Bentley MXROAD is an advanced, string-based modeling tool that enables
the rapid and accurate
design of all road types. With MXROAD, you can quickly create design
alternatives to build the ideal
road system. After a final design alternative is selected, you can
automate much of the design detailing
process, saving time and money.
At its core, MXROAD uses 3D string modeling technology—a powerful yet
concise method of creating 3D
surfaces. The interoperable database allows engineers to create and
annotate 3D project models in the
most popular AEC platforms or in Windows. This means that you can work
on the project within one
environment, save it, and open it seamlessly in another environment with
no loss of data. This promotes
maximum productivity of trained staff.
Design Creativity
Bentley MXROAD’s dynamic placement and change functionality speeds the
creation of 2D and 3D
alignments. This “rubber band” flexibility promotes design creativity
and the assessment of alternatives
with quick cut/fill calculations. The end result is better quality
design.
Intersection
Design
Intersection design, along with other functionality in MXROAD, is
string-model based. This gives you the
ability to dynamically re-grade intersections as needed. Problem areas
can be resolved during the design
phase rather than incurring the high cost of rework onsite.
Superelevation
Design
The Bentley MXROAD automated approach to superelevation design is fast
and effective. Standards for
superelevation can be put into a rules file for the quick application of
the correct local, company, and
project standards. This allows for efficiency without limiting your
ability to use engineering judgement.
Pavement Layer
Generator and Volumetrics
The Pavement Layer Generator models the roadway pavement construction
complete with variable
pavement configurations across and along the road. Volumes are produced
as a by-product of the
design process, delivering the information required for bids and
enabling quick, accurate reactions to
bid situations.
Design Rules
Built-in design rules allow you to apply local, company, and project
standards, offering both time savings
and greater flexibility. You can customize and override these standards
as needed for greater flexibility in
unusual design situations.
MX Command Language and Input Files
The MX Command Language uses simple, repeatable commands that can be
recorded and replayed
using Wizards. This powerful, unique MXROAD feature saves time on
reiterating designs. New designs
can be quickly created through the use of input files.