Geometric design of highway is the determination of layout and features visible on highway. The emphasis is more on satisfying the need of the driver as well as to ensure the safety of the vehicle, the comfort while driving and ...
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What are Different Layers in a Bituminous Pavement?
Bituminous pavements are constructed in different layers such as base course, binder course and surface course. These layers are made of different materials and provides different functions to the bituminous pavements.
Highway Surface Drainage System and Its Design
Surface drainage system is most important in Highway engineering. Pavement without proper drainage facilities will not serve for long time. Design of drains for roads and pavements are discussed.
Factors Influencing Pavement Design
There are many factors affecting pavement design. These factors are appropriately considered for design and construction of good quality pavements.
PROPERTIES AND TESTING OF AGGREGATES FOR PAVEMENT WORKS
Aggregates have different properties which are tested individually with different types of tests for the construction of pavement.
Horizontal Transition Curves for Highways and Its Calculation
What is transition curve and when it is needed? Transition curve is a curve in plan which is provided to change the horizontal alignment from straight to circular curve gradually means the radius of transition curve varies between infinity to ...
What is Vertical Alignment of Highways? Gradients and Vertical Curves
What is vertical alignment of highways? The vertical alignment of highway generally defined as the presence of heights and depths in vertical axis with respect to horizontal axis of alignment. These heights and depths in roads may be in the ...
Superelevation in Highways -Analysis and Design
What is Superelevation in Highway Engineering? Superelevation is the transverse slope provided to counteract the effect of centrifugal force and reduce the tendency of vehicle to overturn and to skid laterally outwards by raising the pavement outer edge with respect ...