Softree Optimal
Design roads, highways, and corridors that cost less to build. Adding optimization software to your geometric design process allows you to deliver the lowest-cost design. It also allows you to design faster. Softree Optimal is a patented alignment optimization program. It can optimize an alignment vertically and horizontally. Generate the lowest cost vertical alignment based on the ground surface, the preliminary horizontal alignment, and the design parameters and constraints entered by the user. Utilize new horizontal alignment optimization functionality to further refine and improve your design. Consistently find the lowest-cost vertical alignment design that satisfies your design constraints & standards. Vertical optimization on its own typically brings down construction costs by 10-30% or more, depending on the project. Horizontally optimization works within a defined range of IP movement. Resulting improvements over 50% cost reduction are not uncommon.
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Trimble Quantm
Plan a new high speed, freight, or passenger rail project, or a new highway project, more rapidly with lower construction costs. Trimble Quantm Alignment Planning solutions support road and rail planners and engineers through the complex process of selecting and generating 3D corridors and alignments. Unique route optimization technology generates millions of alternative alignments and returns a range of 10-50 of the best options for review by various stakeholders. Trimble Reduce project planning time. Substantially lower alignment construction costs. Deliver improved alignments that meet environmental, heritage, urban constraints, and design standards set by each project. Beginning with your vision and ending with a viable infrastructure product, Trimble supports you with the most advanced alignment planning solutions in the industry. Find and evaluate a full range of construction alignment alternatives for your rail or road corridor.
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MicroStation
MicroStation by Bentley Systems is the trusted computer-aided design (CAD) software built specifically for infrastructure design. It enables architects, engineers, and designers to create precise 2D and 3D drawings that bring complex projects to life—from bridges and highways to utilities and smart cities. With powerful tools for design, documentation, and visualization, MicroStation helps professionals deliver projects faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence. The software natively supports DGN, DWG, and point-cloud data, eliminating file conversion hassles and improving collaboration across teams. Its robust environment connects applications, data, and users to ensure seamless project delivery at any scale. MicroStation is the foundation of modern infrastructure design—reliable, interoperable, and built for professionals who build the world.
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12d Model
12d Model is a powerful terrain modelling, surveying and civil engineering software package. Using 12d Model's screen menus and fast interactive graphics, the user effortlessly moves through a design. With 12d Model's powerful design capabilities, difficult surveying and civil design tasks can be easily visualized and completed. 12d Model includes a powerful programming language, which allows users to build their own options, from the extensive 12d Model programming library. 12d Model has been specifically designed for easy use. It is ideal for use at all stages of projects, and is particularly useful for large route selection and corridor studies. 12d Model is an essential tool in today's fiercely competitive business climate. 12d Model’s design option is the smarter solution for the design, modification and maintenance of Road and Highway projects. Enjoy advanced 3D tools to design local and major roads, intersections, roundabouts, highways, interchanges and much more.
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