Speed Distance covered by vehicle in unit time is known as speed. Its units are miles/hour or km/hr. … [Read more...] about Definition of speed | Traffic volume and Traffic rate of flow
Transportation Engineering
Definition of Sight distance | Stopping and passing sight distance
Sight distance The clear distance ahead of vehicle which is visible to the driver is known as sight distance. If suitable sight distance is not provided on the curves, then highway become accidential spot. … [Read more...] about Definition of Sight distance | Stopping and passing sight distance
Definition of Super Elevation | How we provide super elevation in the field ?
Super Elevation Whenever on roads, curve has to be made, outer edge of the road on the curve is raised as compared to the inner edge. This is known as super elevation. … [Read more...] about Definition of Super Elevation | How we provide super elevation in the field ?
Definition of road camber | Factors on which camber height depends
Road Camber The convexity or curvature of the road to avoid staying of water is known as camber. The highest point of camber is known as crown. … [Read more...] about Definition of road camber | Factors on which camber height depends
Definition of road median and its purposes | Types of road medians
Road median Road median is the portion in between the dual carriage way which separates the traffic flow in opposite direction. … [Read more...] about Definition of road median and its purposes | Types of road medians