This is the initial highway design activity. It consists of the following steps:
Instructions | Resources | References |
Develop roadway geometric design for each of the following that apply: |
GEOPAK, Road Tools |
GEOPAK Tracking Document |
PDDM 9.3, Geometric Design |
GEOPAK, Generate Existing Ground Profile |
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GEOPAK, Display Profile Graphically |
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GEOPAK, Drive Through (Existing Ground) |
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horizontal and vertical alignments for each alternative. |
GEOPAK, Horizontal Alignment, Using Elements |
File Naming Convention |
PDDM 9.3, Geometric Design |
GEOPAK, Horizontal Alignment, Using PI |
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GEOPAK, Horizontal Alignment, Using ASCII File |
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GEOPAK, Horizontal Alignment, Display |
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GEOPAK, Horizontal Alignment, Annotate |
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GEOPAK, Generate Existing Ground Profile |
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GEOPAK, Generate Existing Ground Profile, Traditional Method |
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GEOPAK, "Component Based" Profile Design Tool |
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GEOPAK, "VPI Based" Profile Design Tool |
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GEOPAK, Display Profile Graphically |
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preliminary cross-sections |
GEOPAK, Proposed Cross-Section Help |
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PDDM 9.3, Geometric Design |
GEOPAK, The Cross Section Navigator |
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GEOPAK, Make the Superelevation Shapes (Automatic Mode) |
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GEOPAK, Redefinable Variables |
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GEOPAK, Plan View Overrides |
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GEOPAK, Generate Existing Ground Cross Sections |
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GEOPAK, Existing Features on Proposed Cross-Sections |
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GEOPAK, The Cross Section Labeler |
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GEOPAK, Automated Cross Section Labeling |
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GEOPAK, Ancillary Data On Proposed Cross Sections |
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GEOPAK, Cross Section Movie |
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proposed widening |
GEOPAK, Curve Widening: Introduction |
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PDDM 9.3, Geometric Design |
GEOPAK, Curve Widening: Methodology |
Curve widening, 2004 Green Book |
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GEOPAK, Curve Widening: Draw Transition |
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Proposed Pavement Widening, Adhoc Help |
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Shoulder Widening, Adhoc Help |
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preliminary wall locations |
GEOPAK, Cut Side Wall Design |
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PDDM Chapter 10, Structural Design |
construction and clearing limits |
GEOPAK, Generate Slope Stake Limits |
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PDDM 9.5, Other Highway Design Elements |
GEOPAK, Generate Clearing Limits |
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major drainage work areas |
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Drainage Summary |
PDDM Chapter 7, Hydrology/Hydraulics |
provide preliminary TS&L line and grade to Structures. |
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PDDM Chapter 10, Structural Design |