2003 - Africa - Guideline to the Design of Low Volume Sealed Roads
2003 - Africa - Guideline to the Design of Low Volume Sealed Roads
Description
This Guideline captures best regional and international practice in all aspects of LVSR provision. It is not a prescriptive document but,rather, provides guidance to users so as to ensure that well-considered decisions are
made. The development of the Guideline has benefi ted from the close involvement of practitioners in the region.
The Guideline presents a major departure from traditional practice in all aspects of LVSR provision by examining procedures, practices and methods used in:
- planning, appraisal and environment
- construction and drainage
- geometric design and road safety
- maintenance
- pavement design, materials and surfacing
The Guideline promotes the use of a holistic approach to LVSR’s, which recognizes that criteria need to be satisfied in the different and often interacting dimensions of road provision.
This Guideline captures best regional and international practice in all aspects of LVSR provision. It is not a prescriptive document but,rather, provides guidance to users so as to ensure that well-considered decisions are
made. The development of the Guideline has benefi ted from the close involvement of practitioners in the region.
The Guideline presents a major departure from traditional practice in all aspects of LVSR provision by examining procedures, practices and methods used in:
- planning, appraisal and environment
- construction and drainage
- geometric design and road safety
- maintenance
- pavement design, materials and surfacing
The Guideline promotes the use of a holistic approach to LVSR’s, which recognizes that criteria need to be satisfied in the different and often interacting dimensions of road provision.