In today’s fast-evolving world of civil and transportation design, digital technology is revolutionizing how engineers plan and optimize infrastructure. At our recent CTtec & Bentley joint webinar, industry leaders shared expert insights on how cutting-edge tools such as AutoTURN and Microstation are helping to design safer, more efficient transportation systems.
In this recap, we’ll introduce the experts who led the discussion, explore key features of AutoTURN within MicroStation, and showcase real-world case studies which illustrate its impact.
Meet the Hosts
Ashish Kumar – Founder, CTtec
With over 25 years of experience, Ashish has been at the forefront of integrating digital technology into transportation projects across the Middle East and Asia. His work empowers engineers and government organizations to leverage BIM, Digital Twins, and automation to improve design and decision-making.
Azhar Waseem – Solutions Expert, Bentley
With a Master’s in Construction Project Management, Azhar brings a dual perspective of commercial and technical expertise. He helps clients optimize their design and modelling processes, ensuring efficiency across cost, time, and quality metrics.
Kamal Batcha – Senior Application Engineer, Bentley
With 20+ years of experience, Kamal specializes in guiding global engineering teams through digital transformation. His expertise spans multiple sectors, ensuring Bentley’s software solutions solve real-world infrastructure challenges.
Willem Bouwer – Business Development Manager, Transoft Solutions
A civil engineer with 27+ years in transportation planning and geometric design, Willem plays a key role in helping engineers maximize the potential of tools like AutoTURN and ParkCAD to enhance roadway safety and efficiency.
Webinar Overview
The joint webinar provided an in-depth look at how AutoTURN and Microstation are transforming infrastructure design. Attendees were introduced to a range of features that empower engineers to simulate vehicle movements accurately in both 2D and 3D environments.
Microstation in the Transportation Industry
The webinar highlighted how Microstation plays a key role in transportation design by offering robust 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities. Its support for terrain models, LandXML, DWG, and Civil 3D files ensures seamless compatibility with industry-standard formats. The reliable DGN format, known for its stability and longevity, was emphasized as a key advantage for large-scale transportation projects.
Additionally, attendees learned how Microstation enhances visualization and collaboration by enabling the export of 3D models directly to LumenRT for real-time rendering. The webinar also showcased its Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities, demonstrating how teams can design complex infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and utilities with accuracy and efficiency. With its flexibility to model anything, anywhere, Microstation was presented as an essential platform for delivering precise and visually compelling transportation designs.
Key AutoTURN Features
- Swept Path Simulations: Ensuring precise, theory-based accuracy in vehicle path predictions.
- Comprehensive Vehicle Libraries: Featuring over 900 manufacturer-specific and 1700 guideline vehicles, plus the ability to create custom vehicles
- Advanced Simulation Tools: Including Path Tools, IntelliPath, Adaptive Simulations, and Smart Path tools for enhanced control and reporting.
- Integrated Analysis Capabilities: From horizontal sight distance to vertical clearance and obstacle analysis in 3D.
- Enhanced Reporting & Presentation: Generate detailed turning reports, speed profiles, and dynamic 2D/3D animations for clear visual communication
Case Studies in Action
The webinar showcased two practical case studies that demonstrate how AutoTURN and Microstation can be used to prevent collisions before they occur:
- Intersection Design Evaluation (2D):
This case study emphasised the importance of blind spot analysis in urban space improvements, highlighting how early detection of potential safety risks can drive design improvements.
- Abnormal Transport Evaluation under Bridges (3D):
The second case study showcased how AutoTURN simulates the movement of abnormal or oversized transport, ensuring that large vehicles can safely navigate underpasses and bridges without clearance issues.
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