OpenRoads Designer

<p>This training manual is written for civil engineers and designers who will use <strong>OpenRoads Designer</strong> 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. </p><p>Inside the book are instructions on how to download a real-world <strong>dataset</strong> that is used to: </p> <ul> <li>Work with <strong>Terrain Models</strong></li> <li>Define <strong>Horizontal Alignments</strong></li> <li>Create <strong>Profiles</strong> of the existing terrain and create a proposed <strong>Vertical Alignment</strong></li> <li>Create <strong>Templates (Typical Sections)</strong></li> <li>Use <strong>Corridor Modeling</strong> to create a proposed model</li> <li>Set up <strong>Transitions </strong>using <strong>Templates Point Controls and Parametrics</strong></li> <li>Set up <strong>Superelevation </strong>using AASHTO or DOT standards</li> <li>Create <strong>Cross Sections</strong> showing existing and proposed models</li> <li>Compute <strong>Volumes </strong>including <strong>End Area </strong></li> <li>Create <strong>Plan and Profile Sheets</strong></li> </ul> <p>This manual is suitable for self-paced learning or a classroom environment.</p>