Utility Node - Junction Box Options

Use these options to define utility network objects like junction boxes and other rectangular/cubical structures, such as curb inlets. Count site improvements like these are represented by discrete markers, such as points or CAD points, but can also reference CAD blocks in graphic views.

Junction boxes are rectangular and parametrically drawn and defined by a length and width. Junction boxes are primarily for gravity systems and have an invert elevation and a rim elevation.

Junction box length
Junction box width
Wall thickness
Rim elevation (specified when junction box objects are created)
Invert elevation (specified when junction box objects are created)

Figure: Junction box dimensions


Options
Name	This shows the descriptive name for the site improvement as it will appear in various commands that use utility nodes. These names should generally include size information to make object types easier to distinguish from each other.
Utility type	Select a Type for the network you will use this node in; it will not appear as an option for other types of networks. Gravity - Select this if you plan to create a sanitary sewer, storm sewer, or other non-pressurized system that relies on gravity to move liquids. Pressurized - Select this if you plan to create a water, gas, or other system that relies on pressure to move liquids. Cable - Select this if you plan to create an electrical, telecommunications, cable television, or other system of cables (which may be inside conduit pipes).
Class	Enter the industry type or rating of the junction box, e.g., pressure or thickness.
Length	Enter the inner length of the box's side parallel to the line in small units.
Width	Enter the inner length of the box's side perpendicular to the line in small units.
Thickness	Enter the wall thickness of the box in small units.
Color	Select a default display color for the junction box as you want them to appear in graphic views. This can be changed in the properties for each object once they are created in your model.
Cost	Enter the procurement cost of the junction box per unit. Note: This program displays the currency symbol and format that you have set in Microsoft Windows^® Regional and Language Options. The units and calculations, however, are not associated with a specific currency, so if a project is opened on a computer with different regional settings, those currency symbol and formats are used, but no conversion between currencies has been made.
Entrance on center?	For junction box entrances that are eccentric, uncheck this box and specify the distance and angle from the center of the node to the center of the entrance.
Distance to center Angle to center	If Entrance on center is unchecked, specify the distance (in small units) and angle from the center of the node to the center of the entrance.
Inspection criteria	Inspection criteria is currently not implemented.