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.

1. Cross-section element.

2. Sight distance.

3. Horizontal alignment details.

4. Vertical alignment details.

5. 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:

1. Pavement surface characteristic

2. Cross- Slope / Camber

3. Width of Pavement or Carriageway

4. Divider /Medians / Traffic separators

5. Kerb

6. Shoulder

7. Road Margin

8. Roadway / Width of Formation

9. Road Land / Right of Way