11.4. Highway alignment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is horizontal alignment?

   Hint

   Think about how the road looks in a map view.

2. 2.

   Why are obligatory points important in highway design?

   Hint

   Consider legal and physical factors.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of highway alignment?

   • Traffic volume
   • Cost minimization
   • Safety and efficiency

   Hint

   Consider the dual goals of safety and functionality.

4. 4.

   Highway alignment can include which of the following?

   • Vertical and horizontal paths
   • Only straight paths
   • Only curved paths

   Hint

   Think about how roads can curve and incline.

5. 5.

   Given a scenario where a highway must pass through a hilly area affected by landslides, outline the steps you would take to align it safely.

   Hint

   Focus on environmental safety and structural stability.

6. 6.

   A new town has developed along a highway alignment. Discuss how you would modify the alignment plan to incorporate this town while maintaining safety.

   Hint

   Think of access points and how they'd fit into the broader highway system.