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Lecture 6
Lecture 6
Surveying
1. Topography
2. Soil characteristics
3. Environmental factors
4. Economic factors
1. Computerized techniques
Geometric design deals with the dimensioning of the elements of highways, such as
vertical and horizontal curves, cross sections, truck climbing lanes, emergency exit
ramps, walking tracks, bicycle paths and parking facilities.
1. Contour Map
5. Stations
6. Areas (planimeter)
7. Volumes (average end area method)
8. Mass Haul Diagram (MHD)