SierraSoft PROST

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Overview

By ProSt it is possible to design roads, hydraulic works and any other linear works; the project includes the alignment design performed according to topographic surveys or existing maps, the management of terrain and project longitudinal profiles and the calculation of cross sections and volumes. The design can be performed with policy check and includes sight check. Premium version includes a set of tools to solve easily and with precision all the problems concerning the design of road intersections.

Survey and map

According to a topographic survey or an existing map, ProSt can carry out the modelling of the terrain on which to set the whole project and the extraction of sections and terrain profiles.

Horizontal and vertical design

It is possible to design the horizontal alignment directly in the graphic window, allowing to define any kind of alignment. Sections and terrain profiles are extracted from survey data or from the maps loaded; the vertical design is performed by inserting grade lines and vertical curves.

Policy check

Policy check supports the operator during the phases of insertion and modification of the horizontal and vertical alignment by generating the corresponding speed diagram.

Cross sections and typical sections

The project and its parameters can be controlled by parametric design. Cross sections are completed by inserting the corresponding typical section but it is always possible to modify the parameters of the single section. A specific editor allows to create and customize one’s own typical sections by using a wide library of parametric objects the user can extend.

Volume and quantities calculation

Volumes and quantities are calculated according to the elements available in the sections; the quantities to be calculated and calculation rules can be defined directly by the user without limits to the accounting potential.

Dynamic design

Dynamic design can automize the whole process of project creation and modification, bringing about a global updating of all the elements and project data.

Road intersections

Prost includes a sophisticated system for the management of every kind of intersection: roundabouts, crossroads and interchanges. All these situations are managed with the smallest number of axes and with the rendering of the 3D model; policy check is included.

Final drawings

Drawings, planimetry, profiles and sections can be customized by defining drawing styles and dimensioning that can be used also in other projects.

Sight diagram

Sight check is carried out precisely according to a 3D model of the project and can determine the widening necessary to grant the sight; a widening can be associated to the roadside objects of the typical sections used.

Repavement

By a specific procedure it is possible to calculate the project elevations that can grant a minimum cover thickness according to the existing pavement.

Tunnel

It is possible to build a 3D model of existing tunnels and extract the cross sections.

Configuration

ProSt is available in different configurations. Below a list is reported, of the different configurations and modules available. Click here to display a detailed comparative table of features and functions.

ProSt Basic

By ProSt it is possible to design roads, hydraulic works and any other linear work; the project includes the alignment design performed according to topographic surveys or existing maps, the management of terrain and project longitudinal profiles and the calculation of cross sections and volumes. “Dynamic design” provides for the updating of all the elements and project data following any kind of modification.

ProSt Standard

By ProSt it is possible to design roads, hydraulic works and any other linear work; the project includes the alignment design performed according to topographic surveys or existing maps, the management of terrain and project longitudinal profiles and the calculation of cross sections and volumes. The design can be performed with policy check and includes sight check. “Dynamic design” provides for the updating of all the elements and project data following any kind of modification.

ProSt Premium

ProSt Premium extends ProSt Standard with a set of tools to solve easily and precisely all the problems concerning the planning of road intersections, from a simple At-Grade intersection to very complex interchanges, rotary intersections, etc. ProSt Premium includes specific functions for the survey and design of tunnels as well as a set of commands for the calculation of the repavement elevations of existing roads.

ProSt Y: Railway design and grinding

This module extends the basic module by allowing a complete design, planimetry, profiles and sections, of single track/double track railway lines. There are also specific elaborations allowing to test and grinding the existing railway settings according to the survey performed.