Elements Of Highway Geometric Design:
In Geometric design of highway deals with following elements like Cross-section element, Sight distance, Horizontal alignment details, Vertical alignment details, Intersection details.
Cross-section element.
Sight distance.
Horizontal alignment details.
Vertical alignment details.
Intersection details.
1.Cross-Section Elements:
These are the features of the cross-section of the pavement that effects the life of the pavement, riding comfort and safety. Following are the cross section element of the pavement:
Pavement surface characteristic
Cross- Slope / Camber
Width of Pavement or Carriageway
Divider /Medians / Traffic separators
Kerb
Shoulder
Road Margin
Roadway / Width of Formation
Road Land / Right of Way