GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF HIGHWAYS

Highways have various geometric factors. These factors are the supplemental parameters in constructing a highway. These are:

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• Design speed
• Sight distances
• Minimum radius of curvature
• Superelevation
• Vehicle cornering
• Design volume
• Number of lanes

Apart from designing the actual curve for a highway, these factors are needed to make the curve safer for travel.

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