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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 ...
SIGHT DISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS FOR HIGHWAYS
What is Sight Distance in Highway Engineering? Sight Distance is a length of road surface which a driver can see with an acceptable level of clarity. It plays an important role in geometric highway design because it establishes an acceptable ...