Geometric characteristics in running section
Roads - Geometry of roads
Article REF: C4310 V1
Geometric characteristics in running section
Roads - Geometry of roads

Author : Jean BERTHIER

Publication date: August 10, 2011, Review date: September 5, 2023 | Lire en français

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3. Geometric characteristics in running section

The geometry of a road in a running section is fundamentally characterized by three concepts which we will explain in this section:

  • cross-section ;

  • Longitudinal profile ;

  • plan layout.

3.1 Cross-section

This is a cross-section of the roadway and its appurtenances.

The nomenclature of terms used is shown in figure 1 for freeways and single carriageways.

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