2.5 - Highway Alignment
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Practice Questions
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Define highway alignment.
💡 Hint: Think about how the road is shaped or arranged.
What are the two types of highway alignment?
💡 Hint: Consider how a road can curve or change elevation.
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What is highway alignment primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about how roads are arranged.
True or False: An ideal highway alignment should be long and complicated.
💡 Hint: Consider the requirements for an ideal alignment.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate a proposed highway route that passes through various terrains. Identify how elevation changes and existing structures impact alignment decisions.
💡 Hint: Map out the terrain's features to navigate effectively.
Design an alignment for a highway that connects two cities, integrating traffic flow data. Discuss how you would address obligatory points and optimize costs.
💡 Hint: Envision the flow of traffic and obstacles along the route.
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