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1. Ruling and minimum design speed are important factors in highway design. Ruling speed determines the geometric design elements, while minimum design speed is the lowest operational speed considered acceptable. 2. Factors controlling the length of summit vertical curves include design speed, gradient, sight distance requirements, and comfort criteria. 3. Intersection control devices aim to achieve safety, efficiency of traffic flow, and ease of traffic operations.

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1. Ruling and minimum design speed are important factors in highway design. Ruling speed determines the geometric design elements, while minimum design speed is the lowest operational speed considered acceptable. 2. Factors controlling the length of summit vertical curves include design speed, gradient, sight distance requirements, and comfort criteria. 3. Intersection control devices aim to achieve safety, efficiency of traffic flow, and ease of traffic operations.

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Code No.

17124

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS)
M.E. (Civil-TE) I-Semester Regular (Main) Examination
February 2016
DESIGN OF HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE
Time : 3 hours Max. Marks : 70
Note : (i) First question is compulsory and answer any four from the remaining.
Each question carries 14 marks.
(ii) Missing data, if any, may suitably be assumed.

1. a) What is the significance of ruling and minimum design speed?


[2]

b) Mention the factors which control the recommended minimum length of


Summit vertical curves. [2]

c) What are the three competing objectives that a intersection control device
would try to achieve? [2]

d) Differentiate between constructive and restrictive traffic control measures.


[2]

e) The at-grade intersection directly influence the capability of surface streets to


service vehicle and pedestrian volume. Give reason. [2]

f) How would you arrive the desirable weaving length for rotary intersection?
[2]

g) List the uses of informatory signs.


[2]

2. a) Explain the vehicle characteristics that are considered for designing highway
elements. [7]

b) What are the urban classification of roads?


[5]

c) Why camber provided on roadway?


[2]

3. a) A National Highway passing through a rolling terrain has two horizontal


curves of radius 450 m and 150 m. Design the required super elevation for the
curves as per 1RC guidelines. [7]

b) A valley curve is formed by descending gradient 1 in 25 and ascending


gradient 1 in 30. Design the length of the valley curve for 80 Kmph speed. [7]
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4. a) Explain the guidelines when selecting a rotary type of intersection.
[6]

b) What is grade separation? What are its advantages and limitations?


[5]

c) Explain the strategies adopted to avoid right turning at intersections.


[3]

5. a) What are the advantages and limitations of traffic signals?


[4]

b) Write critical note on road signs.


[7]

c) Explain the role of road marking in road safety.


[3]

6. a) What are types of bus bays? Explain the guidelines for location of bus stops in
a urban area. [6]

b) Explain the design criteria for location of separate cycle tracks.


[4]

c) What are the requirements of pedestrians?


[4]

7. Write short notes on the following:

a) Skid Resistance
[5]

b) Traffic safety barriers


[5]

c) Subsidy to public transport


[4]

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