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#d modelling in archicad

Anonymous — Tue, 30 May 2023 12:41:27 GMT

A lot of general questions here, but how can i achieve a curved bridge with handrail to match and vertically curved shapes? Is this possible in Archicad?

Re: #d modelling in archicad

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 09:04:40 GMT

you can do this with trussmaker (in extras menu)

bill

Re: #d modelling in archicad

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 13:15:50 GMT

Not excacly.
If the curve is on one flat layer yes.
But if its a winding road (have curves in both x-y axis) then is very tiring

Re: #d modelling in archicad

TomWaltz — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 13:40:51 GMT

dako wrote:
A lot of general questions here, but how can i achieve a curved bridge with handrail to match and vertically curved shapes? Is this possible in Archicad?

Archicad is notoriously weak in curved modeling of complex forms. In some cases you can work a little magic and get the desired results. Other times you cannot.

Re: #d modelling in archicad

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 13:59:43 GMT

if the bridge is curved in both plan and height then, no, trussmaker won't work

a combination of the 'curved ramp' and 'spiral' objects in the library might work

bill

Re: #d modelling in archicad

TomWaltz — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 14:10:54 GMT

bill wrote:
if the bridge is curved in both plan and height then, no, trussmaker won't work

a combination of the 'curved ramp' and 'spiral' objects in the library might work

The other alternative is some custom GDL programming, but I doubt it would be cost effective for a single use,

Re: #d modelling in archicad

Rakela Raul — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 14:28:59 GMT

the perfect software for that type of project is GEOPAK...
in this case 'geopak bridge'...you will find it in www.bentley.com
check our web page www.bhaengineers.com
all those bridges an interchanges are a good show

Re: #d modelling in archicad

Djordje — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 06:57:38 GMT

As always:

- ArchiForma, GDL Toolbox

As of recently:

- MaxonForm

Re: #d modelling in archicad

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 07:08:43 GMT

Hello

You can also try the "Ponte FL" Object of CU Mirco in the "ArchiCAD 8" section, Download of his site 3DSmile http://www.3dsmile.it/index.php accessible after free registration

HTH