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Software for Traffic Structures

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction English
Code 227-0406/02
Abbreviation SWDS
Course title Software for Traffic Structures
Credits 2
Coordinating department Department of Transport Constructions
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Jan Petrů, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. Introduction to the subject, introduction to the conditions of graduation
2. Getting to know the InfraWorks software - BIM application for conceptual design, modeling, visualization and planning, for studies, urban projects, and for line and road construction.
3.-5. Processing of 1st Program (InfraWorks)
6. Getting acquainted with software for advanced design for liner and road construction - AutoCAD Civil 3D.
7.-9. Processing of the 2nd Program (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
10. Getting to know the software for verifying vehicle trailing curves when passing route design elements - AutoTURN. Creation of a user defined vehicle type.
11. Processing the 3rd Program (AutoTURN)
12. Introduction to software for designing roundabouts - TORUS.
13.-14. Processing of the 4th program (TORUS)

E-learning

LMS Moodle (VŠB-TUO): 2270406 Software for Traffic Structures

Literature

- HOLLAND, Louisa and Kati MERCIER. Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013. Indianapolis: Wiley, c2012. ISBN 978-1-118-28175-8.
- Software manuals for Civil 3D, AutoTURN, TORUS.

Advised literature

- KUTZ, Myer, ed. Handbook of transportation engineering. Volume I, Systems and operations. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2011. ISBN 978-0-07-161492-4.
- KUTZ, Myer, ed. Handbook of transportation engineering. Volume II, Applications and technologies. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2011. ISBN 978-0-07-161477-1.