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CEE 3610 Transpo Test 3
Design
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Civil Engineering
Undergraduate 3
03/28/2011

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Term
Geometric Design
Definition
The preparation of plans which indicate the dimensions of an element, component, or system.
Term
Access
Definition
ability to get to individual property
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Mobility
Definition
ability to travel long distance at high speed
Term
Plan View
Definition
overhead view
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Profile
Definition
shows relative centerline elevations
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Cross Section
Definition
shows relative elevation perpendicular to centerline
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5 Factors that influence design other than function
Definition
Safety, Desired Level of Service, Availability of Funds, Environmental Factors, Social Factors
Term
Facilities must trade off between
Definition
Access and Mobility
Term
In design of hroizontal curves for railroads, what is the common design control used when determining appropriate curve dimensions?
Definition
Maximum degree of curve
Term
In design of horizontal curves for highways, what is the common design control used when determining appropriate curve dimensions?
Definition
Minimum Radius
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In design of hroizontal curves for taxiways, what is the common design control used when determining appropriate curve dimensions?
Definition
perferred radius
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Fill
Definition
Volume Earth Add
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Cut
Definition
Volume Earth Remove
Term
the design of cross sections includes determining which of the following?
Definition
Shoulder widths (if present)
Number and widths of travel lanes
Fore / back slope to transition back to natural terrain
Cross slopes for travel lanes and shoulders
Road side drainage features
median widths and slope
Term
Environmental Impacts are divided into System and Local level impacts. Which of the following are System level impacts?
Definition
Air Quality
Energy Consumption
Congestion
Land Use
Term
Sound
Definition
A vibratory disturbance capable of being detected by ear
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