Site3D 9.047 – 3D Site Design and Ground Modelling Software for Civil Engineering

Site3D is a 3D site design and ground modelling software package developed by Site3D Ltd, a UK-based company. It is designed to help civil engineers and land development professionals model, design, and visualize site-based projects in a fully 3D environment.

The software combines ground modelling, road design, drainage design, and earthworks calculations in a single platform. It is known for its intuitive interface and ability to work with existing survey data, point clouds, and CAD drawings to quickly build accurate 3D site models.

Version 9.047 is a recent update in the 9.x series, continuing Site3D’s development with performance improvements, new features, and bug fixes.

Primary Users

Site3D 9.047 is designed for civil engineers, land development professionals, and infrastructure designers who need to model, design, and visualize site-based projects in 3D. It serves professionals who:

  • Create 3D ground models from survey data, point clouds, and existing drawings

  • Design roads, drainage, and earthworks with integrated 3D visualization

  • Calculate cut and fill volumes for site leveling and earthwork estimation

  • Produce construction drawings and documentation from the 3D model

  • Collaborate with architects, landscape designers, and contractors using a shared 3D environment

Key Features & Capabilities

3D Ground Modelling

  • Survey Data Import: Import data from total stations, GPS, and point clouds

  • Surface Creation: Build 3D ground surfaces from survey points, contours, and breaklines

  • Surface Editing: Modify surfaces with tools for adding, removing, and adjusting points and triangles

  • Volumetric Calculations: Calculate cut and fill volumes between surfaces

Road and Infrastructure Design

  • Horizontal Alignment: Design road centerlines with curves, spirals, and transitions

  • Vertical Alignment: Design road profiles with grades and vertical curves

  • Cross-Sections: Define road cross-sections with lanes, shoulders, curbs, and sidewalks

  • Corridor Modeling: Create 3D road corridors from alignments and cross-sections

  • Intersection Design: Design road intersections with proper geometry

Drainage and Utilities

  • Pipe Network Design: Design drainage and utility networks with pipes, manholes, and structures

  • Hydraulic Calculations: Perform basic hydraulic calculations for pipe sizing

  • 3D Visualization: View drainage networks in 3D alongside the ground model

Earthworks and Volumes

  • Cut and Fill Calculations: Compute earthwork volumes for site leveling and road construction

  • Mass Haul Diagrams: Analyze material movement and balance

  • Stockpile Volumes: Calculate volumes for stockpiles and material storage

Visualization and Documentation

  • 3D Rendering: Realistic 3D visualization of site designs

  • Plan and Profile Drawings: Generate construction drawings from the 3D model

  • Section Views: Create cross-section and longitudinal section drawings

  • Data Export: Export to CAD, PDF, and other formats

Interoperability

  • CAD Integration: Import and export DWG, DXF, and other CAD formats

  • Point Cloud Support: Import and process point cloud data from laser scanners

  • Data Exchange: Support for LandXML, ASCII, and other standard formats