The only solution is to build a 3D model of the terrain as I explain in another post and see what happen below the truck. There is an upgraded version who allows you to works in 3 dimensions, but it doesn’t include the vehicles we use in the wind industry, so it’s not useful. Third problem, many times it would be useful to simulate problems in 3D, as sometimes the tow get stuck somewhere in a vertical transition. We inquired as to the price of the AutoTurn program, and for the frequency with which we would use it, found it on the expensive side. Workaround: I’ve modified a normal trailer (not a wind blade tow), and I use it when I desperately need reverse gear. An engineer at my company learned to use AutoTurn at a previous place, for designing and determining turning radii for vehicles (fire trucks, 18-wheelers, etc.) to access any given project site. This is a big, big problem as several times we use it in real word situations. Moreover it is not possible to simulate reverse gear. If their preferred platform is not supported by AutoTURN, it could mean additional costs to the designers to purchase a supported platform first. For instance, designers have to choose from a limited number of CAD platforms in order to use this functionality. I’ve replicated several Nooteboom trailers, as we often works with them, using the “personalized vehicle” feature. Yet, finding a tool for this analysis can be challenging for many reasons. Main drawbacks: there are only a few special vehicles for wind components transport in the library, so you have to make your own. It is very easy to use and intuitive at the beginning, and it includes the rear wheels remote control used nowadays.
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Working in Vestas at dozen of wind farms worldwide I’ve had the opportunity to use frequently AutoTURN to simulate bends and other complicated maneuvers (for instance in towns or near existing structures) with special transports (mainly wind blades and tower section trailers).Īlthough it is not cheap (the price was almost 1800 € plus VAT: a lot of money, considering that it’s an AutoCAD plug in) I am satisfied with the software.