Trimble Quantm
Find and evaluate a full range of alignment alternatives while simultaneously balancing cost, environmental impact, terrain, and geometry constraints.
Early design made easy
Automate the construction planning process to create the optimal option for your road or rail project with our advanced alignment software.
From 2 kilometers highway realignment projects to 4,000 kilometers freight rail scoping studies, the Quantm system delivers value to the project owner, the project team and the wider community.
The CO2 calculator enables users to forecast CO2 emissions produced during the construction phase, including the expected CO2 output from moving materials, preparing land, and constructing structures along each construction alignment.
Voice of Quantm product users
With its unique DTM and optimization engine, Quantm can efficiently handle vast amounts of data and empowers our engineers to deliver multiple viable alignments with a significant reduction in bridge and tunnel lengths.
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Trimble Infrastructure Design Suite
Trimble Infrastructure Design Suite
A unified platform where GIS, CAD and BIM data converge into a digital twin.
Multidisciplinary design: Iteratively design roads, railways, bridges and tunnels that follow core alignments automatically.
Live collaboration: All disciplines participate simultaneously in a single cloud-based canvas, providing real-time transparency.
Constructible data: Deliver machine-ready models directly to site devices.
Interoperability: Benefit from native support for IFC 4.3 and use bi-directional connectors to integrate with other civil software.
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Trimble Quantm
Quantm explores and analyzes millions of alternative routes and returns a range of options to the planning team for consideration.
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New technology, new contract methodology, and digital communication and project management, ensures an effective planning process.
Frequently asked questions about Trimble Quantm
What is Trimble Quantm and does it replace Novapoint?
Quantm is early-stage route optimization software that evaluates hundreds of 3D rail and road corridors against earthwork costs and environmental constraints. It does not replace Novapoint; it works upstream, exporting the optimal alignment straight into Quadri and Novapoint for detailed design.
How does Quantm calculate cost-optimized alignments?
Quantm uses optimization algorithms to analyze geometric criteria such as gradients and curvature, alongside local unit costs, for cut/fill, bridges, and tunnels. It balances these variables against designated avoidance zones to calculate true total construction costs across corridor options.
Can Quantm handle both road and rail design constraints?
Yes. Quantm uses customized cross-section templates and geometric parameters for all types of road and rail alignments. During route generation, it accounts for maximum gradients, minimum curve radii, tunnel clearance profiles, bridge requirements, and the specific layout of lanes or tracks.
What formats can we import and export with Quantm?
Quantm imports GIS and terrain data via DEM, DTM, Shapefiles, and LandXML to define project bounds and avoidance zones. Optimized 3D alignment geometry and profile baselines export directly through LandXML, DWG, and native Trimble ecosystem connectors.
Can route optimization calculate cost and CO2 impact?
Yes. Quantm evaluates true 3D alignments against quantities for earthwork, bridges, and tunnels. Minimizing cut/fill volumes and structural mass directly optimizes carbon emissions and construction budgets early in feasibility.
Can Quantm optimize a traditional, existing design?
Yes. Quantm can import a traditional design baseline as a seed alignment to run vertical-only or localized 3D optimizations. It evaluates minor geometric adjustments against earthwork costs, structural triggers, and avoidance rules while staying within your predefined corridor bounds.
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