OpenRail - Beginners guide to rails design - AulaGEO

🛣️ OpenRail - Beginners Guide to Rail Design 🚂🚀

Objective of the Course:

Learn the fundamentals of rail design using Bentley OpenRail Designer with this beginner-friendly course. By completing this course, you will be armed with the knowledge and skills to create accurate rail geometries, manage critical design standards like cant and speed constraints, and model complete rail systems for your projects. 🎓✨

Who Should Take This Course:

• Civil Engineers & Designers: Dive into the world of rail infrastructure with a focus on practical applications using OpenRail Designer.
• Students/Graduates in Civil Engineering: Specialize in rail design and gain an edge in your future career.
• Professionals New to Rail Design: Learn Bentley OpenRail Designer from the ground up.
• Surveyors & Technicians: Master track geometry and alignment design for professional railway projects.
• Project Managers: Understand the workflow and capabilities of rail design software for better decision-making.
• Rail Design Enthusiasts: Acquire industry-relevant skills to take your passion to the next level.

What You Will Learn:

1. Navigating OpenRail Designer: Get acquainted with the interface and launch your first project.
2. Geometry Creation & Refinement: Learn how to design accurate track geometries, interpret regression lines, create curvature diagrams, and handle complex geometry including spirals.
3. Speed Tables & Cant Management: Apply speed tables to optimize track performance and understand the principles of cant (superelevation).
4. Siding Design & Track Elements: Design sidings that integrate seamlessly with main alignments and learn how to model rails, sleepers, and other track components.
5. 3D Rail Models: Transition from 2D design to 3D modeling for a comprehensive view of the rail system.
6. Best Practices & Industry Standards: Ensure your designs meet professional standards and learn best practices in the field.

Course Content Overview:

Section 1: Introduction and Interface

• Get orientation with the interface
• Understand the various functionalities and tools available

Section 2: Regression and Geometry Creation

• Attach regression points to establish geometrical reference
• Create a regression line for smooth railway alignment
• Learn to interpret and draw curvature diagrams
• Master single horizontal regression and sophisticated geometry with spirals

Section 3: Speed and Cant Management

• Explore the use of speed tables for optimizing performance
• Understand and apply cant settings for track curves
• Edit cant values as per project requirements

Section 4: Siding, Modeling, and Track Elements

• Design siding geometries in relation to main alignments
• Model rails and sleepers with precision
• Assign appropriate cant to ensure optimal performance

Section 5: Final Review

• Participate in a Q&A session to clear doubts and solidify learning.

Why This Course Stands Out:

AulaGEO's course on Bentley OpenRail Designer is unparalleled, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. With exercise files for hands-on experience, real-world scenario practice, and a focus on digital twins—a key element in the future of infrastructure design—this course equips you with not just software skills but also with an understanding of modern rail design and operation principles. 🌟📈

Embark on your journey to mastering rail design today and stay at the forefront of infrastructure development! Enroll now and unlock the door to professional excellence in rail engineering.