Practice Special consideration for hilly areas - 11.4.4 | 11. Introduction to geometric design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is slope stability?

💡 Hint: Think about the risks associated with landslides.

Question 2

Easy

Why is drainage important in hilly areas?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water accumulates.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of slope stability in highway design?

  • To allow for steep gradients
  • To prevent landslides
  • To increase construction costs

💡 Hint: Recall the risks involved with unstable slopes.

Question 2

True or False: Drainage facilities are less important in hilly areas than in flat areas.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about water management in different terrains.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a hillside with a steep slope, outline the steps you would recommend to design a road that ensures slope stability and effective drainage.

💡 Hint: Consider both natural and structural elements in your design.

Question 2

Evaluate a proposed highway alignment in a mountainous region with frequent landslides. What considerations should be made to enhance the design?

💡 Hint: Think about the environmental factors affecting road stability.

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