Geometric Design Lab Spring 2011Geometric Design Lab

- Lab 07
Define Superelevation Runoff using GEOPAK
Copyright � 2009 by Dr. Thomas W. Rioux
Students taking this course may print one copy of this document for their personal
class use.

Objective:   Learn superelevation runoff design using GEOPAK.

Activity:   Copy the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) GEOPAK

Superelevation parameter files "txdot_e_uc.csv", "txdot_length_uc.csv", and
"txdot_uc.sep" from ftp://ftp.ce.utexas.edu/class/rioux/GeometricDesignLab to
"Z:\MicroStation" ; Start MicroStation and create a 2D design file
"Z:\MicroStation\lab_07.dgn" using the seed file
"Z:\MicroStation\train2d.dgn"; Start GEOPAK, set the standard GEOPAK
user preferences for this class, and set the standard COGO preferences for
this class; Create a GEOPAK Project named lab_07 using Job Number 07
with Subject of "Superelevation Runoff" and set Coordinate Geometry for
Temporary Visualization; Store the points for the centerline; Store the
horizontal circular curve by tangents; Create the centerline chain from
elements; Draw the centerline chain and station the centerline chain; Place a
flat vertical profile at elevation 0.0; Define the superelevation parameters;
Process the cross sections; Draw the Pavement Edge Profiles; Place a
landscape oriented rectangle centered around the drawings in 8.5" by 11"
proportion; Place the title "Lab Assignment 07" at the top center and your
name, class name, and assignment due date in the middle left; Place a fence
from the rectangle and plot the drawing; Exit MicroStation; and Reboot the
computer.