International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 10 Issue: 06 | Jun 2023
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RURAL ROAD DESIGN ENHANCEMENT USING CIVIL 3D Chinmay B R1, Deepak T S2, Mohammed Fuzail3, Rakshitha S4, Thanup N T5 1234Diploma In Civil Engineering, Adichunchanagiri Polytechnic, Chikkamagalur, Karnataka, India
5Head of Department, Department of Civil Engineering, Adichunchanagiri Polytechnic, Chikkamagalur, Karnataka,
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Abstract- Efficiently designing rural roads is crucial for the Indian road network, despite their lower traffic volume. Ensuring the safety of commuters requires proper road design. Developing these roads, which constitute a significant portion of the overall road network, will contribute to the country's overall development. In this research paper, we utilized Civil 3D software to design a 600-meter road, generating outputs such as tabular columns for curves, profile sections, and road alignment. The objective of this work is to demonstrate the user-friendly nature of Civil 3D in rural road design. By improving transportation infrastructure nationwide, the economic activities of the country will be greatly enhanced Key Words: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Geometric Design, Total Station
1. INTRODUCTION
Figure 1- Satelite image of a selected area of the project
The geometric design of roads is crucial as it involves determining the dimensions and visible features of the road. This design plays a critical role in establishing the requirements for drivers and vehicles, with a focus on efficiency and safety. Elements such as cross-sections, sight distance, intersections, vertical alignment, and horizontal alignment are key considerations in geometric design. Implementing proper geometric design significantly contributes to reducing accidents and their severity. The primary objective is to achieve optimal traffic operation efficiency and ensure maximum safety while being costeffective. This paper demonstrates a typical road design using AutoCAD Civil 3D, a software tool that offers time and energy-saving capabilities. By utilizing 3D modeling, challenges in road design, particularly in computing cut and fill volumes, can be effectively addressed. AutoCAD Civil 3D enables more efficient and accurate volume calculations, enhancing overall design precision.
2. SURVEYING AND DATA COLLECTION Prior to commencing the design of the project road, a survey was conducted to gather essential information. This survey included activities such as location study, reconnaissance, preliminary survey, final location survey, map study, and reconnaissance survey. Using a total station, survey points were acquired at the project site situated in Beekanahalli, Chikkamagalur. Figure 2- Co-ordinates of total station
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