Some of the primary geotechnical and geometric issues considered in upgrading of a 12 km section of Hwy 40:34 situated in hilly terrain are presented and discussed. Steep grades, erosion, substandard curves, sharp shoulders, rock slopes, soft ground, wetlands, and the proximity of natural lakes to the highway were some of the features addressed in ensuring a satisfactory design and end product. This case study illustrates the importance of addressing geotechnical, geometric and construction issues simultaneously at the design stage, especially for highways in hilly terrain.


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    Title :

    Geotechnical and Geometric Considerations in Highway Design and Construction in Hilly Terrain


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    First International Symposium on Transportation and Development Innovative Best Practices ; 2008 ; Beijing, China



    Publication date :

    2008-04-04




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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