Applying InRoads V8i

This entry level training manual is a workbook designed for civil engineers and designers who will use InRoads for design and evaluation of highway or other corridor projects. It takes you through an example road design project that illustrates both workflow and concepts of using the software tools for corridor development including how to:

• Create existing topography models.
• Define horizontal alignments.
• Profile the existing model and create a proposed vertical alignment.
• Create template components and end conditions.
• Utilize the Roadway Designer interface to create a proposed corridor.
• Set up Superelevation using the Superelevation Wizard.
• Create cross sections showing existing and proposed surfaces and features.
• Compute project volumes.
• Generate project reports.
• Automate the creation of plan/profile sheets.

This workbook comes with a dataset that you will use to work through each of the topics at your own pace, using the clear step-by-step guide.

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