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Ch-5 Highway Drainage 2
Ch-5 Highway Drainage 2
Ch-5 Highway Drainage 2
Introduction
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●Drainage facilities are used for the flow of water away from
the surface of the pavement to properly designed channels.
●Inadequate drainage will eventually result in serious damage
to the highway structure.
●Provision of adequate drainage is an essential part of
pavement design.
• Protection of pavement structure
• Improves road safety
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Drainage
1. Surface Drainage: for surface water which occurs as rain
oDrainage on the adjoining land and roadway surface
oSide Drainage and Cross Drainage
2. Sub-surface Drainage: for absorbed water into the soil
SURFACE DRAINAGE
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