3.Anexisting 6.0 m wide single carriageway road with 0.5m wide verges (see Fig. 1.1) has a layout as indicated in Fig. 1.2. The length of the section of highway under examination is 8 km (X to Y). The relevant angles are: A = 85° B = 55° C = 50° There are a total of 88 access points and minor junctions along the length of the highway. Calculate the design speed. 0.5m * Figure 1.1 Cross-section of highway. 6.0m 0.5m * *
3.Anexisting 6.0 m wide single carriageway road with 0.5m wide verges (see Fig. 1.1) has a layout as indicated in Fig. 1.2. The length of the section of highway under examination is 8 km (X to Y). The relevant angles are: A = 85° B = 55° C = 50° There are a total of 88 access points and minor junctions along the length of the highway. Calculate the design speed. 0.5m * Figure 1.1 Cross-section of highway. 6.0m 0.5m * *
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Transcribed Image Text:3.Anexisting 6.0 m wide single carriageway road with 0.5 m wide verges (see
Fig. 1.1) has a layout as indicated in Fig. 1.2. The length of the section of
highway under examination is 8 km (X to Y). The relevant angles are:
A = 85°
B = 55°
C = 50°
There are a total of 88 access points and minor junctions along the length of
the highway.
Calculate the design speed.
0.5m
6.0m
0.5m
Figure 1.1 Cross-section of highway.
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