Chief engineer of Pennsylvania Department of Highways discusses prevailing practice in Pennsylvania; alignment and gradient; preliminary study; sharp curves and steep grades; handling reverse curves; results of relocation. Paper presented at meeting of Highway Officials of North Atlantic States. (See also Roads and Streets vol. 69, no. 5, May 1929 pp. 157-159, 1 fig)
Ruling grades and curves between controlling points
Am. Highways
American Highways ; 8 , n 3 ; p 11-13
1929
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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