Chapter 2 - Data Requirements

Design Submittal Requirements

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2.1 Level of Detail Requirements

The Reference Information Documents (RID) process will require the inclusion of proposed 3D models for all projects as a general rule. Please refer to the Project Data Requirements Table.pdf document to determine the categories that are required for each project type (Project Description). The table is intended to capture the majority of the projects listed under each project description. At the discretion of the MDOT Project Manager some of the categories or RID files may be excluded based on the project parameters. For exceptions to all RID categories MDOT Project Managers can designated the RID category or File as 'N/A' on the RID Review Checklist.xlsm with justification provided in the Preliminary Comments column. MDOT RID Support will then review the exceptions with the Preliminary Submittal.

To help clarify the intent of when a 3D Model is required the following project types are generally excluded from this requirement:

• Log projects
• Standalone bridge projects
• Mill and fill projects
• Pavement patching and repair projects
• Crush and shape projects
• Projects without survey

Unless:

• There is wedging, widening, or earthwork for more than 1,000’
• The road elevation changes more than 3”
• The cross slope changes for more than 1,000’
• The superelevation or transition changes
• The improvements re-grade more than a total of 1,000’ of ditch
• The improvements impact ROW
• The horizontal or vertical alignments change

The above lists are intended to be a starting point to help clarify the 3D Model requirements, and to convey the thought processes used to determine 3D Model requirements. We encourage design teams to provide input as they work through unique and challenging situations.

Figure 2.1.1: Project Data Requirements Table

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2.2 Software Requirements

2.2.1 MDOT Workspace

For consistency and uniformity MDOT provides the following two CADD workspaces for free download.

MDOT_01 Workspace

• Not to be used for any new project started after April 1, 2016.
• This workspace requires Power GEOPAK SS2 or GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS2.
• The MDOT_01 Workspace is available for download by consultants at the following link:

http://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/SpecProv/trainingmaterials.htm

Go to General > CADD Resource Files > Workspace.

Consultant installation instructions are located in the “M:\MDOT_01 Workspace\1_Install” folder.

• The MDOT_01 Workspace install procedure supports the following applications:

a) Power GEOPAK SS2

b) GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS2

c) Stand-alone MicroStation (SS3 & SS4)

MDOT_02 Workspace

• This workspace is required for all new projects started after April 1, 2016.
• This workspace requires Power GEOPAK SS4 or MicroStation SS4 + GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS4.
• The workspace no longer supports SS3.
• The MDOT_02 Workspace is available for download by consultants at the following link:

http://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/SpecProv/trainingmaterials.htm

Go to General > CADD Resource Files > Workspace.

Consultant installation instructions are located in the “M:\MDOT_02 Workspace\1_Install” folder.

• The MDOT_02 Workspace install procedure supports the following applications:

a) Power GEOPAK SS4

b) MicroStation SS4 + GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS4

c) Stand-alone MicroStation SS4

• If you are in the early stages of a project started using the MDOT_01 Workspace and need assistance with upgrading of survey & design data for use with the MDOT_02 Workspace, please contact MDOT-CADDSupport@michigan.gov.

MDOT CONNECT Workspace

• This workspace is required for all new projects started after October 1, 2016.
• This workspace requires OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition.
• The MDOT_02 Workspace is available for download by consultants at the following link:

http://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/SpecProv/trainingmaterials.htm

Go to General > CADD Resource Files > Workspace.

Consultant installation instructions are located in the “MDOT Connect Workspace Install\” folder.

• The MDOT CONNECT Workspace install procedure supports the following applications:

a) OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition

• If you are in the early stages of a project started using the MDOT_02 Workspace and need assistance with upgrading of survey & design data for use with the MDOT CONNECT Workspace, please contact MDOT-CADDSupport@michigan.gov.

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2.2.2 MDOT Road Design Software Requirements

In order to provide consistent, uniform deliverables MDOT designers must utilize the current MDOT accepted version of Bentley Power GEOPAK (or MicroStation plus GEOPAK equivalent package). Please note that the following combination of software versions is required:

Power Geopak SS2 -- OR -- MicroStation SS4 + GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS2

• Not to be used for any new project started after April 1, 2016.
• Requires the MDOT_01 Workspace.

Power Geopak SS4 -- OR -- MicroStation SS4 + GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS4

• Required for all new projects started after April 1, 2016.
• Requires the MDOT_02 Workspace.
• Power GEOPAK SS3 is no longer supported.
• Power GEOPAK SS4 MR1 PB (08.11.09.851PB) is no longer supported.

OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition -- OR -- OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition

• Required for all new projects started after October 1, 2020.
• Requires the MDOT CONNECT Workspace.

Supported Software Versions

Definitions:

“MR” in the version names below refers to Maintenance Release.

“PB” in the version names below refers to Priority Build, which is MR2.1 plus a bug fix involving the “End Area Volumes Reporting” tool.

“ * ” refers to a version of MicroStation that is only available for download at Bentley’s website by clicking on the arrow to the left of the GEOPAK Civil Suite download.

Power GEOPAK SS4:

Power GEOPAK SS4 MR2.1 - 878 (pgk081109878en.exe)

-- OR --

Power GEOPAK SS4 MR2.1 Priority Build - 885 (Setup_PowerGEOPAK_08.11.09.885PB.exe)

MicroStation SS4 + GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS2 & SS4:

MicroStation SS4 MR2 - 832* (ms081109832en.exe)

GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS2 Update2 (pbda08110703en.exe + gkste081107615en.exe)

GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS4 MR2.1 - 878 (gkste081109878en.exe)

-- OR --

Civil Suite SS4 MR2.1 Priority Build - 885 (gpkste081109885enPB.zip)

Openroads Designer CONNECT Edition:

OpenRoads Designer 2020 Release 2* (ord10080133en.exe)

PB Note: See installation procedure in the “M:\MDOT_02 Workspace\1_Install” folder for Priority Build (PB) download instructions. Note that the server path shown here (M:) is specific to MDOT and will vary based on your server configuration.

This software must be used in conjunction with MDOT’s current Workspace. Refer to Section 2.2.1 MDOT Workspace.

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2.2.3 MDOT Bridge Design Software Requirements

In order to provide consistent, uniform deliverables MDOT designers must utilize the current MDOT accepted version of Bentley Power GEOPAK (or MicroStation plus GEOPAK equivalent package). Currently, this matches the requirements for road projects.

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2.2.4 MDOT Drainage and Utility Design Software Requirements

-Reserved-

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2.3 Digital File Formats

Electronic Data is to be delivered in the following digital file formats:

File Type	MDOT Delivered Format
CAD Graphics (2D & 3D)	.dgn (MicroStation / Power GEOPAK design file)
Survey Control Coordinate Files	ASCII .txt
Alignments (Horizontal and Vertical)	.xml
Existing & Proposed Surface Data	.xml
Cross Section Data	.dgn and .pdf
Reports	.pdf
Project PDF submittals (Only for designated Project PDF jobs)	.pdf
Removal and Construction Quantity files (Only for designated Project PDF jobs)	.kmz
Photographs	.jpeg

Table 2.3.1

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2.4 Guidelines for Plan Preparation

Move proposal : This Section has been moved to Chapter 7 - Plan and Proposal Preparation.

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