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Rail Summit 2024 Make the Future of Rail

MAKE THE FUTURE OF RAIL

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Applying InfoDrainage Infiltration Trench Technology to Track Drainage Modelling

Smart Solutions for Railway Drainage

Today’s Roadmap

1 Introduction

2 Challenges with Drainage and Rail Design

3 Round tripping with Civil 3D

4 InfoDrainage’s Smart Infiltration Trench Objects

5 Question and Answers

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INDUSTRY FOCUS

EXPERTISECONTACT DETAILS

LOCATION

"I believe in balancing practical, proven methods

with creative, outside-the-box thinking. It's about

applying the right solution for the challenge at

hand—whether that’s a tried-and-true approach or

an innovative idea that pushes the boundaries of

what's possible."

Drainage Technical Account Specialist

Civil 3D, Hydrology and Hydraulic Analysis tools

Mike holds degrees in both Construction Management

and Civil Engineering. His approach combines tried-and-

true methods with creative solutions, ensuring both

efficiency and effectiveness in every project.

Civil Engineering, Land Development, Hydrology & Hydraulics

Mike Pizzino, MSCE

Mike.Pizzino@autodesk.com

Cleveland, Ohio

Mike’s Profile

▪ Civil engineer with 14+ years of industry experience

▪ Combines land development experience and hydraulics modeling experience to support customer needs

▪ Currently focusing exclusively on InfoDrainage and XPSWMM

#DrainageDesign, #InfoDrainage, #Civil3D

mailto:sean.hulbert@autodesk.com xx

INDUSTRY FOCUS

EXPERTISECONTACT DETAILS

LOCATION

My passion remains working with our end users,

rolling my sleeves up and getting my hands dirty

on real projects, and embracing their successes—

as well as their deltas.

Principal Implementation Consultant

Civil 3D, InfraWorks, BIM 360, Hydrology and Hydraulic

Analysis tools

Sean is a registered Professional Engineer in Oregon and

holds an Associate’s Degree from South Florida Community College. He is an Autodesk University Certified Professional in BIM for Transportation.

AEC, Civil Engineering

Sean Hulbert, PE

Sean.Hulbert@autodesk.com

Portland, Oregon

Sean’s Profile

▪ Civil engineer with 30+ years of industry experience

▪ Combines IT and software expertise with a background in CAD and BIM training

▪ Current focus includes the rollout of BIM Collaborate Pro for Civil 3D

#CivilEngineering #Civil3D #InfraWorks

mailto:sean.hulbert@autodesk.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanhulbert/

Drainage Related Rail Failures

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Drainage Related Rail Failures

Freight train Y279, Traveston, Queensland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rail_accidents

Stonehaven, Scottland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rail_accidents

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Last 25 Years

Year Location Cause*

Jun-01 Missouri, United States Flood

Jun-04 Karanjadi, India Slide

Oct-05 Veligunda, Italy Flood

Nov-05 Lubeck, Germany Rain / Slide

Apr-08 Tenmon, Malaysia Slide

Jul-09 Chenzhou, China Slide

Oct-09 Hua Hin District, Thailand Rain

Apr-10 Mereano, Italy Slide

May-10 Jiangxi, China Rail / Slide

Jul-11 Minnesota, United States Rain / Bridge

Aug-14 Tiefencastel, Switzerland Slide

Nov-14 Sept-Iies, Quebec, Canada Slide

Aug-15 Madhya, Pradesh, India Wash-out

Rail Accidents Related to Drainage Issues

Year Location Cause*

Sep-16 London, United Kingdom Slide

Feb-17 Damman, Saudi Flooding

Nov-18 Arahal, Spain Rain

Mar-20 Ingenheim, France Slide

Mar-20 Hunan Province, China Slide

Jun-20 Huaiji County, China Rain / Slide

Aug-20 Stonehaven, Scottland Rain / Slide

Oct-20 Georgia, United States Rain

Dec-20 Townsville, Australia Slide

Jul-21 Henan, China Flood / Tunnel

Feb-22 Traveston, Australia Flood

Aug-23 Gotthard Tunnel, Sweden Flood

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rail_accidents

Overcoming common rail drainage design issues

 Network Size: The vast and

extensive rail network requires

tailored drainage solutions for each

section.

 Aging Infrastructure: Many rail lines

have outdated drainage systems that

need significant upgrades to meet

current standards.

 Low permeability subgrade

 Contaminated ballast reduces

permeability Ali Tasalloti, Alec M. Marshall, Charles M. Heronm Mir Amid Hashemi b

The Benefits of Rail Drainage

 Extended Lifespan of Tracks: Prevents water damage, thereby

prolonging the life of railway tracks.

 Enhanced Stability: Reduces the risk of derailments by maintaining track stability.

 Cost Efficiency: Lowers the need for expensive repairs and maintenance.

 Operational Efficiency: Ensures smooth and timely train operations.

 Safety Improvement: Protects the safety of both railway staff and passengers.

What is InfoDrainage?

 Comprehensive Drainage Design & Analysis Tool

 Drainage Network Design

 Design Optimization

 True-to-Site Visualization

 Real-time Simulation

 Compliance and Reporting

InfoDrainage and Civil 3D

Set design Perform design

analysis

Analyze simulation

results

Export Model to

InfoDrainage Build Civil 3D

model

Collect existing

conditions data

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Finalize

Construction

Documents

Import Model into

Civil 3D Obtain

jurisdictional

approval

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Export Video goes here

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Import Video goes here

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A closer look at InfoDrainage

Key components of flood risk

simulation include:

1. Rainfall Data

2. Adding Model Elements

3. Element Sizing

4. Model Analysis

5. Results Interpretation

6. Reporting

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@Deutsche Bahn AG / Oliver Lang

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SWC’s video

Topic Recap

1

2

Challenges with Drainage and Rail Design

3

Round tripping with Civil 3D

InfoDrainage’s Infiltration Trench Objects

Q&A

Thank you!

Drainage Technical Account Specialist

Mike.Pizzino@autodesk.com

www.autodesk.com

Mike Pizzino, MSCE Principal Implementation Consultant

Sean.Hulbert@autodesk.com

www.autodesk.com

Sean Hulbert, PE

Rail Summit 2024 Presentation Folie 1: Rail Summit 2024 Folie 2: Smart Solutions for Railway Drainage Folie 3: Today’s Roadmap Folie 4: Safe Harbor Statement Folie 5 Folie 6 Folie 7: Drainage Related Rail Failures Folie 8: Drainage Related Rail Failures Folie 9: Rail Accidents Related to Drainage Issues Folie 10: Overcoming common rail drainage design issues Folie 11: The Benefits of Rail Drainage Folie 12: What is InfoDrainage? Folie 13: InfoDrainage and Civil 3D Folie 14 Folie 15 Folie 16: A closer look at InfoDrainage Folie 17 Folie 18: Topic Recap Folie 19: Q&A Folie 20: Thank you!