Product Manual

Explanation of the slope elements:
a Horizontal alignment at a defined chainage.
b Hinge point, is defined by entered offset left/right and height difference.
c Slope = ratio.
d Catch point, or daylight point, indicates the point of intersection between the slope and
the natural surface. Both the hinge point and the catch point lie on the slope.
e Natural surface, is the undisturbed surface before project construction.
Cut / Fill Description
Cut situation
TSOX_117
cc
a
e
e
bb
d
d
a Horizontal alignment
b Hinge point
c Slope
d Catch point
e Natural surface
Fill situation
TSOX_118
d
d
c
c
a
e
e
bb
a Horizontal alignment
b Hinge point
c Slope
d Catch point
e Natural surface
11.13.3 Creating or Uploading Alignment Files
1. Select Apps from the MAIN MENU.
2. Select ROAD 3D from the Apps menu.
3. Complete program pre-settings.
Field Description
Horiz. Aln. List of available horizontal alignment files.
☞
Using a horizontal alignment file is mandatory.
Verti. Aln. List of available vertical alignment files.
☞
Using a vertical alignment file is not mandatory. A
height can be defined manually instead.
Next step
•
Either, press NEW to name and define a new alignment file.
•
Or, press OK to select an existing alignment file and proceed to the Define Setout/
Check/Slope values screen.
Access
Select Alignment File:
98 Applications