The ISTRAM/ISPOL course. Introductory. V12 Roads It immerses you in the fascinating world of road infrastructure design, a rapidly expanding sector with growing demand for skilled workers. You will learn to use essential tools for road design, from importing maps to creating detailed plans and reports. This course equips you to master the design of alignment plans, connections between alignments and grade lines – crucial aspects of any road project. What’s more, you’ll be able to to explore specific applications for the design of roundabouts and crossings, which are key elements in traffic safety and efficiency. The course is ideal for those looking to acquire practical skills that are highly valued in today’s job market. Taking part in this course will position you as a competent professional, well-prepared to tackle the challenges of road design, opening the door to exciting opportunities in the field of civil engineering.
ISTRAM/ISPOL. Beginners’ Course. V12 Roads
Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure
45 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Learning how to boot and configure the system ISTRAM/ISPOL efficiently and safely.
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Import and manage files from cartography for road design.
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Design the axis in plan view using tools advanced digital technologies.
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Building connections effective between lanes to optimise traffic flow.
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Setting the grade appropriate to ensure road safety.
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Designing cross-sections comprehensive and detailed for projects.
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Generate plans and reports precise for the presentation of results.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BOOTING AND SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Introduction
System start-up
System boot options
TEACHING UNIT 2. IMPORTING MAP FILES
Introduction
Structuring information in istram
Conversion of mapping files
TEACHING UNIT 3. DESIGN OF THE AXIS IN PLAN VIEW
Introduction and objectives
Axis layout menu
Definition of an axis on a plan view
Types of line-ups
TEACHING UNIT 4. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AXES
Introduction and objectives
Layout configurations for the connection between the main shaft and the auxiliary shafts
Tags
Connectors
Labelling of axes on a plan view
TEACHING UNIT 5. LEVELLING
Introduction and objectives
Cross-sections of the ground
Definition of the design gradient
TEACHING UNIT 6. DESIGN OF THE SECTION
Introduction and objectives
Data for the standard section
Shaft calculation
TEACHING UNIT 7. PRESENTATION OF RESULTS. DRAWINGS AND REPORTS
Introduction and objectives
Extraction and export of graphical data
Generating lists and reports
TEACHING UNIT 8. TOOLS FOR DESIGNING GAZEBOS
Introduction and objectives
Definition of the roundabout’s centreline.
TEACHING UNIT 9. DESIGN OF SPEED-CHANGE LANES
Introduction and objectives
Calculation process
TEACHING UNIT 10. TOOLS FOR DESIGNING CROSS-CURRICULAR STEPS
Introduction and objectives
Calculation process