Course detail

CAD in Transportation Structures

FAST-VNC002Acad. year: 2024/2025

Introduction into the problems. 2-D programming systems, basic characteristics of programming products from firms Intergraph, Bentley and AutoDesk. 3-D programming systems, basic characteristics of programming products from firms Intergraph, Bentley and AutoDesk.
Scanning and filtration of data. Vectorisation of mapping data. Digital model of terrain, input, formation, depiction.
Design of a horizontal alignment, stationing, significant points, description, free alignment of the line, equalisation. Longitudinal profile, vertical alignment. Methods of terrain equalisation, characteristic cross sections and slopes.
Pitching and super elevation – methods. Methods of line structure design, cubage, records, imports and exports,
Definition of a route, modeller, depiction, crossing design, design and layout of turnouts. CAD software InRoad/InRail, MxRoad/MxRail.
Introduction into modelling problems of constructions. Basic characteristics of programming products for calculations of FEM, basic phases of a model design. Basic types of tasks.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Department

Institute of Railway Structures and Constructions (ZEL)

Entry knowledge

Basic work in CAD, the average knowledge of information technology. The basic design elements of line structures.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of design of transport structures in CAD software, modelling of structures and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.
A student acquires skills in design of transport structures in CAD software, modelling of structures.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-VP Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Syllabus

1. Introduction into the problems. 2-D programming systems. 2. Basic characteristics of programming products from firms Intergraph, Bentley and AutoDesk. 3-D programming systems. 3. Basic characteristics of programming products from firms Intergraph, Bentley and AutoDesk. 4. Scanning and filtration of data. Vectorisation of mapping data. 5. Digital model of terrain, input, formation, depiction. 6. Design of a horizontal alignment, stationing, significant points, description, free alignment of the line, equalisation. 7. Longitudinal profile, vertical alignment. 8. Methods of terrain equalisation, characteristic cross sections and slopes. 9. Pitching and super elevation – methods. 10. Methods of line structure design, cubage, records, imports and exports, 11. Definition of a route, modeller, depiction, crossing design, design and layout of turnouts. CAD software InRoad/InRail, MxRoad/MxRail. 12. Introduction into modelling problems of constructions. 13. Basic characteristics of programming products for calculations of FEM, basic phases of a model design. Basic types of tasks.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Syllabus

The following exercises are practiced teaching tasks: 1. Digital model of terrain, input, formation, depiction. 2. Design of a horizontal alignment, stationing, significant points, description, free alignment of the line, equalisation. 3. Longitudinal profile, vertical alignment. 4. Methods of terrain equalisation, characteristic cross sections and slopes. 5. Pitching and super elevation – methods. 6. Methods of line structure design, cubage, records, imports and exports, 7. Definition of way, modeler of the way, view. 8. Expanding of the way, climbing lanes. 9. Location of switches. 10. Settlement (regression) direction and height points, curvature diagram. 11. Creating excavation, landfill, etc. in a digital model. 12. Solving basic geodetic tasks (methods of alignment)