Historically, inland waterways have been used for transportation purposes. In certain countries, it is one of the major components of transportation system. In the article, different types of waterway and along advantages and applications will be discussed. Fig.1: Types of ...
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Sight Distance in Highway Engineering – Types and Calculations
The visibility of the road ahead of the driver will help in the safe and efficient operation of the vehicles. This will hence demand the geometric design to be highly efficient so that the length of the road is highly ...
Bituminous Mix Design for Pavement – Types, Materials and Properties
A pre-planned bituminous mix design for pavement construction helps in producing a mix that is workable, durable, strong, and economical in nature. One of the widespread use of bitumen is in the pavement design and construction. There are mainly two ...
What is Geometric Design of Highways and Factors Affecting it?
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 ...
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.
Vehicle Traffic Volume Counting by Using Arduino Uno
Vehicle Traffic Volume Counting by Using Arduino Uno Traffic engineering uses engineering methods and techniques to achieve the safe and time efficient movement of people and goods on roadways. The safe and time efficient movement of the people and goods ...
Planning for Construction of Parking Structures – Parking Demand and Issues
Planning for Construction of Parking Structures Whenever there is need for parking more than that can be accommodated in the surface lots that is served by a building or a service center, there comes the need for parking structures. Parking ...
What is a Harbor and their Types in Water Transportation
A harbor is a partially enclosed water surface with greater depth and this area is not effected by the action winds or waves. Types of harbors are discussed.