WC3 Output

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Introduction

WC3 is a software service providing comprehensive embodied carbon calculations for civil infrastructure. This command exports civil design data to the WC3 format for carbon footprint analysis. Users can review and edit pavement layers, edging, pipes, and pits before exporting to a JSON format for carbon calculation.

Usage Workflow

1. Review Pavement Layers: Check the pavement layers tab, verify material selections, and edit dimensions as needed.
2. Configure Edging: Decide if edging should be separated from pavement via the "Separate Edging" checkbox and verify materials.
3. Review Pipes and Pits: Check the pipes and pits tabs for accuracy regarding materials and quantities.
4. Set Earthworks/Haulage Parameters: Select fuel sources, transport modes, and enter distances to suppliers and disposal sites.
5. Export: Click "Export" to generate the JSON file for the WC3 Carbon Calculator.

Best Practices

• Review all data before exporting.
• Verify material selections match project specifications.
• Use accurate measurements for lengths, widths, and thicknesses.
• Set realistic distances for haulage calculations.
• Keep a backup of exported JSON files.

Details

Upon selecting the command the following form is displayed:

Project Information	Top of form
Project Name	Identifies the project in the export file. Default: "[String Name] - Carbon Analysis".
Separate Edging	Checkbox. If checked, edging is calculated separately. If unchecked, edging is included in pavement calculations.
Tab 1: Pavement Layers	Review and edit pavement data
Pavement Grid	Displays layers with columns for Layer Name, Material, Length, Width, and Thickness. • Add/Remove rows for additional layers. • Select materials from the WC3 library. • Values are editable and calculations update automatically.
Tab 2: Edging	Review and edit edging data
Edging Grid	Displays edging items with columns for Item, Material, Area, and Length. • Select materials from the WC3 library.
Tab 3: Pipes	Populated from pipe networks
Pipes Grid	Displays pipe data with columns for Item, Material, Length, and Mass/m. • Mass calculations based on length and mass per meter.
Tab 4: Pits	Populated from pipe network structures
Pits Grid	Displays pit data with columns for Pit ID, Type, Material, and Quantity. • Quantity tracking for carbon calculations.
Action Buttons	Bottom of form
Material Mapping	Establish mapping between CSD Materials and WC3 Materials Profile Name Selects the current mapping profile (e.g., "Default"). Allows switching between different mapping standards. New... Creates a new mapping profile. Save / Open Icons Buttons to save changes to the current profile or open an external profile file. Description Editable text field to describe the purpose of the current profile (e.g., "Common material mappings for Australian civil engineering projects"). Material Tools Middle toolbar Add Material Manually adds a new row to the mapping grid. Edit Material Enables editing mode for the selected material row. Auto-Map All Attempts to automatically match CSD materials to WC3 materials based on name similarity. Delete Removes the selected row from the mapping list. Clear All Removes all entries from the current mapping grid. Mapping Grid Main data view CSD Material The local material name used in the Civil Site Design project (e.g., "Asphalt", "FCR Class 2"). WC3 Material The corresponding material selected from the WC3 carbon library (e.g., "WMA, 4% virgin bitumen"). This is the value used for calculation. Auto-Suggested Displays the system's best guess for a match. Users can select this value to quickly populate the WC3 Material column. Status Bar Bottom left of form Status Message Displays the result of operations, such as "Auto-mapped 2 materials". Action Buttons Bottom right of form OK Saves the current mapping configuration and closes the dialog. Cancel Closes the dialog without saving changes.
Kerb Detection Editor	Determine linear (edging) features to calculation for inclusion in WC3 input.   Profile Name Selects the active detection profile. Use the dropdown to switch between saved settings. New... Creates a new, empty profile. Save As... Saves the current profile settings under a new name. Delete Deletes the currently selected profile. Kerb Types Left panel Group List Displays all defined kerb groups (e.g., Kerb and Channel, Barrier Kerb). Select a group to edit its details on the right. Add Group Adds a new kerb type group to the list. Delete Group Removes the selected kerb type group from the list. Kerb Group Details Right panel. Configures the selected group. Group Name The name of the kerb type (e.g., "Kerb and Channel"). Enabled Checkbox. If checked, this kerb group is included in the detection process. Uncheck to temporarily disable it. Description Optional text field to describe the kerb type. Material Codes List of string codes that define this kerb type. • Enter one code per line. • Do not include L/ or R/ prefixes. • Example: EB, BK, INV, TK. Action Buttons Bottom of form OK Saves all changes to the profile and closes the dialog. Cancel Closes the dialog without saving changes.
Export	Checks all required fields and exports data to a JSON file in WC3 format.
Cancel	Closes the form without saving or exporting.