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12. Cross sectional elements

Cross-sectional elements are integral to pavement design, influencing the safety, comfort, and longevity of roadways. Key characteristics such as pavement surface attributes, camber, and drainage play a critical role in ensuring effective road performance. The chapter outlines essential design parameters, including friction factors, unevenness indices, and specifications for road margins, which all contribute to efficient traffic movement.

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Sections

  • 12

    Cross Sectional Elements

    This section discusses the essential cross-sectional elements of pavements, such as surface characteristics, camber, kerbs, and roadway dimensions, and their impact on pavement life and safety.

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  • 12.1

    Overview

    This section covers the essential characteristics of cross-sectional elements of pavements that influence their lifespan, safety, and riding comfort.

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  • 12.2

    Pavement Surface Characteristics

    This section highlights the crucial aspects of pavement surface characteristics, focusing on friction, smoothness, light reflection, and drainage.

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  • 12.2.1

    Friction

    Friction is a critical factor affecting vehicle safety and performance on pavements, influencing design parameters like speed and vehicle handling.

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  • 12.2.2

    Unevenness

    Uneven pavement can significantly impact vehicle operation and safety, influencing comfort and costs.

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  • 12.2.3

    Light Reflection

    Light reflection on pavement surfaces plays a crucial role in visibility at night and affects driver comfort.

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  • 12.2.4

    Drainage

    Proper drainage is crucial for pavement surfaces to prevent water seepage and maintain safety and longevity.

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  • 12.3

    Camber

    Camber is the cross slope designed to enable drainage on road surfaces, essential for pavement protection and safety.

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  • 12.4

    Width Of Carriage Way

    The width of the carriage way is determined by traffic lane width, the number of lanes, and required side clearances to ensure safe vehicular movement.

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  • 12.5

    Kerbs

    Kerbs serve as boundaries between roadways and surrounding areas, influencing traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

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  • 12.6

    Road Margins

    This section outlines the key components and functions of road margins, including shoulders, parking lanes, bus bays, service roads, cycle tracks, footpaths, and guard rails.

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  • 12.6.1

    Shoulders

    Shoulders are road edges providing accommodation for stopped vehicles and lateral support for the pavement's base and surface.

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  • 12.6.2

    Parking Lanes

    Parking lanes in urban areas facilitate safe side parking for vehicles, with a minimum width of 3.0 meters preferred for parallel parking.

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  • 12.6.3

    Bus-Bays

    Bus bays are designed recesses at bus stops to facilitate smooth traffic flow and minimize obstruction on the carriageway.

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  • 12.6.4

    Service Roads

    Service roads, also known as frontage roads, provide access to controlled-access highways, reducing congestion and maintaining traffic speed.

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  • 12.6.5

    Cycle Track

    Cycle tracks are essential in urban areas to cater to high volumes of cycle traffic, with a minimum width requirement to facilitate safe passage.

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  • 12.6.6

    Footpath

    Footpaths are designated pathways for pedestrians in urban areas, ensuring their safety amidst vehicular traffic.

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  • 12.6.7

    Guard Rails

    Guard rails are safety features located at the edge of road shoulders to prevent vehicles from running off embankments, particularly on roads with steep fills.

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  • 12.7

    Width Of Formation

    The width of formation refers to the total width of the paved road, encompassing the carriageway, separators, and shoulders, excluding extra land.

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  • 12.8

    Right Of Way

    The section discusses the concept of right of way (ROW) in highway alignment, its importance in accommodating cross-sectional elements, and various considerations for its determination.

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  • 12.9

    Summary

    Cross-sectional elements are critical in highway design to ensure safety and comfort, involving factors like camber, kerb, and shoulders.

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  • 12.10

    Problems

    This section is intended to present challenges and problems related to the design of cross-sectional elements in pavement engineering.

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What we have learnt

  • Pavement surface characteri...
  • Camber is significant for e...
  • The design of cross-section...

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