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RTK for RDII

Collection system models like OpenFlows SewerGEMS are a powerful tool in their toolbox to assess the problem and develop solutions. The requirement is to develop a method to produce hydrographs based on a simple and reproduceable approach using data that...

by Tom Walski

Three Reasons Digital Project Collaboration is Better Than Point Solutions

For small and medium organizations, facilitating a collaborative work environment is considerably more complex, particularly in the civil infrastructure environment. What used to be easily managed in an office through a LAN or similar network is now distributed amongst multiple...

by Bentley Expert

Pumping Downhill

To maintain adequate self-cleaning velocity, you need smaller pipes, which means you need to pump. By varying the diameter in model runs, you can look at the effect of trading off velocity vs. head loss....

by Tom Walski

How Horizontal Civil Projects Are Using 4D/5D Construction Modeling

The adoption of a model-based workflow has not been as established in civil construction as it has been in vertical building construction. 3D design models are still not 100% the norm in the civil industry....

by Mike Mahdavi

Fluid Retaining Structure Design Using STAAD.Pro Advanced

Over the years since STAAD first made an appearance as a general structural analysis and design tool, it has provided more benefits for structural engineers working on structural steel-framed structures....

by Bentley Expert

The Role of Computational Design in Enhancing the Building Design Process

Computational design is a method that can help architects and engineers overcome these obstacles. It’s a fast, efficient, and effective method of automating tasks and exploring multiple design options...

by Nanette Dorando

Overcome Obstacles and Increase Efficiency in Site and Land Development with OpenSite

Attention civil engineers who work in site and land development! We all know you encounter daily obstacles that not only affect your workflow but also your organization’s bottom line. In this blog, we’ll review 3 of your main challenges (Time,...

by Amy Heffner

Extending Pump Curves

A key input to any model with pumps is some form of pump head curve showing flow vs. pump head. Given the curve, the model can tell the user the exact point on the pump curve at which the pump...

by Tom Walski