the rain
gage to all subbasins.
m. Close the Rain Gages dialog box.
15. Analysis Options
a. General tab: change End analysis on (11/30/2012)
b. Storm Selection tab: pick either option under Single storm analysis, both will be
rain gage.
c. Select OK.
16. Perform an analysis:
a. Select the Perform Analysis button ( )
b. Select OK
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17. BONUS (if time remains): Determine a preliminary size for a detention basin:
a. Select the Time Series Plot button ( ) found below the Plan View tree in the
bottom left of the application.
b. In the Time Series Plot tree expand Nodes > Total Inflow
c. Select the Outfall (Out-01)
d. In the Total Inflow Summary Table below the canvas, enter the Max flow allowed
as 10.
e. Press Enter (then hover mouse over the plot area so that numbers update).
f. The required Detention Storage is reported in the table, and displayed as the
cyan shaded area on the Time Series Plot.
18. STOP
Shar ing model data between Civil 3D and Stor m and Sanitar y Analysis
A recommended approach for using these products together harnesses the stronger abilities of
each product to best perform a design. Creating Catchments, Pipe and Structure elements in
Civil 3D instead of in SSA can take advantage of other model elements in a way that SSA
cannot (for example, surface elevations, alignment stations and offsets, and full profiles). Pipe
Network rules can be used for initial pipe inverts and slopes. However, some hydrology and
hydraulic properties (e.g. inlets, and channels) are more appropriately entered in SSA which
allows for the detail needed to perform an analysis.
Profiles within SSA only show ground data by connecting the rim elevations of structures, and
therefore do not show the full profiled surface between structures; and there’s no terrain model.
Some other tools within Civil 3D are worth noting as they can be used to gather important
information for analysis from the Civil 3D model that is not readily available inside of SSA.
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Advanced: There is also a part matching XML file that can be created to better control
matching parts between Civil 3D or Map 3D and SSA. This is beyond the scope of the lab, but
more information can be found in the Civil 3D under: Catchments and Flow Path
Analysis > Analyzing Catchments in Storm and Sanitary Analysis > Part Matching Between
AutoCAD Civil 3D and Storm and Sanitary Analysis.
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d. On the Part Properties tab find Part Data > Part Description
i. It should be a Concentric Cylindrical Structure, select OK
e. Repeat the above steps for MH-106
i. It should be an Eccentric Cylindrical Structure, select OK
4. Review the Part Matching settings
a. Select the Settings tab of Toolspace
b. Right-click on Pipe Network and choose Edit Feature Settings
c. Expand Storm Sewers Migration Defaults
d. Select in the empty cell for Part Matching Defaults, and then press the ellipsis
e. Change to the Export tab and view the settings for our part types, and make the
following changes if necessary:
i. Concentric Cylindrical Structure: Combination Inlet Rectangular
ii. Eccentric Cylindrical Structure: Manhole Circular
f. On the Import tab confirm that the above matching is set in the opposite
direction by making the following changes, if necessary:
i. Combination Inlet Rectangular Concentric Cylindrical Structure
ii. Combination Inlet Circular Concentric Cylindrical Structure
iii. Manhole Circular Eccentric Cylindrical Structure
iv. Manhole Rectangular Eccentric Cylindrical Structure
g. Select OK, and then OK again
5. Analyze the network in Storm and Sanitary Analysis
a. From the ribbon, select Analyze > Edit in Storm and Sanitary Analysis ( )
b. Confirm that the three Pipe Networks are selected, and press OK.
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9.
a. Subbasins:
i. From the Plan View tree double-click on Subbasins
ii. Find Subbasin CB-7 in the list at the bottom of the dialog box, and select
the Show button in the top right - this will highlight the subbasin in the
iii. Edit the two Subbasins so that the runoff coefficients are 0.50
b. Inlets CB-7 & CB-8
i. Equal Length Inlet, change to: Sweeper Inlet
ii. Grate width: 48 (double grate into the road)
iii. Curb opening length: 72
iv.
c. Change the pipe diameters for the following pipes (Conveyance Links):
i. Pipe-(72):
ii. Pipe-(73):
iii. Pipe-(74):
iv. Pipe-(75):
v. Pipe-(76):
d. Perform the Analysis ( ) again
10.
a. Select the Profile Plot button ( ) below the data tree
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Storage nodes are network elements with associated storage volume. They can represent
storage facilities as small as a catchbasin, or more commonly as a detention pond, and as large
as a reservoir or lake. They can represent open surface storage or sub-surface storage.
Functional type is used to define the relationship between the surface area and depth using
the following formula:
Area = (Constant Surface Area) + B * DepthC
For storage tanks (and other fixed footprint structures with vertical walls) only the
Constant Area entry is specified (ft2 or m2), the Coefficient B and Exponent C values
need to remain blank (or entered as 0).
Stor age Cur ve type allows the user to define the relationship of area or volume per depth (or
stage). The curve created by this data is known as a Stage-Storage Curve. The stage values
are a depth in the pond instead of an actual elevation value. This makes the curve reusable for
other storage nodes, and also easier to raise and lower, since it's independent of the surface
elevations. Results from Civil 3D's Stage Storage calculations can be used to define this curve.
Weir s
Weirs can be used either as part of an emergency spillway, or part of an outlet structure. In
SSA they are represented as a link connecting two nodes, where the weir itself is located at the
upstream node. Some typical shapes that can be modeled with SSA are shown below:
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Or ifices
Orifices are often used to control the rate of flow out of a pond. They are often cut into a
concrete wall or structure as a certain size and elevation to best control the outflow for a
particular storm event. They are often used as part of an outlet structure.
In SSA they are represented as a link connecting two nodes, where the orifice itself is located at
the upstream node. They can be either a circular or rectangular shape in the side or bottom of
the wall.
Side Bottom
Outlets
Outlets are flow control devices that cannot easily be characterized by pipes, orifices, or weirs.
They are modeled by either a discharge function or a stage-discharge rating curve. This makes
it easy to model any special outlet for which this discharge information is known.
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Exfiltr ation
Exfiltration refers to the flow of water out of the pond as it infiltrates into the ground below. The
method of exfiltration is set for the project in the Project Options dialog box. The available
options are:
Constant Flow Rate a value in cubic feet per second or cubic meters per second.
Horton Exfiltration Method A more complex method that models the decreasing rate of
exfiltration over time as the soil becomes more saturated.
The actual properties for each Storage node are defined inside the Storage node dialog box.
The user sets where and when the exfiltration occurs, and specifies a value.
No Exfiltration - No exfiltration losses will occur from the detention pond structure.
At All Elevations - Exfiltration losses will be considered to occur for all water surface
elevations within the detention pond structure.
Above Elevation (or Above Depth) - Exfiltration losses will occur above the specified
elevation (or depth). This commonly occurs when there is a pond liner to maintain a
minimum water surface elevation within a basin - such as a wet retention pond.
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v. Select Close, and then Close again to get back to the Plan View.
4. Route the Pipe Network through the Storage Node. The current Outfall should be a
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TIP: If possible retain the Outfall imported from Civil 3D as an Outfall so that when imported
junction, connect the existing pipe to it, and move the outfall.
5.
also add pipe(s), orifice(s) or a combination of multiple outlets.
a. Select the Add Weir button ( )
b. Pick the Storage Node and then the Outfall
c. Press <Esc> to end the command
d. Double-click on the Weir
e. Select the following properties:
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BONUS: IF time allows explore a larger storm event and make necessary changes to the
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