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11. Introduction to geometric design

The chapter provides an overview of geometric design, focusing on the dimensions and layout of highway features to enhance driver safety, comfort, and efficiency. Key factors influencing geometric design include design speed, topography, and vehicle characteristics. Specific topics covered include road classification, alignment requirements, and special considerations for hilly terrains, stressing the importance of proper alignment for cost-effective and safe road construction.

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Sections

  • 11

    Introduction To Geometric Design

    This section introduces the geometric design of highways, focusing on the dimensions, layout, and factors influencing safety, efficiency, and comfort.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.1

    Overview

    The geometric design of highways focuses on the dimensions and layout of highway features to enhance safety, comfort, and efficiency for drivers and vehicles.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.2

    Factors Aecting Geometric Design

    Learning

  • 11.2.1

    Design Speed

    Design speed is a critical factor in geometric highway design, significantly impacting safety and efficiency.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.2.2

    Topography

    Topography significantly impacts the geometric design of highways, influencing construction costs and design standards based on terrain characteristics.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.2.3

    Other Factors

    This section discusses various additional factors influencing geometric design, including vehicle, human, traffic, environmental, economic factors, and aesthetic considerations.

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  • 11.3

    Road Classication

    Learning

  • 11.3.1

    Nagpur Classication

    The Nagpur classification divides roads in India into five categories, focusing on their hierarchy and functional characteristics.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.3.2

    Modern-Lucknow Classication

    Learning

  • 11.3.3

    Roads Classication Criteria

    Learning

  • 11.4

    Highway Alignment

    Highway alignment involves determining the layout of a highway's central line, which can be horizontal or vertical, and the decisions made significantly affect construction and maintenance costs.

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  • 11.4.1

    Alignment

    Alignment refers to the layout of a highway's central line, encompassing both horizontal and vertical aspects, which significantly affects construction and operational costs.

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  • 11.4.2

    Requirements

    This section outlines the essential requirements for ideal highway alignment, emphasizing safety, ease of construction, and cost-effectiveness.

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  • 11.4.3

    Factors Controlling Alignment

    This section discusses the various factors that influence highway alignment, including obligatory points, traffic considerations, geometric design elements, and economic factors.

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  • 11.4.4

    Special Consideration For Hilly Areas

    This section discusses the unique considerations needed for highway alignment in hilly terrains, focusing on stability, drainage, and geometric standards.

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  • 11.5

    Summary

    This section provides an overview of highway engineering, tracing its historical developments, classifications, and issues in highway alignment.

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  • 11.6

    Problems

    This section contains a set of problems related to highway classifications and geometric design to assess comprehension.

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References

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What we have learnt

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