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6 Types of Road Patterns

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When a road is constructed in a rectangular, radial, hexagonal, or any other pattern for proper traffic management, it is called a road pattern. Current urban development does not analyze road designs before construction which leads to several interconnected roadways, housing projects, and commercial developments built […].

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Road Camber: Understanding Its Importance And Benefits

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Road camber is an important aspect of road engineering that must be considered. When viewed from the front, it is the curvature of the road surface, allowing water to drain from the surface and improving the car’s handling. Without road camber, roads would be slippery and dangerous.

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Flyover: Types, Design, and Advantages

The Constructor

A flyover is a high-level road bridge that crosses over another railroad or highway intersection or an existing road. A road, highway, or railroad may be required for the passage. The post Flyover: Types, Design, and Advantages appeared first on The Constructor. It is also called an “overpass.”

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Rotary Intersection of Roads and its Design Factors

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Rotary intersection of roads is also called as traffic rotary which is nothing but enlarged intersection of roads where vehicles cross roads or.

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Bogibeel: Construction of the Longest Rail-Road Bridge of India

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The 4940 m long Bogibeel bridge is currently the longest rail-road bridge in India. It is built on the mighty Brahmaputra river in Assam, 17 km away.

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What are Road Humps? Features and Classes

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Road Humps are traffic calming devices that help in controlling the speed of the vehicles. The geometry of road humps affects the degree of.

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Why is Bitumen Used in Road Construction? Properties and Advantage of Bitumen for Pavements

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Bitumen is used in road construction due to various properties and advantages it has over other pavement construction materials. Advantages of.

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