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Slope Components - Default

Updated May 06, 2016


This article applies to:
  • RoadEng Civil
  • RoadEng Forestry

This 2 sided component creates slope closing the template with ground.Slopes can be set explicity or to Auto (see below).

Typical Cross Section

Default Material Assignments

Slopes are by default sub-grade material (SG).

Dialog Parameters

Left (Right) Final Slope

This is the slope of the segment where the road prism closes with topography. This slope can be either a slope % or Auto. If this value is set to Auto:

  • cut slope angles are determined from the ground type(s) associated with the stratum layer(s).
  • fill slope angles are determined by the assigned fill type. The assigned fill type can be set in the Fill Material Assignments Dialog. The default fill material is stratum layer 1 ground type.

Left (Right) Extended Slopes

Intermediate slopes can be added between the outside of the template and the final closing slope. These slopes are optional and can be added using the by clicking on the Add button.