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What is the vertical profile of the road?

The vertical profile of a road refers to the shape of the road in relation to the ground. It includes the height of the road surface at different points along its length and any slope or elevation changes. A well-designed vertical profile will ensure that the road is smooth and easy to drive on, with no sudden elevation changes that could cause vehicle problems.

Challenges encountered while designing a vertical profile incorporating a profile corrective course

One of the main challenges encountered while designing a vertical profile incorporating a profile corrective course is ensuring that the road surface is smooth and consistent. This can be difficult to achieve if the road has a complex or irregular shape or if there are significant elevation changes. It is important to consider the impact that the PCC will have on the overall design of the road, including factors such as the width of the road, the type of surface material used, and the location of any drainage features.

Different conditions of PCC

Profile corrective course based on trimming of existing edge top levels:

In road widening and strengthening projects, it is important to identify the pavement layers of the proposed road that are getting intercepted by the presence of the existing road. This can be done by comparing the vertical design details of the proposed road with the original ground level data. The pavement layers of the proposed road that are intercepted by the existing road are then “trimmed” or removed from the edges of the existing road. This is done so that the new pavement layers can be laid in a complete and consistent manner.

The process of trimming the pavement layers is important for the accurate calculation of the quantities of materials required for the project. The PCC quantity is calculated for the layers that are trimmed off in the existing road width.

Road Estimator is specifically designed to automate this process by identifying the existing road and trimming the proposed pavement layers from the existing road edges. The software can automatically detect the existing road, trim the proposed pavement layers, and insert PCC layers based on the conditions at each location. The software also allows users to define the material table for the PCC if needed. This can help to ease the complete cross section generation and quantity calculation process.

Trim layer based on offset:

In this method, in a road widening or strengthening project, the depth between the existing road surface and the pavement layer that should be complete is considered. The depth of the gap between the existing road and the new pavement layer can vary along the length of the road and will affect the type and thickness of the PCC that is required.

For example, if the gap between the existing road and the Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) layer is 70mm, the PCC layer should be made of a particular material that is suitable for that depth. However, if the depth of the gap increases, the first 70mm should be made of one PCC material and the remaining depth should be made of a different PCC material that is more suitable for the increased depth.

This approach allows the use of materials that are more suitable for the specific depth, which can improve the performance and durability of the road.

Manual:

One of the features of Road Estimator is the ability to define pavement layer groups based on anchor points. Anchor points are important points of a road cross section, such as the median edge, carriageway edge, or shoulder edge. By defining these anchor points, the software can automatically create the cross-section and calculate the quantities of materials needed for each layer of the pavement.

In the context of profile corrective course (PCC) layer design, Road Estimator also provides the flexibility to define PCC layers manually by identifying the existing road edges using anchor points. This means that users can manually define the PCC layers by specifying the location and thickness of the layers using the anchor points. This can be useful in cases where the automatic detection of PCC layers is not possible or when the user wants to have more control over the PCC design.

The software also provides various design layer and other options for manual PCC layer definition. This can include different materials, thicknesses, and other design parameters for the PCC layers. Once the PCC layers have been defined, the software can then calculate the quantities of materials needed for each layer and generate a detailed cross-section of the road.