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Autodesk InfoWorks ICM

Advanced Integrated Catchment Modeling for Water Infrastructure

Autodesk InfoWorks ICM (Integrated Catchment Modelling) is a leading, comprehensive software solution for simulating and analyzing complex hydraulic and hydrologic networks across entire catchments. Developed by Autodesk, this powerful tool is indispensable for engineers, planners, and consultants involved in the design, management, and operation of urban drainage systems, including storm sewers, sanitary sewers, natural rivers, and floodplains.

InfoWorks ICM empowers water professionals to:

Perform Integrated 1D and 2D Modeling: Accurately simulate the complete drainage system, encompassing both below-ground pipe networks (1D) and above-ground surface water flow and flooding in urban environments and river floodplains (2D). This integrated approach provides a holistic view of water movement and flood risk.
Leverage Cloud-Powered Simulations: Execute computationally intensive simulations quickly and efficiently in the cloud. This capability enhances speed, frees up local hardware resources, and enables faster access to results and collaborative workflows for distributed teams.
Facilitate Collaborative Project Work: Utilize robust workgroup model management features, allowing multiple users to share model data, make edits, and collaborate on unified models with comprehensive audit trails and security mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and team efficiency.
Conduct In-Depth Scenario Analysis: Create and analyze multiple “what-if” scenarios in parallel to evaluate various capital planning decisions, system expansions, or emergency responses (e.g., for combined sewer overflows or extreme weather events). This supports proactive risk management and optimized infrastructure planning.
Ensure Seamless Data Integration and Exchange: Easily import model data from diverse sources and seamlessly exchange designs with other critical software, including robust “round-trip” integration with Autodesk Civil 3D. The software also supports the use of industry-standard hydraulic engines like SWMM5.
Visualize and Analyze Results with Clarity: Interpret complex simulation outputs through a variety of intuitive graphical visualizations, including 3D views, along with detailed textual and statistical reports, making it easier to communicate findings and gain insights.
Utilize Advanced Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engines: Benefit from a fast, robust, and stable dynamic simulation engine that accurately represents complex water dynamics. The software can also leverage GPU technology to significantly accelerate 2D simulations for large models.
Implement Real-Time Control (RTC) Strategies: Model and dynamically adjust control structures like pumps, gates, and weirs based on real-time data to optimize flow routing, manage combined sewer overflows (CSOs), and develop effective digital twin solutions for operational support.
Automate Tasks and Workflows: Employ SQL queries and Ruby scripting capabilities to automate repetitive tasks such as model building, calibration, running simulations, and generating custom reports, enhancing productivity and consistency.