Quick Intro to Carlson's Easy-to-Use RoadNETwork in Carlson Civil

Title: Quick Intro to Carlson's Easy-to-Use RoadNETwork in Carlson Civil

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

1. Introduction to Road Design in Carlson Civil:

   • The video introduces the basic steps required to create a single road using Carlson Civil.
   • The focus is on creating a simple road design and getting started with Road design in Carlson Civil.

2. Setting Up the Project:

   • Start by creating a new project in Carlson Civil.
   • Create a new layer, such as CL (Center Line), to draw a standard CAD polyline on the surface where the road will be placed.
   • Freeze off some existing contours to make it easier to see where the road will be located.

3. Using Road Network:

   • Utilize the Road Network feature in Carlson Civil.
   • Choose an existing RDN file as the basis for the road network.

4. Configuring Settings:

   • Check the settings in the dialogue box.
   • Ensure that "New Surface Triangulate" and "Contour" options are selected appropriately.
   • Skip unnecessary options like labels, elevating pads, lots, or merging with existing surfaces.

5. Adding Center Line File:

   • Attach an external Center Line file to the project.
   • Name the Center Line file, for example, "Oak Street."

6. Creating the Road Profile:

   • Edit the Center Line file in the editor.
   • Add PVIs (Point of Vertical Intersection) along the road to define the vertical design.
   • Adjust the slope, station, or elevation using the graphical editor.

7. Designing the Road Cross Section:

   • Define cross slopes for the road.
   • Specify measurements for gravel and asphalt layers.
   • Customize curbs and other elements as needed.

8. Finalizing the Road Design:

   • Process the road design by clicking on the "Process" button.
   • The road will be completely modeled in 3D with volumes, contours, and cut/fill data.

9. Reviewing the Design:

   • Check the output data and review the road design.
   • Save the project and view the entire road design, including volumes and contours.

10. Completing the Road Design:

    • Save the project and finalize the road design.
    • Review the new volumes and ensure the design matches the existing ground conditions.

11. Conclusion:

    • Completing a road design in Carlson Civil is straightforward and can be done in under 10 minutes from scratch.
    • The process involves setting up the project, creating the road profile, designing the cross-section, and processing the road design.

By following these steps, you can create a simple road design using Carlson Civil's RoadNETwork feature efficiently and effectively.