1. A sustainable approach of improvement/upgradation of geometric design of East-West (Mahendra) Highway-NH01 (CH.113.279 KM-123.462 KM) using openroad software: A case study.
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Yadav, Nabin Kumar and Singh, Jagdeep
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ROAD construction , *TRAFFIC flow , *TRAFFIC congestion , *SOFTWARE development tools , *ROAD safety measures , *SUSTAINABLE architecture - Abstract
The alignment of geometric features of highways is essential for maintaining road safety and the smooth operation of traffic. The proper selection of highway geometric feature and dimensions are important for achieving the design objective, like cross-sectional element, curve, and alignment superelevation. Different software tools are available for designing and analyzing highway elements. The comprehensive case study focuses on the use of OpenRoad software for modernization and improvement of the existing condition of East-West (Mahindra) Highway-NH01 of 10.186 Km, which is the part of South Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation Highway Enhancement Project (SASEC) from Kakarbhitta to Laukahi in Nepal. The designing is done with the consideration of traffic future forecasted data. The ASTHO design standard 2018, is followed for performing the design covering all the measures of safety. A four-lane road of 2*7.3m width of Carriageway where design speed is kept at 80kmph, shoulder width 1.2m, and 8% maximum superelevation is considered. This problem of traffic congestion due to the rise in traffic volume could be solved ultimately enhancing the safety of the road. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the use of OpenRoad software for highway design and highlights its potential to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of roadway infrastructure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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