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Webinar: Concepts & Strategies in Vertical Alignment Optimization
Updated November 11, 2024
This article applies to:
- RoadEng Civil
- Softree Optimal
We learnt how earthwork optimization can significantly reduce your subgrade construction costs and save valuable engineering time. This webinar focused on concepts and strategies to use Softree Optima's vertical optimization tool.
00:00 Introduction
02:53 What is Vertical Optimization?
05:48 Concept 1 - Vertical Optimization as a Starting Point
08:35 Concept 2 - Vertical Optimization is Based on a Cost Model
13:02 Concept 3 - Costs are Based on Ground Types
17:37 Concept 4 - Controlling Alignment Shape & Curve Positions
23:44 Concept 5 - Cross Section Sampling
30:00 Concept 6 - Accounting for Constraints
37:34 Concept 7 - Vertical Optimization as a Comparison Tool