Joey LouAllen Teaches Roadway Modeling Techniques & Tools at LEARNing Conference

On Tuesday at the Road and Site LEARNing Conference, Joey LouAllen led the “Approach and Driveway Modeling” workshop where he showed OpenRoads concepts that can be applied when modeling intersecting approaches, secondary roads, and driveways. Among the topics covered:

• Creating horizontal and vertical geometry
• Match lines
• Building terrain models from intersections
• Modeling pavement under the intersection
• Modeling curbs, gutters, sidewalks, cut & full slopes

A key concept when using OpenRoads tools is how to work between 2D and 3D views simultaneously.

Other important capabilities include:

• 3D modeling with the OpenRoads tools is not limited to template-based corridor modeling.
• Within OpenRoads, the 3D model is a result of assigning vertical definitions to design elements and utilizing the “design intent” imparted to those elements during the design process. “What we see in the 3D model is what has been defined vertically and has an active profile.”
• Option to create 3D elements automatically while creating a horizontal line.
• Tools, such as Quick Profile Transition and Apply Linear Template, increase efficiency in generating the 3D model.
• Template Library Organizer allows you to copy templates from an active drawing file or copy from an external template library file into the project file.

To participate in the #Bentley15 learning, take the OnDemand course “Approach and Driveway Modeling” available in the LEARNserver.

Later in the day, Joey will help users build on the concepts learned in Approach and Driveway Modeling when he leads the "Intersection Modeling" workshop.

This course teaches tools and techniques that can be used to model an at-grade intersection. It will focus on OpenRoads methods, such as using Linear Templates, Quick Profile Transitions, and Surface Templates to provide flexibility and efficiency in addressing the varied needs and circumstances that arise when (re) designing an at-grade intersection. 

To participate in this learning, Intersection Modeling is also available on-demand. Prior to taking this advanced course, it is recommended you take:

 Pad and Parking Lot Modeling
Approach and Driveway Modeling