Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) represent the fusion of sensing, analysis, control, and communication technologies within ground transportation systems, aimed at augmenting safety, mobility, and efficiency. This multifaceted approach encompasses various applications designed to process and disseminate information, thereby alleviating congestion, ...
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Paver Blocks – Types, Shapes, Uses, and Benefits
Paver block or Paving block is one of the most popular flexible surface treatment options for exterior pavement applications. These blocks are aesthetically pleasing, comfortable to walk on, extremely durable and easy to maintain.
Grade Separation and Interchanges
Grade separation is a method developed to avoid the disruption of traffic flow at intersections. Grade separation is adopted at junctions where two or more surface transport axes cross with each other. Different types of grade separation structures, advantages and ...
Curves in Alignment of Highways – Types of Curves
What is a Curve in Roads? A curve is nothing but an arc which connects two straight lines which are separated by some angle called deflection angle. This situation occurs where the alignment of a road way or rail way ...
What are the Inland Waterways, its Types, Advantages and Applications?
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 ...
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 ...