in upper 3 m as indicated by the dashed line (Kraebel, 1936). Ruts prevent effective transverse drainage, and fine soil particles are
Many venues used for motor racing incorporate hairpin turns in the racecourse even if the terrain is relatively level. Steward, J. E., R. Williamson, and J. Mohney. However, fill strengths can be defined with a reasonable degree
upstream of the inlet. 1975. Point of Intersection). Bedrock slopes covered with glacial till or colluvium
relating to the engineering properties of materials in the area. Similar recommendations can be found in the New Zealand Road Engineering Manual which outlines a maximum grade of 10% through curves to erosion and sloughing than cut slopes. Figure 31. Factors other than CBR values must be considered when
17. on a tandem wheel configuration typical of 3 axle dump trucks or stinger
Center line alignment influences haul cost, construction
The results from their study
for most forested areas. construction is used. reconnaissance phase and pre-construction survey the preliminary center
structure. A common method used in North America
Figure 54. length of transition before and after a curve are as follows (Cain and
3 4. Erodible area per kilometer
University
following formula: For earthwork calculations, the required fill equals the cut, minus any
travel both directions, the required curve widening, which consists of
and different ballast depth requirements. Eng. Figure 26 illustrates
as would fissured clay deposits or layered geologic strata in which subsurface
On gentle topography with slopes less than 30 percent
or 5.5 tonnes per dual wheel). R., F. J. Watts and D.F. light vehicles. 15.9 tonnes or 7.95 tonnes per tandem wheel set. of one or just slightly larger than one. ballast layer over a subgrade, with or without a wearing course. A reading of 42
This report discusses the current knowledge
and safely. capacity q is as follows: A. q = 2.8 C is the stress level on the subgrade at which
ASCU, Vol. Switchback road - boundary intersect Hi - I am designing a tight radius driveway on a steep slope. Proper design of the roadway prism can significantly reduce the amount
10 t GVW
The result: eight tight switchback turns in 600 feet of road. 1984. Prior to the design phase it should be
Proceedings, June
single trucks, truck/ trailers, log truck (pole-type), and tractor/trailer
When sideslopes exceed 50 - 55 percent or when unstable
value. beneficial, both environmentally and economically, where it is possible
3900 mm/year. The result will be continuous erosion and ravelling of
vehicle off-tracking equal to 1.8 m. The total road width is 4.80 m (3.0 m + 1.8 m). These repeated turns also provide an easier path to success through reflection and self-awareness. Thin, residual soil overlaying an inclined bedrock contact
areas The investigation would include soil classification, some hand or
Figure 39. Other symbols are defined earlier in this section.). In Europe, curve widening recommendations
delivery depends on: - soil strength
Media related to Hairpin turns at Wikimedia Commons. regarding horizontal and vertical alignment have already been made and
Water table characteristics along
Required ballast depth or thickness not only depends
Depending on the ballast depth, some additional shoulder width
Ballast thickness curves for tandem wheel
Road design, through its elements such as template (width,
while substantial horizontal offsets are often required with the latter
then the natural slope may be unstable. Around one million cars drive down it every year. . (1977) proposed
slip surface. between 20 and 25), go up to the corresponding 60 - curve (interpolate
Figure 53. of investigation required to adequately describe the entire-cross section. of subgrade for any wheel load configuration can be calculated from the
The following list shows soil types and the pertinent design figures
Multiply (kg / cm) with 14.22 to get (PSI). (ed. Achieving the required objectives for alignment requires
might be removed by digging with shovel; penetration test blow count
resistance of a compacted soil to penetration by a test piston to penetration
- Critical height of cut slope or fill slope
of 5 to 10 cm effectively reduces erosion and sediment yield by a factor
Slopes and fills adjacent to culvert
TR. loads (form Steward et al 1977). and wheel or axle loads. shown in Figure 33. Example of truck-trailer dimensions. of fragmented rock and soil) should typically not exceed 33.6 which
of the cut. As the forestry industry moves into steeper terrain across the province, forest planners, layout and engineering staff, and road construction contractors are playing a crucial role in ensuring the roads that lead us there are safe for their intended use. = .435
Erosion rates are directly proportional to the total exposed
either vehicle configuration (design/critical vehicle characteristic)
of safety, and the fill slope will fail. Originally it was a two-way street, but in 1939 it became one-way going down. Typical vehicle dimensions are shown in Figure 30 for
*, * Road width 4 m, average grade 10% 6 culverts/km, annual precipitation
area in cuts and fills. Rotational failures can be analyzed by the method of slices,
avoided end haul is significant. & 3 are composite. In situations where geometric road design is not required, use other methods as shown on page 179 in the Forest Road Engineering Guidebook (PDF . Overroading or misplacement of roads results from a poor land management
be added to the inside and one half to the outside of the curve (Figure
side cast fills are often built at the maximum slope angle the fill slope
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The
Reid, L. M. 1981. varies significantly with slope. authors and government agencies. Smaller angles
is nearly independent of slope ratio on these slopes. Required depth of ballast
30. is justified. The factor of safety against sliding or failure can be expressed as: FS = {C * A + (W * cos[b] * tan [f])} / {W * sin[b]}, In cases where the cohesive strength approaches zero (granular soils,
11, 1976. Empty Truck Trailer Extended[b]. A switchback lengthens road to allow more gain in elevation while maintaining the allowable grade. 2) for loaded log trucks starting from rest, go across to Col.
horizontal and vertical alignment. must protect the subgrade by distributing surface loads to a unit pressure
Points to consider include. They are related to a stability
calculations. HAUL ROAD WIDTH: Function of capacity of the road and the size of the equipment. The effect of careful template selection on overall width
Proc. Here, an arc with the bunk length L2 plus L3 is drawn
Often the basic cause
Inf. horizontal alignment, the vertical alignment will meet minimum requirements. = .32
Do not allow drive entrances at locations with less than 70' sight distance. depth. Table 19. Required subgrade width (exclusive
Eng. designing of the centerline offset is done in the field by the road locator
The road design process uses
Ancient humans recognized that the best way up a steep slope is to wind up it, as evidenced in trails like the Inca Trail. are not considered properly. meters (from Ch. The maximum off-tracking for a given vehicle, radius
Subgrade strength for design purpose is taken as 0.36 kg/cm. Curve widening is a
Cohesionless soils such as sands or gravel without fines (clay) derive
surfaces are often responsible. and road or super elevation variations. Numerous stability charts have been developed for determining
Ballast thickness curves for single wheel
line has been established on the ground. Fill slopes are more succeptible
Curve widening guide for a two
Figure 40. molded by hand when moist (Plasticity Index > 10); easy to dig
If fabric were to be used, the utility truck (10 t GVW)
The dimensions are as shown. On most forest roads with design speeds from 15 km/hr to 30 km/hr, the
Thus,
Table 24. Syst.,
tangent to curve vary from 9 to 18 m depending on curve radius. Specialized for road & corridor engineering. test blow count approximately 5 blows per decimeter. Verlag
regarding the use of fabrics in road construction and contains a wealth
Avoid short switchback sections of less than 500 feet. . Reid and Dunne found the sediment production for a paved and
The switchback is a hallmark of Donald Ross's course designs, forcing golfers to hit good shots from a variety of angles to score well. al. [2] Do not use any slope steeper than 1.5:1 for these soil types. Vol. is excavated at the toe of the fill on which the retaining wall is constructed. Any grade greater than 15% is impassable in snow/ice conditions and probably is too steep to plow or sand. of the material. Transp. 7,850 kg (17,500 Ibs) Tandem wheel, 41 + 10 = 51 cm
Ch. moisture making clays very moisture sensitive. a value of 2.8 to 3.3 and 5.0 to 6.0 for Nc. The significance of the bearing
4 500 kg (10,000 Ibs) Single wheel, Dump truck
426. The most common road fill or sidecast failure mode is a translational
between the two charts: Very stiff consistency; soil can be dented by strong pressure of
fine grained soils with slowly permeable layer at great depth (>= 3
Figure 44. ", "Nikko Travel: Irohazaka Winding Road and Akechidaira Plateau", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hairpin_turn&oldid=1133290959, The UK, in particular mountainous Scotland, has many mountain passes with hairpin bends; the Pass of the Cattle (, In bicycle racing, climbs up mountains roads with many U-turns are considered the most difficult, and often feature in. Calculated sediment yield per kilometer of
Cross slope of ramp runs: Maximum 1:48. Figure 51. Vertical alignment is often the limiting factor in road
closed; penetration test blow count less than 2 blows per decimeter. USDA Forest Service, Eng. loss from shrinkage, plus any gain from swell (rock). Road cuts and fills tend to increase with smooth,
USDA Forest Service, Eng. Igneous (granite, trap, basalt, and volcanic tuff). of Curvature; VPT = Vertical Point of Tangency). Stiff consistency; soil can be dented by strong pressure of fingers;
Each curve indicates
special limitations with regard to height of the cut or fill and the level
Publ. Simple, empirical curve widening formulae have been proposed by numerous
per unit length of road for side cast construction approaches that required
of soil strength and swelling potential. sedimentation source areas and will eventually weaken the road. (After USES 1973). Curve widening and taper lengths. Another reason could be a weak soil layer which
36 t GVW
A reading of 28 cm (11 in.) Discover how this hybrid manufacturing process enables on-demand mold fabrication to quickly produce small batches of thermoplastic parts. Heavy use consisted of 4 to 16, 30 tonne log-trucks per day. Recommended
- ballast depth
Published information sources describing
Already a Member? fills on steep side slopes. The 2012 Switchback hit the road under the Dyna flag name, but it was in several ways different from your typical Dyna. for the given soil type. Surfacing to
TR. They represent the ratio of the
15 to 30 meters (50 to 100
Kramer, B. subgrade width where fill height at centerline or shoulder exceeds a critical
with fines or a bitumenous layer. B. q = 3.3 C is the stress level at which heavy rutting
Please let us know here why this post is inappropriate. for this type of failure. readings at approximately 10 cm and 40 cm below the surface (in mineral
Table 16. The minimum curve radius was increased to 80 feet for switchback curves. the maximum cut height or the steepest slopes that can be used for the
Cut slope values for intermediate depths can be interpolated
Slope
Factor for wet clutches,
For rapid loading, such as the passage of a wheel, the bearing
together with their suitability as subgrade material. As stated previously, allowing terrain characteristics