Autodesk has launched a specialist training and certification package for civil engineers to bring them up to speed on modem BIM (information modelling) workflows. The Autodesk Official Training Guide, is not just teaching the functionality of the programs says the company, but aims to show how the Autodesk infrastructure software workflows "can help owners and service providers on roads and highways improve productivity, optimise designs, and accelerate project approvals." The course simulates a roadways p
August 22, 2013
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685 Autodesk has launched a specialist training and certification package for civil engineers to bring them up to speed on modem BIM (information modelling) workflows. The Autodesk Official Training Guide, is not just teaching the functionality of the programs says the company, but aims to show how the Autodesk infrastructure software workflows "can help owners and service providers on roads and highways improve productivity, optimise designs, and accelerate project approvals." The course simulates a roadways project from planning and design through visual communication and construction documentation using an integrated BIM workflow using the latest 3282 AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk InfraWorks, Autodesk InfraWorks 360, and Autodesk Navisworks Manage software. The Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite 2014: BIM Workflow for Roads and Highways guide is available in hard copy or eBook format by online purchase from Ascent publishing (%$Linker: 2External<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary />000oLinkExternalwww.ASCENTed.comwww.ASCENTed.comfalsehttp://www.ascented.com/falsefalse%>).
Manitou Group’s two skid steer divisions, Gehl and Mustang, will launch versions of the same 1,815kg capacity skid steer at Bauma. The Gehl V400 and Mustang 4000V are said to be the world’s most powerful skid steers, with a vertical lift height of 3,647mm. The machines use a 74kW (99hp) engine and develop a 40.7kN breakout force.
Manitou Group’s two skid steer divisions, Gehl and Mustang, will launch versions of the same 1,815kg capacity skid steer at Bauma. The Gehl V400 and Mustang 4000V are said to be the world’s most powerful skid steers, with a vertical lift height of 3,647mm. The machines use a 74kW (99hp) engine and develop a 40.7kN breakout force.
From World Highways comes a new online construction software trials section, which allows software companies to introduce their products to a wider audience. This new section of the website is aimed at highlighting new software tools that can add value to companies operating in the road construction sector. The area allows readers access to FREE trials and demonstrations of the latest construction software available. It can be accessed using the software trials button at the top right hand side of the World
Astec, an Astec Industries company, and one of North America’s leading manufacturers of state-of-the-art asphalt plants, will exhibit as part of the Astec Industries stand. On display will be a one-eighth scale model of a complete Astec M-Pack relocatable asphalt facility. Since its debut at ConExpo 2005, the award-winning Astec model has garnered acclaim by putting an entire asphalt plant on a human scale with remarkable attention to detail. “The innovative M-Pack facility features the Astec exclusive Doub
