🛣️ Interchange Design

Interchange Design with Civil 3D

Master complex highway interchange design using Civil 3D’s advanced corridor modeling, from diamond and cloverleaf to directional interchanges with proper ramp geometry
📚 9 sessions 📅 Sat – Sun | 2:00 – 14:00 🗓️ 6 weekends 📊 advanced

Sat - Sun | 2:00 - 14:00 | 6 weekends

9 sessions

advanced

Senior Highway Engineer

What You'll Learn

  • +Design complete diamond and trumpet interchanges with proper ramp geometry
  • +Create complex cloverleaf and partial cloverleaf configurations
  • +Model multi-level directional interchanges with collector-distributor roads
  • +Develop proper superelevation transitions for high-speed ramps
  • +Create and apply custom assemblies for ramp widening and tapers
  • +Handle complex corridor modeling with multiple design surfaces
  • +Integrate bridge structures and retaining walls into interchange designs
  • +Generate accurate earthwork quantities and cost estimates
  • +Produce professional construction drawing sets for grade-separated facilities
  • +Apply Ghana Highway Authority, AASHTO, and international interchange standards
  • +Optimize interchange layouts for safety, capacity, and constructability
  • +Design proper drainage systems for complex interchange geometry

Requirements

  • +Advanced knowledge of Civil 3D (surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors)
  • +Strong understanding of highway geometric design principles
  • +Autodesk Civil 3D 2022 or later installed
  • +Experience with multi-corridor projects and complex assemblies
  • +Windows PC with minimum 32GB RAM (recommended for large interchange models)
  • +Understanding of traffic engineering and highway capacity concepts
  • +Basic knowledge of bridge engineering and retaining wall design (helpful)

Description

This comprehensive course teaches you how to design complex highway interchanges using Autodesk Civil 3D’s powerful corridor modeling tools. You’ll learn to create professional interchange designs including diamond, cloverleaf, trumpet, and directional interchanges that meet Ghana Highway Authority standards and international best practices.

Throughout this 8-week intensive program, you’ll master advanced techniques for modeling grade-separated facilities, including proper ramp geometry, collector-distributor roads, and multi-level interchange configurations. The course covers everything from initial layout and geometric design through final construction documentation.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Civil 3D’s most advanced corridor modeling capabilities, learning how to handle complex vertical alignments, multiple design surfaces, and intricate ramp connections. Special focus is given to creating smooth transitions, proper superelevation, and efficient earthwork balance.

This course is perfect for highway designers, transportation engineers, and Civil 3D users who want to specialize in interchange design and master the most challenging aspects of corridor modeling. By the end, you’ll have the skills to design any type of interchange from simple diamonds to complex systems interchanges.

Who This Course is For

  • +Highway design engineers working on major transportation projects
  • +Transportation planners responsible for corridor and interchange planning
  • +Senior Civil 3D users advancing to expert-level corridor modeling
  • +Design consultants specializing in freeway and expressway projects
  • +CAD managers implementing interchange design standards
  • +Municipal and national highway authority engineers
  • +Engineering students preparing for careers in transportation infrastructure
Live Cohort
GH₵1500
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What's Included:

  • 🎥 Live sessions with instructor
  • 💬 Real-time Q&A support
  • 👥 Community access
  • 📅 Scheduled learning
What's Included:

Recorded Session Videos

Downloadable Course Materials

Certificate of completion

Lifetime access

Sat - Sun | 2:00 - 14:00

Course Curriculum

01
Intersection Theory & Alignment Logic
📅 Feb 7, 2026 | Upcoming
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02
The Intersection Wizard: Workflow & Limitations
📅 Feb 14, 2026 | Upcoming
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03
Manual Grading: Curb Returns & Slip Lanes
📅 Feb 21, 2026 | Upcoming
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04
Designing Urban Roundabouts
📅 Feb 28, 2026 | Upcoming
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05
Vehicle Tracking & Swept Path Analysis
📅 Mar 7, 2026 | Upcoming
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06
Introduction to Highway Interchanges
📅 Mar 14, 2026 | Upcoming
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07
Modeling a Diamond Interchange (Ramps & Merges)
📅 Mar 21, 2026 | Upcoming
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08
Advanced Grading: Gore Areas & Islands
📅 Mar 28, 2026 | Upcoming
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09
Producing Intersection Construction Drawings
📅 Apr 4, 2026 | Upcoming
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Course Materials

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