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Use of Digital Land Models in Automated Execution of Embankment Works
Use of Digital Land Models in Automated Execution of Embankment Works

Use of Digital Land Models in Automated Execution of Embankment Works

Author(s): Ioan Ienciu, Robert Drașovean
Subject(s): Applied Geography, Geomatics, Maps / Cartography
Published by: Editura Aeternitas
Keywords: TIN; Digital Terrain Model; Autograder; Platform; Excavation; Embankment;

Summary/Abstract: The following project tackles modern solutions in the execution of embankments for railroads making use of Digital Terrain models with wich machines can be guided using GPS positioning such as Autograders for leveling platforms according to the designed heights and platform slopes or Excavators in digging twinning steps, slopes covered with rip-rap and so on. The DTM’s are developed individually for each platform using ArcGIS and according to the designed heighs and offsets specified in the project.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 28
  • Page Range: 45-50
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English