CADD STANDARDS

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CADD STANDARDS Version 2.0
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• CADD STANDARDS
• History
• Goal
• 03-04 Committee
• Overview of the Proposal
• Where are we going?

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CADD GRAPHICS HISTORY
June 1983 CADD Graphics
June 1999 - Standardization
DESIGN MEMO NO. 4-99.
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The Goal of CADD STANDARDS
insure the best possible use of electronic files
representing the Highway Plans in the review,
publication, construction, and archive processes.
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The Goal of CADD STANDARDS
In other words Customer Service!! For our
Downstream Customers Concurrent Processes!!
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The 2003-2004 CADD STANDARDS Committee
June 4th, 2003 New
Committee Formed
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The 2003-2004 CADD STANDARDS Committee
Two Sub-Committees Graphic Standards
Electronic Delivery
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DEFINITIONS
CADD Standards govern Graphic Standards
Electronic Delivery of Highway Plans. Graphic
Standards govern the symbology of the graphics in
the Highway Plans. Electronic Delivery defines
the delivery of electronic files representing the
Highway Plans (i.e. Contract Plans and
Proposals).
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GRAPHICS STANDARDS SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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ELECTRONIC DELIVERYSUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS

• David Depp, JDQ
• John West, D-3 Design
• John Carnes, Palmer Eng.
• Doug Gesso, D-9 Design
• Jeff Jasper, KTC Design

• Kevin Villier, D-5 Design
• Brenda Simpson, KTC Bridges
• Kelly Meyer, Quest/Rudy Eng.
• Angie Wolfe, KTC Traffic
• Bob Gustafson, Qk4 Eng.

• Larry Harmon, Hall-Harmon Eng.
• Brian Billings, D-7 Construction
• Mark Willis, Burgess Niple, Inc.

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INFORMATION GATHERING
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CADD STANDARDS
COMMITTEE RESEARCH

• Web Survey
• Standards were reviewed from other States
• Met with a Representative from Bentley Systems
• Conducted interviews of KYTC Personnel

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WHO WE INTERVIEWED

• District Office Staff
• Central Office Staff
• Highway Contractors
• Utility Companies
• Design Consultants

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DISTRICT STAFF INTERVIEWED
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DISTRICT STAFF INTERVIEWED
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DISTRICT STAFF INTERVIEWED
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DISTRICT STAFF INTERVIEWED
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CENTRAL STAFF INTERVIEWED

• Location
• Drainage
• Construction
• Environmental
• Plan Processing
• Program Management
• ASHE

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CONTRACTORS INTERVIEWED

• Rogers Group
• Weston
• Scottys
• Rose
• MAGO

• Central Rock
• Gohmann
• Faulkner
• Bizzack
• Hinkle

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UTILITY COMPANIES INTERVIEWED

• Delta Gas Company
• Hopkinsville Utilities
• Owensboro Utilities
• L, G, E

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CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWED

• ACEC-KY CADD Committee Representatives

• Quest/Rudy Engineers
• Palmer Engineering Co., Inc.
• Hall-Harmon Engineers, Inc.
• Qk4, Inc.
• TetraTech, Inc.
• Burgess Niple, Inc.

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Overview of the Proposal CADD STANDARDS Version
2.0
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Overview of the Proposal CADD STANDARDS Version
2.0
The CADD Standards for Highway Plans (version
2.0) policy documents the required standards for
all electronic files representing submittals of
Contract Plans and Proposals.
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Overview of the Proposal CADD STANDARDS Version
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The Contract Plan Sets are the Highway Plans that
are awarded through the letting process. The
Contract Plan Sets are the product of the
Pre-Construction process and are comprised of the
Roadway, Structures, Traffic, and/or Utility
plans.
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Overview of the Proposal CADD STANDARDS Version
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Electronic files representing the Contract Plans
and Proposal shall be delivered to the Project
Manager for submittal to Central Office via
ProjectWise. ProjectWise may be used for
internal Cabinet deliveries to the Project
Manager.
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Overview of the Proposal CADD STANDARDS Version
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All deliverable files shall conform to a
predetermined file naming and file structure
methodology.
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Examples - RoadwayR00100LS.dgn Sht 1- Layout
Sheet R00200TS.dgn Sht 2 - Typical Section
R0020ASU.dgn Sht 2A - General Summary
R0020BSU.dgn Sht 2B - General Summary
R00300PL.dgn Sht 3 - Plan Sheet
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Files other than those that represent the
Contract Plans and Proposal are required as part
of the deliverables and shall be categorized as
supplemental files. There shall be an overt
distinction between the files that represent the
contract plan and supplemental files.
Supplemental files are given for informational
purposes only.
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Supplemental Files
Pre-Bid Supplemental Files  
Supplemental Information
File Format
File Name
Notes
Include existing contours, existing planimetrics,
proposed features, and control points. This file
is 2-dimensional only.
Proposed Manuscript (2D)
MicroStation .DGN
propmanu2d.dgn
Existing Ground Digital Terrain Data
The existing digital terrain data of the project
area.
InRoads .DTM
exground.dtm
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Supplemental Files
Pre-Bid Supplemental Files  
Supplemental Information
File Format
File Name
Notes
Include all primary and supplemental coordinate
control information (including right of way
monumentation) In the following form Point
Number Northing Easting Elevation Description
Coordinate Control Data
ASCII
coordata.asc
This file will contain all centerline horizontal
and vertical alignments for the project. Name
the alignments the appropriate route number or
name.
Alignment Geometry
InRoads .ALG
Geometry.alg
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Supplemental Files
Post-Bid Supplemental Files  
Supplemental Information
File Format
File Name
Notes
The proposed digital roadway model is for
informational purposes only. This proposed
roadway model will likely be inaccurate and/or
incomplete. This data is User Beware.
Proposed Roadway Model Information
InRoads .DTM
roadmod.dtm
Include existing contours, existing planimetrics,
proposed features, and control points. Data
should be at proposed elevations. This data is
User Beware.
Proposed Manuscript (3D)
MicroStation .DGN
Propmanu3d.dgn
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Overview of the Proposal CADD STANDARDS Version
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• All CADD files shall be in MicroStation
  .dgn format in the version most recently
  recognized by the Department.
• All supplemental files representing
  engineering data shall be created and
  submitted in InRoads format in the version most
  recently recognized by the Department.

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• For latest InRoads and MicroStation version
  information refer to the CADD Standards web
  page _at_

http//transportation.ky.gov/CADDstandards/v8CADD
.htm
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Overview of the Proposal CADD STANDARDS Version
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• Design files shall comply with the
  Department's graphic standards.
• All CADD files shall use only the
  Department's standard MicroStation
  resource files.

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• All mapping features and all design features
  in plan view shall maintain their project datum
  coordinate location values. Detail sheets do
  not have to be shown in true coordinate
  location.
• A one to one relationship (WYSIWYG) between
  the design file content and the plotted sheets
  shall be maintained.

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Where are we going?
Immediate Future Release CADD
STANDARDS Version 2.0 in September 2004
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Where are we going?
All NEW project starts with a construction
letting after September 2005 shall comply with
the CADD Standards for Highway Plans (version
2.0) policy.
The Project Team shall decide whether to convert
current projects with consideration to project
schedule.
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Where are we going?
Thoughts and comments concerning the utilization
of CADD standards should be directed to
caddcomments_at_ky.gov
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Where are we going?
To be added to the distribution list to receive
notification of CADD Standard up-dates submit
your name and email address at the following web
site
http//www.kytc.state.ky.us/CADDstandards
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Where are we going?
Training MicroStation II Coming November 2004
For enrollment KYTC Personnel Contact Kevin
Martin Kevin.Martin_at_ky.gov Consultants
Contact Marcie Littleton KY. Engineering
Center marcie_at_kyengcenter.org
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Where are we going?
Foreseeable Future A PREDICTABLE ELECTRONIC
PLAN SET!
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Where are we going?
Sooner or later The Official and Legal
Contract Plan Set ALL ELECTRONIC FILES! (No
more Mylar)
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• Questions?