c) Table 2 presents the geometric and traffic characteristics of three road sections. As a Highway Engineer will you recommend the provision of climbing lane for each section? and why? Table 2: Geometric and Traffic Characteristics Road Gradient Grade Section (%) Section A Section B Section C Design speed (km/h) 100 80 60 5 6 7 Length (m) 550 600 450 Heavy Truck (% of AADT) 10 25 20.5

c) Table 2 presents the geometric and traffic characteristics of three road sections. As a Highway Engineer will you recommend the provision of climbing lane for each section? and why? Table 2: Geometric and Traffic Characteristics Road Gradient Grade Section (%) Section A Section B Section C Design speed (km/h) 100 80 60 5 6 7 Length (m) 550 600 450 Heavy Truck (% of AADT) 10 25 20.5

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter9: Capacity And Level Of Service For Highway Segments

Section: Chapter Questions

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