Often during the design review process many questions arise regarding the visual impact of the intended design. A new bridge is proposed at the entrance to the city to allow for two new rail lines to be developed. Because of the unique nature and character of the city designers wanted to ensure that vehicles approaching Acre (Akko) would have an unobstructed view as they drove in on the bridge approaching from the south. The design therefore called for elevating the eastern travel lanes of the bridge. Before final approval an RDV interactive model was created and made available for review by all parties. Immediately designers were able to identify areas for improvement including a change in the design of the guard rails along the bridge to achieve better visibility according to initial requirements.
Courtesy Gateway Engineers. What we love so much about this example is that it was completed very quickly by a typical Civil 3D user. This is a great example to show how helpful a small but accurate 3D model can be to convey the impact of a proposed rail bridge. Using the RDV simulation the design engineer was able to effectively show and explain how a new rail overpass will function and affect the surrounding roads and structures in the area.
