Aplicación de la norma de diseño geométrico MOP 2003 en el programa Civil 3D utilizado en el diseño vial en Ecuador

Abstract

Apply the MOP 2003 geometric design standard in the Civil 3D program, using a file, in order to verify the design parameters of the Ecuadorian standard. During the design in Civil 3D, the civil road engineer enters the topographic data into the program, creating an alignment that has the AASHTO standard as default design criteria and when executing the analysis in the program, it verifies based on this standard and gives alerts. that do not correspond to the regulations of our region to which the question arises: How to apply the Ecuadorian standard of geometric design of roads MOP 2003 in the Civil 3D software? This paper presents how to apply the MOP 2003 geometric design standard in the Civil 3D program by loading a file that contains all the Ecuadorian standards in order to verify the design parameters. The type of investigation that was used for this project is the type of documentary investigation, specifically the secondary investigation since it was based on the search for information from different sources, reading of documents, compilation of information published on official sites, user manuals among others. others. (Alphonzo, 1994). The research method that was used for this project is the project method since extensive research was applied in addition to the knowledge and skills acquired during the study of the civil engineering career. (Tamayo, 2004). The collection technique that was used in this project is the secondary technique since the information that was used was taken from documents, publications, standards, all duly from validated sources that allow us to be certain that the information with which we will work is true. . (Bernal, 2018). The procedure of this research work began with the study of the current situation of the AASHTO Civil 3D file, it was visualized how it is structured and the operation of the validations within a geometric road design was analyzed. On the other hand, the MOP 2003 regulations, in force for geometric road design in Ecuador, were investigated. Once this information was collected, the analysis of the alternatives to modify the parameters of the current file was carried out. After this, it was evaluated and it was decided to modify the existing one. We proceeded with the elaboration of the file as defined in the MOP 2003 regulations, evaluating the possibility of parameterizing the entire structure indicated by the norm, once the file was implemented, performance tests were carried out on a geometric road design carried out in the Civil 3D and its correct operation was validated to finally elaborate a guide for the use of the file, where its operation is explained in detail, in order to make its application easier.