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 two CADD workspaces for free download at the following locations:

• MDOT CADD Workspaces
  • MDOT_02 (2015-09-15)
  • MDOT_01 (2014-02-04)

It is required that the MDOT_02 (Power GEOPAK SS3) workspace be utilized for all design work. Updates are no longer being made to the MDOT_01 workspace. Projects currently underway in the MDOT_01 workspace should remain in this workspace. Please note the following:

• Monthly updates will be posted on the first Tuesday of each month and will include the entire workspace.
• If updating the workspace, it should be replaced in its entirety rather than copying over the existing workspace, in order to remove obsolete files & folders.
• The MDOT_02 Workspace is not backward compatible with SS3 Version 08.11.09.493.
• DOT employees will need to contact MDOT PowerGEOPAK Support to request installation.
• Consultant installation instructions are located in the “C:\MDOT_02 Workspace\1_Install” folder.
• Questions regarding workspace installation should be directed to: MDOT CADD Support

Dual Workspace Installation Procedure:

The procedure for dual installation of both the MDOT_01 and MDOT_02 Workspace with “MicroStation / GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite” is presented in a document titled “_MDOT_0201 Geopak CivilSuite Workspace Installation Procedure.doc”, which is located in the MDOT_02 Workspace at “M:\MDOT_02 Workspace\1_Install\Resource Files\CivilSuite Configuration”. Any questions regarding the installation process should be directed to MDOT CADD Support.

Note: If installing only the MDOT_02 Workspace, the following procedure may be used to manually modify the “MDOT_02 / Power GEOPAK SS3” installation process for use with “MDOT_02 / MicroStation SS3 / GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite SS3”:

1. Follow and complete the Power GEOPAK installation procedure.
2. Relocate the “MDOT_02_Local.ucf” and/or “MDOT_02_Server.ucf” files as shown below:

   From Here: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\PowerGEOPAK V8i (SELECTseries 3)\WorkSpace\Users

   To Here: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)\WorkSpace\Users

3. Delete the folder named C:\ProgramData\Bentley\PowerGEOPAK V8i (SELECTseries 3) and all subfolders.
4. Delete the custom icons that are specific to Power GEOPAK and use the generic icons that get added during software installation.

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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
Program	Version	Workspace
Power GEOPAK V8i (SS4 Open Roads Edition)	08.11.09.851	MDOT_02
Power GEOPAK V8i (SS2)	08.11.07.566	MDOT_01
* For upgrading to SS4 see Converting_GEOPAK_Model_Data.pdf and Updating_GEOPAK_Model_Features.pdf

GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite
Program	Version
MicroStation V8i (SS3)	08.11.09.608
GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite V8i (SS4 Open Roads Edition)	08.11.09.851
GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite V8i (SS2)	08.11.09.714*
* Note that the version of MicroStation SS3 listed above is fully backward compatible with Civil Engineering Suite SS2 and this is the only version of MicroStation SS3 that supports both versions of Civil Engineering Suite listed above. Please be aware that the MDOT_02 Workspace is not currently set up for use with MicroStation/GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite and knowledge of workspace configuration is therefore required to modify the workspace as needed.

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

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2.2.4 MDOT Drainage and Utility Design Software Requirements

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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
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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