Not sure where to post this. I hope this is the right area.
Provided here, I believe is an interesting solution to a surface problem.
The team and I found a unique solution to a surface generated on a Helix shaped structure. The result was the same using both a corridor and just creating a surface. (See first image below.)
The solution devised is as follows :
Each level was made into individual surfaces. Separated where the red lines cross the path. A total of 4 Surfaces. (See image below.)
I posted this because, we are probably not the only ones to have this issue. I would like to know if other community members have come up with a different solution.
-Thanks,
Jason
Jason
Good job - that is exactly how to build that kind of project - as ling as the surfaces do not cross over themselves that will work well on the machines - the operator just needs to change design when they hit the red line - i wod also give them a google maps type warning line when they get to eg within 20 feet of your red line that tells them in text and with a green Orange Red Line that crosses the surface that says change surface to Xx surface in 20 feet, in 10 feet and then Change Surface Herem thatbway they have info in each design that tells them what to do when they get to the cut over. The only other thing you may want to consider is giving them a little bit of overlap in those 20 foot warning zones so that if they need a clean run into the curve etc. Thay they have some overlap sp that they can change surgace up to 20 feet earlier should that help them operationally on sire etc.
Alan
Thank you Alan. I will apply to the MC when the jobs starts.
