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Conditional Part 4 - Cut or Fill (test at a distance)

June 23, 2023 Leo Lavayen

In this post of the series, Conditional Cut or Fill subassemblies will be used to test the cut/fill conditions at a given distance and make a design choice at the original insertion point.

First, adding the test locations using two (2) Generic Link Width and Slope subassemblies are added to the left/right sides:

  • Distance set to: 10 and Slope set to: 0 %
  • Link Code set to: “OFF” (code set has been set to hide this in section views)

Next, test for cut or fill, four (4) Conditional Cut or Fill subassemblies are created, two (2) for each side for cut or fill conditions:

Last, return to start and design, four (4) Generic Link Width and Slope subassemblies:

  • Distance set to negative :  -10 and Slope set to: 0%
  • Link Code set to: “OFF” (code set has been set to hide this in section views)

To these the necessary design subassemblies will be added:

• When in “Cut” scenarios adds a full depth shoulder.

• When in “Fill” scenarios adds curb and sidewalk.

With the appropriate subassembly values and a Surface Target set in the corridor, the subassemblies will reach out test location distance:

• Left side is above surface in “fill” = curb and sidewalk

• Right side is below surface in “cut” = full depth shoulder

A fun way to leverage the Conditional Cut or Fill subassemblies to test conditions at a distance and insert design at origin.  To learn more about complex corridor design review other posts in the series, search our blog pages or contact us at IMAGINiT.

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Leo Lavayen

Civil Applications Expert<br><br>As an Applications Expert, Leo is responsible for supporting, training and implementation of software for survey and civil engineering professionals. He has more than 19 years of experience helping large and small, public and private clients in the eastern United States.

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