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Volumetric Mix

Volumetric Mix describes the relative volume proportions among the various constituent of bituminous mix. A bitumen mix comprises of aggregate,

This is a penetration test developed by the California Division of Highways to evaluate the stability of soil subgrade and

Rotary intersections are special form of intersection at grade laid out for the movement of traffic in one direction (clockwise)

A traffic signal is defined as any power operated traffic control device or a sign by which traffic is warned

Whenever a stream of traffic flowing under some flow condition (say, speed = uA, density = kA and flow =

Traffic studies or surveys are carried out to analyze the traffic characteristics. A detailed knowledge of the operating characteristics of

For summit curve, the most important consideration in determining length of curve is requirement of sight distance. Length of summit

While designing a horizontal alignment, sight distance along the inner side of the curve should also be considered. Sometimes sight

In order to reduce the effect of centrifugal force apart from lateral friction, the outer edge of the pavement is

There are certain basic design controls and criteria which govern the geometric features of a highway. Topography Design speed Road

When a vehicle is moving on a straight road, it experiences zero centrifugal force because centrifugal force on a vehicle

Shape factor gives an indication of the reserve capacity of a section from the onset of yielding at xtreme fibres

When a structure is subjected to a system of loads, it is stable and functional until a sufficient number of

Beam-column is the most general case as an element in a structure. As the flexural moment in the beam-column approaches

In general gantry girders are laterally unsupported beam except at the column locations. Above figure shows the various forces that

The self weight of a plate girder can be estimated from the following empirical relation: w = W/200 kN/m where

Gusset base is provided where column load is too heavy or when the axial column load is accompanied by bending

When column is subjected only to axial loads then column base plate can be designed by assuming a uniform base

Battens are plates or any other rolled sections that are used to connect main components of the compression member. Battens