DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR LOW VOLUME ROADS

The subject of low-volume roads is currently very topical. It is therefore considered that there is a need to review some of the design considerations for low-volume roads with reference to local South African conditions and those of developing neighbouring countries. The unique design factors associated with low-volume roads are usually neglected and often tend to be overshadowed by the more intricate design theories associated with the heavily trafficked roads. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the philosophy behind the various design considerations and highlight the options that are available when considering the geometric, pavement and drainage designs as well as the maintenance of low-volume roads in southern Africa. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 288720. (Author/TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Annual Transportation Convention held at Milner Park Showgrounds, Johannesburg 25-29 July 1983, Volume 3.
• Corporate Authors:

  Council for Scientific & Industrial Res S Africa

  P.O. Box 395
  Pretoria,   South Africa 
• Authors:
  • Weale, A M
  • Burger, D W
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 441-453
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Council for Scientific & Industrial Res S Africa
  • Issue Number: S316
  • Publisher: Council for Scientific & Industrial Res S Africa

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Conferences; Design; Drainage; Geometric design; Maintenance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Low cost roads
• Geographic Terms: South Africa
• ITRD Terms: 2894: Alignment; 8525: Conference; 9011: Design (overall design); 635: Design speed; 5910: Durability; 2793: Farm road; 2885: Layout; 2986: Low cost road; 3847: Maintenance; 8103: South Africa; 2972: Surfacing; 671: Traffic flow
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00471137
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1987 12:00AM