SierraSoft Hydro is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software specifically engineered for the hydraulic design of waterways, canals, ditches, pipes, pipe networks, and manholes. It empowers users to produce, modify, share, and analyze hydraulic information models, ensuring a strong optimization of activities and cost containment by integrating design and information modeling simultaneously within a single work environment. The software facilitates parametric dynamic design in BIM, allowing for the definition of axes, typical sections, and BIM model characteristics to generate finished projects, drawings, and information models with a single click. It supports real-time modification and checking, drastically reducing design time through 3D real-time cross-section on planimetry, with automatic updates upon parameter changes. All design and information modeling data (geometries and data) are securely stored in the M3 Framework Database, which serves as the sole reference for information, guaranteeing consistency across project data, information documents, and information models. SierraSoft Hydro also supports the creation of a digital reproduction of the territory through its "As-Found" capabilities, allowing acquisition of information from topographic surveys, maps, GIS data, point clouds, and existing BIM models (IFC and LandXML). It handles large point clouds efficiently, automatically generates triangular slope models (DTM), and creates complete information models from acquired data. The software supports a wide range of coordinate systems, including EPSG standards and localized systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Key functionalities include comprehensive hydraulic design tools for waterways, canals, ditches, pipes, pipe networks, and manholes, with automatic 3D model generation. Users can create and manage parametric and programmable typical sections and objects, extract data from various sources for cross-sections, and perform customizable quantities calculations. The software extends beyond traditional design with non-linear 3D design for complex geometries and offers hydrological analysis to obtain valuable information on water presence and flow. Furthermore, SierraSoft Hydro integrates with specific extensions for advanced information modeling, information exchange, and information analysis/verification, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration through standards like IDS, bSDD, and BCF, and enabling import/export of IFC and LandXML formats for federated models. It also generates essential information documents, supports open format information models, and provides tools for positioning, construction, and As-Built model creation.

Features & Benefits

• Integrated BIM Design & Parametric Dynamics
  • Enables simultaneous design and information modeling, offering parametric dynamic design for quick project generation and real-time updates.
• Comprehensive Data Management
  • Utilizes the M3 Framework Database to store all project and information modeling data, ensuring consistency across all project outputs.
• Existing Conditions & Surveying
  • Facilitates the creation of digital reproductions of the territory, including efficient handling of point clouds, automatic terrain modeling (DTM), and support for various coordinate systems.
• Specialized Hydraulic Design Tools
  • Provides dedicated tools for the design of waterways, canals, ditches, pipes, pipe networks, and manholes, including automatic 3D model generation.
• Flexible Section & Quantity Management
  • Allows creation and management of parametric typical sections, automatic cross-section generation from diverse data sources, and customizable quantities calculation.
• Advanced 3D Modeling & Hydrological Analysis
  • Supports non-linear 3D design for complex geometries and offers hydrological analysis to assess water presence and flow characteristics.
• Advanced Information Modeling (Requires SierraSoft BIM Modeling)
  • Defines detailed BIM models, integrates buildingSMART's IDS and bSDD standards, and supports BCF for multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Information Exchange & Multi-disciplinary Integrated Design (Requires SierraSoft BIM Exchange)
  • Enables sharing of project information in IFC and LandXML formats and importing of federated models for integrated design.
• Information Analysis & Verification (Requires SierraSoft BIM Checking)
  • Allows for real-time analysis, verification, and validation of information content, including interference detection and specific checks for topographic and infrastructural models.
• Automated Information Documents & Open Formats
  • Automatically generates various drawings and reports (e.g., planimetry, profiles, sections, quantities) and creates customizable information models in open formats like IFC and LandXML.
• Positioning, Construction & As-Built Support
  • Generates reports, drawings, and models for topographic positioning, machine control systems, and the creation of detailed As-Built models.
• Platform for Coordination & Integration
  • Serves as a platform for coordinating multidisciplinary design by allowing the import and aggregation of various infrastructure models.