Flexible Pavements Flexible pavements are those which are surfaced with bituminous (or asphalt) materials. Its "flexible" since the total pavement structure "bends" or "deflects" due to traffic loads. Generally this type of pavement requires some sort of maintenance or rehabilitation every 10 to 15 years. … [Read more...] about Flexible pavements
Types of traffic controlling devices | Traffic Signs
Traffic Signs Traffic signs are means of warning, regulating and informing the drivers. Material for traffic signs Material should be such that … [Read more...] about Types of traffic controlling devices | Traffic Signs
Traffic controlling devices | What are pavement markings
Traffic controlling devices The devices which are used to control and regulate the flow of traffic are called traffic controlling devices. These are of three types: Pavement markings. Traffic signs. Traffic signals. Pavement markings Pavement markings are in the form of bands or strips of paints, which are … [Read more...] about Traffic controlling devices | What are pavement markings
What is Lane occupancy ?
Lane occupancy Lane occupancy is the ratio of the sum of the lengths of the vehicles to the length of the road section in which those vehicles are present. … [Read more...] about What is Lane occupancy ?
Definition of traffic density | Headway and Spacing | Clearance and Gap
Traffic density Traffic density is the number of vehicles occupying a given length of the highway in a traffic lane. It is expressed as vehicle/mile or vehicle/kilometer. … [Read more...] about Definition of traffic density | Headway and Spacing | Clearance and Gap