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12d Model Integration

Aquaplaning Risk Assessment

CatchmentSIM can be used to help automate the identification of aquaplaning risk areas in 12d road design surfaces. Specifically, CatchmentSIM can automatically identify the water film depth and critical flow paths over a project TIN (based on Equal Area Slope, Texture Depth and Rainfall Intensity) and export them back to 12d with depth, slope and length attached as attributes. Please see the following quick demonstration or our Aquaplaning Brochure for more information.

Catchment and Flow Path Delineation

CatchmentSIM provides integration with 12d Model for fast and effecient mapping of catchments and flow paths over 12d Model TINs or Super TINs. It can be used to automate the mapping of drainage pit/inlet catchments as well as flow paths and can also model fence lines and other flow obstructions.
To facilitate the seamless transfer of information between 12d Model and CatchmentSIM, an integration framework was developed. This brochure provides an overview of the integration framework. Two short videos are also provided below which demonstrate the integration process. For details of more advanced techniques, please refer to our 12d help file.
To download the 12d Model-CatchmentSIM integration macro or to access more detailed information, including user forums, please register (free). CatchmentSIM pricing information can be obtained from the following brochure.
We have also developed a brochure outlining how CatchmentSIM can be used to assist in analysis of Aquaplaning risk in 12d projects.
Demonstration Video #1
The first demonstration video shows how CatchmentSIM can be used to automatically map catchments and flow paths for a simple stormwater drainage network and design roadway TIN.
Watch 12d Model - CatchmentSIM Basics Video
Demonstration Video #2
The second demonstration video provides a more complex application of CatchmentSIM. In this example, CatchmentSIM is used to map catchments and flow paths for a larger 12d Model stormwater network with a 12d Model Super TIN. It also shows how flow obstructions, such as walls and fences can be represented and how CatchmentSIM can be used to automatically breakup large catchments into a number of smaller subcatchments.
Watch 12d Model - CatchmentSIM Advanced Video

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