Analysis of the computer aided design models for roads

Abstract

Today, in extremely competitive and sensitive business environment a timely preparation of road construction and reconstruction projects depends on modern computer-based facilities. Thus, how to choose software for a computer aided road design in order to save time and money for the company? What complex design tasks could be solved by which software products? Currently, a set of simple base functions has already ceased being the programming solution to successfully shorten a design time, improve design quality and achieve better results. A rising key factor is the functional abilities of computer aided design tools, their correlation and integration with other subprograms, and a possibility for the designers to work together at the project in any computer network. This article analyzes the models and their abilities of the three software products most popular in the world and used in Lithuania designated for a computer aided road design. The analysis and the given comparison help to answer the questions raised by the designers.