Geometric Design of Highway

Facilities

Chapter 15 Part 4
Roadway Design
15FCVE211
Summer 2017
Dr Taha Ahmed
 Superelevation
Regardless of the type of curve being designed, their design should be
based on an appropriate relationship between design speed, curvature
or radius, superelevation, and side friction or pavement friction.

What is SuperElevation (SE)?

Superelevation is simply when we tilt a curve towards its inner side
in order to keep vehicles from slipping due to the centrifugal forces
acting upon them.
A vehicle moving on a circular path experience a centripetal
acceleration which acts towards the center of curvature.
This acceleration is prolonged either by the weight of the vehicle
related to the SE, the side friction between the vehicle tires and
pavement, or by a combination of the two.

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LETS WATCH CAREFULLY
 Superelevation
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2% L 2
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1.5% L 2
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1% L 2
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0.5% L 2
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- L 2
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- L 2
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-1% L 2
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- L 2
1.5% %
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-2% L 2
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-3% L 3
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-4% L 4
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-3% L 3
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-2% L 2
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- L 2
1.5% %
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-1% L 2
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- L 2
0.5% %
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- L 2
0.0% %
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0.5% L 2
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1% L 2
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1.5% L 2
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2% L 2
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Superelevation Transition
Design of Horizontal Curves

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Superelevation Runoff length

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Special Facilities for Heavy Vehicles
on Steep Grades
As the number of large trucks increase it is
pertinent to design facilities with these trucks
in mind
Climbing Lanes
Is an extra lane in the upgrade direction
Eliminates the need for light vehicles to reduce speed
Emergency Escape Ramps
Gives room for a truck that has lost control to regain
control
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Emergency Escape Ramps

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Emergency Escape Ramps

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 Bicycle Facilities

Bicycles are a viable alternative mode of

transportation popular in urban and suburban
areas
Basis for design of facilities is the AASHTO
Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities
Lanes that are contiguous with existing streets
Paths that are constructed on dedicated right-of-
way routes
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Bicycle Lanes

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Bicycle Paths

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