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SierraSoft Roads

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About SierraSoft Roads

SierraSoft Roads is a BIM software platform from SierraSoft designed for the design of roads and highways. It combines parametric dynamic design in BIM, easy handling of one or more point clouds of any size, and the ability to define the horizontal axis through straights, circular curves, clothoids, and parabolas so users can efficiently create complex road designs. This software supports various functionalities, making it suitable for different aspects of road and hydraulic design. Key capabilities: parametric design point cloud handling horizontal axis definition integration with hydraulic design multi-platform compatibility Best for: civil engineers and transportation planners that need effective tools for road and highway design.

SierraSoft Roads Details

Vendor
SierraSoft
Year Launched
1998
Location
Via Roveredo, 1/A, Pordenone, PN 33170, IT
Deployment
cloud
Training Options
documentation, videos, live online
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Czech, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish.
Users
Engineers, Surveyors, Architects, Civil Engineers, Urban Planners, Designers, Construction Managers, Project Managers
Industries Served
Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure
Tags
Engineering CAD, SierraSoft Roads

SierraSoft Roads's In-App Market Place

Does SierraSoft Roads have an in-app market place?

Yes

How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?

1

Mini Apps

N/A

Pricing Options

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Accepted Payment Currencies

USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), JPY (¥), AUD (A$), CAD (C$), CHF (CHF), CNY (¥), SEK (kr), INR (₹), RUB (₽), MXN (Mex$), SGD (S$)

Pros & Cons

  • Integrates design, modeling, and data management simultaneously for strong optimization and significant cost containment.
  • Real-time parameter modification and automatic updates drastically reduce design time and allow for immediate result checking.
  • M3 Framework Database guarantees unique data reference and consistency across all drawings, models, and documents.
  • Automated checks against design policies ensure project compliance and suggest optimal design parameters.
  • Extensive support for open formats (IFC, LandXML) facilitates seamless multi-disciplinary collaboration and information exchange.
  • Requires separate software extensions (BIM Modeling, Exchange, Checking) to access full advanced BIM functionalities.
  • Reliance on a proprietary M3 Framework Database could potentially limit interoperability outside the SierraSoft ecosystem.
  • The advanced non-linear 3D design method may present a steeper learning curve compared to traditional axis-section methods.
  • Specific system requirements might be high to efficiently handle large datasets like extensive point clouds and complex models.
  • Focus on road design limits its use as a general-purpose civil or structural BIM tool without further extensions.

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