Publisher's Synopsis
This training manual is written for civil engineers and designers who will use OpenRoads Designer for design and evaluation of highways or other corridors. Included are step-by-step instructions to complete an example road design project illustrating both workflow and concepts of the software.
Inside the book are instructions on how to download a real-world dataset that is used to:
- Work with Terrain Models
- Define Horizontal Alignments
- Create Profiles of the existing terrain and create a proposed Vertical Alignment
- Create Templates (Typical Sections)
- Use Corridor Modeling to create a proposed model
- Set up Transitions using Templates, Point Controls and Parametrics
- Set up Superelevation using AASHTO or DOT standards
- Create Cross Sections showing existing and proposed models
- Compute Volumes including End Area
- Create Plan and Profile Sheets
This manual is suitable for self-paced learning or a classroom environment.
