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This chapter discusses guidelines for vertical alignment design, including maximum and minimum grades, truck-climbing lanes, vertical curves, clearances, and developing a profile gradeline. Key considerations include safety, aesthetics, drainage, soils, and coordination with horizontal alignment. Vertical curves must provide adequate sight distance based on highway class and speed. Truck-climbing lanes may be needed on long grades. Gentle, long vertical curves provide better sight lines and appearance.
- Author
- Santosh Rai
- Language
- EN