Geometric Design of Highway: Transportation Engineering I (Chapter 3) Notes
Transportation Engineering Chapter 3 Geometric Design of Highway Notes
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING I
Chapter 3: Geometric Design of Highway
16 Hours | 20 Marks

Geometric Design of Highway

About this Chapter

This document provides comprehensive notes for Chapter 3: Geometric Design of Highway. It covers critical factors controlling design, cross-sectional elements (camber, super elevation, extra widening), horizontal and vertical alignment (curves, gradients, sight distance), and the combination of alignments for safety.

Syllabus (20 Marks)

3. Geometric Design of Highway (16 hours)

3.1 Factors controlling geometric design of highway

3.2 Design of cross-sectional elements of highway

3.2.1 Typical cross section of highways, urban roads and hill roads

3.2.2 Design of camber, super elevation and extra widening

3.3 Design of horizontal alignment: Tangents; Curves including transition curves; Hair pin bends; Setback requirement considering sight distance

3.4 Design of vertical alignment: Gradient; Grade compensation; Vertical curve

3.5 Combination of horizontal and vertical alignment, safety in road design

1. Handwriting: Important Notes

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2. Notes by Dr. Pradeep K. Shrestha

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3. Notes by Assist. Prof. Anil Marsani

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