This subassembly is a general purpose utility to extend a link at a slope for a vertical deflection distance.
A profile can be given for the vertical deflection when building a corridor model.
Attachment
The attachment point is at the inside edge of the link. This subassembly can be inserted in the left or right direction from the attachment point.
Input Parameters
Note: All dimensions are in meters or feet unless otherwise noted. All slopes are in run-over-rise form (for example, 4 : 1) unless indicated as a percent slope with a “%” sign.
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Parameter |
Description |
Type |
Default |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Side |
Specifies which side to place the subassembly |
Left/Right |
Right |
| Use Superelevation Slope |
Specifies to use superelevation slope |
Selection list | No |
| Slope Direction |
Specifies whether the link slopes away from the crown or towards the crown |
Selection list | Away from Crown |
|
Slope |
% or ratio slope of the link. |
Numeric , positive, nonzero |
2 (%), (or 2:1) |
|
Vertical Deflection |
+/- Vertical deflection between the beginning and end of the link |
Numeric. non-zero |
3.0 m 10.0 ft |
|
Point Codes |
A list of surface codes to be assigned to the outside edge of the link |
Comma-separated string |
P2 |
|
Link Codes |
A list of codes to be assigned to the link |
Comma-separated string |
Top, Datum |
|
Omit Link |
This parameter adds or removes the surface link. |
Yes\No |
No |
|
Use Superelevation |
Specifies to use superelevation slope for the shoulder |
Selection List: a) Outside Shoulder Slope, b) Inside Shoulder Slope, c)Outside Lane, d)Inside Lane, e) None |
None |
Target Parameters
This section lists the parameters in this subassembly that can be mapped to one or more target objects, such as a surface, alignment, or profile object in a drawing. For more information, see To Specify Corridor Targets.
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Parameter |
Description |
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|---|---|---|
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Vertical Deflection |
May be used to override the fixed Vertical Deflection and tie the end-of-link to a profile. The following object types can be used as targets for specifying this: profiles, 3D polylines, feature lines, or survey figures. |
Optional |
Output Parameters
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Parameter |
Description |
Type |
|---|---|---|
|
Begin Offset |
+/- offset of the beginning of the link |
Numeric |
|
Begin Elevation |
Elevation of the beginning of the link |
Numeric |
|
End Offset |
+/- offset of the end of the link |
Numeric |
|
End Elevation |
Elevation of the end of the link |
Numeric |
Behavior
A link is added from the attachment point in the direction of insertion for the given slope until it reaches the given elevation. If a profile name is specified at runtime, the vertical deflection is adjusted to match the profile elevation.
This subassembly includes an optional input parameter named Use Superelevation Slope that lets you specify to use the superelevation slope for the shoulder. This parameter can be set to a) Outside shoulder slope, b) Inside shoulder slope, c)Outside Lane, d)Inside Lane, or e) None. None is the default setting.
Layout Mode Operation
In layout mode, this subassembly displays the link at the given slope and vertical deflection.
Point, Link, and Shape Codes
None.
Coding Diagram
