Bore Tool
This module allows the construction of very simple or very complex site conditions depending on the requirements of the user. When implementing this tool, the developers took extra care to eliminate any redundancy in user inputs and as a result the user-friendly system directs the user on how to complete the step-by-step design procedure. This tool allows for detailed topographies, multiple soil layers (with several classifications built directly into the database) ( Figure 1), and above and below ground obstacles such as rivers, buildings, and utilities ( Figure 2).
Figure 1: Different Topographical Condition
Figure 2: above and Below Ground Obstacles
Each type of obstacle has a corresponding “acceptable clearance zone” that may be input based upon existing standards . Surface obstacles inhibiting setup zones and no drill zones are automatically identified and warnings are generated should a utility conflict exist. Surface obstacles inhibiting setup zones and no drill zones are automatically identified and warnings are generated should a utility conflict exist (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Set Up and No Drill Zone
Once an acceptable bore path is created the program automatically checks that the radius of curvature, minimum depth of cover and entrance/exit angles are all within acceptable design limits. Path generation for steel pipe also allows for multiple straight/curved sections. If values do not fall within acceptable design limits, a warning is automatically generated to notify the user. At each stage, users are reminded of good design procedures should a potential difficulty arise. Finally, this tool contains 3D graphics which allow the user to see the site in its current form as it is created at each stage of the design. Full print/export controls are included.