Demystifying Track Terminology - Training Webinar Series

02:08 Summary of Rail Design and some commonly used terms
02:47 Typical cross section through a rail embankment and track
03:43 Gauge
06:33 Design Centreline
06:54 Cant
09:27 "Intersections" - i.e. 'cross overs' and 'turn outs', as they're known in rail design
11:46 Curve Compensation
13:42 A MTF Snippet to produce a decisional cut and fill 'template'
15:49 Fill Situation
17:18 Cut
19:40 Potential issues that may arise with Snippets
20:27 The Snippet in action in 12d Model - in a rail project

Let our resident rail expert, Alisdair McCrudden of 12d WA, take you through the terminology associated with using 12d Track, in order to to “demystify” rail design, which he says is not actually too different from road design!

Difficulty Level: Basic/Intermediate

12d Training Webinars showcase common industry challenges, taking a close look at industry best practices and how these can be implemented using 12d products. The aim of these webinars is to upskill 12d users and broaden their understanding of the capabilities of 12d products.