OpenRoads Designer, Bentley Systems' civil engineering design software, enables the precise design, analysis and optimization of linear roads and infrastructures. This article focuses on one of its most powerful features: dynamic road corridor modelling.
OpenRoads Designer is a detailed design application covering survey, drainage, underground networks and road design, which replaces the capabilities previously offered by InRoads, GEOPAK, MX and PowerCivil. Its model-based approach facilitates work with different types of data, disciplines and distributed teams to produce 2D deliverables such as accurate and georeferenced 3D models. Used for interchanges, roundabouts, site development or stormwater systems, the solution is for both small and very large civil engineering projects.OpenRoads Designer brings together lift, drainage and road design in a single application.
Focus functionality: dynamic modelling of road corridors
Corridor modelling is the core of the OpenRoads Designer design engine. It allows to develop each aspect of a road (floor, shoulder, slope, ditches, associated structures) within a unique parametric presentation, rather than separately managing dozens of typical cuts.
Navigate and design in real time along the route
Engineers can move quickly along the corridor at controlled intervals by simultaneously viewing and modifying all road components. Cross-sections and profiles are created from any point of the route and are updated on the fly as soon as a change is made to the model, including terrain.
Parametric intelligence for BIM compliance
Thanks to a geometric rule engine, the model automatically updates itself to reflect the design intent, while meeting the requirements for complex modelling and file federation required for BIM level 2 and beyond. Horizontal and vertical alignments remain permanently associated, ensuring project coherence at each stage.
From 3D model to project deliverables
The modeled corridor directly feeds planes, profiles, cuttings and installation reports, as well as the standard formats for guiding earth-moving machines (Trimble, Topcon, Leica), thus linking the design to execution on site.Parametric design of a road corridor in OpenRoads Designer.
The 10 key points of OpenRoads Designer
Functionality
Benefit for your projects
Unique parametric modelling of the corridor
All road components developed in a single coherent presentation.
Dynamic navigation along the route
Move at controlled intervals to design in context.
Dynamic cross sections
Real-time update with each model or field change.
Profiles and cuts from any point of the route
Generation on demand, without manual reconstruction.
Related horizontal and vertical alignments
Coherence guaranteed between plan and long profile.
Land modelling and analysis
Include survey data and existing conditions.
Intelligent geometric rules motor
The model is automatically updated according to design intent.
BIM Compliance Level 2 and Beyond
Federation of multi-discipline files for wider collaboration.
Integrated drainage and underground networks
Hydraulic and hydrological design in the same application.
Export to machine guidance
Trimble, Topcon and Leica compatible formats for earthmoving.
Case of practical use
La modélisation de corridors s’utilise sur des projets routiers de toutes tailles : élargissement d’autoroute, conception de carrefours giratoires, aménagement de sites industriels ou grands projets linéaires. Plusieurs maîtres d’œuvre ayant adopté OpenRoads Designer rapportent des gains de plusieurs millions d’euros grâce à la réduction des reprises de conception et à l’accélération des études.Formation OpenRoads Designer animée par beCAD pour maîtriser la modélisation de corridors.
Why choose OpenRoads Designer with beCAD?
Revendeur, formateur et intégrateur agréé Bentley Systems, beCAD accompagne les bureaux d’études et entreprises de travaux publics dans le déploiement d’OpenRoads Designer : conseil sur la licence adaptée, formation à la modélisation de corridors et support technique francophone.
Frequently Asked Questions
OpenRoads Designer remplace-t-il InRoads, GEOPAK ou MX ?
Oui. OpenRoads Designer regroupe et remplace les capacités auparavant offertes par InRoads, GEOPAK, MX et PowerCivil au sein d’une application unique.
La modélisation de corridors nécessite-t-elle un autre logiciel pour le drainage ?
Non, OpenRoads Designer intègre nativement la conception et l’analyse hydraulique et hydrologique, sans nécessiter de logiciel tiers pour les réseaux d’eaux pluviales.
OpenRoads Designer est-il compatible avec les exigences BIM ?
Oui, il répond au BIM Niveau 1 et permet de progresser vers le BIM Niveau 2 et au-delà grâce à la modélisation 3D, l’interopérabilité et la fédération multi-disciplines. Vous souhaitez évaluer OpenRoads Designer sur vos propres projets routiers ou former vos équipes à la modélisation de corridors ? Discover the product sheet or contact the beCAD team.
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