Group 4 Flashcards

1
Q

What determines the Number Of Lanes in highway design?

A

estimated traffic volume and lane capacity

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2
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How many lanes does the AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials) allow?

A

16 lanes (dually divided)

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3
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a four- to eight-lane limited access toll that links Metro Manila to the
northern provinces of Central Luzon such as Bulacan and Pampanga.

A

NLEX (North Luzon Expressway)

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4
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Barriers that are constructed in the middle of the road

A

Highway Median

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5
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3 types of Highway Median

A

Paint Line
Concrete Barriers
Curbs

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6
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3 types of Highway Median based on design

A

Raised
Flushed
Depressed

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7
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An island placed at the middle of the road to separate opposing lanes of traffic

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Raised

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8
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Type of median that has no physical barrier

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Flushed

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9
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Low in level and can be used to collect storm or rainwater

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Depressed

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10
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Chain link fence supported by steel posts and cables.

A

Non-Traversable Energy Absorbing Devices

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11
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Purpose/benefits of Non-Traversable Energy Absorbing Devices

A

Enhances Safety
Reduces accident severity

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12
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Area between traffic lane edge and ditch/curb, and is adjacent to the roadway itself

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Road Shoulder and Verges

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13
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What are the primary functions of road shoulder and verges?

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Safety
Temporary Stopping
Pedestrian and Bicycle Use
Drainage

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14
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Usually graded and sloped to create a smooth transition for vehicles leaving the road.

A

Clear Zones

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15
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Functions of a curb

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drainage control
edge delineation
right of way reduction
aesthetics
delineation of pedestrian walkways
reduction of maintenance operations
assistance in roadside development.

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16
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paved or designated pathways that run alongside streets and roads,
providing a dedicated space for pedestrians to walk safely and separate from vehicular
traffic.

A

Sidewalks

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17
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broader terms that encompass any designated routes for pedestrians,
which can include sidewalks, trails, footpaths, greenways, etc.

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Pedestrian Paths

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18
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Commonly used on roads, the road centerline is higher than
the edges, promoting water runoff toward the road shoulders.

A

Crown Cross-slope

19
Q

On curves, the outer edge of the road is raised higher than the
inner edge to counteract centrifugal forces and improve vehicle stability.

A

Superelevation

20
Q

represent the
degree of slope or incline of a roadway and are important because they affect vehicle
performance, fuel efficiency, and safety

A

Highway Grade

21
Q

serve as controlled junctures where traffic streams merge, intersect, or
diverge, thereby ensuring a structured and secure vehicular flow within the road network.

A

Highway Intersections

22
Q

What are the types of Highway Intersections?

A

4 Way Intersection
T-intersection
Y-intersection
Roundabouts
Uncontrolled intersection

23
Q

Help improve the resistance to skidding on the road pavement.

A

Cross-slopes

24
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Type of intersection where two roads cross each other at right angles.

A

Four-way intersection

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Type of intersection where one road ends or terminates at another
T-intersection
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Type of intersection where two roads converge one
Y-intersection
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Intersection without traffic signals, stop signs, or yield signs.
Uncontrolled intersection
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allow vehicles to merge safely and efficiently onto the freeway. Drivers use these ramps to accelerate to the speed of the freeway traffic before merging.
Entrance ramps
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serve to separate vehicles leaving the freeway from those continuing on the main lanes. This separation is crucial for maintaining smooth traffic flow.
Exit ramps
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Exit ramps feature _________ for vehicles to safely reduce speed and prepare for the exit, thus minimizing abrupt stops on the main freeway lanes.
Deceleration lanes
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prevent traffic congestion caused by waiting for trains to pass at level crossings, ensuring smoother traffic flow.
Grade separations
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benefit of separations to railroads
maintain consistent speeds without frequent crossings, enhancing efficiency, reducing maintenance costs.
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Offer dedicated space to cyclists
Bicycle lanes
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Moderates curve sharpness enabling controlled higher speed navigation
Curve widening
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Benefits of curve widening
Enhances safety, improve sightlines, facilitate larger vehicles
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Used to manage lane assignment
Islands
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a junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams.
Interchange or highway interchange (? Idk)
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also known as a "Y-interchange," is a specific type of highway interchange that resembles the letter "Y" in its layout. This type of interchange typically involves three distinct roadways merging or diverging at a single point.
Y-type interchange
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is a form of highway interchange that is meant to let traffic flow smoothly between a freeway or expressway and a local road or other highway. It gets its name from its unusual form, which resembles a trumpet or funnel.
trumpet interchange
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Is a common type of highway interchange designed to allow vehicles to exit and enter a freeway or expressway via a pair of intersecting roads. It is named for its shape, which resembles a diamond when viewed from above.
diamond interchange
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is a type of highway interchange designed to facilitate the controlled movement of traffic between a freeway or expressway and intersecting roads while minimizing the amount of land and construction required
partial cloverleaf Interchange
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is a complex and efficient type of highway interchange designed to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic between a freeway or expressway and intersecting roads
cloverleaf interchange
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Also called T interchange and allows one highway to end/begin perpendicularly to another highway. It has a lower footprint than a trumpet interchange but requires the construction of three overpasses.
Three-way interchange