The Year in Infrastructure 2007 - (Page 50) ciVil innOVatiOn This category applies to the application of Bentley technology to provide new capabilities to the adopter. Many involve the implementation of new technology or integration of Bentley and other technologies to improve civil infrastructure planning, design, construction, or operation. winner TrueViz OnTarget hntB Developed in partnership with the Range & Training Land Program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, TrueViz OnTarget maximizes the efficiency of planning and designing military training facilities. TrueViz OnTarget integrates range design procedures with multiple technologies, including computer-aided design and drafting based on the Bentley platform. The challenge of the project was to develop a library of standard-range templates that could rapidly create 3D models within the Bentley software environment. The 3D models became the starting point for design and aid in the range planning, siting process, and line-of-sight analysis. Other major challenges included evaluation of earthwork alternatives, creation of 3D models that integrate into constructive training environments, and identification of potential conflicts during design prior to construction. During conceptual planning, TrueViz OnTarget analyzes the terrain using existing topographic data to optimize site selection and range orientation. During design, line-of-sight analysis software included in the program helps determine firing positions, targets, range topography, and vegetation. Built-in visualization capabilities create an immersive 3D environment to facilitate design review by all stakeholders in the project. 50 ThE YEAR IN INFRASTRUCTURE 2007 In addition to planning and designing training facilities, hNTB conducts line-of-sight verification of armor and aerial gunnery ranges at the 35 and 95 percent design reviews to ensure that designs meet established training requirements. TrueViz OnTarget allows hNTB to evaluate hundreds of thousands firing-position-to-target pairings during the line-of-sight review process. Once a range is built, TrueViz OnTarget is used to generate training and support materials such as a target availability database, training catalogs, maneuver box locations, digital terrain models, and camera line-of-sight assignments. hNTB has used TrueViz OnTarget on more than 10 design projects, with construction costs ranging from $15 to $40 million each. The company estimates that about $2 to $4 million per range can be saved by reducing unneeded earthwork, optimizing the design, and curbing the environmental impact of the range.
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