topic 2.3: term paper Flashcards
A ___ is a public or private road built to connect an origin to a destination such as towns to cities.
highway
How does highway relate to the economy of a country?
Highways are the quickest path.
Because time is money, the shortest, most direct path will be the most profitable.
_____ is a branch of Civil Engineering, more specifically specialized field of Transportation Enginnering, that focuses on and with the scope of (1) planning, development and location of ways, (2) design of highways including the geometric design and structure, (3) traffic management and performance insurance, (4) materials, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and efficient transportation of people and goods, and (5) security of economic, financial, and administrative benefits.
highway engineering
What are the 5 scope of highway engineering?
- planning, development and location of ways
- design of highways including the geometric design and structure
- traffic management and performance insurance
- materials, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and efficient transportation of people and goods
- security of economic, financial, and administrative benefits.
_____ examine traffic numbers and patterns to identify the best techniques for reducing traffic, preventing collusions, and limiting vehicle damage to road structures.
highway engineers
What is the goal of highway engineers?
improving traffic flow and safety for all vehicles that use the highways.
_____ includes calculating present and projected traffic flows on a road network.
highway planning
What are the 4 objectives of highway planning?
- the volume of daily traffic flow from a certain path should be considered while planning a roadway
- highways that are to be built must be efficient while also being affordable, particularly in emerging and poor countries
- safe and secure highways are essential
- to plan maintenance, renewal, and widening phases, the planning must contain a forecast for the next many years
What are the 4 data types in highway planning?
- traffic data
- social data
- environment data
- roads inventory and condition survey
This is advantageous for the route to be built with the most often used type of road (MDR, NH, SH).
traffic data
This comprises surveys such as traffic volume, origin-destination surveys, and vehicle damage surveys (vdf), among others.
traffic data
The surveyors gather information on the villages, hold discussions about the project, and request cooperation during the building years.
social data
Another essential aspect to consider while building a roadway is the ____.
environment
A report on the impact of construction on the quantity of trees, flora, and fauna around building sites, as well as pollutants generated during construction in the air and water mist, should be created and submitted to the environment ministry to receive the green signal for development.
environment data
The condition of the pavement and
infrastructure (bridges and culverts) along the road is assessed in this study.
roads inventory and condition surveys
What are the 4 goals of highway planning?
- to plan a highway network for reliable, safe, and quick mobility of goods and services as well as people
- minimizing the toal expenditures in designing and planning a road system
- modifying the existing roadway for better use and reducing the negative influence does not just for the economy but also environmental concerns
- working for financial aid in constructing the roadway
What are the 3 ways for the fulfillment of the goals of highway planning?
- the suggested road connection must be included on the road design projects for a country
- the road should follow the standard classification and must be constructed in consideration fo the traffic demand
- highway engineers should remember that the legal aspects for traffic order and maintenance should be established
What are the 5 importance of highway development and planning?
- to design a road system that enables reliable and practical traffic flow while keeping expenditures to a minimum
- to determine the road system and lengths of different types of roads that would give the greatest economic utulity and could be built within the available resources through the building period
- establishing timelines for the development of each road link based on utility as the prime factor or phasing the road development program
- to plan for future needs and road improvements in light of expected changes
- to figure up a funding system
The expenses of pavement layer creation, maintenance, and renewal,
as well as vehicle operation costs, must be factored in.
to design a road system that enables reliable and practical traffic flow while keeping expenditures to a minimum
The interactive planning of land use and traffic is required while designing a transportation system.
to determine the road system and lengths of different types of roads that would give the greatest economic utulity and could be built within the available resources through the building period
It determines the accurate position of the highway, the zones required for the highway, intersections of highways and private roads, and solutions for other road connections, alternatives for pedestrian movement traffic, and mass transit, as well as other detailed solutions such as measures recommended to reduce negative traffic implications.
establishing timelines for the development of each road link based on utility as the prime factor or phasing the road
Highways are modified to fulfill general traffic needs, to remove or lessen detrimental traffic impacts, or when vegetation needs it.
to plan for future needs and road improvements in light of expected changes
Major road network major projects are drafted administratively, with
implementation decisions made by Parliament during budget debates.
to figure up a funding system
A _______divides and classifies the roads into various classes relying upon the sort of administration every road is needed to give.
Road Classification or Road Classification System
What are the 3 types of roads in classification system?
- arterial road
- collector road
- local road
This road gathers its traffic from the collector roads.
arteial roads
____ permit higher vehicular speed and ordinarily have
bunches of convergences and traffic signals.
Arterial Roads
This road can gather traffic from any remaining roads and release them onto different collectors, or arterial roads.
collector roads
To compare, _____are lesser in width distance or has lesser lanes than arterial roads. It additionally permits a generally higher speed limit than Local Roads.
collector roads
_____ serve basically to give access to the traffic proceeding from the
properties and releasing them onto collector roads.
Local Roads
They typically have low traffic and serve a minor role.
local roads
What are the 7 road classification in the Philippines?
- national primary roads
- national secondary roads
- national tertiary roads
- provincial roads
- municipal and city roads
- barangay roads
- expressways
_____ is the primary trunk line or backbone of the national road system, consisting of a continuous length of substantial road sections that run in a straight line without any
interruptions or forks and link large cities (at least 100,000 people).
national primary roads
Within the same region, connect provincial capitals directly.
national secondary roads
Roads that redirect through traffic away from
city/municipality commercial areas are referred to as _____ (with affirmative feasibility study).
bypass/diversion roads
The Department of Public Works and Highways or DPWH-maintained roadways that serve a local purpose.
national tertiary roads
Without using National Roads, connect cities and
municipalities.
provincial roads
____ connect roads to provincial and national highways.
municipal and city roads
Other, legally turned over, public roads inside the barangay that are not covered by the preceding definition.
barangay roads
Highways having limited access, usually with interchanges that may contain toll collection facilities in an open or closed system.
expressways
What are the 8 classifications of roads?
- depending on weather
- depending on the type of carriage way
- depending upon the pavement surface
- depending on rigidity
- based on topography
- based on economy
- based on traffic volume
- based on traffic type
What are the 2 roads depending on weather?
- all-weather roads
- fair weather roads
What are the 2 roads depending on the type of carriage way?
- paved roads (WBM)
- unpavved roads (earth road or gravel road)
WBM stands for ____.
water bound Macadam
_____is a pavement made up of crushed or broken aggregates that are mechanically linked by rolling and filling the gaps with screening and binding material.
water bound Macadam (WBM)
In most cases, the layers in WBM are _____ thick.
12 to 15 cm
What are the 2 roads depending upon the pavement surface?
- surfaces road (bituminous or cement concrete road)
- unsurfaced road
What are the 2 roads based on rigidity?
- flexible roads
- rigid roads
What are the 2 roads based on topography?
- hilly roads
- plain area road
What are the 3 roads based on economy?
- low-cost roads
- medium-cost roads
- high-cost roads
What are the 3 roads based on traffic volume?
- heavy
- medium
- light
What are the 3 roads based on traffic type?
- cycle tracks or bicycle lane
- pedestrian tracks
- motorways or motor vehicle lane
A _____ is when roads are arranged or constructed in various patterns with the interconnection of branch roads and main roads for the proper management
of traffic.
road pattern
Aside from playing a vital role in managing the traffic, road patterns also help in ______.
reducing the time travel and distance for the emergency vehicles to reach their destination and
contributes to the expansion of a well-planned city.
What are the 6 types of road patterns?
- rectangular or block pattern
- radial pattern or star and block pattern
- radial or star and circular pattern
- radial or star and grid pattern
- hexagonal pattern
- minimum travel pattern
It is a plan where the streets and roads are organized into grids or blocks that run perpendicularly into one another, making a grid or block.
rectangular or block pattern
Give an example of rectangular or block pattern?
Chandigarh area in Pakistan
This is a network of roads where it formed a circle originating from the center of an area. This can be classified into three types depending on its layout.
radial pattern
This is a combination of roads forming radial and block patterns. The entire region is organized into a radial network of roadways radiating outwardly from the center, with block designs of roads in between.
radial or star and block pattern
Radial or star and block pattern has been the basis for the first 20-year Road Development Plan or also known as the _____.
Nagpur Road Plan
This design is made up of a mix of radial and circular road layouts.
radial or star and circular pattern